Used 2003 INFINITI G35 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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You Can't Touch This Car
I looked at Lexus, Mercedes, BMW and the Toyota Avalon for my selection. They all seemed DATED. The G35 rides better, has a cooler look, and has reclining rear seats. I love this car. This will give Infinity the edge it needs to compete with the rest.
Simply Awesome
Lookout BMW, here comes Infiniti. This car is simply awesome. The Germans will have a very hard time justifying their absurd pricices going forward. The car drives like a dream, handles like it is on rails and comes with Infinti service -- a difficult combination to beat.
- Base Sedan w/LeatherMSRP: $11,980224 mi away
- Base Coupe w/LeatherMSRP: $10,999332 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,988554 mi away
This was my Dream Car when it came out.
Wow I rented this car at Hertz...Wow was I impressed so much that I found one after wrecking my Neon.... The speed of this car is out of this world..But I have replaced my Cd player 2 times $900 both times..Brakes not too mention tires$900, rotors. My leather seat cushion is breaking away from the seats. Light bulbs that only Infiniti can replace. Compressor went out, Left window is off track, and tonight my radiator goes out...I think this will be my last Infinti...
Infiniti G35 - Comfort and Performance
Finally an affordable sports sedan that has the head and leg room for 4 tall adults that won't embarrass you at either a valet stand or a stoplight grand prix. Luxury features are found everywhere and are almost over the top for such a quick, well-balanced performer. The tight outside dimensions belie the interior comfort.
beats BMW to death
it is the new benchmark for sport sedan!!
go g35 go
This car is fast and fun to drive. Very responsive and interesting. Much more nimble than a Acura TL type 'S'. Not your dime a dozen on the road Maxima. Not the greatest on gas, 21mpg city/higway but maybe that will improve. Great interior space for the size of the car. Corners mean nothing to this car - no exaggeration.
NOTHING SHORT OF SPECTACULAR
I have bought far too many cars over the past five years, 11 to be exact. Number twelve the G35 is by far the best riding sports sedan in its class. Anyone who buys a 3 series BMW or Lexus IS300 has obviously not taken a test drive in the new G.
driving excitement
very fast and wonderfull handling
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
six month review
Bought the car last April, love the look, handling and power. Have had one concern that has brought be back to the deal several times. If the car sits for a period of time and I back up and then place the car in drive I hear an annoying clunk. I've never heard this sound on any other cars I've owned. Deal says it the calipers adjusting. Has anyone else experianced this?
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!!!
German car from Japan
This is the first Japanese car I have owned that has the handling characteristics of my two Audis. This matches my Audi sedans and has much more power. Compare it to and Acura TLS and BMW and i think you will find this is a great buy.
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!).
No More BMW's
Finally a car that drives like my BMW's but has reliability, style, and much more value for the dollar. Sure, I have to pay for my oil changes, but for the money I saved, I can buy a lot of them! And the power is awesome.
Enough said!!
Please take a test drive, and you'll know.
WORTH THE WAIT!!
I,ve waited since the first review was listed..read everyone of them,bought every magazine,searched for every website,compared all the brands,now I own the car. simply put, nothing under 40k is even worth considering if the G35 is on the list
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.
Awesome so far
Only have 500 miles on it but have been impressed more and more every time I drive it. The sport package is worth the money, but chrome rims are in order. Interior layout is ergonomic with the exception of the seat controls. Bose stereo provides plenty of sound, but I'd rather listen to the song of the motor.
take a look
I love the way this car looks, feels and draws attention. Everything about this car is first class.
G35 Sedan Review
For the price in its class, acceleration is no doubt, FAST. Sports package provides great handling. Adjustable front/rear seat provides comfort to both driver and passengers. Plastic interior may look cheap to some, but the silver metallic tone makes the interior looks clean. Night view with the amber light on impresses the passenger. Front is nice looking. Back may look awkward at first, but it grows on you. If you feel that the back is somewhat chopped off, try the factory spoiler, it may solve that problem. With the quality for the QX4 (3% defect), I trust that my G35 won't get too bad in terms of Build Quality and Reliability.
at last a true sport sedan from infiniti
What a great car to drive.Power and handling in a quality package.
Bye Bye BMW
I was driving a 2001 330i and was looking for something fresh, man was this the ticket. Outrageous low end torque, handles much better in the corners than the 2002 BMW, also test drove the Audi A4, Lexus IS300, Acura TL-S. This car moves out and turns more heads than the old bimmer. Anyone considering an entry level sports sedan should drive this car 1st, everything else won't measure up. Doubters-refer to Road and Track's July 2002 issue-2nd place didn't make the front cover!!!
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.
Very Happy
I picked up my G35 about a week ago. There are a few interior styling glitches that need to be addressed. Overall, I am very happy with the car.
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.
3-Series perf with a real back seat
Needed to turn in my 328i for a sports sedan with room for suddenly larger kids. This car competently carries four adults, or three kids in the back, with much more cargo space; and is a blast to drive by myself. Excellent handling & acceleration.
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... :)
Not Quite
The dealer gave me a 24 hr test drive. 50 mi later, a squeak in the dash. The headliner looked like it was trimmed-to- fit with a box-cutter. Dealer installed wood veneer just stuck over the existing plastic. Cheap! Trunk liner is flimsy. Dashboard looks cheap. Aluminum hood had a wave to it. Orange lighting is too Pontiac. Shifter in way of stereo. Stereo is mediocre. Fast off the line, but tranny shifts can be rough. Handles very good. Brakes are touchy. It's a drivetrain looking for a better body/interior.
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.
GREAT RIDE!
MY OVERALL REVIEW IN THIS CAR IS GOOD. THE CAR ACCELERATES LIKE NO OTHER, WHEN I HAVE FRIENDS DRIVE IT, THEY HIT THE BRAKES AND WE GET WHIP LASH (NO ONE IS USE TO BRAKES THAT GOOD). IVE EVEN DRIVEN UP ON CURVES AND I HAVE NEVER SCRATCHED MY RIMS. =). I LOOKED AT SEVERAL CARS AND I THOUGHT THIS SUITED ME BEST. EVERYONE IN L.A. HAS A BENZ,BMW, OR LEXUS. ITS ORIGINAL AND NEW! IVE BEEN FOOLED BY MY OWN CAR THINKING IT WAS A BENZ WHEN IT ARRIVED FROM THE VALET! ITS BEEN 7 MONTHS AND IM VERY HAPPY.
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!
Break Through
The Road & Track sport sead shoot out got me interested and everything I checked out about the car was impresive. I like the car very much and comparing it to my last new car - a 98 528i it's better in everyway and lots more fun!
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.
This Car is NASTY!
Wow test drove a G35 today and it was the fastest car i have ever driven in my life! the salesman drove it out of the dealership and down the street so i could "Get a feel of how fast it really is" and let me tell you i sat way back in my seat. it was a blast. looking to get one in the summer after i get rid of my volvo s40. the G makes that look like a go cart. i hate bmw's and i can't wait to blow by some 330i's in the near future.
Permanent Grin
Who can pass up the beautiful, contemporary styling of this car?!?! Now, add to that the superb perfomance of the 260HP VQ engine and the incredible handling of this vehicle and I've gotten everthing I've wanted in a car! I can't say enough about how this car moves down the road with such aplomb! And, you will be amazed at the number of people who stop to ask you about your car, so be ready!
Da Bomb
This car has excellent handling. Much cheaper than the BMW 330 and more power....260hp baby. Recommendation for future buyers. If anyone is buy the G35 Sedean....I highly recommend the Premium Package.
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!
Not Quite the Deal We Thought It Was
Only a good car at a good price. I traded in my 2001 BMW 325i for this car because of the quality issues with that car. This car isn't a lot better. I've been in the shop three times for squeaks and rattles which still haven't been completely fixed. Also notice that the trunk lid has been changed (in the same model year!) for G35 Sedans produced after October. So all of us that bought beforehand...we've now got a unique car. Sometimes it's cool, but this time it's NOT COOL!
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.
Sweet
I've had this car for 6 months and it's been everything the reviews rave about. Power all the way through each gear and a head-turner too. If you want to challenge everything on the road, this is it.
A Keeper
This is a great automobile. It is the sport sedan with auto tranny and many other features. The handling is great and the power is zoooom! I use regular fuel (personal choice) & get 22 mpg around town - even more on highway. The required maintenance, or lack of, is fantastic, also. Changing oil is the most frequent maintenance item. One brake change in 133,000 miles. I had rims replaced because brake dust stuck to factory rims. Now it is no problem. Had to have some modules replaced 4 years after purchase. The Michelin tires I purchased have lasted over 80k miles. Still get frequent compliments on styling. I plan to keep it for many years.
2003 G35
Took delivery on an emerald mist/black leather the day before my 48th birthday. I am in love with this little rocket. Great looks, incredible performance, and very fun to drive. It is a 4dr sedan, but feels and drives like a small sports car. The driver's seat and cockpit fit like a glove. My wife thought I was crazy, but now she even loves "her" new car. BTW-I'm counting on this thing to sling shot me through mid-life crisis. I feel confident that it will.
Best Car for the $
Purchased the Luxury Leather model with Premium, Sport, Aero, Sunroof,Xenon, etc. in black/black...car is hot!...Fast, stylish and all this for under $35k...considered A4 3.0 and BMW 330Ci but could not compare for the price...Also, I get the performance of the 3 series and size of the 5 series...can't go wrong...only issue I have is car idles at 400 RPM when in drive at full stop...this wouldn't be a problem except i notice a slight vibration as if the car is struggling not to stall...anyone else notice this?
Great get up and go
I have enjoyed my Infiniti owning experience for the most part. Bought it with 55K miles already on it, now at 119K no major issues to report. Only issue is my car has some electrical issues that come and go, radio cuts in & out, power seat sticks. This is a great highway car in the way of maneuvering and great pickup. Not so great on the MPG (one of the reasons I'm trading it in now). Had mostly owned GM vehicles but had to trade my XL Denali (my baby) in for the G35 when the gas hike hit. Have to say I liked my Denali better, just personal preference. Costly to own & on repair, thank god for the mechanic in the family (saved me a lot on labor and routine maintenance costs).
Great car
This is the first car that I have kept this long. Bought it in 2003 and tomorrow will be the first day of 2010. I have been very happy with this car. The only problem I have had has been the cd player. The radio still works but not the cd player. I have been thinking of getting another car since its been 6 years. I'm in no hurry though unless something hits me in the face, I won't bother. This has been the most reliable car I have had.
the best vehicle ever
G35 is one of the best sport sedan I love it.
Guilty
I confess to a feeling of guilt now that I own this car, rather like "do I deserve an automobile this nice?" not to mention the excitement of pushing it. I intend to keep my shameful secret but you might recognize me by my grin. I almost want to keep this car a secret like a kid that won't share. It is a very fine CAR!
Finally, A tall(er) persons car.
I have driven the 3 and 5 series BMW, the IS, ES, and GS Lexus, and the C and E bodies from MB. The G35 is comfortable for 6'3" 230 lb person, and drives better than all of the above (except the 5 series, and that is a close call). A smoothly accelerating engine... just a pleasure overall.
Twilight Blue,Sport Pkg, Aero Pkg
"Its a G35" is what I've been spending the past weekend saying to people everywhere i go. I bought the G mainly for its performance...but since i picked it up, strangers have been constantly asking "what is that?" I've never driven anything that attracted so much attention (a crowd gathered at work). I can't find anything wrong with the interior's look or materials, it not a bimmer inside but the seats a still high quality and extremely comfortable, and the gadgets are easy enough to manage. I've already logged over 250miles over the weekend just driving around town...Drive it and you will see!
Just Got mine last weekend..............
I was going to wait for the 350z, but can't resist on getting this "4 doors Z" love it, over expectation. comparable with BMW M3 1999, but with better design, better engine........surpass Audi A6, 330i, ........love it love it..........guys go get it