Used 2008 INFINITI G35 Consumer Reviews

Not so great as expected, but still...

I'm a little disappointed by my G35S. It's a great car with an excellent engine, nice interior, great exterior, all the gadgets and a posh sound system. But it has several HUGE flaws - horrible transmission and clutch! First of all it is VERY hard to launch it smoothly and quetly, too much throttle and it surges like a bull, too little and it shakes like its got an overdose. Let go throttle at 1st gear and instead of slow smooth engine braking you get uneven and abrupt deceleration, horrible feeling (and you look like a fool too). Second - very LOUD drivetrain noise. Third - under hard acceleration the car starts to shake violently, as the tires gain and loose the grip, very disappointing.

8 year old G 35 gets stellar rating

I have only 2 complaints-1.the Navigation system is substandard- but I use my iPhone maps app anyway and it is always good. 2. It takes premium gas which is a little more expensive but is totally worth it! The dealership support at West Houston Infinity is superb! All of the service managers and personnel are great and my advisor, Norman Issac is superb!

G35X over the Cadillac CTS-AWD

It was a really tough task to pick a winner in comparing the G35 to the CTS, but in the end I went with the G35. The things that made the G35 more attractive, and therefore my choice were: backup camera, built-in bluetooth, active cruise control, 4k lower price (with all wanted options).

Tossable 6MT!

Break-in miles finally past, now I'm able to use the full RPM range and push handling limits! So far, flawless. The G35S feels light and nimble. Steering is very direct and engine flexibility (low rev pull) is great. Interior noise level is low, what I expect for a luxury sports sedan. Only quibble is a noisier than normal clutch, or just needs a bit more insulation. Stock RE050A tires grip very well, although won't last with that 140 treadwear. Interior materials seem durable and well designed. Comprehensive options nav, prem, tech, esp liked the superb driver's seat bolster adjustments. Fuel economy could improve though.

Strong Player

Leased the 08 G35 Journey with Premium Package, liquid platinum is the perfect color for this vehicle. My decision was between the '09 Acura TL and the G35. There was no comparison between these two vehicles when evaluating features, and performance for the money. The G offered 306 hp, smart key, upgraded leather seats.

Enjoying it ad infinitum

Bought it over a month ago and have been extremely pleased with it. I was initially in the market for the A4 and test drove it couple of times. Although the A4 drives well, the 08 model felt a little cramped even in the front. The Infiniti dealership was right next door, so decided to stop in to test drive the G35. Was sold on it instantly. Great handling and power, not to speak of luxurious and (relatively) roomy interior. Reminded me of my friend's 924 that I used to occasionally drive couple of decades ago.

Best Bang for Buck!!!

More comfy than Lexus IS and more sporty than ES 350. Audi, BMW & MB can't compare in terms of value/performance.

Great Car Great Price

I looked at Audi, Lexus, no comparison when you factor in everything.

G35 w navi

I got the 2008 G35 Journey with the tire and wheel package, premium package and navigation package. It is a great looking car inside and out. Acceleration and handling are impressive. The exhaust sounds great. Fuel economy could be better. The navigation is fairly easy to use and comes with all sorts of added technological goodies. A lot of bang for the buck.

Loving this car!

Step on the gas and this car takes off like it is jet propelled. The back up camera and navigation system are valuable assets and should be standard on every car. The finish, the ride and the quality are unbelievable. Every place we go we get stares and people stop us and tell us how much they love the car.

Encore G35 Owner

I traded in my 2003 G35 for the 2008 model. I never repeat same brands or styles but my first G35 (purchased in April 2002) was the best car I have ever owned. Never had mechanical issues. Performance never changed in almost 6 years and the long term overall quality was excellent.

Couldn't be happier!

I've been driving my 08 G35 Journey with Sport Package for 6 months and am still as happy as the first time I stepped inside. This car is so fun to drive. I constantly get compliments. The navigation is easy to use and accurate. I love the backup camera. It's great not having to dig in my purse to find my keys. I now have 10K miles and am averaging 23-24 mpg. I don't think this is bad considering the 300+ hp.

Happy Honeymooner

I'm happily in the honeymoon stage with my Journey edition. I came from an Acura TSX, and find that the G35 has less trunk and interior space. The gas mileage is bad, but I knew that up front; I'm also concerned about the summer tires and their longevity. Otherwise, I can't extol enough the rocketship engine and handling of this vehicle! The ride is amazingly smooth on the highway, but nice and firm at slower speeds and on twisty roads. Fit and finish is outstanding, and get lots of compliments on the look. I searched far and wide for wood trim (surprisingly hard to find!), and think it makes the cabin seem much more open and inviting. I look forward to driving to work every single day.

G35x fun!

I on my second G35X. When my lease was expiring on my 2006 G35x, I started experiencing seperation anxiety. I looked in the marketplace, but could not find any other alternative that made me feel as good. There is no better feeling than walking towards my car, knowing how much fun I'm about to experience when the seats adjust to my preset position and I hit the ignition button. Handling on the X is as good as any sports car I've ever driven in. It's scary-fast, particularly when clearer with Bose technology

Luxurious, well-built and sporty

I am very happy with this car. Solid ride, quiet, nice interior. Visually distinct lines on the car. Very responsive steering. Transmission shifts are smooth and close together. Coming off a 2003 Audi A6, the build and ride quality of the G35X seems much better. Averaging 20 mpg in mixed driving.

G35XS

I test drove a lot of cars when i was shopping and this was by far the best car for the price. The Lexus or BMW didn't even come close to this car. I recommend the premium and navigation package. I got the sport package because I liked the look better of the vehicle, but I don't like the sport seats they're a little stiff and tight for me and I'm an average size guy. Over all this is a great vehicle. The handling and speed is what makes this car fun to drive. Make sure you test drive this vehicle before you decide on a new car.

2008 Infiniti G35 Journey

Absolutely love this car! I have the Blue slate with grey interior and 18's. From the exterior styling and color, to the interior gauges and design, to the 306 hp engine...this car has it all!! I've never felt so exhilarated behind the wheel before.

Best Value

If you're in the market for great sport luxury sedan then this is the car for you. Great performance, looks, and comfort. It's a head turner, and there are not many on the road.

I like it better than my BMW

Hadn't planned on buying the G35 - always lusted after it, though. I bought an 06 325i. Frustrated, dumped it in 08, too many trips to the shop! Looked at the Maxima (never a fan, but liked the new look in 09) LOVED it, but couldn't pay $37K--more than the G. Drove the G, power kicks the 325. Who needs this sort of power? The brakes, lovely, the growl, exhilarating and no tranny lag when punched. Smooth, sure footed (though not as much on mountain roads as the BMW) and quiet. The drive train hump encroaches into the foot-well so front passenger's left leg/foot tilts at an odd angle. Front doors close solidly, rear doors sound tinny.

Great G35x

Very reliable, great performance, low maintenance

Defective G35S

This G35S with summer tires would not survive in a snow storm. I'm battling with Nissan with a suspension, steering or tracking problem as this car is way too sensitive to road crown compared to every car I've driven, it drives straight in the right lane but would crash into the woods next to the left lane as soon as the hands are off the steering wheel, after alignment done on it 3 times, Nissan is refusing to acknowledge this quality defect while all 3 of their loaner cars I've driven drove without this problem, I would trade it in for an AWD especially living in the NE, a RWD just won't cut it in snow. It's worse than a Maxima SE, don't waste your money

Best overall car for the money

The G is the most powerful sedan in its class, once you get over the overpriced BMW and over-rated IS, you will find the best performance, handling, and the most advanced Nav system on any vehicle at any price. For those of you who whine about fuel economy go buy a civic.

Head Turner

Just hit the 5,000 mile mark and love the car more and more each day. I receive so many compliments on the car with most indicating that the car must have been very expensive based on it's looks. People assume this car was very expensive even though it's priced at or below the price of the vehicle they are actually driving themselves.

Disappointed Gadget Guy

This is a great looking car with good performance but my main reason for buying it was all the gadgets that come with the car. The problem is many of these gadgets get locked out while driving. You can't make changes to the navigation system while driving. How crazy is that! Where would you use your navigation system, in your driveway? The car allows you to sync your phone book from your cell phone to the car but you can't use the sync phone book to place calls while driving. When would you use this, in your driveway again! Infiniti is doing this in the name of safety but a car company's job is not to play big brother.

Infinity 2008 3.5 Sport

I love this car!

I love this car - but being a huge BMW fan - I had to decide between this and a comparable BMW, which was $14000 more. Easy decision, the G35xs is fun to drive and comes at a great price. Car handles great - not as responsive as the BMW but not a big difference. The graphical user interface is the best in the industry - the iPod interface is amazing and the Nav graphics are great and I love the rear back up camera. If you are considering the BMW 3 series you must look at this car, it will change your mind. I got the G35x with the sports package - which came in auto and not stick, but the paddle shifters can be fun.

Great family-friendly luxury sports car

I needed a reliable, sporty, family-friendly car to replace my Audi S4 (which I loved), from a local dealership, and had ruled out the repair-prone German imports, at least for this purchase cycle. This car fits the bill. Reliable. Stylish. Excellent performer. Unbeatable technology. Great buying and dealership experience. Highly recommended.

What a great buy!

After spending some time looking, my wife and i bought the same G35 Sport (2008). Comfort, handling and technology. All superb. If your into music entertainment systems in your car, you"ll find the "technology" package to be impressive. Not to mention a very quick 306 engine and race car like suspension. I can't wait to get past my 500 break-in miles to see what i really have!

G35 vs CTS & 335i

I comparison shopped for 2 months and compared equally-equipped vehicles. I looked at many cars in this luxury sedan category and narrowed down to the G35, BMW 335i sedan, and the Cadillac CTS 3.6L. To sum it up, the G35 was more bang for the buck, had a more luxurious feel when driving it, and looks absolutely incredible (mine is black). I love this car and have no regret.

G35X Sport

Everything as expected. No surprises. Lots of fun driving!

G35x sport package

Dealership brought out our 2005 TSX lease and looking for something with more torque and horsepower. Came down between TL-S or G35x, finally decided on a G35X w/sport package, premium pack, and nav. We didn't want to go through the rattling problem with Honda cars. Love the sporty look of the G35X with the 18" rim and the safty of all-wheel drive living here in jersey. So far no complain, we had three honda automobiles and this car feels much tighter build. No more rattle from my previous two cars (tsx and accord). Looking forward to drive it everyday. Can't wait pass the 500 break-in miles and let the throttle open on the highway.

My New G

Traded in a Nissan Murano (wanted something a little more sporty) and have been extremely impressed with the performance of this car. Ride is sporty without being too firm and the fit and finish is fantastic throughout. If you're looking at this car, I highly recommend the navigation package as the Music Box hard drive (stores music to the car) is a great feature. The only downside to this package is the trunk-mounted cd changer that takes up valuable trunk space. Overall this is a great alternative to the BMW 3 series and the value factor can not be beat.

Not What I thought It Was

I bought this car used thinking that it would be the best car that I would ever own. It turned out to be ok, but was a big let down. Driving it off the lot I felt great I thought it was a reliable car for my wife. In the Arkansas rain my wife hydroplaned and ended up in on coming traffic. The so called traction that this car has is supposed to help it stay on the road but it doesn't and when the slip light comes on you are already all over the road I thought it was just my wife driving bought some $1000 tires to go on there to make sure she was safe and then it happened to me but I was able to keep control of the car. AC runs very loud.

Best car yet!

I had been wanting a G35 for a while and read many reviews. I was very apprehensive to buy one because everyone complained about the gas mileage. I get at least 23-25 mpg. This car is great!! I had a 2006 Mercedes C230 previously. I love this car so much more. It is beautiful inside and out. It is sporty, yet classy car.

Excellent Sport Machine

This car was purchased from my company for $10,000 less than blue book. I had my eye on a sports car, but with a luxury look. This was it. I had an Infiniti QX56, but with gas prices, I just could not afford to let the tags, insurance, and now gas eat away at my pocketbook. This car is fun to drive. This car is awesome. My G35 Sport has the automatic/manual/paddle shifters on the steering wheel which makes this car more fun to drive. The only thing is that since I drive this car fast, I wish it had a bigger gas tank.

Sedan & Sports Car in One!

I was looking for a replacement to my 05 Audi 3.0 Quattro. I have driven Audi's for years and thought I would be purchasing another. Then I test drove a used G35xS for the first time. Never looked back. I have owned many cars over the years and this is by far my favorite. Great all-around vehicle with all of the technology and toys for less money than an Audi, BMW or Lexus. I avg. 20 mpg in mixed driving. This car is a screamer. The "S" package takes it to another level with the sport seats, paddles shifters and beautiful 18" rims. Make sure you test drive one of these if considering a sports sedan w/ AWD.

Deceptively Fast

After evaluating the Merecedes C350, BMW 335 and the Lexus IS350, I recently chose the Infinity G35XS. One of the compelling reasons was the value for the dollar compared to the others. Infiniti offers the power, sport/luxury look with the latest hi- tech technology for under 54k tax-in. Hard to say no to that.

Really great car

I bought this car used at 2 years old with 17,500 miles on it and saved $10K off new. Very fun to drive and stable. It eats gas though, which should be expected. Not as silky smooth to drive as a Lexus, but much more beautiful to look at. RWD fishtails badly in snow, even with stability control. If you live in a snowy area, get the 4WD for sure. Steering pulls strangely at stops on uneven pavement which the dealer told me was normal, but it is a bit unsettling. Acceleration is great (esp. from 50 to 80) and the controls are easy to use. I love to drive it.

Perfect car so far...

I have had absolutely no problems with this vehicle. I purchased it about 70 miles from my home, because I did have an extremely rude experience at my local dealership (Auto Place Infiniti, Buffalo, NY). I am sure the Infiniti company would not stand by that behavior, and I presume it was an isolated event, however, inexcusable. Rochester's Dorschel Infiniti, its email/purchasing communications, were flawless! It has been extremely reliable, with nothing but maintenance costs, thus far. I do wish the fuel economy was a bit better. And the only technical quality gripes I have with it are that the side view mirrors are not heated, and the trunk lid quality and closure feels a bit cheap.

Enjoying the ride

Hit the 2 year/30K mile mark and thought a review was in order. Journey model with sport, premium, Nav, and technology package. Fun to drive, handles well, accelerates without difficulty, beautiful to look at especially the interior. Negatives are the tires wear quickly (not unexpected), small blind spot on driver side, the front exterior dings easily from rock chips (as does the grill), and the 6 disc changer decreases the opening in the trunk to get things in/out. No problems with the dealership but haven't had any issues to deal with.

G35X

I wanted a vehicle with reasonable performance, all wheel drive, navigation and adaptive or intelligent cruise control. After factoring in reasonable price, (Edmunds Incentives and Rebates section saved me thousands) the list became a toss up between the EX35 or the G35X. I chose the G35X as it has been on Car and Drivers 10 best list. Great car. Infiniti offers more technology and performance for the price than any other make. My dealer experience has been very pleasant also.

LOVE MY NEW TOY!

Just purchased my 2008 Infiniti G35S Journey on 01/24/08. I don't have any cons to report except for the snug interior and narrow seats, but that's why they call it a sports sedan. This car ROCKS! It is very fast and a very attractive vehicle. I traded in a 2007 Maxima SE and haven't looked back since. My G35 turns heads and at takeoff will pin your head back. I wish I could find a raceway so that I can really stretch it out. I would highly recommend this vehicle for anyone who's in the market for a car well worth the money. It's cheaper than a Lexus and the BMW. Neither one of them compares as far as price and performance are concerned.

G35 GOGOGO

I Got this car in 2010,is fun to drive plenty HP, every I looked at it still fall in love with this baby G35X-S,nice sound system, As I know everyone notice gas mileage can't complained about it with 306 HP. Take a test drive G35 then you'll know what I mean.

Excellent car for the $

I traded in my 2002 BMW M3 2 door for the 2008 G35x Sport, needed a 4 door car for a baby. So far I really do like the car, and coming from an M3, the performance is right up there. Other cars I looked at were the BMW 335ix and Lexus IS350. Both were OVER $10k more expensive and the Infiniti had more features. I really like the interior of this car too, far more than the $10k more expensive BMW. Seats are very comfortable and it has a nice high-end look to it without the price. I think you cannot go wrong with this car for $38k, 300+ HP, great interior, nav, stereo, keyless start, etc.

G35 Journey w/ Premium Package

I'm very happy with our purchase. Yes, mileage is not that great, but it's still better than my truck, and there's more horsepower too. My lone complaint is that it's primarily my wife's daily driver and not mine! But that's hardly Infiniti's fault.

Plenty of Bang for the Buck

If you get this car I highly recommend the Premium Package. It includes the completely integrated iPod hookup (Lexus does not), a sunroof, upgraded stereo, and more comfortable seats with the seat assist feature. My first car was a Camry so the 306 hp performance is a definite upgrade. I love being able to pass and merge at will. MPG has been 20 mpg so far vs 30+ with my 4 cyl Camry. This is not a full size car so if you are going to have frequent backseat guests you might consider something larger. A few of my friends have BMWs but they were very impressed with the look and performance of this car. For the money I don't think it can be beat.

Sweet Ride

Just took delivery on a G35x with Premium package and nav. Although I have only put a few hundred miles on it so far, it is everything I expected and then some. I test drove a Lexus IS 250 AWD, a Lexus IS 350, an Audi A4 2.0T quattro, and the Saab 9-3 (just to name a few) and this car blows them all away in every category. So far I could not be happier with my purchase.

08 G35x

I am writing this review after ~6 months of driving. I love the car and did a bunch of shopping prior to my purchase. I live in MN so an AWD or FWD vehicle was a must. I test drove the following vehicles prior to my choice of the g35x. Honda Accord Coupe, Nissan Maxima, Lexus IS250 awd, Lexus ES350, and Nissan Altima. The G35 was a combination of all the vehicles and really offers the power and luxury which could not be surpassed by any of the aforementioned vehicles. I drive in Minneapolis rush hour daily and the snow mode comes in quite handy when the weather takes a turn for the worst. I constantly try to lose control in this vehicle on secluded country roads and it's almost impossible.

G35xS (AWD w Sport, Spoiler Pack)

I got my 2008 Infiniti G35xS with the navigation and sport package along with a spoiler. I am coming from driving a powerful Mustang GT with a V8 and a lot of horsepower. And I must say this car is hands down my favorite car that I have ever driven. This was my dream car and I found a way to get it. This car packs more features then any car I have ever seen, and for the price completely knocks out BMW, Lexus, and Audi. I had test driven every single car in the class from the 325xi, Lexus IS350, Caddy CTS, and Audi S4. I have to say without a doubt the G35 is hands down the best car. Infiniti rocks!

08 G35xS

Trading in my 2005 G35 6MT that I upgraded from 298HP to 350HP for a 2008 G35xS was a bit concerning because I wanted the same horse power feel and was concerned the sedan would lack the 'feeling one' with the car experience. I also needed something for winter. I will say I'm really surprised by how responsive the automatic 306HP of the sedan deploys itself. Having said that, I HIGHLY recommend anyone getting this car to the G35xS, which adds the 18" wheels and the paddle shifters. I will say the car comes to life when in manual mode, much differently then just driving in automatic. With that I will say I'm quite happy and the car now provides the same confidence my previous G did.