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Infiniti G35x Sport
The sport model has just started to appear on the Infiniti lot in town. I am curious if anyone has taken ownership of one yet. I have a silver one on order, not due until the end of January. Do you have any first impressions? I have read much talk about the disappointing audio system....any comments?
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Good luck! I can't wait to get mine. I've got a business trips coming up in January that I plan to use break-in the engine. Don't rev too high and vary the RPMs.
The G35 is a very fast vehicle, the sport does tighten up the ride to our liking and is not harsh in the least, along with the sport seats up front we feel this option is worth it. I don't think we would have purchased a G without this option being available.
The rest of the options features or cosmetic with the front and rear slightly altered (I'd have to see a non-sport next to it to tell the differences though), aluminum peddles, and the paddle shifters I prefer over the column, but are more of a gimmick IMHO. I do also like the 18" wheels over the standard 17s.
As far as the radio, it's fine for my wife and I. What complaints have you heard? She has some minor complaints about the radio reception and how the 18 presets are set up. We have yet to test the hard drive. The Ipod interface is nice and we've used this although scrolling through all the songs/artists could be simplified if there was an alpha sort type feature.
Mike
As far as the radio is concerned, many others on different threads have complained about the quality. I have driven an 'O4 TL for a few yrs, and although the DVD audio is amazing, the XM, radio, and CD formats are just OK. I guess different people have varying expectations regarding what they want to hear in their car!
I can't wait to get mine. I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience with yours so far. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts here.
Paul
I love the interior. Seats are great, very supportive with the same side/hip bolsters that the M3 had. Interior overall much much nicer and far more technology. Yes, it is a lot newer though which would be expected, but even compared to the 335i it is much nicer. NAV is very nice, also the Bose system with the Music Box hard drive is pretty sweet. Takes a few mins to copy a CD to the hard drive though, but over time you can put all you have on there and be able to search through easily. I also like that you can preset AM/FM/XM on the presets in any combination you want. Sound is much better than the HK from the M3 too, never really thought it was any good and worth the extra $.
I found the sticker on the M3 too, $55k 6 years ago. The G came out to $37,800. Almost $20k less, well worth it.
Just placed an order for a G35xS
Black / Stone
Prem, Nav, Sport, Tech, Spash, Net!
Cant wait. Was hedging between this and the 6MT. Think I made the right choice for Ohio.
As for the wheels.... just saw one at the dealer and they definitely are like those in the above pic... the 7 spoke, split variety... with equal size (rotatable!) tires.
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Thanks!!
Hang in there... the wait is SO worth it!
They currently have one on the lot almost exactly like I ordered, but since my current lease ends in May I thought Id plan ahead order exactly what I wanted so no compromises.
I had a G35 Coupe 6MT previously so the 6MT sedan was tempting, but the AWD Sport model works best for the family etc!
Good luck,
Max
Thanks again for posting your pictures!
In the warm dry weather, they're actually very good... better than I expected.
In the cold weather though... they're hockey pucks and start to slip and slide, even on wet roads.
Even with an X model, I opted for a set of Blizzaks on dedicated wheels ($800 from Tire Rack) and now this car is an absolute tank in the snow.
You may get by with all-seasons in the beginning, but if you intend on driving this is harsh snow/winter conditions, consider snow tires.
I know that you could only order an S model if you wanted white with the black interior. Can you now order this color combo with the xS model?
By the way I was at the Infiniti dealer this weekend and I did see a G35 with a different front facia and now I understand why, it was probably this new G35xS model. Very nice I might add.
I didn't think about getting the X sport b/c my commute is about an 1hr to and from work everyday. Crazy DC traffic!!! With that said is there anyone out there that has this same situation with long commutes? What are your opinions? I'm going to test drive it when I go in but I really won't get the full effect of how it will be day in and day out.
Thanks for your opinions
Chris
Go and check it out yourself.
For every person who likes the sport seats, there's another who hates them.
You have to be the right shape to fit into the sport seat comfortably. Some have even had to go as far as having a shop remove the metal plates from the adjustable sections to add to the comfort level.
If you're of an average size, you'll most likely like them.
If you have a large and/or muscular frame, they may not be right for you.
You're doing the right thing by checking it out yourself. Just do yourself the favor of spending a little time in the seats before deciding.
Oh, by the way, I'll have Nav,Prem & Tech for sure.
Can someone confirm the suspension on the X sport is the same as the X.
Thanks!
• Solid-magnesium paddle shifters mounted on steering column
• Split 7-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with V-rated summer all-season performance tires
• Unique front fascia and side sills
• Front sport seats with thigh extension and driver's power torso and thigh support
• Unique sport steering wheel stitching
• Aluminum pedals
There are no suspension upgrades on the G35xS.
kc
I'm looking at the G35x w/premium, nav and wheel tire pkg. I'm giving up the side sills, paddleshifters. But at least its more cmfortable. I don't know why you can't get the side sills w/o the sport pkg. It used to be an option on the I35's
Question guys I have seen in Ebay performance chips sold for around 20 dollars that state big increases in horse power, torque and gas mileage. Does anyone know anything about this?
The G is tuned by Infiniti and they got every last drop out of this engine. No $20 chip is gonna improve it to the point they're claiming.
You want more zip, you're looking for a nice FI exhaust with HFC's and maybe a CAI.
Those chips are a joke.
Price difference aside (Which is about 10K). Has anyone had a chance to drive both and can you give some quick comparo's between the two? - Thanks!
The most significant difference is driving feel and size. The BMW 3 series is a rare car in its balance and its ability to feel like a smaller car. It's connection to the road and driver are a rare find and it appears to have no limits when pushed hard. The engine also has a smoothness which at times seem more appropriate in a Lexus, yet it's band of power makes it easily obvious it is not high end Toyota.
That being said, the G35 offers many other attributes that are missing or not as well executed on the BMW. It feels like a larger car when driving it, yet does not suffer performance wise. The engine while not as smooth, is happy being driven casually or aggressively.
Aside from the driving part, the cars differ in how they treat the driver. Infiniti has done a great job of adding electronics that work well and do not require adaption, as the BMW can do. The fit and finish is similar is quality, although the BMW does seem to go the extra 2% in how parts fit together and the materials used. I find the G35 interior a much better place to spend time however.
In the end, you need to drive both and make a list of what is important to you, both feature wise and status and economic wise. In my list, the G35 won out and provides one of the best values for a performance sedan matched with high end service quality and reliability.
That said I rate this car a 8.5 out of 10. Now this is what I would do to make this car perfect. First if this car would have 20 more pounds of torque it would be a monster, second I cannot believe that this car does not have a tire pressure monitor, I'm so used to one with my last two M's 2003 M45 and 2006 M35X now I will have to go out and check the tires every week this is New York world capital of potholes. Third I hate the positioning of the CD changer I lose a lot of room in my trunk, last I wish I could rip my CD into the hard drive in a minute I hate to have to play the whole CD to record it on the hard drive, It's going to be murder filling up the 9.3 gigs.
Well guys let me know what you think and before I forget:
G35X Sport
Platinum Graphite
Premium package
Navigation
Sport package
Mud Guards
I agree on the overkill and oddly-placed CD player in the trunk and the ripping capability is less than optimal (unless you own a car with NO ripping capability).
For approx 1K, you can install a "Fast Intentions" exhaust with high flow cats and you're looking at the increase in torque that you are after, plus a wicked pissa sound.
I plan on doing this, and may toss in a dual intake as well.
Our G does have a tire pressure sensing system, it just doesn't display the exact pressure of each tire. It will, however, display an icon if one or more tires starts to run low. It's not the best it can be, but it's something. (-0.2)
The CD changer position is a little silly. They should have popped it further into a corner, under a seat or in the console. The burning of CDs however is not that bad. By the time the forth track starts to play, the entire CD is done. I can rip 6-7 on each commute to work and 6-7 on the way home. It fills up fast... invest in an iPod! (-0.2)
Enjoy the new G.
Platinum Graphite was my second choice... perrrrty!
And yes overkill is good, hope that when I turn this one in in two years the car will have a 7 speed transmision and more torque, and hopefully we can get better gas mileage. Here in New York premium gas is $3.63 it killed me with the M35X and it will keep killing me with this new G. But I still love my Infinitis
As to the gas issue, I agree it is one downside in that the mileage is not great.
Just to the right of the normal headlight settings knob is another ring that turns the foglights on and off.
Retarded design.