2003 INFINITI I35 Review
2003 INFINITI I35 Review
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Pros
- Outstanding V6, pleasant highway ride, low price, spacious cockpit, easy-to-use controls, strong reliability record.
Cons
- Too similar to the Nissan Maxima, some cut-rate interior materials, sport package gives the car a choppy ride on rough pavement.
What’s new
There aren't that many changes for the I35 this year. It gains the option of having an integrated satellite radio, and on the inside the use of wood-tone trim is expanded on the center console.
Edmunds says
Though not as luxurious as some peers, the I35 is powerful, reasonably well-equipped and a good deal -- so long as you don't mind that it's a Maxima in disguise.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 INFINITI I35 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$267/mo for I35 Base
I35 Base
vs
$176/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 INFINITI I35.
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4.88 out of 5 stars
Great Value
Great Value, 11/17/2010
2003 INFINITI I35 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Peppy vehicle with poor turning radius. Very dependable. Only problem in 8 years has been the automatic portion of the electric windows (when you hit the switch and they go all the way up), it comes back down 4". If you close slowly it is fine. Comfortable and a great deal and value for the money. Consumer reports his listed this model as "great used car value" for many years.
4.25 out of 5 stars
A fast sleeper
David, 05/03/2010
2003 INFINITI I35 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
This is my 2nd Infiniti, my first is a 96 I30t (still own) If this car holds up like the 1996 model I will be a satisfied customer! This is a fast highway car, passing cars has no strain or sweat associated with it. Seats are comfy everything works, stereo slams but not distorted. Fuel economy is freakishly good ( my trip computer lines up with my manual calculations 34-35 mpg going 65 … mph in Ohio and PA roads! (no kidding 34-35 mpg) Smoothness and reliability are the trademarks here, looks good too.
4.38 out of 5 stars
Amazing Car!!! Will Always Drive and Keep One
cgiunt, 09/18/2013
2003 INFINITI I35 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
Although this Infiniti is my first car, I must say what a dream it has been to own. I bought this car in early 2012 with 117,000 miles on the odometer and have since put on close to 20,000 miles without a single problem. Gas mileage is very good for 134,000 miles averaging 25mpg between highway/city driving. The performance was top notch for it's time and is still a high level competitor … today. Car drives great on the GLE suspension and the 215/55/R17 tires make for a nice mixture of ride comfort and handling. The car truly is a low end sports car with great luxury features and very good interior quality. Very little I would change about this car...will always have one.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Solid car for the money
Tom, 08/13/2009
2003 INFINITI I35 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this car looking for comfort, performance/sportiness, luxury/sleek elegant look and a bit of exclusivity. 12k miles into it I've found all this and then some. Among the competition, (es300/TL), I went with the i35 due to its performance (3.5L versus 3.0, 3.2), comparable gas mileage (20/26), comfort in the little things (sunshade, rear heated seats, sojourner leather), build … quality and reliability (its a maxima in disguise). TL's and ES300's are a dime a dozen, this car was Infiniti's hidden car. Its nice to roll in a car that has a lot of everything, yet isn't seen 5 times in 1 in block. The ride is very smooth and no major issues have arrived.
2003 I35 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,100 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $267/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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