Elucidate me regarding the Infinit G35 sedan

Might be able to pick up an '03 6-speed G35 sedan for [relatively] cheap.

Parts-wise, what's shared/different from what's in the 350Z? Most specifically I'm wondering about the suspension.

This is a california car, so I'm not really concerned about rust, but are there any known problems, especially ones that might be particularly expensive or time-consuming to fix?

Any other reason(s) I'd want to avoid it? I'd be looking to make this my DD, AX duties would stay with the Moostang.

When they first came out there were problems with synchros, noisy shifts. I heard at a dealer that it could be fixed by changing to synthetic gear lube, but they just put in new trannys. I tried to score a used noisy one, but no luck.

I just traded in my X5, and bought an 07 G35 Sedan. I wanted a 5sp, but the wife won, and we got an AT. I really like the car. Log onto g35driver and read the forums. I'm doing that how.

Good Luck!

My dad bought one when they first were available (2003?). He drove it for 7 years, 160,000 miles. He replaced the brakes, dampers and tires. It was a great car. He traded it on a G37. He and I agree that his G35 was a better driving car. I should have bought it and added turbochargers.

So am I correct in my assumption that they run the same suspension as the Z, just with different spring/bar/damper rates?

Coworker had one, it was pretty awesome. He ended up going to a 135i but the G35 was the more practical car for sure

ReverendDexter wrote: So am I correct in my assumption that they run the same suspension as the Z, just with different spring/bar/damper rates?

I have been told that they are the same. I do not know that they are the same.

i just looked up the control arms, and they're the same between the G-sedan and the Z.

tie rods too

and the rear control arms .

okay i'm done.

I traded my '04 earlier this year. Here's the cliff notes version: I loved the car, but it had a serious issue: oil consumption. It's not with every car, but this is very serious in some cars. Mine was using about a quart every 200 to 300 miles, and it wasn't visibly burning it, or leaking it. While this isn't with every car, it is not uncommon, and certainly is more prevelant among the 350Z's. But it is a black spot for what otherwise is one of the best engines ever made.

I talked with multiple G owners, and to some extent, they all had it. Some were better, some were worse. They replaced a lot of motors evidently under warranty (a class action lawsuit still appears to be pending), but it was hit or miss whether they had the issue return. It doesn't sound like Nissan really understood the cause, as it is starting to appear in the 370Z and G37's.

I also had the dreaded front tire inside wear problems. This is directly traceable to the control arm bushings. They were upgraded in 2005, so if the one you are looking at hasn't been changed, you will need to change them or look for aftermarket units. Supposedly Nissan says you need to change the entire arm, but bushings are available.

On the plus side, it was a pretty quick car and nice driver. Nothing ever failed on mine other than the two above items, with the exception of a cam sensor. In every other respect I really, really liked that car. Sans the oil issue, I'd have another in a heartbeat. However, it really makes you wonder about Nissan's in general.

Thanks Dave, this one is on the borderline of scary-cheap from a local dealer, and I'm not sure how I would figure out if it had high oil consumption like that on just a simple test drive.

I didn't figure that 160k miles alone would drop the price down to where this one is, so I'm assuming that must be why.

SWMBO has an 04 coupe that is approaching 200,000 miles. Her parents have an 05 or 06 sedan that probably has less than 75k on the clock. Neither car has had an oil consumption issue. The coupe has exhibited tire wear issues along with an appetite for front brake rotors, but other than a few coupe specific electrical component failures, it has been a reliable car. The parents sedan has not had anything done other than routine maintainence. Her parents enjoy driving it almost as much as they do their Miata. My overall experience with these cars has been very positive, and I am a harsh critic of anything that costs more than a year's worth of cable service.

I ran an '04 coupe for 100K and 25-30 track days - no unusual oil consumption and no tire cupping. I thought it was great car.

Some (possibly most, it's been a while since I read up on it) '03 - '04 350z's had issues with the front tires wearing on the outside. I'm not sure if there is a fix other than replacing the control arms with newer version. Not sure if this is also an issue on the G35 sedans.

This thread interests me, as I've been noticing G35s lately, and thinking they might be a viable alternative to a BMW.

Dad's never needed oil between changes and his tires never had abnormal wear.

Brett_Murphy wrote: This thread interests me, as I've been noticing G35s lately, and thinking they might be a viable alternative to a BMW.

I've noticed that and was looking at a E90 3 Series to take as a trade for our E70 X5. After recommendations from a friend that bought an 05, he convinced us to get an 07 Sedan. 306HP and alot of bells and whistles.

We're happy with the swap. I'll be using it as my DD when I move back to GA this winter, then the wife wants an E90/1 M3 with the M-DCT..

Hey, I was also checking G35 prices last night. It's one of those cars that has kind of lurked off the radar for a bit.