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I usually turn down the fan motor, which helps a little. Again, if I'm talking to someone on a landline they seem to hear me fine, it's when I'm talking to someone on a cell or headset that they complain about not hearing me. Odd.
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Those of you who have a G35X with brake problems, find an attorney and sue Nissan! I am not a sue happy person, first time I have ever done this, but this premium car doesn't have premium brakes!
I am sure that I wouldn't have gotten a cash offer if it was the way I drive the car!
Don't want to say too much until I get the check and cash it but I will share all the details with the other 2005, G35X owners who have been jerked around by the service people!
Even though I love the way the car I am thinking about trading it in for a Lexus IS350. I know the Bluetooth in that will work since it already works in my 4Runner.
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On the Maxima manual, it says regular can be used with some reduction in maximum power.
Well, the Maxima has less power (detuned) compared the the G car to start with.
I suspect the tune of the G35 is geared towards performance.
And while you can regular in an emergency, there is less tolerance for it. (The spark will not retarded as much as in the Maxima for regular use).
That's just my take on it. But I think it is safer to run Premium as recommended in the manual than make assumptions about unknown facts.
Anyway, really interested in folks experiences.
It is the best car I've ever owned,
I think you get more for your dollar with the G than your other options, and a lot depends on styling taste. I would not touch an Audi with an eleven foot pole (after a really bad ownership experience several years ago).
Good luck with whatever you decide.
RG
Overall it's a good car with solid performance for the money. But to me the acceleration doesn't really live up to the hp/torque rating of the engine. Interior materials and workmanship are quite a bit below those in a BMW. I used to own a 330Ci, and I have to say it is better than the G35 almost in every way. Of course, it also costs $10k more.
If you want more driving pleasure, get the BMW 3; you won't be disappointed. If you're worried about repair costs 8 yrs down the road, it's safer to stick with the Japanese cars.
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The phone works okay in most respects except for two significant problems. It seems folks talking to me from cell phones or headsets can't hear me. (Dealer says I am not the only one to complain about this.) Also, I can't set up the Infinity system to do a pause. That may sound like a minor problem but it's not for me. None of the numbers I call that have to dial an extension or a code to collect VM, will work.
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I'm also noticing that the acceleration isn't what a normal V6 is like. The loaner they gave me was an 04 G35x and I could accelerate very quickly smoothly - you'd never know it was shifting, yet I can very distinctly tell when my car is changing gears and it takes alot longer to get to higher speeds. It seems like the rpms are way too high for lower gears. I'm also noticing screeching from the front tires when I brake. What kind of warranty is on the tires and what is the major issue everyone is having with them and should I be concerned. Any help would be great. Thanks!!!
Expect paint problems.
Air pressure correct in tires? If so, you might check the brakes; sounds like maybe the front brakes are taking more than the intended load for bringing the car to a stop.
Others may have better suggestions for you.
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I do use Premium gas, but I've only filled it once. The dealership has had it more than I have so maybe there was some leftover in there. I'll run to empty and then fill. I'll also turn off the VDC and see if that helps.
My mechanic just looked at it and said it is going to need new front brakes in about 4 or 5 months. Is that really soon for this type of car? I've always had a Honda or Nissan previously. Do I just make sure the weight is evenly distributed when braking? This is my first time with AWD so I'm not exactly sure what things make a difference and not. I appreciate the help!
Also any recommendation for tires on the AWD G35? It's going to need new ones soon. I have the Turanzas on there now. Thanks!
Moving things around in the car is not the solution. If I recall correctly, braking bias is in the range of 60% front and 40% rear. It's possible to have a hydraulic malfunction that causes less pressure in the rear causing the front brakes to take on more of the load. It's just one possibility for your symptom of squealing tires when you throw the binders on. Air pressure and tire condition are two more and there are others. See your master wrench with the problem if the tires are in good shape and the pressure is correct.
Same for the power problem; take it to your mechanic.
I have a Coupe but I drive the sedans every time I take mine in for service. They all seem to have plenty of spunk to me. I should add though, I usually get a 2 wheel driver. I don’t know if the slower response is typical of a 4 wheel driver.
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Now the question. I have a questionnaire from Infiniti and I know a perfect score is important to the Dealership. My problem is that nearly everyone I dealt with at the Dealership left, all within about a 2 month period. It's just not the same place. I am tempted to say as much on the questionnaire but I might be better off to just toss it.
Thoughts?
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From previous experience in the banking industry, they're usually sending the survey based on your last experience at the dealership. If you received the great service on that trip then go ahead and fill it out with the highest score. Anything less than that is failing for the dealership.
If you haven't received excellent service (but maybe not bad either) since the turnover, but don't necessarily want to give a bad score, then I'd probably go ahead and throw it away. If you want them to know what's going on though, go ahead a fill it out and tell them. They don't get penalized if you don't return the survey at all.
Hope it helps.
Considering what I am reading in this forum I see that I am not alone in my frustration, and I'd really like some advice on how to handle this. I thought it was normal to need a brake job at this mileage, but in speaking with friends I now know that's not true.
All advice appreciated. Thanks.
In Dash 6-disc CD player. I'm was on my 2nd and now that funked out. The first died and I couldn't access any CD's nor eject them. It was sent back to the maker and I was mailed my CD's a few months later. This 2nd player malfunctioned and is being replaced free of charge and/or under warranty. Supposedly one company makes the 6-disc player that is in Infiniti, Nissan, Toyota, etc. If you use it alot its only a matter of time.
My seatbelt stopped rolling in as well -- also replaced -- well the part is on order.
Just an FWI for all of you.
Have a good weekend.
A 60K mile check is not something that requires you to pay premium at the dealer. It really boils down to labor costs. The dealer charges $100+/hr. and the independent guy will only charge $30-$50. The parts are all Nissan parts.
The owner's manual states that Premium is recommended but 87 octane is okay. So, I have tested several tanks with 87 and 91, and have kept track of the mileage. I find no difference in gas mileage or performance. I am going to just use 87 from now on.
My 04 Maxima on the other hand runs fine on both, but it does get better gas mileage using 91 octane. But it is a wash considering the extra cost for premium.
You have summed up exactly what I was feeling with this car. Having come from BMW previously and driven every 6 speed under the sun, and traded a 2005 Honda S2000 (if you have driven one it is known they have one of the best gearbox in the world) for the G35, you just get the feeling something isn't quite right. I have taken it 4 times now because of a rattling noise that is heard when the car is idling and after it gets warm. The first said this was normal and I didn't believe them so I went to another dealer. Luckily I got a very good service manager the second trip and he was apparently hearing something I wasn't but I told him it didn't want to go in second gear sometimes and also did the "shudder" that you mentioned at take off and if pulling slowly up a hill into my driveway, hence the new transmission. After getting it back I had the grinding and vibration through all the gears so I turned around and drove back. They chuckled at me and said now I was experiencing the G35 and that is the way it is supposed to feel and that is what they consider normal and that it was in fact a high performance transmission. I accepted and continued driving but the noise still bugged me. I have searched on here and found even the first models of the car people have the same noise at idle. Nervous though I went back yesterday and initially they thought it was the clutch I was talking about (found out the did not replace it previously because it was ok they found out) and they kept the car and drove it for a long distance, let it go cold and did it again, the clutch is fine and the rattle is still nothing that they deem abnormal. Feeling a little nutty or thinking maybe I am just a sensitive driver I actually showed where other people had complained of the same thing. They said it is common but the rattling is just the way the 6M transmission is made, but highly stressed if it got louder or if anything else seemed abnormal to just come back right away and they would tell me on the spot if anything was going on. Given this guy is a true car enthusiast and racer I tend to want to believe him since he also immediately made the transmission right without me knowing. As I was leaving another guy was picking up his after an oil change, a few years older it was, and sure enough I could hear his making the same noise...So I guess I will just accept for what it is...if that is all I have to worry about after reading some of the other problems I will just keep my fingers crossed.
Good luck, will stay posted if I have to go back...
I neither need nor want 400 horsepower, but I do want smoothly-operating controls, from the shift lever to the turn signal, and everything in between.
The BMW continues to move up in my ratings.
Thanks for your comments, and do continue to keep us informed.
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Does anyone hear a similar sound or an idea what might be causing it? I only have about 350 miles on it, so it seems unusua that it would be making noises already.