Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier

faenor

I love this thread about G35 colours! Think about it, would you really rather be talking about how the transmission fell out of your car on the freeway, or the fact that the colours it comes in are "kinda" drab...

I had to post again because i just made a service appointment at Toyota for our other car, the 4Runner...

I talked to him a while about the Edmunds.com thread about colors, and his take (he was an Audi salesman for 4 years before becoming a manager with Toyota) was that Infiniti was banking a huge amount on the success of the G35, and success means sales. You don't launch a new production line into the market with a bunch of "what if"'s When the car is in short supply initially and you are trying to move them as quickly as possible, you try to have as many colour choices as possible as "close" to each other as possible... So when a potential buyer comes in and sees only two red one's and a black one and he wanted a Green one, the salesman can say "but this colour is nice too!" and you want the buyer to go "Hmmm... I guess so even though it's not the colour I want" you DO NOT want him to go "Christ! I would never drive around in THAT colour car!"

His assessment was that it was almost a psychological thing, like all car marketing... you don't push, you push what works...

Exception to this rule of course are the high brand Marques... they are so established and have such a fanatical following that almost any colour will do... I mean, they actually make a Banana yellow Ferrari! and people buy it!

Faenor

cdnpinhead

Most of the people who populate these boards (that would include me) are comparing car X against car Y. More often than not, the poster owns car X and is thinking (however remotely) about buying car Y.

I own a Lincoln LS with a manual transmission. That means (by corporate caveat) that I have a 3 litre V6 with 210 hp. It has an interior measureably better than a Yugo and also measureably worse than Rolls. Go figure.

I guess the point is that the "sport sedan" segment is fairly competitive. Does color matter? How about audio systems? I think we're all agreed that handling and power are important. I've made a career out of complaining about the various combinations available when one desires a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a manual transmission. Oh. . .by the way, I'd like 250+ hp.

The message is. . .at least from several quarters. . .don't let the door hit you in the *** (ain't it wonderful to self-censor to avoid Pat?) on the way out.

Here's what I want: G35 power/torque/manual (assuming it really happens) with Audi interior and TBD service. I almost never use the dealer service thing, but it'd be nice if it were good. The LS and (it sounds like) G35 handling are great, but other issues remain to be determined. Also, I need a fold-down rear seat -- was really pleased to hear that the coupe had it.

Oh, there's that color thing.

FWIW.

joeandcarol2

wow. I started this color thing. Shows that guys will talk about anything concerning cars. I love it. Ok lets see. I think the best colors for the G35 are the green and desert platnium. My wife likes the platnium.. "Its more classy"

tonyg35

Um...by the way, how come we can't have color text when posting in Edmunds' forum? Other forum has colors :P

Tony,

boiko

Check this out....

http://www.charliedigital.com/main/misc/nyias_2002.asp

BTW - Take a look at the Infiniti site the G35 Coupe is stated as having 275+HP - I would bet 5.5-5.8 for the Coupe - all for a starting price of less then $30K....not too bad.

birdman579

So what's the deal with the 6-speed in the sedan? Will it be offered when the coupe hits showrooms? The coupe will be available with a LSD. That would be a huge improvement. I hope this is a package deal with the 6-speed for the sedan. I'd also want the 275 hp engine to come with the manual, but I think that's wishful thinking. What's the reason for having the coupe more powerful?

charleymacaw

My apologies to you, Faenor. My prior post was meant to be in response to someone else that was commenting on the lack of colours and the lack of German styling. I inadvertently directed my reply to a post of yours. Mea culpa! ;-)

I believe you indicated that you reside in the San Francisco Bay area? (or am I confused again?) If you see a silver G35 come rolling alongside your white G, give me a wave.

I purchased my car in Concord, CA. On the way home, I had to stop at the Mitsubishi dealer to pick up touchup paint for a door ding on my SUV that I purchased last year. I pulled in around the side driveway heading back to the parts department. I encountered someone that I thought was waiting for his car in the Service Department area.

He started chatting me up about the G35 and asked if I would open the door so he could have a look see. Then, he wanted to check out the trunk. I thought I would be one step ahead of him and I asked him if he also wanted me to pop the hood. He told me that he really liked what he had been reading about the car and was glad he got to see one. I told him that the dealership where I purchased my Infiniti G35 had gotten in 37 cars. In six days, they had sold 28 cars. I arrived on day 7 and two others were sold while I was doing the paperwork for my car.

After we chatted some more, I saw him walk over to the dealer showroom. The man at the Parts Department told me that I was just talking with the Sales Manager and that he wished he had moved so many cars in such a short time.

CharleyMacaw

riez

Don't we need to clear up the color/colour dilemma first? If we can't agree on how to spell it here... Also, is it labor/labour? Theater/theatre? Trunk/boot? Hood/bonnet?

riez

Found C&D's comment in the current May 2002 issue interesting:

"the company says it COULD be a year before it offers a six-speed. More on that later."

Is that calendar year? Model year? IF MY, wouldn't that be October 2003?

stsurbrook

Well, logically, from the quote, it would seem to be a statement that it could be one-year from the time the writer wrote the article, so March/April 2003 would be my guess for the 6-speed manual in the G35 sedan.

Scott

morgan1112

Those pics that boiko provided the link to were the first glimpse I have seen of a G with a spoiler.... have to say that I don't really like it. It make the car look much more average. I think it tales away from the distinctive rear of the car. Of course a lot of people **cough** Bimmer owners **cough** **cough** sour grapes **cough** have been saying that the back is ugly anyway.

dmmattix

I agree with most of what has been said about the colors (or lack thereof). I guess I am just disappointed that they didn't at least offer all the colors of their own (Infiniti's) pallet. I got a desert platinum but I would really liked to have seen an Autumn Bronze.

The BMW color pallet does not thrill me but the Audi pallet is another story. The Dolphin Grey (a blue-gray) and the Ebony Pearl (black metallic with blue and green flakes interleaved) are really great colors that I would have paid an extra $500 to get on my G.

faenor

No problem Charley

I often have to look at the title of the post a few times because in a bit of a rush you can sometimes see the title name as the writers name. It seems like a natural enough mistake because that name is bold and stands out

It was funny, because I scanned back quite a ways looking for where I made the comments you were talking about just to make sure that I didn't forget something I said LoL!

Out of curiosity, do you have a Macaw? My sister used to have an African Grey, what a handful that one was!

Faenor

hvan3

It would be nice if Infiniti offers an alternative engine for the G35 sedan. They can call it the G35 Type R with 275hp+, 6 speed manual. The starting price will also be for under $30K.

The consumers can have a choice of 260hp or 275+hp for the G35 sedan.

stooge2000

How did you make the smiling face with a nose? I can only make one without

blueguydotcom

I'd trust the Infiniti press release at the NYIAS over just about anything in a magazine with articles written months ago. If a manufacturer says November for the manual coupe and says the G35 sedan will get it too, I'd trust they're not leading people on. But then again, the biggest software company in the world is well know for its vaporware.

totalnet

Nissan will most likely use Spec instead of Type. The upgrade version of the Sentra SE-R has V-Spec added to it. There is a Skyline GT-R V-Spec. So G35 V-Spec is not unlikely. Don't know if Nissan has use any other letter other than V.

qx4

its sentra se-r spec V and not V spec
thats to distinguish it from the skyline's "V spec"

anyways, i believe on the japan site they have a silvia spec V and silvia spec R

rmtrader

Newest Car & Driver issue tests the G35. 0-60 in 6.2, 0-100 in 16 flat, 0.84 g on the skidpad and under 170 feet stop from 60mph. They thought the handling was exceptional and the price / value equation extremely attractive. Can't imagine what this car could do with a six speed.....

blueguydotcom

Most of what I've read has Infiniti talking about R Spec for its performance line in the Americas. We'll see.

m45guy

Known in C&D as the 'street start'. This is telling you what you'd get by *not* powerbraking from a stop, or, what most of us should expect from a 'stomp on the gas from a stop'. 6.4 seconds, which, compared to the 6.2 of the full-on drag-strip launch, ain't bad at all.

All in all, a surprisingly positive report for a vehicle which doesn't have the freakin' blue and white roundel.

M45Guy

stickguy

Autoweek (the issue that arrived yesterday) had a piece on the coupe. Said to expect it (with the six speed) in November, and the manual sedan about 3 months later. Nissan has to work out tranny allocation between the coupe, sedan and 350Z.

garthg

I am a long time reader first time poster on this forum, and I want to thank everyone for all the informative discussions that go on here.

I picked up my new Twilight Blue G35 last night and have a chronic sgrin on my face.

Whilst driving the car from the dealer, I heard someone blowing me, looked accross to see a man in a large Benz(500?) giving me a "thumbs up" and mouthing the words "nice car".

It is a joy to drive. This truly is a "driver's car". I was about to go with a Passat(nice car), but called the Infiniti dealer(I had an I30 a few years ago). When I saw it, sat in it, drove it, I knew I had to have it if the price was right.

Went directly to the manager(I had dealt with him previously) and after two day got a price that I could live with.

For those of you in Brooklyn who is interested in this car, call Bart Marconi at Kings Infiniti.

Anyway, got to go put a few more miles on my car.
Thanks for all your info.

kossman

Can anyone tell me if they have been sucessfull in negotiating below sticker other than the $500 loyalty discount. Thanks

dafreak

I took my G35 in to get wwashed and they must have used a dirty rag and the car has those litle scratches (you know the ones) all over it...is there a fix to this...???...not a major deal but just wondering...

tonyg35

After a week of ownership, I've also got thumbs up from last generation Acura Legend a BMW328 owner while driving the G around town. People still haven't heard of Infiniti G35 yet, however they do check it out. I've gotten many positive comments from neighbors and co-workers. It's a gorgeous car.

Enjoy your G,
Tony

blueguydotcom

Wax it.

stooge2000

"All in all, a surprisingly positive report for a vehicle which doesn't have the freakin' blue and white roundel."

Why? Do I detect some disrespect here. Don't you know it is the second greatest status symbol on earth?

kdshapiro

If you want fast 0-60 get the new Mustang supercharged 5.4L car for $33,000. It'll get you there in 5 secs or so. And it doesn't have the blue and white roundel either.

clpurnell

I saw 2 on the road today. 1 was pearl White going down york road. The other was black and parked off of Algonquin or golf. Both looked real nice on the road. Went to Infiniti of Lisle yesteeday and they had over 30 G's on the lot including a sport package version. Nissan is righting the ship I think they will have a rebound like vw had in 99.

qx4

what is the loyality discount? what are the conditions? is it avail. in canada?

this car is going to be our forth nissan/infiniti, do we qualify?

joeandcarol2

I was offered a price $1,000 off MSRP. I did not buy because I will wait for the manual. If you are patient, prices will drop.

jjgittes

They look fantastic. Can you actually get one for the under $28k price I have seen advertised?

speculative

If you want acceleration get a sport bike. $10 grand buys you a 10 second 1/4mi.

kdshapiro

Don't ride bikes...

infin1

to get rid of tiny scratches by a GOOD quality cutting cream or take the car to a pro detailer. the car being very new the scratches are only in the clear coat try to avoide the brush car wash. if you do it yourself rince it off first before washing using a clean terry cloth towel or shamy.always use a different cloth for the top half of the car, wash the top half first than the bottom i hope this helps. injoy your new G35.oh, it is a big deal *smile*.

faenor

Not a big deal! Argh! I would be pretty upset... maybe not upset enough to go ballistic or anything, but enough to tell the manager of the place that he does a lousy job and I would never come back and I would dissuade anyone I knew not to either...

This is one of those situations where you can't tell them to "fix it" because they would just wash it again and make the whole thing worse...

You took this remarkably well

I use the meguiar's three step system thingy... cleaner, polish and wax... that is, on my 4Runner... on the G35 I just wash it with a good carwash and wax it... the polish and cleaner are more suited to older, dirtier finishes... If the car is brand new, just get it clean and then put as many coats of wax on it as you can stand

Faenor

allen53fl

Have been lurking/reading this board for a while and just wanted to say thanks to the many intelligent (and mostly calm) posters! Not too many hot heads at all...it's appreciated. Also appreciate all of the many positive and informative comments on the g35. They were so positive, I thought, ummmmmm....maybe I should actually take a serious look at this vehicle. Went for a test drive, oh it was so s-w-e-e-t. Have been dreaming about it since. Let us just say "the seed has been planted".

In a previous post, someone made a comment about being worried about Nissan's financial status. I'm not. With all the hot new models Nissan/Infiniti is coming out with now and the next couple of years, I went ahead and cashed in some telecom stock (what's left of it! LOL) and bought Nissan stock (NSANY). Granted, I took a loss on the telecom (it definitely wasn't pretty!), but I figured I'd recover my loses faster with Nissan stock, because I firmly believe they are headed in the right direction, (BTW, it has doubled since Sept '01).

Maybe my dream(s) will turn into reality soon, (stock profit $$'s and a new g35!).

Thanks again

Allen (;>D)

faenor

Well, my brother told me that I would regret not splurging for the NAV system and he was right!

But the silver lining is this; I bought a Garmin StreetPilot III and I LOVE it! With the CityNavigator mapsource it will do address level turn by turn routing with voice with amazing detail for the map area I purchased (all of California and Nevada)

But the extra special thing is that if you open the little lid on the storage area where the Infiniti NAV screen goes, the StreetPilot fits in the mouth of the opening with the lid clamping down very lightly to hold it in place! (you have to tilt the antenna to the side to clear the lid, but it seems to have no effect on satellite reception) It is the exact right width and the housing of the unit is the EXACT same color material as the Graphite interior plastic!

I'm actually very pleased I opted for this system as the Garmin is completely portable and I can use it in the 4Runner too and that is something that I couldn't do had I got the Infiniti NAV system. So I get to use NAV in two cars at half the price... To me that sounds like a good deal

The CityNavigator mapsource data contains a crazy amount of information! On the way home my wife had a craving for Lyon's Coffee (don't ask) and I punched up the info and voila! We found the closest Lyons Restaurant in a matter of minutes, and it led us there flawlessly.

Sorry to cheer so much over this unit, but Its just damned amazing!

The only downside is that the power cord does run down the side of the console to the cig lighter, but I am going to venture into seeing if I can route the wire from the power outlet in storage area under the center console and up into the storage place where it sits (might have to drill a hole at the bottom of it to get the wire in, but it will be totally invisible...

I would recommend this NAV unit to anyone, its great!

Faenor

http://www.garmin.com/products/spIII/

kdshapiro

Nissan stock my have doubled - I was never impressed with Infinity. I walked away from them as a brand after I went back to the dealer where I had bought 3 previous Nissans and got a customer experience that wasn't commesurate with a person who had bought three cars there previously. There were plenty of other car manufacturers I figured who wanted my money.

allen53fl

maybeg35 wrote - (msg #3993, Apr 04): Anyone know if the broadcast window for Motorweek is any different on Speed Channel than PBS? Maybe earlier?

Go to: www.speedtv.com, click "Speed Channel" (for Program Schedule), enter keyword: motorweek, then click "filter", and you will then have the program schedule for the whole month. BTW, the G35 road test will be on Apr 19, 7:00 am ET. If you miss it on the 19th, Speed Channel has encore shows that week, various times, (check the schedule). Can't wait to see THIS show!!

Allen (;>D)

maybeg35

BMW then couldn't get them to fix your buzzin speakers? That problem was around last year on my 330, still haven't got a handle on it huh? Yeah that's a great customer experience.

maybeg35

episode with G. I was wondering if Speed might have it earlier. They don't list episode info on their guide.

allen53fl

Sorry to hear you "walked away from the brand". I understand your point. But not ALL dealers are created equal. Let your money talk for you, (ie: purchases). Make me happy, if not, I will go/buy somewhere else. Period.

Please, don't let this ONE dealer knock you (or Infiniti) out of the running. Either give them another shot or at least find one dealer who WILL make you happy.

Allen

allen53fl

maybeg35 - Gotcha now...I seriously doubt that Speed gets Motorweek "earlier" since Motorweek is a weekly show. Don't know. It's a (royal) pain that the actual episodes (#) are not listed though. Have the same problem for the digital cable info display, I have to peek or record each one to be sure I don't miss a "new" one, at least until I take the time to figure out when their normal release dates are (for Motor Trend and Motorweek). Oh well, guess that is MY problem though.

Speed Channel has a "feedback" link, maybe you (or someone else) could contact them to suggest more "info" on their schedules, (at least for MT and MW).....

We will just have to wait until the 19th, I guess.

Cheers,
Allen

hvan3

<<If you want fast 0-60 get the new Mustang supercharged 5.4L car for $33,000. It'll get you there in 5 secs or so. And it doesn't have the blue and white roundel either.>>

Yeah, after several uses with the Mustang, I'm sure the engine will fall off. LOL You get what you pay for (Ford).

kdshapiro

Yeah my speakers still buzz. My first Nissan had an annoying problem where the air-conditioner would cut out in hot weather. Took three years to get it right. My last Nissan had a rear-clunk. Nissan identified the problem and lessened it, but it never quite faded. The buzzing speakers will eventually be fixed, since it mostly happens on AM talk radio I don't really care.

I checked out the G35 today. While it has all the hallmarks of an Infinity, I still think the front looks like the Altima. I did like the seats though. I wasn't crazy about the design and materials used in the interior. I opted not to take one out on a test drive because I needed to get home. That's for another day.

aggie4

Hey Folks:

Was just using the "compare vehicles" tool here and Edmunds lists G35 0-60 as 6.1 and braking 60-0 at 111 feet. Did I miss something? Where are these numbers coming from? Anyone know?

tonyg35

kdshapiro,

Your'e not thinking about trading in your 2k2 BMW330, or are you?

Tony,

kdshapiro

Well I will in three years for me, but I've got another one coming off lease in July. Hmmmm decisions, decisions. My wife won't let me get the price is no object M3, so I have to come down to earth.