2007+ Infiniti G35

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  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    Looks like the sport comes with 18 x 8.5 and 18 x 7.5, so I can't imagine they wouldn't fit an X. Sport has bigger brakes, so the opposite might not be true.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    18's fit the X without a problem.
    As soon as the stock rubber is spent, I'm converting the Infiniti 17's to snow tires and putting a nice set of 18's on mine.

    I just don't wanna do it until I get my money's worth out of what's already on there.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    Okay... they're not the best pics, since I did this quickly on the fly as I was coming into the house, but these give a good idea of how the interior lights look after installing LED bulbs.
    If anyone's really interested in getting a better look, I'll take the tripod into the garage and get some better shots.

    http://www.carspace.com/scottm123/Albums/Interior_LEDs/
  • terrylterryl Member Posts: 34
    Thanks for the responses. Yet I was just advised that a "staggered set up" wouldn't be opimal for AWD. Could anyone comment on that? Thanks again,

    Terry
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    Heavy rear bias on G's awd. 911 turbo runs 70mm wider on rear and it's got a similar bias...I wouldn't worry about that. Hey scott..the lights look great, I find the stock ones to be yellowish, but a bit too bright in the dark. What was your take on the stock bulbs vs the leds?
  • 02whttrib02whttrib Member Posts: 39
    Can someone tell me where the G is manufactured. I was told it was made in Japan but I can't find confirmation of it anywhere?

    Ray
  • terrylterryl Member Posts: 34
    Thanks johninnj:

    I guess the only issue is tire rotation which would be an issue regardless of AWD, with a staggered wheel setup?

    Thanks again,

    Terry Levitt
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    I've heard the very same thing.... if you go with 18's on the awd, be sure they are all the same size.
    The awd system has issues once the tire sizes differ front to back.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    I personally did not like the yellowish lights at all.
    Maybe I got used to the LED lights I liked in the Lexus IS... I don't know, but the stock yellow bulbs turned me off.
    These are brighter than the stock yellowish bulbs, but it's a crisper light and actually, less offensive.
    I open the door and the whole interior feels like daytime and gives the entire car an awesome look at night.
    The map lights are also easier to read with at night, as the stock ones were almost useless in this aspect.

    I think that for $30-, this is an easy, inexpensive mod which completely changes the look/feel of the car's interior at night. :blush:
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    I think I'm gonna try it. For lights that aren't that bright (STOCK), they sure are weird on the eyes. On the awd thing...the awd system should have ZERO idea of your tire width....it's only gonna be affected by wheel diameter and/or traction. Lambos are VERY staggered....911 turbo...not sure..but prob bentley coupe. As long as you match your width to your aspect ratio and get the same circumference (sp?), you should be gold. Of course, other than left/right rotation...on that you're screwed !
  • black00black00 Member Posts: 48
    I'm interested in a G35 to replace my current 04 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro. I've read a number of reviews (C&D, Edmunds, etc.) and they're all for the Sport model (talk about bias...).
    I ran the lease numbers (36 mo/12K) comparing the Sport and Journey (both with Premium pkg) at VPP pricing.
    I came up with $491 for the Sport and $459 for the Journey (both inc. 7% tax).
    A couple of questions:
    - Has anybody driven both models extensively and can tell me if the Sport is worth the extra money? I'm afraid I won't be able to tell with just a test drive...
    - Does the VLSD make a big (or any) difference in the handling characteristics? Keep in mind I won't be racing with the car...
    - I love paddle shifters. Have them in my wife's Acura RDX. Is there a way to get them in the Journey (probably not)?

    In other words, the only things that seem important to me in the Sport vs. the Journey are the paddle shifters and the sport seats. But are these worth $1,152 over 36 months? :confuse:

    thanks!
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    At 7%, are you in NJ? I am paying 498/month for a sport/nav/tech (MSRP 39890). I put down about 5K in security deposits to get a very low rate. 650ish truly out of pocket. The sport seats aren't as comfortable as they look. Paddles are pretty cool, but the transmission is great on it's own. I went with the sport because it felt so much tighter than the X or journey I drove. If you're gonna lease and turn it in, journey is prob better. If you might buy it (And I think I might), the lower resid on the sport is desireable as they compensated with a better money factor (rate), leaving a VERY nice buyout (Compared to my old TL anyway). AS for the LSD, who knows..the thing will kick on the traction control VERY quickly, so I I'm doubting it makes that big of a difference on the streets.
  • black00black00 Member Posts: 48
    Johninnj,
    Yes, I'm in NJ. $498 sounds pretty good for an MSRP of 39,890. Can you tell me what MF did you get with the $5K in security deposits?
    I haven't been to a dealer yet. I'm gathering as much information as possible first. By browsing some of the dealers websites in my area, it seems that 80%+ of their G35s are X/AWD. Is that because the G35X is not selling or they think that's all that people in the area want?
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    Xs are everywhere....they lease nicely...same as the M35. I just got out of a TL since I got in early, and the buyout was very very high. When the resid is very high, they kill you on the mf because they can, without making the payment crazy. Email me at junkmailsucks856@cs.com and I'll get more into it with you...I have to look up the exact mf...but it was next to nothing. The return on my security deposit is substantial (I do finance for a living).
  • tkamysztkamysz Member Posts: 2
    I am new to this site. I am looking into buying a G35x. I have been to a couple dealers looking at specific G35x's and each of the dealers has told me something different about the gasoline. Can anyone help me out and explain to me what exactly it calls for and what you are using? If you could also give me insight as to the mileage your getting too that would be helpful..

    Thanks!!
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    I have an 07 X with 3,200 miles on it.

    In "M" Manual mode, I get 18 mpg very easily, even with the occasional launch from a red light, or a quick tear up the highway. That's with 50/50 City/Highway driving.

    If I keep it in "D" drive mode and take it easy, I'm actually hitting low 20's. The better gas mileage doesn't kick in until you're over 3,000 miles.

    All in all, most people claim to be around 18, but I'm now in the 20's and only get down to 18 when I'm playing a bit.

    I use only 93 octane.
    Manual states that 87 can be used, but performance will suffer.
    Using 87, you may find a drop in MPG as well.

    Buy it, it's an incredible car and an absolute blast to drive!
  • billyperks1billyperks1 Member Posts: 151
    Scott- I have to concede, although I am not an infiniti fan the G35x impressed me somewhat.I took three days off last week to test drive several car for an upcoming purchase.The G35 was not on the list, however after I test drove the GS350 I was passing the Infiniti dealer and decided to give it a shot.I have to say the G35X was impressive-totally a step up from the previous years and although I hate to say this, it has moved on from the TL/TLS.What I did not like, the fog lights should be where fog lights ought to be, no turn signal on the mirror, cheap front grill, some cheap interior materials and no rear sunshade.Also, from what I have read, poor gas mileage.I guess these will be dealt with in 2008, for now I will place this car on my short list hoping that Infiniti will bump the displacement to 3.7.
  • nowakj66nowakj66 Member Posts: 709
    August? July?
  • billyperks1billyperks1 Member Posts: 151
    Dealer told me Nov Dec
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    I think the biggest mystery on this board is too many people comparing a TL to the last gen G without even driving the new one. It's night and day. Or those who already own TL's knocking the G. I'm still amazed that ANYONE can compare the cars side-by-side and pick the TL, the features alone blow it out of the water. To each his own I guess...I drive a G. One thing to note...AC is much better in TL than G on a VERY hot day. Traction control is MUCH MUCH MUCH better in G...very fast to act and not nearly as jerky...almost transparent (Other than the light on the dash) You X guys prob can't appreciate that though ! !
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    AC is much better in TL than G on a VERY hot day.

    Jees... how do the TL owners stand it? They must climb out of their car and break into little pieces like the T-1000 in T2/Judgment Day.

    I sit in my G35 with the climate control set to 70.
    On a very hot day, I'm inside freezing and my nipples could cut glass.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    Well, I agree that the foglights in the G are a joke.
    No argument there.

    I could not care less about turn signals on my mirrors, rear sun shades, and I actually prefer the interior of the G over the TL Type-S I also considered.
    My grill, although plastic, remains chip free (knock on wood) after 3200 miles, although I am prepared to purchase a metal replacement if they ever come out with a nice one which looks the same as the original.

    The above points were not even close to being selling points for me, but may be more important to you.

    Good luck with your decision.
  • michael2003michael2003 Member Posts: 144
    I did a compare of the G35 to the TL in 2005 and the main thing keeping me from choosing the G35 was that the door armrest was too high and made the cabin feel too cramped. How have you all found the new G35 to be?
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    I compared 04 VS 04, and got a TL (No comparison even though G was faster and handled better). My knee used to rub on the console of the TL to the point where the trim squeaked after a year or so (I had 42 mo lease) Almost 3K on the G now (Sport), and plenty of room. Seats felt better in the TL though, although they have notoriously bad leather wear. Haven't noticed armrest, so I guess it's a non issue. TL is a great car that does some things better (MPG being the most noteworthy). G is superior in so many ways that Acura better come out swinging hard.
  • es4jbes4jb Member Posts: 17
    I bought my G last Thursday. Today it high 105 in Los Angeles. The car cooled down very quickly, within a few minutes. I think the AC is just fine.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    Most of the time, when I am driving, my left elbow is resting on the window's edge.
    I found the height in the TL to be too high, and it was uncomfortable to sit that way.
    I find the G to be much more comfortable... for me.

    I have not noticed any issues with the armrest height, so I suppose it's a non-issue for me as well.
  • carfanatic17carfanatic17 Member Posts: 32
    Has everyone seen the changes for 2008?

    From nissannews.com:

    2008 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan

    The 2008 G35 Sedan builds on the second-generation 2007 model’s myriad revisions, which included a next-generation 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V6; a striking new exterior defined by the sleek wave form hood, signature G-style taillights and pushed-back A-pillars for an athletic stance; a crafted, Takumi-inspired interior environment; and the audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose.

    The 2008 G Sedan offers a Sport Package for the G35X AWD model for the first time in G history and also receives minor refinements for the new model year.

    Enhancements to the 2008 G Sedan include:
    - All-new Sport Package available for G35x AWD model (late availability)
    - New 18-inch Tire and Wheel Package for G35x AWD (late availability)
    - Revised Technology and Navigation Packages
    - Infiniti iPod Interface
    - Driver’s Audio Stage
    - Standard XM® Satellite Radio (requires XM® subscription, sold separately)

    What do you think? Any additional info? I think the X with the sport package is going to be a huge seller. Especially here in the northeast.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    Anyone want to buy my very slightly used 07 G35x for whatever it would cost for me to pick up an 08 G35x Sport?

    CRAP!

    :cry::cry::cry:
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    Maybe I'll just buy a $2- "S" logo and stick it on.
    :P
  • billyperks1billyperks1 Member Posts: 151
    Thank God I waited- any pictures available.
  • carfanatic17carfanatic17 Member Posts: 32
    No pictures as of yet. I'm assuming the X Sport will look exactly like the Sport does now, but have AWD and all season 18" tires instead of summer rubber. It also looks like the automatic Sport model will go away, and become a package on the Journey model. The dedicated Sport will only come in 6MT.

    The changes to the audio system I heard about previously, thanks to scottm123, but the AWD Sport is news to me. And I'm also curious about what the changes will be to the Technology and Navigation packages.
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    TL accelerates fine....G does it better. G AC works fine... TL's works better (Especially at idle). It's not really a big deal...just an observation to add to the forum. It's on that I doubt anyone in brief test drives would realize.
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    X Sport sounds like the perfect G. I passed on the X because it felt "Soft".
  • yourockyourock Member Posts: 8
    I'm trying to remember from my experiences in test driving how to tell if a G35 sedan has premium. A used car dealer in a city a few hours from here has a G35x and his English isn't that great, plus he wasn't near the car when I called and had no idea whether or not it had a premium package. (I asked him if it had an "x" on the back of the car and he said it did). I asked him to look for "Bose" but in looking at interior photos of used G sedans online, I'm not sure I can even see "Bose" labeled anywhere near the sound system on cars that supposedly have the premium package (and in the photo of his car and the other cars that supposedly have premium, the resolution is typically just low enough for me to not quite make out what everything says on the dash). I don't even know where to begin to look for any hints of Bluetooth.

    So, short of me driving all the way over there, do you know anything easy I can look for or ask him to look for to see if it has the premium package? Thanks!
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    YES!
    Ask him if it has a Compact Flash slot on the dash, and a 6-disc changer in the trunk

    Also, the rearview mirror will have Homelink buttons on it.

    Of course, there are other things included in the pack, but even a moron can find these with ease.
  • yourockyourock Member Posts: 8
    Ok, I can try to ask him about those over the phone. Perhaps you can tell just by looking at this photo:

    image

    The car does have a sunroof, but I know those often come without the premium package.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    I can't see the pic. :cry:
  • cadreamncadreamn Member Posts: 56
    Any news on when the 2008's will hit the showrooms, and when the G35x Sport (late availability) will?
  • yourockyourock Member Posts: 8
    Weird, the image is hosted in My CarSpace, so I'd think it would show up. Here's the URL:

    http://www.carspace.com/yourock/Albums/yourock's Album/carinquestion.jpg/page/photo.html#pic
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    07 G35 at a used car dealer is almost certainly an auction car. Car like that makes it to auction and a used car lot (As opposed to a nice "Plan B" car on an infiniti lot, and I would stay away. I got my Sport Auto (Loaded, and in short supply) for invoice flat (Yes, true invoice for those who overpaid), I can't imagine a used car dealer with a decent car is gonna beat that by more than maybe 2-3K. Bite the bullet and get the new one.
  • infinitiman07infinitiman07 Member Posts: 1
    FYI,

    All G35 Journeys and Sports come with the Premium pkg. I don't think you can even find one without it.
  • gooddeal2gooddeal2 Member Posts: 750
    I don't think it has the premium package. Hint-the rear-view mirror does not have auto-dimming. :shades:
  • yourockyourock Member Posts: 8
    He did say that it's an auction car. He claims it's in like new condition, but of course I'd run Carfax on it, and I'm thinking of using the Carchex service to send a mechanic over since I'm far away and would only want to make one trip to decide. It's the lowest price I've seen so far for a used 2007 G35 sedan (whether all-wheel drive or not), and I'm hoping he might let me bargain it down farther since he got it at auction. You can sometimes have cars in mint condition at auction, right? And if Carfax says the title is clean, then Infiniti will honor all the warranty...
  • gooddeal2gooddeal2 Member Posts: 750
    Carfax is not reliable...take it to a reliable body shop to make sure that the car did not have 20K damages.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    That does NOT have the Premium package.
    From your pic, I can see that the mirror is not auto-dimming and does not have the Homelink buttons.
    It's also missing the Compact Flash slot on the lower right portion of the center stack.

    Here's a pic of my interior...
    You can see the compact flash slot and you can see the rearview miorror is different as well.
    image
  • carfanatic17carfanatic17 Member Posts: 32
    I'm hearing late August, early September for the 08's and the X Sport in November or December.

    I'm not sure what the hold up is, but I think it's going to be a big hit.
  • scottm123scottm123 Member Posts: 1,501
    I actually started to consider dropping the 07 and picking up the 08 X Sport and then a wave of common sense hit me last night.
    I only have 3,300 miles on my 07.
    I'll lose my shirt on a trade in.

    I can live with that if what I'm getting in return is worth it... but is it really?
    What do I get?... a switch to offset the the stereo balance and a set of magnesium paddle shifts?
    The paddle shifts jumped the shark when Mitsubishi started putting them in their 'pos' SUVs.

    I really don't want a stiffer ride than what I have now, my 07 x handles very well, and there's no increase in HP.
    I also have my eyes on a nice set of 18's but that won't happen until I burn through the stock 17 rubber and replace those with snows.

    If I was fresh on the market, the 08 X Sport would be a no brainer, but it's not worth the trade in for me.
    At least, that's what I'll keep telling myself. :cry:
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    I like odds....and odds are something is weird with it. Dealers auction cars they can't sell. How could they not sell it for a price that made more sense than auctioning it and allowing the used car dealer to still make profit? It could be a repo...in which case the person couldn't afford the car, and probably not the maintenence it requires either. Worst case, it was sold by a car "Flipper". I love the carfax commercials that portray this. Infiniti dealers have buyers at auctions also, and they can get 1-2K more than a used car lot for the same car just because they are the brand dealer and can certify it, but they probably passed...you probably should to. Few year old used car...sure go shop an auction (Carefully). Something so current...I would stay away.
  • johninnjjohninnj Member Posts: 243
    Scott, they might let you keep your shirt, but you'll lose something that you need to hold you in your seat ! !
  • cadreamncadreamn Member Posts: 56
    I hear you. I'm actually not even sure if I'll be able to wait as I am getting "the fever" for something sooner (although the wife is pushing to wait due to other expenses right now). :)

    carfanatic17 - how reliable is your source on the dates?
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