Used 2003 INFINITI G35 Consumer Reviews
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Must Have car!! By all standards!!
My G35 premium luxury sedan has every feature I desired, and a few more gadgets that are just cool!! As for Handling....nothing in its class can even compare, the Dynamic Control System blows away my BMW system....This is an amazing car! thus...a must have car!!!
An Infiniti unlike any Nissan
After having owned 3 Maximas, I decided to try something with more power and luxury. I thought the Acura TL Type S would take me to the next level of performance and comfort but after test driving both the Acura and the Infiniti G35, I was hooked on the Infiniti. The sheer power of the uniquely tuned V6 engine should have been enough. But my wife was the one who first remarked that the ride was smoother and the seats more comfortable. The sales staff didn't exhibit the cocky attitude that I've come to expect from Honda or Acura dealers. The best part was not having to wait for several months - it was available immediately.
- Base Sedan w/LeatherMSRP: $7,49947 mi away
- Base Coupe w/LeatherMSRP: $10,999175 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,500677 mi away
Best car I have ever driven
This is the best car I have driven in the last 3 years. I test the A4, BMW325, Acura 3.2 TL, Subaru WRX. This car beats everyother hands down on a overall quality, performance and ride. Its a great deal for $ 30000. I wish they had more options on the cloth model and a 6 speed manual
Dollars vs Reliabilty
Purchased the car from my brother, 75K, who owned it since new. Replaced my '97 BMW 328i with 120K. The mileage is awful, the maintenance costs are outrageous, the Radio/CD changer cost me 760$ to fix 1 month ago, the tires are super expensive, the trunk has no handle to open it, the driver seat controls are placed in the worse place in the galaxy, there is little storage space in the cabin, the back seats should fold down, BUT - the engine performance and handling is magnificent. My electric red BMW used to stop folks in their tracks-the G35 is "Stately." Is it worth the $ to run?
Enough said!!
Please take a test drive, and you'll know.
Don't buy a used G35
I like the G35 overall but this car is not your usual reliable Japanese sedan. It has weird reliability issues: eg. the suspension lower arm link broken @ 35000miles, the brake squeak @ 38000miles, the dashboard light went out @ 44000miles...all those little things that drive you nuts because you would expect better from Infiniti. I wish I would've gotten an Acura instead (owned 3 of them in the past and had no problem whatsoever at least till 100,000 miles!).
Great Car for the money
This car is a blast to drive. When you push its limits, it doesn't fade like a regular stock vehicle. The brakes and engine don't overheat. This car likes to get it and go. I have no complaints except for the gas mileage which started out at about 16mpg in mixed driving, and 17 on pure hwy. I used a Slick 50 type lube at my first oil change, and within a 2000 miles was getting 18/22. I will try synthetic oil next, and see how that goes. Worth buying in case you are on the fence.
take a look
I love the way this car looks, feels and draws attention. Everything about this car is first class.
WOW WHAT A CAR!
This car is everything I want in a car and more! It rides fantastic- not too mushy, not too harsh. Feels like I can romp on it any time I want and it will respond. It is a total joy to drive; a true performance sedan. I like the interior- business like and clean and more than enough luxury. I think that sometimes auto critics look at the amount of wood and rate by that (but cars have progressed, and what does adhesive backed wood have to do with luxury anyway?) the engine can humm along at 2500 rpms, and then jump to life instantly when I gun it without missing a beat. Really feels good to blow past BMWs and Porsches! Love it!
Great Car
This car performs wonderfully and is priced below comparable models. It has outstanding acceleration and handling. We have had ours for a month and would definitely buy it again. My wife loves the exterior look.
Fun car with some quality quirks
During the summer months this car is a lot of fun to drive. I have been disappointed however with the winter performance (RWD model). It has a tendancy to slide around a lot, using all weather tires that cost about 900 dollars a set. Winter tires may help, but they seem hard to find here. The mileage has been satisfactory but nothing spectacular (maybe 16/22). I drive about 75 freeway and get up to speed rather quickly on city. I have had an issue with the cd player failing. The interior likes great, but has creaks and the door paint is rubbing on the silver areas, so build quality is so-so. Exterior is amazing, though paint chips easily.
Great car with a couple of exceptions
While this car is not as silky handling or timeless looking as my 98 BMW 540, it's still a great car for the money. Some problems: It seems like the mileage sucks once I turn on the A/C getting like 19 mpg on highway. Second the interior parts were not fitted well as there is rattling noise coming from the doors and backseat when I turn the stereo on even moderate levels. Third, the integrated six CD changer is totally retarded-- it is slow... and it doesn't look like it'll be easy to swap out with an aftermarket. Fourth, the analog clock is totally useless... I could go blind trying to make out the time with the dim backlight. Otherwise I love the car.
G35 w/ Leather
This car, with its 260 hp, is a joy to drive. It accelerates quickly, handles turns nimbly and maintains a very quiet interior cabin. I would highly reccomend it to anyone from avid car enthusiasts to those that just want a comfortable ride.
at last a true sport sedan from infiniti
What a great car to drive.Power and handling in a quality package.
Go Buy One TODAY!
This is the only car that I was more impressed on the second test drive than I was on the first. I have only one comment... WOW!!
Best in class...
We drove pretty much everything in the $30-40K sport sedan category (Acura, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan, Toyota, Volvo, VW) and the G35 was, by far, the best value of the bunch. There were other fine cars (Acura, Audi, BMW, Lexus), but while they often had one or two superior features, overall, they were well behind the Infiniti. Fast, fun, sexy, sleek, great in the curves, roomy are all adjectives that describe this car better than they do its competition. I just wish it was mine (so I wouldn't have to share), not my wife's... :)
Best car in class
This car is unmatched in terms of acceleration, handling, fun to drive factor. The car is well worth the money even if you buy it second hand. The VQ35 series engine is amazing, and pulls hard when you open it up. The car will drink gas, but it gets decent mpg if you don't punch it every chance you get. Also the warranty is great.
Overall Review in my Opinion
Ordered this car today (aka Japan's Nissan Skyline 350GT). Quite impressed with the test drive for its performance. Those of you have hard time deciding this car and the 3-Series should considered this. Same class, cheaper with more powerful engine and you can fully equiped this car for a 4000-6000 less compairing to the 3 Series.
Testosterone for Two
For the last few years we've driven a Cadillac, and while I enjoyed the comfort and amenities, it just wasn't footing the bill when it came to my mid- life requirements. So the better half and I ventured forth to find a sport sedan for her, assuming that I would later find something a little more robust for myself. Then we ran into the G35. Wow! She had her heated seats and I got a four door rocket. After looking at the Lexus, Acura, Mercedes, Nissan, Hyundai (that's right, Hyundai - they're not too shabby), VW, BMW, Toyota - did I leave any out? - we bought a Twilight Blue G35 with a Willow leather and a power curve that doesn't quit. Bottom line: drive it, buy it, love it!
Don't Believe the Hype
The just took a test drive of the New Infiniti G35 and I had a fun time speeding on a straight away, but as I was driving back it began to rain. Once that happened the handling of the car went down the tubes. With all the hype about stopping faster than any German car and high-speed handling this car is the worse in rain. I can only imagine it in the snow. If you live in the desert with straight away roads with no precipation then this is the car for you. Interior is very uncomfortable for any one under 6 feet tall. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!
G35 ROCKS
Audi A4, BMW 3 series, Acura TL typeR, and on and on, they just can't compare with G35. Start with horse power, G35 got 260, and 260lb of torque. No car in this catagory can beat that. Eventhough TL typeR got 260HP, it has less torque. Styling? I thik BMW gotta go, its style is the same years after years. A4 is not bad, but when we speak about money, there's a huge difference. German cars are over priced. With 30k, u can only get an Audi A4 1.8T, not even the V6 version. As for BMW, you can only get a plain 325i without leather. Don't even think about 330i, it'll cost at least 35k. TL is front wheel drive, and doesn't qualify as a true sports sedan.
Exceeding expectations
When I saw this new car, I thought the styling was okay, not spectacular, but okay. THEN I drove the car! Reminded me of my old '66 Charger with a hemi crossed with the suspension of my BMW. actually made me go "WHOOOO".
Real winner!
Traded my 98 A4 on the G35 last week. This is one great car. Solid direct handling with stock suspension. Stunning perfomance even with the automatic. Won't believe it until you drive it. Soft leather but very supportive seats. Terrific brakes. Quiet cabin. Haven't had this much fun driving in years.
G35
Better than my last Porsche
G35
A fun car to drive - great acceleration, good braking. Nice styling, both interior and exterior. Much better than a BMW or Benz.
Aggressive Elegance
There is nothing quite like driving a car that is both classy and performance aggressive. You can feel this car just begging to be turned loose to run, but the G35 carries itself so elegantly that it is nothing short of pure pleasure to drive.
Great! But Could be Better..
I Bought my 2003 G35 sedan used, october 2008 with 130,000K. Got it for a great price. I love the car its great compared to the Chrysler i used to drive. I will never go Domestic again. This car is i believe an Icon for great performance no doubt about it. However its the little things which bring me down such as the very famous electrical problem with the center console that no longer works for me and will cost over $1000 since parts alone are $900 and the recall doesn't apply to my VIN number. Other electrical such as the clock light, and wiper blade motor. These are problems I just didn't expect from Infiniti. Any car you buy will have its Flaw, electrical seems to be the G's problem.
Pure....
I test drove everything from Mazda Millennia to BMW 3 series to Cadillac CTS. This was by far the best all around car, especially for the money. I have a black/graphite with every factory option except the Navigation. The car rides smooth, it looks sharp, and it is a blast to drive. The mpg is low, but comparable to other cars in the class. I am very pleased with every aspect except the common complaint of the analog clock, which I don't care about. The Bose premium sound system is incredible and incredibly loud! This is one fierce car.
I LOVE this car!!!
I've been happily driving my G35 for 3 weeks now and I still cannot contain my excitement. This car is a real head turner coupled with great speed and performance. I'm a speed demon and this car definitely complements my style. It was down to the wire between this car and the A4. Ultimately, my love of Japanese cars took over and I couldn't be more pleased.
Fun To Drive
Sporty and stylish, really gets the looks. Great fun to drive. Best auto buying experience in my forty years of buying cars.
Awesome!!!
Everything about this car is superb.
G for GREAT
Infiniti's finally got their market straight in term of what a sport luxury sedan is all about. The V6 is very smooth when you needed to accelerate under any conditions.
Final Thoghts
Traded in my G35 yesterday with 95k. Owned it since new. Overall a wonderful car and experience. Never a mechanical problem. Over the last 8 months, wiper motor, window motor and ac fan went with likely more to come. Otherwise regular 30k service from a good independent was fine. I allowed him to put in standard brakes rather than Infiniti for a good savings w/o substantial loss of braking performance. Winter driving with RWD was a problem solved with Blizzak snows. The high level of performance and reliable driving pleasure that this car gave me at a reasonable cost should not be lost. It was a blast to drive to work or explore the backroads. A lot of bang for the buck!!
G-35 W/Leather and Sport PG
This is the most fun car that I have drove in a long time. Looked at BMW 3s. Audi A4 , Jag X-type, and CTS. This is the best of them all, has looks, power, and stick to the road performance. The only this close to this car was the CTS, but G-35 has the best warrenty, best price and best performance.
Accelerating my future
I too looked at BMW, Caddy CTS, and owned an Acura TL. This car blows them all away in performance and looks. This is by far, the most fun I've had with a car. The power is fantastic (I would have bought a 6 speed if avail. but the manual shift is great too). Everything about this car is top notch!
True Luxury Sport Sedan
The new Infiniti G35 offers me a true luxurey sport sedan with tremendous performace at a great value. The 260hp RWD performance and handling are in seemingly absolutely perfect balance. The G35 offer truly eye popping acceleration when pushed. Aesthetics, bon interior and exterior are wonderfully thought out. Looks, Speed, Handling, Comfort and Value ... Great Package !
Outstanding Value and Perfomance
My vehicle is Emerald Mist, Premium, Xenon, Wood, NAV and Winter packages. I have not regretted purchasing this value. My dealer experience has been outstanding. The car has performed flawlessly. It has only been returned for it first oil change at 5000 miles. This is my first foreign car. I have always owned american (domestic) vehicles -- Pontiacs, Buicks, Lincolns and most recently a 1999 Chrysler 300M. This car has been an eyeopener as what a truly nice car can be -- acceleration, braking are without comparison. The interior room is amazing since the car has small exterior dimensions. I would strongly recommend this car.
WHOA!
I suddenly find myself not arguing with the wife about running out for milk or ice cream. I'd like to take a day off from work just to run this mutha. Once I saw the price I knew that I'd found my true soulmate. If you buy a Beemer instead just to say you have a Beemer, yousa fool.
outstanding
outstanding car.A lot of automobile for the money. The dealer experience was painless.
Awesome G35
I recently took delivery of my 2003 Inifiniti G35 and I'm already in love with it. The feel from the driver's seat is unbelievable and very comfortable. Handling and performance can't be beat at the price. The 260 Horsepower 3.5L V6 "eats" the road with smooth, effortless acceleration. I enjoy that the car doesn't "lurch" forward when slightly touching the accelerator from a standing start (like many cars with a larger engine). The closest competitor was the BMW 3 series (330i). While driving experience was close to the BMW it could not compete on price (the G35 MSRP was lower than the BMW 325i invoice....the 330i was thousands more).
LOVE AFFAIR CONTINUES
I HAD BEEN RESEARCHING FOR MY NEXT PURCHASE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS (TO JUSTIFY ALL OF THE AUTO MAGAZINE SUBCRIPTIONS). WAS CONVINCED MY NEXT PURCHASE WOULD BE A BMW 330i. WHEN WE DROVE ON THE LOT MY WIFE WAS NOT INTERESTED IN GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. THE LOOKS OF THE BMW DID NOT EXCITE HER IN THE LEAST. WHEN I SHOWED HER A PICTURE OF THE G35 HER EYES LIT UP. WHEN WE TEST DROVE THE G35 IT WAS SOLD! MY FAMILY CALLS LONG DISTANCE OCCASIONALLY TO SEE WHAT PART OF THE CAR I'M CLEANING OR POLISHING.
I love this car
I just got my new pimpin black G35 and I love it. I have got nothing but "wows" and looks of amazement from people about this car. From the exterior design to the interior design, this car is definitely a show-stopper. It picks up speed so quickly and flys with no wind noise. It is by far the best in its class.
Unbelievable
I have previously owned a Lexus LS400 and Acura RL, this car is on par with those brands. This car has remarkable acceleration and interior remains much quieter then any other sports car I have driven. I have also owned a 1993 Maxima this car is like night and day only some of the instrumentation is similar.
Awesome!!!
Been shopping for A6, BMW 330, and C320. After took a test drive of G35, decided to buy it on the same day. My wife and I have been driving A4 and BMW 325 for 5 years. The G35 is perfectly a match-up for any German Sport Sedans. This car really kicks ass. Those German cars are over-rated.
Great Car..YES....Flawless ..NO...
G35..This car is one super engine, it flies. Just drive it. The handling is better that 98% of cars on the road but I still think the BMW 330 is better. The only real knock I had on this car was the interior. The G35s materials looked cheap, lay out was not luxury. I didn't like the amber backlighting. The windows pod should be moved it pressed against my knee. Nice to have the gauge pod move with the wheel though. Price...Sweet deal here, The 330 may be nicer but not 8K nicer.
awesome
Priced like an Lexus IS300 or BMW 325, size and performance closer to Lexus GS or BMW 5 series. Loads of extras for a price in the mid-30s. Comfortable, quiet and fun to drive.
Good but not Great
Acceleration onto the freeway is top notch. Comfortable cock pit, but it's a tight fit, even for a small guy like me. The paint could hold up to chips and dings better and you have to change the break pads about every 15k to 20k depending on your driving habits.
Good car but too close to Altima
Pros: The engine is great and it is a genuine sports sedan. Also, Infiniti reliability is excellent. Cons: It is too close to the Altima in looks. Infiniti simply cannot get the luxury brand image concept right. This car looks like a different trim of the Altima and anyone who says otherwise is simply being fooled by the better looking headlights and grill. And the upcoming G35 coupe looks like a long- wheelbase version of the new 350Z. If you are going to charge a premium for a luxury brand, you should make sure that the brand's prestige and exclusivity are protected by a lineup of cars that are different from your economy cars.
Disappointed in TN
While the car is very cute and handles well it has proven to be a money pit in my opinion. Have owned the car not quite 2 years and have replaced brake pads and rotors twice...it literally eats them - found that out after I purchased, should have researched more! The gas mileage is terrible...around town lucky to get 14-16 mpg...hwy is better at around 22 mpg. Nice car but wouldn't buy it again.
Problem w. center console
I am stuck with "luxury" car that I can't operate the temperature or have any music because the whole center console is OUT. No button works! Didn't know there was a recall but as with Mike A, even though 2003 model, for some horrible reason, my VIN number doesn't "qualify" which beats me!