Used 2013 INFINITI G Sedan Consumer Reviews

Sleeper Sports Car

Great performance in a conservative package. Great driving dynamics and loads of power. Exceptional fit and finish with quality material. Great reliability. Driving dynamics are better than the newer and more modern competition made by Infiniti and Lexus. Update 2/2018 - the Infiniti G37 is still running great. The interior and exterior are holding up well. Regular maintenance and fuel are the only things it needs. 0 repair bills on this car. Update 2/2019 - the Infiniti G37 continues to deliver a great driving package. The car still looks almost new with very little signs of wear. There is No sign of wear on the inside and the outside looks great as well. Regular maintenance is all this car has needed. Update 2/2022- the Infiniti G37 remains a great drivers car. I’m impressed with how well the car has held up in terms of overall condition (interior, paint, mechanics) and how the driving experience feels great even compared to the newest cars. Regular maintenance is all that this cars needs.

A muscle car in a slightly-upgraded clothing

I got this G37 RWD Journey to inject some fun in my family car/ 100 miles/day commute routine. It delivered mostly with its responsive engine, communicative steering and pretty stiff but competent suspension. I have a slight issue with the automanual though - it is supposed to have the rev-matching feature but so far it seems to over-rev quite a bit - so the car surges forward on downshifts (3->2 especially). The seats are nicely shaped but somewhat hard on the bottom - the heater element might be the cause. Anything in the front cupholders seems to get in the way of operating the gearshift stick. The maintenance alert system relies on simple mileage and does not monitor oil/engine state.

My second G

This is the second G Sedan X that I have owned. My first was an 07 G35X and I loved it! I just traded it in and got an 13 G35X. You won't regret the decision of buying this car. Great price backed up by reliability and great customer service. I didn't have one problem with my first G and it had 68,000 miles on it when I traded her in. My only issue would be that the interior and exterior styling hasn't changed very much even in 6 years! But, I guess you don't wanna mess with success. And as far as performance goes, you will not be disappointed. With an avg of 20mpg and 0-60 in the low 5.0 range you can't lose. And lastly, the Bose system and interface is amazing.

Fast, fun, sporty...

I'v had the G37 sport sedan for a year now I have to say this car handles very well. It is a bit firm on the road and that's expected with the sport suspension. The 6 speed shifts are smooth but first gear is quicker then most 6 speeds I've driven. Power is quick and on tap. Navigation works well and the interface is easy and Infiniti did a great job of allowing voice, steering wheel control, dash control and touch screen on every component of the media and navigation for connivence. This is not a car you buy unless you plan on being at the pump. I mainly drive to work and back and the occasional windy road trip but not good for long trips with 17 mpg.

Would've given more stars....

I would've given more starts if it wasn't for a few things. One major pet peeve is the cup holders. You cannot fit more than one cup in the holders and in the back holders you can't even fit a cup unless it is very small size of a soda can. My second issue is that the seats do not fold down. Every once in awhile I have something large and it will not fit in the trunk and I have to put towels down in the back seat and try to fit items in that way. I wish it had a post to connect my phone to play music. You only have USB ports and no audio plug which the USB ports are a little difficult to get to being within the arm rest. My final complaint is there is a bit of road noise and engine noise that can be heard. It's difficult for others to hear me when on the car Bluetooth due to the noise. Other than these small issues I absolutely love my car. I would consider buying another one if these issues are resolved.

A Japanese Charger R/T which can handle better!

...and last longer. I bought my 2013 Infiniti G37 Journey Sedan 7AT 9 months ago. This review will be 50% ownership experience and 50% buyers guide. My particular G is equipped with the smallest wheel & tire setup 225/55 R17 on 7.5" wide all corners. However, it handles extremely well in corners. There is little body roll when turning. It stops even better than it turns, and better still is the acceleration. Because of the high MAX hp rpm the car may feel deceptively lazy when cruising. But under heavy load you feel it pull harder and harder as you climb towards the Redline. I have discovered that you can drive the car in one of six combinations. D, DS, and M are the three transmission modes each can be used with or without Traction/Stability. Three transmission modes and two ECU modes. In D (TCS on), the car looks for the smoothest gear based on your throttle and speed but will still downshift if you floor it and shift at redline. I call it, "wife mode." IMPORTANTLY, the ECU will restrict power delivery below 3000 rpm and make your acceleration slower but smoother. In D with TCS off, the car changes. This toggle will change both the transmission attitude and power restriction. The car will shift at the same points but accelerates harder and shifts rougher (intentionally ;). Significantly less smooth but quicker. In DS (TCS on) the transmission logic changes. I call it, "BMW mode." TCS on still restricts the power delivery, and the shifts are still smooth. Gears are held longer so you get a smooth ride with just more engine and exhaust notes. The most notable difference is the rev matching and corner gear hold. Yes, rev matching!! So, in this mode, at a certain, "high," braking input the transmission will downshift aggressively and rev match in the process. You barely feel engine braking. when going around a turn the car will not shift up. TCS off in this mode increases the level of engine braking you feel and SIGNIFICANTLY increases the aggression level of the transmission and engine. To put it in perspective, most G37 owners do not enjoy back road cruising in DS because, even at low throttle inputs, the car will hold low gears when going around corners. M mode is manual operation of the 7 speed AT. (With the Sport Model you get paddle shifters, leg support, larger wheels 18 - 19", and better brakes. The sport trim and 6MT trim can be noticed by a more aggressive front bumper. M mode is different than D mode. All downshifts initiate rev matching by the ecu, but shift time is slower. I assume that the reason is that you are commanding the shift at random intervals instead of the transmission carefully timing them. Furthermore, the car will rarely allow an upshift below 2000 rpm. You will find M mode to be jerky when compared to D even with TCS on. With TCS off in this mode, passengers may think that your car has zero luxury aspirations since almost every shift will be a rough abrupt one. In my opinion, you should avoid this mode. I know that was allot of information. I can talk for hours about this car. Tires, brakes, oil changes are all the maintenance you'll do regularly. There are a few cool tech features. You can choose how long your lights stay on after you turn the car off. You can choose to have the steering wheel and chair adjust automatically for entry and exit. You can disable the parking sensor or change the range of warning. Both front windows are auto down. You can use the key to open all windows and sun roof. Fog lights have an independent switch. Some G sedans have adaptive cruise control indicated by a second button below the cruise control on/off button. If I could go back to my shopping time, I would have looked specifically for a RWD Sport trim. [contact info removed]

Best choice I could have made

I was looking for a good performing, comfortable sedan with a manual tranny. (That narrows selection considerably.) I purchased this new with the navigation package. It now has 97K plus miles of spirited driving with zero problems. Maintenance has consisted of oil changes (I use synthetic), tires, and brake pads. There have been no mechanical or electronic problems. One note - the S model came with summer high performance tires and it was undriveable in snow. I replaced them with all season high performance and the problem was gone. It's very comfortable on long trips. The motor has a wide torque band so even in bumper to bumper traffic you can put it in 2nd and go without shifting. Braking is exceptional for a sedan - credit the larger discs that come on the S (Don't confuse the S with the SX which has smaller 17" wheels and doesn't have the larger brakes.). Handling is very good. And the power is great! I was thinking about a BMW but this one performs as well, has been more reliable and cost about three quarters of what a bimmer optioned the way I'd want would have cost. It's been a great car and I'll be keeping it for a while.

Amazing car!... If you're not fuel conscience.

I have greatly enjoyed this car. VERY good AC and heat (Heated seats do wonders in the winter time). Controls and technology easy to navigate through and access to tech is very ergonomical. I've heard that some complain about engine noise from the cabin but really it's not that bad. If you find comfort in quiet drives, this car will still do it for you as the engine really only gives off a low hum or 'purr'. The V6 is awesome. MORE than enough power for any tight pinch, and still decent on gas. The downside is that this car TAKES PREMIUM FUEL as this is a performance engine. Due to this, it can be scary at the pump. With premium gas currently around $3.60/gal, expect to pay approx $60 per fill up (18 gal tank). I had a total of 2hr/day commute and was spending roughly $400 a month for gas which was really hurting. However, I was getting 26-27mpg due to all the highway miles. Also, value drops surprisingly quickly for such an awesome car. Bought at 201k last year. 1 year and 30k miles later, i'd be lucky to get 14k for it. Other then that, If you have a much shorter commute this car is p e r f e c t. I'd buy again if my commute was shorter.

A Journey of a Thousand Smiles Begins

I purchased an upscale 2013 Infiniti G37 Journey Sedan about 12 months ago with the Navigation and Premium packages that is a real pleasure to own and drive. Competitive Sports Sedan Cars are appealing and offer options that others wish for, but BMW, Lexus, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz have similar size and features. Edmunds reviews this sedan as a pretty compelling luxury sport sedan, with caveat that up against newer, more recently updated rivals, it isn't as appealing as it once was... I used Edmunds along with other sites to help make the car selection process easy. I sold my 2008 G35X Sedan with options to offset the price at sale. Beyond the personal choices you make, depreciation is the largest TCO driver. So I’d consider the makes, trims and package options, then choose or trade-off to comment on anything that is new and costs over $40K must be questioned as to why you need that or why it matters. The Infiniti Q50 Sedan as new and similarly configured would be at least $5-10K more, but some of the technology was not for me.

An Oldie but Goodie

I purchased this 2013 Infinity G37x used with 29,000 miles. It is one of the best cars I've ever owned. This car is everything the other reviewers have positively stated. This vehicle is classified as "near-luxury" and lives up to this. Nice power from the 3.7L engine, smooth transmission, great ride, exceptional interior materials, very logical controls and nice interior displays. Handling and braking are exceptional also. This vehicle does use premium gas, but with everything said, I found this not to be a negative. This is one great car!

G37x

I really like the car, but the ride is firm and road noise is noticeable on less than perfect roads. Infiniti will need to up their game on technology features on the next generation Q50.

Our 2nd G from this generation

I drive an '08 G35xS and my wife needed to replace her Impreza. When comparing against new Mazda 3, Impreza, used Imprezas, it became a no brainer. Used CPO Gs are a bargain. The poor resale value is a bargain price. I work on the guys myself and the build quality of the G is excellent compared to our old Impreza. The review is spot-on. The 07 & 08 Gs were quiet, the later Gs receive bigger pipes for a more noisy exhaust note. I prefer the quietness of the earlier years, but I appreciate the improved fuel efficiency of the 7-speed tranny.

Best luxury sport sedan

By far the best luxury sport sedan I've ever owned. G37 journey sedan premium package. I've put 170k miles on this vehicle and it rides and responds exactly the same as it did from day 1. I'm looking forward to another 170k in this exceptionally built machine, with quite a bit of surprising power behind it.

Still a joy to drive

Bought this 2013 G37xs sedan with 11000 miles now have 84000 miles.Don’t take it to any car wash.The car still looks and drives like the day I bought it.All scheduled maintenance done by self employed mechanic not by dealership.Been there done that.There’s really nothing to complain about with this vehicle as long as you have a good mechanic and I’m sure this car will last me along time. Very responsive car and a blast to drive.Update new plugs 100000 miles .Interior still perfect and paint also.No car washers.When I valet this car I get many compliments.Still loving it.Haven’t used it in snow for last 6 winters.That’s a big help to undercarriage.

Infiniti

Love the car. More important, my wife loves the car. Got a great deal, the only good thing about dealing with the dealership.

Exterior

The ratings did not ask about the exterior of the car? ... the exterior paint is awful and apparently a known complaint at the dealership. It scratches easy. Closing the doors they sound hollow and like tin. Performance of car is excellent, but the car itself does not wear well, you have to be very careful it scratches easy inside and out!

Great value

I this is an all round great car. Very quite and comfortable but also really fast when you need it. The all wheel drive X model handles great.

2013 Infiniti G37X

Nice, reliable automobile.

4 Stars for Fun To Drive

I got my G37 in December 2013 when dealer had incentives, it is a base Journey with Sunroof. This car is great to drive but there were a few features that it lacked. The 7-speed adaptive transmission was not very solid and had a rough ride to it especially when driving in city streets. The infotainment was very outdated and lacked blue tooth streaming and auxiliary cord (which is a deal-breaker for my next car); these features are standard with the Navigation package. The best part about the car is the Nissan VQ engine. This 3.7 Liter 328hp VQ37VHR naturally aspirated engine is a lot faster than my friend's $40k Audi A4.

Solid car

Fun car. Drives very well. No maintenance troubles. Poor on resale which i think is typical of infinitis. Good car to run around town.

2013 G37X

Very reliable, comfortable, great performance, poor fuel economy.

325hp sedan... sporty yet practical

Love my g37!

I actually wanted the coupe over the sedan

The sedan could have been alright, but I ended up getting 09 G37x coupe black on black, tinted, custom tail lights, 20 inch black rims, plus the Miami super charger already installed. I paid $13,500 out the door. This car is exactly what I wanted. It needs minor servicing. It’s so cudd as Tom property think it’s a 2020. But I tell em nah it’s an 09. I’m actually selling a 2012 Honda Accord 1 owner today, if the come thru like they saying for $16,000.... and turning around buying an 09 bmw xi for only $8000. Hopefully everything works out. Than I will take $8000 and put $5000. And use $3000 to fully service top to bottom both cars to make them as if they just rolled off the lot. When you get nice things, you gotta figure a cost effective way to keep it properly maintained. After that which ever one of the two my dad is in the mood to drive, he can drive. I will gladly take either or out for the day. Both hooked up and all. Both supercharged. Bmw pushing 465 hp and the G37x pushing 516 hp both got custom rims and all. Hopefully everything works out. I had waited 10 years for this. Finally I am making things happen. One thing is for sure, my collection just getting started. I am going to make sure my dad rides in style. He really deserves the best. He is a very dedicated hard working man. I feel like the way I am going about it, will have him pleased. Now that I am able to do this and come out ahead, I better do it. The only thing about it is I went back on the years but both cars are fly as heaven. Scooby got his car, sister about to get married, so Scooby gonna go on and switch the whole style up. Sometimes our elders find themselves in odd out of place positions, so we as their adult kids, have to put our take on it. And guess what?! He loves the G37x. As if all will go as planned, than he gonna be whipping the bmw later on in the day. It’s like hey dad, we finally got what I wanted us to have. And our bond is growing stronger 💪 thru it. Despite the fact I’m 32, i still follow a recently embedded curfew. I stayed out all those nights when I was younger. I did plenty. Now it’s time to please myself by staying at the comfort of our home, well under their radar. We live together, we work together, we grow, we fall, no matter what may be the case, 1 thing is for sure we do it together. I’m always trying to make my parents proud. It felt really good when he took my keys to the G37x and reassured me thay he was driving. That moment right there, was the greatest thing that happened to me in a very long time. Almost 😅 had a tear fall out my eye. If only he knew how happy that made me. Well ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to do it, I will make sure that I do it well. So pretty much after these transactions plus and minusing the digits, I will have upgraded to 2 used new cars for only &5500, and really perfecting them snd getting them like they should be taken care of complete for $8000. Which definetly is not a bad thing. When it rains it pours. He is still stiff about me driving again. I tell him, I do the speed limit (plus 10), no extra stops. And most definetly no swerving in and out of traffic like a maniac. For those of you that do do that. You should realized that is the stupidest thing to do when your driving, because you are putting extra wear and tear on your vehicle, and also the time you arrive to your destination will not be more than 5 minutes quicker than if you were to just drive with the traffic. Now you tell me, does that at all sound like if it was worth it. Come on Jimmy Neutron. Your cars not going to grow wings and start flying. And think about all that extra gas you would be burning, from all the dorky ranting and revin with the gas peddle. Let me tell you something, the G37x I got, does 0-100 without going over 2 rpms. Now that’s what I call a smooth driver. That’s more fun too. Dry to drive your car without going over the 2 rpms mark. It becomes a lot of fun. Think about it, from the outside looking in, the cool guy or girl is the cool one because they nonshelantly Cruised by with the oh so sexy, just so perfect reving of the engine. It’s like that kitty purrs.

One of the best cars I have owned.

Great car for the money performance is subpar in regards to its competitors I think it should have been forced induction from Factory. Materials are nice close to German quality better than my 2010 Jetta that I have owned GPS could use an update transmission shifts firm in sport mode but slower than you want it to. So far at 78000 miles no problems other than a software update needed for the transmission fluid temperature sensor. All wheel drive works great in snow even with less than perfect tires. Biggest Downer is that it could use more performance, and power from forced induction like it's BMW competitor.

good little car, but not great

fantastic engine, 328 HP, but lots of road noise and doesn't feel luxurious. Probably will be reliable and low cost to buy, holds the road ok, but is not a sports car. Not as good as the Q50S which I had before.

Love sport package

You CAN do better G37 SPORT AUTO

Once a very good car minus the gas mileage. I've had this car for 3 weeks and it averages 20.3 MPG. TERRIBLE! This is my second G Sedan since 2006 and that car got 25 MPG. compared to this one. What went wrong?? I think it's their 7 speed transmission. It shifts too many times and NOT smoothly. I drive on the highway 90% of the time. So, it SHOULD by about 26 MPG. Why spend $46,000 for a 2013 G37S?? when there ARE better cars (BMW, Lexus and Audi) out there.

Among the last of the natural aspirated large V6s

It looks like a bloated Corolla or Sienna minivan after Lipo suction and the exterior is dated, like a family sedan I bought in 2001. I found the interior a little cramped. I found the steering dull and too light. My favorite feature was the 320 (plus or minus) horse power. And I thought the price point was a good value. But I didn't like it enough to buy it.

Powerful, sporty, reliable

I’ve own this vehicle for 5 years. 70,000km and have had no issues with it. Only maintenance has been brakes and tires which is normal for any vehicle. Very powerful, all wheel drive is great.

Its Been a Good Car

Its been a solid car. The only issue is that the transmission is a bit wonky. Transmission is a bit clunky. Its a great mid-range luxury sedan.