Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier

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  • pdrumans1pdrumans1 Member Posts: 48
    To me, only the C pillar looks even remotely similar in style, everything else looks unique.
  • speedracer3speedracer3 Member Posts: 650
    Mini-Benz when I look at the G35 from the front. The rear is truly unique. No Altima there.
  • gandhim3gandhim3 Member Posts: 191
    Actually, IMO the front headlights on the new Altima look very similar to the Ford Taurus.

    And neither of these cars look like the G35
  • bluetentaclebluetentacle Member Posts: 19
    So far the only commercial aired that involves G35 is the one with the "where are the cars you've dream of" theme.

    There are actually two versions of this commercial. The first one is a 30-second clip featuring the G35, Q45, and FX45 (looks quite splendid!). The second one is a 15-second clip featuring only the G35.

    The story goes something like this: A car show is taking place. Spectators dressed in circa-1950 costumes examine retro concept cars equipped with record players, toasters, bubble cockpits, pull-down projection screens, among other outlandish gadgets. The announcer asks in the background: remember the dream you had of a car that had everything you wanted; where is that car? Suddenly, something outside the exhibition hall seizes the attention of the crowd, who abandon the exhibits and gather in front of the hall windows to catch a glimpse at something truely special. The new Infinitis glide by one by one in disjointed shots from multiple angles. Depending on the version shown, the announcer either says "introducing the new Infinitis" or "introducing the Infiniti G35". A shimmering Infiniti logo against a black background wraps up the commercial.

    The production value is quite high, but the message could be more focused. I don't think, however, that this is the true beginining of the G35 campaign. Upcoming ADs described on www.nissannews.com will give the G35 far more lucid coverage.
  • funkybudhafunkybudha Member Posts: 1
    I don't know how many of you in Canada has bought this 2003 G35. When I went to the dealer, there doesn't seem to be any room for dealer incentives left for this car, it's almost like MSRP ( $38,900 CDN for the base model (luxury package)+ Taxes and stuff, came out to be around $46,000 + on the road) or nothing. One thing I heard that even that $38,900 price is due to increase by another $1,000 few weeks down the road. The dealer doesn't have any booklets on this car. Is this common ( lack of incentives ) for this car ?

    Since we live in the great white North, we tend to prefer AWD, 4WD, or even FWD then RWD. Has anyone of you had a chance to take this baby on a snowy road either in Canada or Northern US? Should that be a concern?

    Thanks
  • memphisslim1memphisslim1 Member Posts: 37
    I've read in a couple of places that the G35 ad blitz is supposed to begin in earnest in April. At a party I was at last Saturday night, after my wife told someone that I got a G35, and before I knew it everyone spilled out to check it out, as they had heard about the G from an ad in the paper (one guy said he heard on the radio that it was being advertised as a 'great value'). Had to take several people out for a drive, and couldn't help pressing the pedal down at least once as we rounded a bend to let them have a taste. A chorus of wows, in harmony. On another topic, I just visited out the BMW 3-series Townhall page and read quite a few G35 comments. Whatever way you slice it or whatever you think, the BMW 330i is a fine automobile and the benchmark by which all sports sedans are compared. However, it did seem to me that the BMW owners were quite quick to circle the wagons in reaction to the accolades and chatter about the G35. Both are fine automobiles and thinking minds don't always agree, as has so often been apparent here. But you can almost feel the heat from the passion with which people defend their choices. I have as much passion for my G35 as do the BMW owners (and I came within a hair of purchasing a BMW until I test drove the G35) and it's great to know that both cars instill passio. And it's just a car. I've been driving my G35 for about two weeks now, and I can't tell you how much fun it is when pushed even a little, and it is plenty tough to hold back on pushing it harder during this breaking-in period.
  • roguegtx1roguegtx1 Member Posts: 1
    I just got back from the dealer after signing the papers for my new Black on Black G35, but now after reading jjy1 #3497 I'm starting to worry that I might have done the wrong thing. I had been tricked by the great V6, wonderful handling, brake assist, EBD, Traction Control, Vehicle Dynamic Control, ABS, perfect weight distribution and the huge grin on my face. Now after finding out that the clock looks silly and the parking brake is located near your foot I've decided to go get my deposit back.

    Oh, wait a minute. I just noticed that it has Front sun visor extensions. I guess I will keep it after all.
  • montmaxmontmax Member Posts: 32
    Nice review, but actually Stsurbrook the Altima has 240hp not 255 you were thinking abou the Maxima
  • mvargo1mvargo1 Member Posts: 298
    Both the G35 and the altima have four doors, and even four wheels. How could they do such a thing.

    The G35 was basically designed in a wind tunnel. This car is about performance. The people who say it looks like a Nissan are the same morons who will tell you that an X-Type looks like a taurus. If they did not know that Infiniti was a Nissan brand they would have no clue.

    Drive the altima in all its front wheel drive torque steering, understeering, 240HP glory. Then drive a G35. If you still think the altima is anything like the G35 you do not deserve to own a G35 anyway
  • g_carg_car Member Posts: 46
    First I own a 2001 BMW 5er, 96 300ZX and a Honda Accord Coupe so I hopefully have a balanced view on this. New G35 looks great from the front but I'm not a big fan of the rear-end. Interior is OK. Would I buy one yes, but I suspect I would go with a 330 or Audi A4 3.0 if I was looking for something in mid to upper $30K price range. I'm not a big fan of buying a car first year out but it does look like Infiniti is moving in the right direction to get back on track. Infiniti's new found vigor probably will be more at the expense of Lexus/Acura and and the ugly CTS not as much to Germans (ie. BMW, MB or VW/Audi) - IMHO.
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    If there is any part of the message pat Mar 21, 2002 5:29pm that is not clear, please drop me an email and we can discuss it. I'll be happy to help.

    Meanwhile, I have removed a number of inappropriately off-topic posts.

    Let me know off-line if you don't understand.

    Thanks!

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  • neo_gtrwneo_gtrw Member Posts: 76
    So you would buy the 330i and A4 because of the names? G35 is at least comparable to and in many ways better than 330i and A4; plus it's cheaper too. I guess prestige and status do mean a great deal to a lot of people.
    By the way, the G35 has been sold in Japan as a Skyline model for almost a year now. So it's not a brand new model at all. Also, please don't just take a look at the G35. Drive it!
  • ligartligart Member Posts: 109
    > I guess prestige and status do mean a great deal to a lot of people.

    Of course they do. That's why it's the Infiniti G35 and not the Nissan G35 ;-)
  • dl7265dl7265 Member Posts: 1,381
    I think the point is not that the G35 has any mechanical simularities to the altima , but the average non -car person on the road thinks they look simular... I was at a dealer on Sunday that was closed and heard several people looking at the car make that reference...basically who cares what someone else thinks if you like it .Then again it seems to ruffle some feathers to call someones 30k+ car a altima ouch...

    DL
  • sosg35sosg35 Member Posts: 4
    Has anyone tested the sport suspension back to back with the non-sport? I know it's a little tighter but I am concerned about an increase in road noise and ride quality. The non-sport handles so well that it makes the sport more of a cosmetic desision. (5 spoke rims, titanium trim) There are at least a half a dozen of the non-sport models at each dealerships here in N. Calif.
    Maybe its time for them to start negoiting. I know its a great car and will be my next car but paying window sticker for an Infiniti with their resale history is a hard thing to do.
  • neo_gtrwneo_gtrw Member Posts: 76
    I would buy the G35 even if it was a Nissan. For those who are waiting for the G35 coupe, do consider the 350Z as an alternative.
    Folks, who cares if some people think G35 looks like the Altima! We all know the G35 doesn't drive anything like the Altima, and that's what really matters! Why should you seek approval from others? Just pursue your own happiness and have fun driving your new G. Peace.
  • kdshapirokdshapiro Member Posts: 5,751
    Well I think most people are average non-car people. These non-car people are the smae non-car people who give their non-dollars to the non-dealers. :)

    There are many times I would be willing to substitute brands. For ezample when i was looking for a SUV - Explorer, Escape, Highlander, Grand Cherokee, RX-300 were all candidates. Yes they are built on different platforms, and we would have been willing to compromise on the brand based on the total package, of which the the financials are one component. But after I test drove a Bimmer I didn't say: "Honey let's get a RWD vehicle." At that point we both wanted a 3 series ended up with a 330i, there were no substitutions at that point. Did I know about the G35? Yes. Was that a substitute for my 330i? No. Are car manufacturers going to come along and challenge the 3 series? Yes. Did it make a difference to me? No.

    If anybody thinks the G35 or Maxima or Honda or (name your car) is better or has better value then the (name your car), then go ahead, purchase it, and have fun with your new toy.

    But before anyone assumes that (name your car) has (name your car) beat, let the test of time be the judge.

    Ken
  • riezriez Member Posts: 2,361
    1. Think if you look in general at the overall styling and styling cues, inside and out, of the G35 and the Altima that they do share some general similarities. Are they identical? No. But do they look like they came from the same company? Yes. And that they might be "related"? Yes. And that they share essentially the same engine? Yes. And that they might ride and drive somewhat alike if you just drive them easily on a short sales demonstrator road test? Or the way the vast majority of people drive their cars on a daily basis? Does anyone really think they will seem that different loafing along in cruise control at 70 mph on flat, smooth interstate listening to radio or CD?

    2. As for any comparison to established cars like 3 Series, TL, A4, etc. it is far, far too early to say anything conclusive about the G35. All any of us have are anectodal inputs from a very small, and probably enthusiast biased, sample. But what conclusions can anyone draw? What will a 2003 G35 be worth in 2006? How much will have cost you to own it for the first 4 years? Do we have any crash test data? Reliability data? Recall or TSB data?

    How many people remember the Infiniti M30? Ever sat in an M30 convertible? Will the G35 go the way of the M30? Very doubtful, but always possible. Or the 2nd generation Q45 (really Q41)? The I30?

    3. And how many enthusists can't get excited over an automatic-only car? Many of us are waiting for manual transmission. That is me. Others might want a coupe. Maybe only then will the platform be put to really good use and become "exciting"? Especially compared to all the other platforms that have lots of choices in body styles, engines, and transmissions?
  • ruskiruski Member Posts: 1,566
    it would be Cadillac CTS. Only G35 is much softer and does not have weird lines and angles.

    As for Altima and G35's headlights, they are completely different rom each other - Altima's are horizontal, G35's are vertically stacked. How could someone be so out of touch to suggest that they look the same?
  • tiger8tiger8 Member Posts: 120
    Thanks for the tip on a Chicago-area Inifiniti dealer. I'm new to the area and will have to check the map: where is Libertyville? I thought there were only two Infiniti dealers in the Chicago suburbs: Lisle and Orland Park.

    Thanks again.
  • dafreakdafreak Member Posts: 154
    you are welcome...the delaership is in the northern suburbs...the number is 847-362-9200...ask for Bill Ficken...tell him Chris with the black on black loaded G35 refered you to him....maybe he will give me a better deal when my car comes in...
  • emathieuemathieu Member Posts: 11
    "Does anyone really think they will seem that different loafing along in cruise control at 70 mph on flat, smooth interstate listening to radio or CD?"

    And I guess the BMW will feel magically and radically different under these same driving conditions?
  • blinkerblinker Member Posts: 38
    Not to be argumentative but:

    1. Do Benz and Chrysler have some similarities? Do they share some parts? Does that 300 and the S series ride similarly at 70 with cruise on a flat highway.

    2. If you keep that BMW or Audi one year past warranty, whatever you may gain-and this has been personal experience--you will loose in repair costs.
  • cybersolcybersol Member Posts: 91
    I find all these comparisons to the Altima and the CTS amusing. Because I think the front of the G35 looks just as much like the porsche 911 with the infiniti grill added.

    Before you laugh too hard, look at two pictures of the front side by side. Odd huh? Looks way more like the porsche from the front than it looks like the Altima or the Cadillac (though the caddies grill looks similar).

    To each his own.
  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    Zounds! Now must I walk the straight and narrow :)

    I had the opportunity on Saturday to have four adults total in the G35 while negotiating some of the steepest hills in San Francisco.

    The car still had lots left on the most intense inclines and I truly think that if I had put my foot in it I could have rocketed up the slope at an impressive clip only to fling the car over the crest of the hill in a "Streets of San Francisco" and/or "Dirty Harry" chase scene type fashion.

    But on a serious note... no lack of power for hill climbing even fully loaded up, and in addition, my Guests in the back were pleasantly surprised at the ample leg room in the back :)

    They mentioned also that reclining rear seats were a fantastic touch and they hadn't ever seen them before in any other car.

    I've always considered that a sports sedan should grant at least a moderate amount of attention to the rear accomodations, and that the inclusion of ridiculously cramped backseats is a waste of design effort and the vehicle should just be made into a two seater, or at least confess up front that the car has two "jump seats" appropriate for infant carriers, or small children...

    So the fact that two "real sized" people were actually COMFORTABLE in the back seats is a big thing for me, its a large reason why I opt for sedans over say, a Porsche Boxster... and this is just one more reason why I am extremely pleased with the G35.

    Oh, another thing... with the car tooling along with 4 adults, the braking was far smoother :) When I am driving alone, I tend to get that little bit of "grab" at the instant of coming to a halt. If I concentrate a bit harder, I can get smooth stops while driving solo, but many times it ends up being the little "boop" when coming to a stop. I don't mind that at all, its a testament to the power of the G's brakes :)

    Faenor/Dane4
  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    You know Cyber, I thought I was the only one who noticed that the G35 had similarities to the 911. I didn;t want to say anything though for fear of textual ridicule *laughing*


    I think it is even more than the front end similarity as well... I was walking down a stairway in a parking garage and the G was parked down near the base of the stairs... I was able to see it for the first time from an oblique elevated angle from behind, to the right and up... I sat their and looked for a moment and noticed that the G with its longer nose and abrubt tail looked like a stretched 911! *Laughing* Try it some time... go to http://www.nissan.co.jp and go to the V35 section and that amazing realtime 3d view... You can rotate the engineering graphic to any angle and even zoom thru the surface to the interior of the car :) Very well done site!


    Faenor/Dane4

  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    The Nissan japan site is in Kanji, use this link to go right to the Skyline:


    http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0201/DATA/PRESEN/index.html


    Faenor/Dane4

  • hvan3hvan3 Member Posts: 630
    Similarity? Nothing worst than ES300/Camry. Talk about rip off! As for the Altima/G35, I see absolutely no similarity.

    Maybe the discussion should be that the Altima looks like the G35? Keep in mind that the Skyline has been around longer than the newly introduced Altima.
  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    The Nissan japan site is in Kanji, use this link to go right to the Skyline:


    http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0201/DATA/PRESEN/index.html


    Faenor/Dane4

  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    This is the exact link to the 3d demo... I should have posted this one first... Sorry all..


    Rotate the car so you are above, to the right and looking down at it... It's not as apparent in the 3d image as in real life, but its close... It just has that stretch 911 look :)


    http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0201/DATA/EXTERIOR/index.html

  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    You mentioned that prestige and image do mean something with the G35 because its and Infiniti G35, and not a Nissan G35?

    Actually, if the car was the "Nissan G35" with the same layout, performance, and even the price I still would have bought it. Though chances are that if it was under the Nissan marque it would have been even less expensive :)

    I bought the car because of it's engineering, performance, to an extent styling, and price...

    To be honest, the Infiniti thing to me was just gravy :) I actually said to myself "Excellent! I heard Infiniti's had a good reputation for customer service and reliability..."

    p.s. Even if it was called the Nissan Gloria I would still have bought it! *laughing* what kind of name is Gloria for a car? Is there going to be a Nissan "Aunt Sadie" next? :)

    Faenor/Dane4
  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    I've never considered getting a personalized license plate, but now I am thinking about it...

    Has anyone done the Personalized plate thing for their G35 yet?

    I wanted the plate "HELIOS" which was the name of a white horse I had at one time... And since my G35 is white... well :)

    Faenor/Dane4
  • stsurbrookstsurbrook Member Posts: 285
    montmax - thanks for the correction on the Altima's HP. Thought I had remembered the 255HP number, but now that you mention it, I do remember that was the number on the Maxima. Mea culpa...

    sosg35 - I have driven the sport and non-sport models in the same day. I found them to be very similar on the freeway (and other "basic" driving), but the sport suspension DID pass along bumps (kicks) in the road a bit more.

    When pushed hard, the sport suspension did handle better, less body roll, etc., but I thought the tires were the weak point, keeping the car from showing its potential. The tires on the car I tested were the Goodyear GSD's and I was not all that impressed. I guarantee that I will be buying something else (like the Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position tires (in a 225/55-17 size) after the Goodyears wear out... :) (Who knows, if they will fit, maybe 245/45-17's. Yeehaw!)

    Scott
  • tco99tco99 Member Posts: 22
    Me too! Porsche was the first thing I thought of when I first saw the XVL front end.

    Take a G35 front end picture.. stretch it 20% on Y axis => Porsche Cayenne! :)
  • faenorfaenor Member Posts: 99
    Well, Since no one was entirely certain how the Xenon aiming should be done, I ended up purchasing the shop manuals from Nissan :)

    3 volumes and over 2600 pages! All for the low low price of $275.00!

    Well, I've always been a sucker for reference materials and so when it comes time to do suspension work, or aim and replace headlights, service the brakes, etc I'll be ready! Should make interesting reading as well...

    Faenor/Dane4
  • stebustebu Member Posts: 204
    "What color is your baby G?"

    It's Millenium Jade. I must say this paint has been an unprecedented mega hit with onlookers. I am constantly receiving admiring comments from friends and total strangers about this color. For those not familiar with it, it's a very classy light greenish pearlized paint that really brings out the mirror like shine in a clearcoat finish AND it's easy to maintain. It hides road dust and grime almost as well as Silver which is really important, if like me, you have to drive on salt and sand covered roads during the winter months. Maybe that's why I've seen very similiar paint on Volvo's and Saab's.

    I also notice, with some consternation, that Infiniti includes Millenium Jade as a premium paint option on every other vehicle they make (Q45, I35, and QX4) with the exception of the G35. What a bummer! I also think it's a mistake. IMHO, the G35 would look awesome in this shade. I only hope Infiniti sees fit to offer it on the future G35 Coupe.
  • lsclsc Member Posts: 210
    Actually I believe there are 6 dealers in the Chicagoland area:

    1. Motorwerks in Barrington - Bought my used J30t there. Very professional. Bob Satlow, if he's still there...very cool dude! Don't tell him I sent you otherwise he'll think you're trying to go for the rock bottom deal. hehe. They also have BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Caddilac, Porsche and Honda so it's a good place to do comparative shopping.

    2-3. Fields Infiniti in Libertyville & Glenview - A friend bought his J30 in Libertyville. Very good service & no pressure! Good people in both locations although the Glenview guys are a little more pompous. Loaner cars when you go for service for the lifetime of the vehicle...nice!

    4. Infiniti of Lisle - Mixed review. My bro bought his G20 there w/ excellent service. I was there also and did the deal. However, when I was shopping for a used J30t, the sales manager and Peter Taylor the sales guy put some heavy pressure on me. Touting their great service...yawn! They should have checked to see that I'm 30 miles away from there so service didn't mean a whole lot.

    5. Loeber Infiniti - stopped over there when my brother was shopping for his G20. Maybe it's because we were in our early - mid 20's at the time but we didn't get help for about 20 minutes. The salesman didn't try to do a whole lot to sell us a car. Beat the Infiniti of Lisle deal by $50. After the irritating service, we went back to Infiniti of Lisle and bought it there for $300 less then the original quote.

    6. Infiniti of Orland Park - haven't been there so no comment.
  • stooge2000stooge2000 Member Posts: 96
    Dane4, May I have your email address please? Send me an email. My address is in my profile.
  • bobbyknightbobbyknight Member Posts: 121
    On cars.com there is an in-depth vehicle profile of the G35 for all who are interested
  • dpepperdpepper Member Posts: 44
    Already at the tax office. Waiting for paper work from dealer to pick them up.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    How about "BMWKILR"? ;-)

    -juice
  • dafreakdafreak Member Posts: 154
    well, i just got the call...my car arrived yesterday and i can pick it up tomorrow...i am a little nervous though...the past couplle of days i have been wondering if i am making a mistake a) buying a first year model b) buying it so early that im paying MSRP and c) is the BMW the beter deal in the long run...??...

    where has everyone gone...??...i need assurance...lol...
  • dave330idave330i Member Posts: 893
    LS/IS300/CTS owners all claimed their car was a BMWKILR. What's one more to the mix.
  • riezriez Member Posts: 2,361
    emathieu... If I had to choose between an automatic-only G35 and either an Altima 3.5SE with 5-speed manual or Maxima SE with 6-speed manual & LSD, I'd take the Altima or Maxima in a heartbeat. A G35 automatic is a big yawner. Too bad. But I watch here to learn about the 6-speed and coupe versions purportedly on their way sometime in future.

    blinker... So far I don't think MB and Chyrsler share many, if any, parts. Maybe some models use same tires? But there is a soon-to-be released Chrysler product coming out in 2004 or 2005 that reportedly will use about 30-40 percent MB parts. Thinking primarily engine and tranny? Has MB fans worried about diluting MB. If I was them, I'd be worried. But, hey, if I'm a Chrysler fan, guessin' it will improve their heretofore lacking breed?
  • gator37gator37 Member Posts: 6
    I have been following this message board for a couple of weeks in antcipation of purchasing a new G35. I have not seen a a lot of posts that discuss what people are paying for the car in relation to MSRP. I would be particularly interested in those that have purchased a G35 in the Southeastern United States. If anyone has a dealer recommendation in Florida it would be greatly appreciated.I have researched buying through a broker and there seems to be a real price benefit. However, this is often negated by shipping costs.

    Second item. What are your feelings about a car configured w/ bose/xenons/sunroof without getting the premium package. Is the package worth the extra cash?
  • ligartligart Member Posts: 109
    I was gently joking that I think some people buy Infiniti/Lexus/Acura so they can feel superior to the common masses of Japanese car drivers, yet still be able to say they're not status seekers like BMW/Mercedes drivers. IOW they want to have their cake and eat it, too.
  • morgan1112morgan1112 Member Posts: 36
    I paid $500 under MSRP in Dallas but got a better than expected trade in.

    I have the package you described and like it alot. I would have gotten the premium but they didn't have one on hand in my color trim preference. I am single so am the only one who drives the G. The main item on the premium that I would have wanted was the memory seats and I honestly am not missing them.
  • jtmt65jtmt65 Member Posts: 1
    I was just wondering if anyone had purchased a G35 in the New jersey area and if so where and was it for less than the MSRP?
  • joeandcarol2joeandcarol2 Member Posts: 152
    I agree with you. I won't buy an automatic G35. But in my opinion it handles better that both the altima and Maxima. If the 6 speed is not a clunker. (most recent nissan manual trannies have been), I'll buy the G35
  • jeff88jeff88 Member Posts: 94
    Yesterday, on my way home from work, I stopped by an infiniti dealer to check out the g35. Instead of just sitting in one, the sales guy insisted I drive one.

    What a great ride! On back roads and highways, it was as tight and strong as anything I've driven in a while. And while I'd prefer a 6 sp manual, an auto is the only car I'd consider these days for overall driving. this auto 5 was precise, downshifted and the manual selector was a blast.

    Only complaint - heard a ton of wind noise on the highway over 70 mph. is this a common theme among this group? (have only read the past 20 posts, just found this topic.)

    not sure if this is a 330 beater, but it certainly is a 530 beater in terms of size, interior and performance. to me, the 530 seems to be the nearest car in terms of specs. for less than a 330, an a4 or is300, this could be a tough choice not to make.
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