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Dream car
thew60, 07/28/2011
2008 INFINITI G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I had my eyes on this car since 2007 when it came out. I got my 008 G35x after getting rid of my 2006 Maxima which was great except for the pathetic turning circle. I purchased a pre owned car with 27K on it. Looks and rides like new. This is my dream car. Maybe I have low expectations of a dream car (Lamborghini maybe?) but I am realistic. The car is beautiful on the outside and inside. It is comfortable, quiet, has a killer Bose sound system, and handles fantastic. I had the same engine in my Maxima but you not know it here. The engine makes a sweet growl and has amazing power off the line and consistent through the RPM. Something Infiniti did with the drivetrain and they did it right !!
Two Years Later & Would Do It Again!
dbal72, 10/14/2011
2008 INFINITI G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
Two-year follow up on my 2008 G35xS. Have the "S" pckge which makes car even better. The "S" package is 18" beautiful wheels, different front facia, side rocker panel, paddle shifters, sport seats. Suspension stays same as stock which is nice blend for sport/comfort. Bought used and have owned two years and put on over 50k miles. ZERO problems with this car. Reliability has been rock-solid. Other than typical maintenance I have put nothing into this car. Have always owned Audi/VW and even though the Infiniti interior isn't quite the fit and finish of the Audi it is close. The AWD system in this car is flawless. Drives like RWD until you need the traction in snow/rain.
Exactly what I wanted and more
av125009, 02/11/2015
2008 INFINITI G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
Got this car to replace a totalled '02 bmw 325xi. Shopping for cars was a real disappointment, everything was either too underpowered or too expensive. Infiniti's value blew me away; I test drove a 2008 g35 and bought it later that day. Sure, the Germans make a smoother ride, but the g35 is quicker. The 306HP V6 is a blast to drive and its interior is feature rich and well designed. The nav system is very intuitive and well designed, especially the steering wheel controls. Rear wheel drive gives it a great sporty feel but is useless in the snow without proper tires. The gas mileage is terrible, I get about 13 mpg in the city. oh well, its worth it.
I made the best investment
nadia, 11/17/2015
2008 INFINITI G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
I was sketchy about the price but i test drove this car once and bought it the same day. I love everything about the car! Feels like I am in a grand luxury car whenever I drive it. I have leather seats and a sunroof which is great for the hot and humid Florida weather. The exhaust sounds like a bad ass (: when turning on and driving off with the car. The power is strong. Gas mileage is horrible, but listen to the other posts, its WORTH it ! The tire to road frequency is great. Tires grip the road beautifully. Boast and sound system is not that loud hearing music from the outside, but the inside sounds good. I get about 20-30 mpg on the hwy and about 19-20 on the road. I'm a female so I don't drive harshly or roughly. My car has black stripes and is silver and I get so much compliments from it. I have 99665 miles on it and it drives like new. Maintenance is so expensive that is a con! If u cannot afford it, don't buy an Infiniti! Repair is not a big issue because I have not replaced much yet except for my hoses and battery which is about 140 altogethor And that's it. After 100k drive belts and fluids are needed to be changed 8 years later and that's it. Hopefully it will last another decade. Brakes don't last very long and they are very expensive when u go to the dealer !!! But other then that once u drive you'll feel very confident with the car because its so perfect. I shoudlve gave the car interior three stars because the steering wheel chips and looks nasty so I put a cover on it and the doors are chipping and scratched on the drivers side so be gentle when it comes to cleaning products. Water works just fine. The seats are so perfect. I wipe them with water and that's it. They are so climate controlled but I think because its leather and thseres a switch to warm up that seats when its cold . A/C works beautifully . another con is that my car is sooooo low !!!! When going over bumps, u must be cautious because I could hear the scratching noise under the car! Even when going slowly. Thank god under the car has a covering. After I'm done financing I'm going for a q45 or q50 which is an extension of g35/37
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Great sports sedan
Chester Ludlow, 11/05/2018
updated 11/12/2024
2008 INFINITI G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car has been a blessing since new. We just rolled over 74,000 miles and we have invested very little money. So far it has received 4 tires, battery, brakes and a radiator flush - that's it. At over 11 years old, it is still going strong - peppy as ever and fun to drive. I consider purchasing a newer model (not necessarily Infiniti) with newer safety, convenience and technology features but I don't mind saving the payments I might have for other things like travel.
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Great for me and my daughter, but not my son.
Dustin Thostenson, 08/06/2017
2008 INFINITI G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is a car for drivers. It appeals to People who love the experience of driving. It's my 2nd G35 and as I ponder my next vehicle I won't be trading this in. I'll keep it for my daughter, but not my son. The AWD and control of the car will bring me comfort when she goes off to college. I've had no problems navigating through snow storms and blizzards and feel confident in my daughter's safety from Mother Nature. The Acceleration and Handling concerns me that my new driver son will not appreciate how far this vehicle allows you to push limits. This is not your normal sedan. Understanding how most cars drive will make you appreciate this car's experience, even late in it's life. Fuel economy is not great. Miles Per Gallon are traded for Smiles Per Mile. I can't trade in this car when I get my next because there is so much more life in it than the market value reflects. I have no regrets buying this car and driving it for close to 100,000 miles. It's been a great experience. My youngest daughter and her friend love when we travel in the "vroom-vroom" car. Good times.
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Had to Share
Omahan, 01/01/2010
2008 INFINITI G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I thought I needed to share just how good this car is. From build quality, to reliability and performance, I can't really think of one thing I dislike about this car. It is absolutely fantastic. Since I own the X-model, I don't know how I lived though the midwest snow storms without it before this car. Even after two storms of 10+ inches of snow this last month, I get around with absolutely zero problems! Handling is crisp and performance from the 306 hp engine is great! Just an all around fun car to drive that looks and rides great. The back seat is actually big enough for two adults to comfortably get in and out of, unlike the 3-series BMW which I've also owned. Great car!
I'm definately impressed!!!!
Nate, 04/12/2009
2008 INFINITI G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have been a Maxima guy for years and never thought I could afford a G. I've always liked the looks of the G35 so I decided to test drive one. It was all over after that. WOW is all I had to say. I bought the 08 early this year because of the rebates, only paid 32K for it with the Sport and Premium packages. I still have my 03 Maxima which I like alot but I let my sister drive it for now because I just can't see letting it sit (and sit it would as long as I have a car like the G). The VLSD (vicious limited-slip differential) and paddle shifters add to the FUN factor for sure. I'm 29 and feel like a kid in a candy store every time I get in my car.
Sweet Alternative to the BMW 328
President, 03/03/2008
2008 INFINITI G35 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The G35S 6MT is one of the finest luxury sedans in its class, and, with attractive pricing comparable to the BMW 328, it certainly is closing the gaps in quality, performance and affordability. My G35S is fully loaded with aftermarket chrome detail work. Since my purchase I have been ecstatic and have woken up everyday with a smile on my face. The interior is exceptional in both design and comfort. With more standard luxury options and equipment than the 328, such as HID Xenon headlights, leather upholstery, and keyless entry with push-button start. Bottom line, if you can live without the prestigious German nameplate, the best value for your money is the Infiniti G35 Sport 6MT.
5 year owner review
Mark, 06/15/2019
2008 INFINITI G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've owned my G35 for 5 years now. My car has almost 100,000 miles, and it doesn’t necessarily hide its age. I am disappointed at the general wear and tear of the car. While it has been fairly reliable in the time that I’ve owned it, the leather seats are wrinkled (especially the driver’s seat), the dashboard is warped, the material around the window switches is practically all peeled off, part of my gauge cluster is lacking illumination, the interior has a good amount of rattles, the tires make tons of noise on the freeway even after a rotation and balance, the steering has some play in it, and I recently had to pay $400 to get my exhaust repaired due to rust. While it starts every day and drives just fine, I wouldn’t say that this car has been “dead reliable”. There are some things that pop up every now and then in the annual inspection, and it definitely drives like a car with 100k miles despite being well maintained throughout its life. One thing that might be a dealbreaker for some is the interior space. The G35 feels kind of cramped for a regular sized 4 door sedan. I’m 5’11 and my head occasionally touches the ceiling even with my seat in the lowest position. There’s not really much room to rest your arms and just relax…everything just feels a little too clustered from a space and ergonomics perspective. The seats themselves are pretty small and I don’t imagine them being comfortable for a larger individual. Rear seat legroom is not that pleasant either, although it is tolerable so I’ll give it that. The seats are plush to sit in. Road noise is definitely on the louder end. The engine is fast in the upper half of the tachometer, but you really need to wring it out sometimes to feel those 306 horses. If you’re someone who likes ample power down low, you probably won’t like the G35. Sometimes I wish the torque would come on earlier in the rev range, as the G35 can feel a little gutless around town, or generally in situations where you wouldn’t be thrashing the engine that hard. It gives you some nice brute force when you thrash it, but it’s definitely not the smoothest or the most refined engine. I borrowed a family member’s Honda Accord recently, and it was a nice change of pace driving a car with a smoother and more linear power band. The G35 is definitely rough around the edges, so I wouldn’t recommend this car if you aren’t into that sort of thing. Probably my least favorite aspect of the car is the 5-speed automatic. If I could make the purchase again, I would have spent more on the G37 with the 7-speed auto. The 5-speed is just really jerky, slow to shift, and it doesn’t pair that well with the engine. It always wants to upshift before the power band hits, and the revs sour past 3,000 rpm on the highway in top gear. It makes it easy to pass, but it’s not so good for the fuel economy, and I imagine excessive highway driving would cause wear to the engine due to the revs being so high. Overall, the 5-speed just doesn’t cooperate that well. It really bogs the car down and makes what should be a very good sport sedan feel kind of sluggish. The G35 corners well. It’s definitely better than a FWD family sedan. This car does feel heavy and the suspension wallows a bit, so I don’t always feel encouraged to whip it around or fly around corners all the time. For example, when you’re on the freeway and making lane changes, the chassis feels like it wants to sway and wallow just a little too much. Many people with G35s tend to upgrade the sway bars for that reason. When you do take a regular corner hard, the G35 grips pretty well and the body lean is kept to a respectable level. The tires almost never squeal on me even when I’m going much faster than I would normally go in a regular sedan. I do wish the steering felt more direct and not quite as heavy in these situations, though. The steering is definitely missing the crispness and the refinement that you would find in a German sport sedan. It doesn’t always keep the vehicle on a steady course, and I find that the steering requires excessive correction on bumpy roads or when driving over lane indents. On normal pavement the steering feels fine; well weighted and a decent amount of communication. I do wish that the steering dynamic was a little more “premium”. It’s rough around the edges like most aspects of the car, and it has just a little too much play around center. I also find that the accelerator has a pretty significant amount of dead travel. The initial response is fine, but from about 1/8th throttle to half throttle, there’s just not much that happens. It makes it a little more dramatic trying to maintain a constant speed and keep up with the pace of traffic on the freeway. The brakes are also a little chattery and could feel more powerful. Overall, a good car but you do kind of get what you pay for. It's more reliable than the German competitors, but not quite as refined or premium.
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