Used 2006 INFINITI G35 Sedan Consumer Reviews
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This car runs better than my Lexus SC
I just traded in my Lexus SC 430 2005 for the car for room. Not only does this car way less but the drive is more sturdy- i can make fast turns without any turbulence or feel of loss of control of the vehicle. This was definitely the best buy for the money and of course "durability". I was upside down on my Lexus but Inifniti of Davie did right by me as a consumer that I had my neighbor and two family members buy their vehicles there. Test drive the m45- the interior is gorgeous on that car!
vrooom...........
Wow you guys really put a well equipped car together from inside to out what a machine for performance good job! I have a Volkswagen passat I like to trade in for an upgrade do you have any suggestions?
- x SedanMSRP: $3,795526 mi away
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My Car
Bought this car at the beginning of the year and have not driven it a lot until this month. Took it on an 1800 mile trip, it was fun to drive in the mountains of WV and through Ky and Oh.
6 Months in a M35X
By far, this car is the most fun to drive of any in it's class. Sharp, responsive and tight.
Greatest luxury car value
If you are not a 6 foot plus giant male this is the safest, most fun to drive reliable car to drive...Period i have owned only mercedes, lexus sedans and (1) bmw plus (1) volvo suv in the past thirty years of driving---city and highways trips daily. This is euphoria on chrome wheels and reliable under all road conditions and climates. And the value is the final clincher for anyone who has tried the ride on a g35x infiniti. Service quality ? Impeccable, but frankly rarely required for my car. Jay lamont
Great Car!
Very nice power with the 3.5L V6 @ 280hp also handles well. I've been avg. 22-24 MPG.
2006 G35 6MT
Great transmission, very fast, good low end torque, excellent handling & brakes. Standard stereo is great. Decent fuel economy when driven conservatively. Lots of power when needed. Awesome exhaust note. Drove the Mazdaspeed 6 and Legacy Spec B - no comparison for overall driving experience. Dealership was kind of snobbish but worth it to get the car. Could not spin the 235 18s in the rain with "nanny" turned off because of limited slip rear only on 6MT - just goes! Going to buy 17" rims & snows when winter comes - small price to pay for rearwheel drive handling.
A Japan BMW, sure. But better?
My wife drives 05 Lexus ES330 while I drive 05 Infinite Q45. I had chances to drive a loaned 06 G35x for total length about 4 weeks (due to services of my Q). I agreed as every one says so far. But 3 shortcomings I have to mention: 1) Eng/Trans noisy; 2) hard suspension/very bumpy on the road; 3) steering is so tighten, you just cannot do single hand steering while turning. It is a great sport car, but not for family or long-distance commute. I had lots fun with it. For $38K, my wife and kids like the Lexus far better. BTW,I love my Q (100X better than G). If I have to spend $38K, I will buy a used Q45 for sure (diff btw Q & G is like day & night). Well, maybe not fair, for a Q owner to review G
Awesome Car !
Absolutely recommend this awesome car to anyone looking for a luxury coupe with a 350Z under it's skin! I'm 6 foot 2+ and 230 lbs. and extremely comfortable in either front seat.My buddy drove it recently and said it had better acceleration and handling and was more comfortable and roomier than his 7 Series Sport BMW! Upscale yet affordable ... it doesn't get better than this!
EX-BMW Guy
This car is so nice. I have had two BMW 3's and an Audi A4. This car has a nicer inside than all and faster. A win win situation. Get the spoiler, it is worth it...
BMW 3 series killer
You'll love this car. It has performance, style, interior space and good features like standard 6 disk CD changer. I wanted to get the Lexus IS 350 but the G35 offered me more for less. If you want performance, All wheel drive for the snow and comfort this is the best option.
BMW Envy
A friend has had a 2002 330i for some time, so when I was to purchase a new car I was convinced the BMW was the way to go. Boy was I wrong. First of all 4 people cannot fit in the BMW, unless they are 4 very small people, and secondly performance wise the Infiniti is in a class by it's own. We drove everything in the same class, the TL, the IS 350, Audi A4, etc. Nothing comes close to the G 35 for exterior style and power. The interior leaves something to be desired, as does the fuel economy. If you want interior comfort go with the IS or TL, but don't expect to get 4 people in the IS, the TL is nice for grandmas. I highly recommend the sport package for bigger wheels and nicer rims.
Amazing car
I got a 2006 G35X, and I absolutely love it. Take it from a person who hates to drive in general - this car has made my commute something I would not have thought possible - borderline enjoyable! All the toys and refinements are great, but the responsiveness and handling if this car are what sets it apart. The acceleration and braking are both extremely smooth and quick, and the ride is firm but very comfortable. Overall, a terrific car - take it from someone who's generally a skeptic and isn't easily pleased - this is a home run!
2006 Infiniti G35 x
Love this car. Have owned luxury SUVs, Audi, BMW and this is my favorite. It has pickup I could not believe. What acceleration. As for the gas mileage, I don't know why people are complaining. First, its AWD so expect less. Also use good brand name gas, at least the mid- grade. I get 20-21 MPG on mixed street and highway drives. Plus this thing is excellent in snow. Just push the Snow Button and off you go.
Finally found the right car
We looked at the Acura TL, very sporty, not a smooth ride for the price, same with Honda Accord. New camry, to funky looking, Lexus ES 330--smooth ride, not sporty enough. Infiniti G 35--280 hp, awesome power and comfort, love the sportiness and smooth ride, we fight over who gets to drive it, the long commuter or short traveler! We've had it a week and have NO buyers remorse, and you can get some GREAT deals on the '06 right now! I read these reviews on all the cars we test drove, don't buy another car before you test drive this one. Infiniti also has a great warranty and typically great customer service. We are repeat Infiniti buyers!
G35x
Great car, fun to drive, gas mileage could be better though.
My 2nd G35
I really have to say, this car is fast as H";;. The nav and blue tooth make driving alot easier and fun. If i`m not watching the speedo, I will be over 100 mph plus. The power is incredible on this car.
Beast in Disguise!
Build quality is exceptional, comfort during the commute is excellent. Need to transport clients meant sedan, but the G35X is a beast in the corners with enough ponies to walk away from many of the German comparables! Auto 4 wheel power is very effective in the wet, icy PNW.
2006 Infiniti G35
I've just traded in my VW passat 1999 for an upgrade to this 2006 Infiniti G35. And boy is it an upgrade, it drives better than any BMW or Lexus out there. It's a pleasure to run errands now. The horsepower is great also. It has an awesome vroom to it! I'm hooked on buying Infinitis now because they make a great car; great job on an awesome car!
Terrific for Four!
This is my second G35. I had a 2003 G35 6MT until May, 2006. I find the 2006 to be a little more refined, a little more mature, and a little less edgy than my 2003. It is a superb tourer for 4 people, providing a great blend of space, comfort, and performance. Initial indications are that the fuel economy will be at least as good as in my 2003 (about 22-23 mpg overall -- I don't usually have too much stop and go traffic to deal with).
Great Car
I bought this car for my wife and it is a kick to drive. Very powerful and precise. The car handles like it is on rails. The only thing I would warn anyone about is this car is a luxury sport sedan with an emphasis on sport. The car is stiff and unforgiving on bad roads. But this is the price you pay for superb handling on good roads. So, if you want a true sport sedan, this is your car. If you want to quietly float over bumps on the road this car is not for you.
Just Replaced a Bmw 525
After driving BMW's for the past 8 years, I decided to test ride the G35x. I'm glad I did. The looks are great, both inside and out. It handles great, especially around those nasty curves. Just turn the wheel and gun it. The car responds better than my 5 series. The best part is that the G is it's 10 grand less expensive than the 525. I was a BMW "lifer", but the G has BMW beat, hands down.
Fast almost-luxury
Car is now 9 months old with 17K miles. Still great fun to drive, but with a few quibbles. Front passenger window shakes at 45+ mph. Radio reception is OK compared to 98 Acura TL I had before. Have smashed my hand between the gear shifter and the ashtray door when charging my phone in the ashtray (ouch!) Would highly recommend as a used car - so much fun!
The "Gee" Baby
Traded my 04 Expedition for a G35 and boy.the car is great. Excellent power, handling, and look. I love the car. I've put 1100 miles on it and it is a blessing to drive.
A great car, it saved our lives.
We owned the infinity g35 for 6 months. It was a pleasure to drive.The gas mileage was good and the car gave a stable ride and was very reactive to road conditions. It had more than enough power and at higher speeds cornered very well. The best feature however was the safety factor! The car was involved in an accident where a car in the opposing lane crossed a median and basically tore apart the entire drivers side from front headlight to the rear panel. The front and side airbags deployed and probably saved our lives! We were the only ones that walked away from that multi car accident. The car was totaled by the insurance company..We are buying another (identical) one to replace it.
Another Winner
This is my 3rd Infiniti overall, but my first car. Handles great, steering wheel very responsive, decent acceleration, a head turner! Take the premium upgrade as it is well worth the price. The all-wheel drive is also a must at this price point so spend the extra $$. Although I leased this car it will definitely be purchased at lease end. Infiniti builds very reliable vehicles, I have a 2001 QX4 (65K miles) with nothing to report other than routine maintenance. Keep up the good work.
Unimpressed
My G35 RWD has auto tranny, premium pkg, but not the sport pkg. The car has been quite reliable. I like the supple ride, Bose stereo and Bluetooth feature. The keyless feature is a gimmick. If you drive it like a luxury car, it performs pretty well. However, if you want to drive it like the sports sedan as it claims to be, you may be disappointed like I am. The engine is loud and severely lacks low end torque, and the auto tranny is slow and jerky (among the worst I've experienced). Combined with slow (yet heavy) steering, soft suspension and crappy tires, the car is very unsatisfying to drive. On top of that, the gas mileage has been consistently worse than that of our mid-size SUV.
Pleasantly Surprised
My wife and I were originally in the market for another SUV (We have 2). After deciding that it was stupid to buy another one, my wife saw the new 07 G35 and was hooked. We went to the dealer and fell in love with the 07 until we found out that they were not moving an inch on the price. It just so happened that the dealer had a few left over 06 G35s, thank god. We purchased an 06 with premium package B, Navi, and the Sport pkg. More fun to drive than the 07 and we saved a ton of money. I highly recommend.
Finally found the right car
We looked at the Acura TL, very sporty, not a smooth ride for the price, same with Honda Accord. New camry, to funky looking, Lexus ES 330--smooth ride, not sporty enough. Infiniti G 35--280 hp, awesome power and comfort, love the sportiness and smooth ride, we fight over who gets to drive it, the long commuter or short traveler! We've had it a week and have NO buyers remorse, and you can get some GREAT deals on the '06 right now! I read these reviews on all the cars we test drove, don't buy another car before you test drive this one. Infiniti also has a great warranty and typically great customer service. We are repeat Infiniti buyers!
Amazing Machine
This is a fantastic car. I enjoy every minute driving it. It has plenty of power, it handles better than any car that I have ever owned and comes with plenty of luxury. Bluetooth is a great feature (never have to take the phone out of my pocket). The exhaust note is awesome, very deep. Heated seats, dual climate, etc. All the features they put in are very useful. Hands down the best bang for your buck in its class.
No regrets!
I just purchased my infiniti and I am already extremely pleased. I looked at several other competing models and frankly none was as good a value or as attractive to look at. The car performs extremely well and it's like driving a piece of sculpture. It is just beautiful.Lot's of standard features that others wanted extra for.
Fastmobile
Excellent, legend in the range. You can feel the power of engine. The ride is so great, you wont mind spending more time on steering. You can get all performance, technology, comfort those 50k and 70k cars offer here in G-35 under 35k
LOVE THIS CAR
Finaly found a great car. If you are thinking of buying one of these babys you wont be unhappy:) My wife and I both love it, FUN, comfortable, and has all the bells and whistles. Other than kicking it down with a lead foot, the car gets pretty good gas mileage, sometimes that's hard to do while driving;-)
Great Car
I love driving this car. I've had it about a month and have 1200 miles on it. I came from a 2001 Saab 9-3 with tons of torque steer to the G35 with zero torque steer! I've found about 6 different ways to get home from work that involve twisty-curvey roads. The car has practically no body roll even when pushed hard. I've only got to drive in the snow once but the all wheel drive made it a snap. I'm always looking for another excuse to drive somewhere.
Poor Build Quality
Fun to Drive if you can stand the rattles from the windows, FSB's on the 03/04/05's but not yet on the 06's, Infiniti denies there is any issues on the 06's and will not repair. Infiniti knew there were problems for 3 years and contiuned to sell these cars and did nothing to fix the rattles.
Great Experience So Far
Amazing drive, terrific exterior (love the curves). I am very happy with my purchase. A little low on gas mileage but it's probably because it's more solid, larger and safer than others
Proud owner
I've owned my 2005 G35 sedan 6 speed manual since January 2005, currently have just over 11,500 miles on it. I have had no problems of any type. Car handles and performs as advertised, highway driving is a real pleasure - plenty of power and quite nimble for a sedan. It's the most comfortable car I've ever owned, leather interior is great. Gas mileage could be better but with 298HP, I'm satisfied. I would rate it a 9.0 and that's only because I don't believe in 10s; you have to leave room for some improvement. The trunk would be a bit small if you plan on hauling around a family of four of five though.
Infiniti Review
It is a great car with the perfect features for the price. Great style and comfort, and I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a car in the same price range.
Hard to beat!
I bought a 2006 G35 sedan 6MT new in December of 2005. I now have 61k on it and it's doing great. Very quick, smooth V6, 298hp. The only rear drive manual car I could find under $40k that had any performance to it. I previously had a 1999 BMW 328i with performance and luxury packages. Loved the car, but had electrical glitches? The Infiniti is worry free and the dealer experience has been great! Light grey (stone) interior stays dirty though. I'm buying a new 2009 G in the fall... to bad it won't be the G37 sedan!!!
No nonsense sports sedan
Traded in a 2003 Honda Accord for this vehicle, looking for better rear wheel drive handling and ability to carry the kids around. Exhaust tone is great, subtle on freeways, but opens up to let everyone knows its presences. Simple interior layout and design, and none of the out-of-control electonic gizmos (except it does have Bluetooth), gorgeous exterior design. G35's price point makes other rear wheel drive vehicle look like price divas. Love the car!
wow
moved from an suv to this g35.great looks, super interior,i like every thing about this vehicle.throaty exhust tone ,tight on the curves,seat adjusts auto. when entering or leaving the vehicle.i think thelexus is quieter, but love this cars performance
One more thing to make this car solid
I had the tough decision to choose between a TL and G35 sedan. Hands down the G35 is a performance oriented car and is much more fun to drive than the TL. The sport shift in the G35 is more quick to respond while the TL is basically an automatic even with the sport shift. Sound system is great when listening to CD's. Only thing I ask is better gas mileage and maybe a 6th gear to achieve the better gas mileage.
Outstanding
I bought this car last year and have been very happy with it ever since. It handles very very well, the exterior design is stunning and torque is out of this world. I wished it were a little better on fuel economy but with that much power it's reasonable. Overall, very satisfied.
G 35 What a Car!
The G 35 is so much fun to drive. I love the handling with the sport tuned suspension.I got a personailized plate GRUZNMYG.
New but Very Happy so far! Will return
I was very close to buying a BMW. So far I am glad I didn't! Love this car! It's beautiful and fun to drive. Let's hope it lasts!! Definitely test drive one!
Incredible and Safe
I recently purchased my second G35 Sedan - a new 2006 automatic. I didn't even look at anything else because I feel thankful to have been so well protected when I recently totaled my 2004 G35 Sedan. After being hit broadside into the driver's door, resulting in bending the entire car, crumpling the driver's seat, bending the tunnel, etc., I walked from the accident unhurt. The side air curtains as well as the basic design of the car totally protected me. Had I had passengers in the rear seat, they, too, would have been well protected by the full length side air curtains. The performance of the G35 is excellent. And the appearance inside and out is great. I am completely sold.
Can you say power?
Bought this car used with only 6K and have 30K now. It has a fantastic engine, great looks, sporty to drive and except for fuel economy, is a knock out 10 IMO. I can't say enough about the pick up and acceleration from this Infiniti engine. They really got it right. The 6 speed is also fun with my needing to get on the interstate just to get it out of 5th gear. The interior is well laid out with all the bells and whistles. Got the red color version and it looks great too. I don't need to compare with BMW, I found my ideal car in the Infiniti and will stick with that. If you're looking to spoil yourself, this is definitely the car to look for.
G35 and Loving It!
After owning a '04 Lexus RX330 with trouble from the start, I was ready for a sports adventure. I'm exceedingly happy with my G35. It's got a phenomenally tight drive that makes you feel like your hugging the road. I love everything about it...the XM radio, the Nav system, bluetooth connectivity, heated seats...I can't wait to get behind the wheel and hear the growl. As for gripes about the seat controls being unusually located, I was pleasantly surprised when I needed to move the passenger seat back for my mother, I didn't have to get out of my seat to do it. I opted for the Sedan because the trunk is much larger, but I went in to buy the Coupe...it's in a class by itself.
Bye Bye BMW
I read a review of the G35x before I purchased it in which the reviewer said, "I just bought a G35X, can someone please wipe the smile off my face?" I bought the car and can't think of a better way to recommend it. Driving this car is like driving a space shuttle. It handles, it accelerates, and it makes you feel like driving. I now look at the BMW 3 Series cars I passed over for this one and thank myself again and again for doing so. As far as a driving experience goes for a luxury sports sedan goes, it just can;t get any better than this.
Amazing car
just bought the car about 4 days ago and i wake up just to drive this car. the car is beautiful in black and the black interior is amazing. premium package is great intelegent key is a good convienience. the car looks nice with or without the spoiler so it doesnt matter and the BOSE sound system is worth every penny. One thing im surprised no one talked about is the exhaust. deep strong sound just loud enough to hear but not annoyingly loud the ride is extremely smooth no complaints other then the fuel economy