Should You Buy an Infiniti G35? | Long Term Review
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Intro:(00:00)
G35 Recap:(00:32)
My Car:(01:51)
Oil Consumption:(02:31)
Ride Quality:(03:03)
Idling Noise:(03:45)
No VQ35HR:(04:00)
WORST THING EVER:(04:30)
Automatic Seats:(05:26)
Annoyances:(05:55)
The Good Stuff:(07:00)
Divisive Sound:(08:03)
Engine/Reliability:(08:38)
The Looks:(09:00)
Awards:(09:38)
Practical Goodness:(10:07)
Availability/Price:(11:10)
Conclusion:(11:42)
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I've come to conclusion that literally everyone hates the VQ sound but in reality i think it's the best sounding v6 ever tbh
It's definitely divisive
why does this dude not have more followers this is an amazing review especially for someone who's looking to get into a g35 like myself
Thanks for the support, slow and steady. Best of luck if you decide on a G35
I was thinking the same thing. He should be doing more car reviews. Great video. I have a 2003 G35 sedan which is why this video even came up. Glad to have come across this.
Get busy!
Slow n Steady!
(Me too, 🤣)
I was thinking the same damn thing!
Great review man! As a g35 owner I definitely have to agree with the gas gauge being the most annoying thing haha. I ran out like twice in the same month😂
haha yup, walk of shame to the gas station
Lol so now you own two small gas cans
Had the same issue with the gas gauge not working. Luckily I have the navigation pkg so I was able to see fuel status on screen. Then I read about placing a magnet over the gas gauge needle and moving it ard. Miracously fixed my problem!
Yesss! Lol the gas gage don't know where it's at lol
I too had the gauge problem... found out by running out.. lol. I took out the fuel sensor from the tank(backseat acces) and cleaned the crap buildup from the contacts and the gauge seemed to start working again. Thankfully my trip meter still works so I keep tabs on that also. I'm at 240k miles on my '06. She's been a trooper
There's a forgotten just fact people fail to mention these days. I just graduated high school when this G came out and I remember everyone wanted it because of the unique exhaust sound. Nissan spent tons of money just to make that exhaust sound the way it sound. Its very unique and is what made Infiniti's of that era unique with their exhausts. No other cars at the time sound better than the G35 and the Infiniti SUVs of the time.
Agreed, personal preference but I'm a fan
Spot on bro! I was like in 7th or 8th grade when the seed was planted. Up to this day I spin my head around or I’ll just be walking and be like “yup, that’s a VQ”! Anytime I hear one. It was so unique. God I love my cold starts.
@@Im2high4u92 yup and people who did change to a "louder exhaust" lost that unique sound
@@timetrialist yessir!! The only exhaust I’d get is that damn motordyne with the art pipes..other than that I just got my intake and I’m happy.
Just got rid of my G35x for a Q50 3.0t a few months ago. I purchased the G35 with 140k miles. Had it for 6 years, great purchase for me. Transmission went out at around 185k miles. A few small repairs here and there DIY. After that it was smooth sailing until I had problems with the sensors and ECU around 240k miles. Got it to 249k before I got rid of it, loved every moment and I believe it could’ve lasted longer if I was car savvy back then. This car for sure made me a great garage mechanic. Take care of your car and it will take care of you.
High mileage, I love it!
I got a g35 and want a q50 how is it?
Hope it's not a 2014 q50
@@lionkingsmilk1211 I love it, especially coming from an 05 it’s a huge upgrade
@@2timesx2times.ahhhhhhhbaaa91 it’s a 2018!
I am 45 years old and I am a proud owner of a manual G35 with full bolt ons and Admintuned. I have to say, the goods outway the bad. This is just simply a fun nice looking car to drive with qualities you can't find in any other car at this price range today. Great review!
Thanks, I definitely agree on good > bad esp at this price
Ever think of HR swap? Going to a 37 or Q??
Outweigh
great review
I have my 2004 G35 for about 10 years now with over 230K miles on with no issues at all and still running strong
I love this car
Heck yeah, that's some good mileage there!
I’ve got mine with 256,000 as of today, she’s still pulling
I was given one , relative who I have helped out on many occasions, asked if I wanted his 2004 with the sport option with 120K on it. . Engine is great,he always took care of that. Paint failure on the roof and left hood as in peeling off. Drivers seat leather is a mess, which I found out is common, Bose amp can be intermittent, common, and the thing thunks over bumps= suspension rebuild. I have a friend who worked at Nissan HQ in quality control, he said they price shop parts looking to save $$ looking for 100k in reliability vs . Toyota which looks for parts that don't break. I have had two Lexus GS cars with none of these problems with age and higher miles. That said the car is a great driver and worth fixing the problems- anyone got a drivers seat?
@@billybob2844how's the car doing now ?
As a former owner of a 2003 coupe, YES BUY THAT G35!!! It's very hard to find a car that feels as 'lively' as the G35.
Are they good cars I thinking of buyin one tomorrow
Dude as long term revup owner, you are right on the money, from the idle chatter in drive thrus to the doors auto closing on your shins to the 19s clunking over everything, but i still love it. Timeless styling, bulletproof drivetrain, provided its fed oil often. It's never let me down and i used to drive it across the city 7 days a week before covid. Effortless highway cruiser, and swings all corners it comes across. It's like a bullshark testosterone injection everytime you drive it. Its always saying, fuck it, do it. It makes me wonder the question, does the car make the douchebag, or does the douchebag make the car? Why not both. Thanks Nissan.
haha well put
How much would it cost to fix the idle noise? Should I be to worried about it ? I just bought a 2005 g35 like 4days ago & it makes the same noise
Love the review. I have an '06 I bought with 20k miles on it. It now has 195k miles and is on still on the original clutch. Other than a few small issues ( fuel gauge, tire sensors, seat tear) and some small fixes (cam sensor, radiator fan, brake caliper) it still runs like a dream. Oh yeah, and it doesn't burn oil.
No oil consumption here 🤙
I just replaced my clutch at 214k
Stock motor stock trans at 245k miles still running very strong 😤
@@ousmanezeba1329
this gives me hope. my z will reach 200k soon and i'm considering selling it before engine blows
Wow a great review!!! As a G35 owner you hit the nail on the head with this car and why it's actually a great and SUPER underrated car but by the time people find out how good and reliable it really is it will be too late and too expensive as well.
Appreciate it! Prices have stayed fairly low, luckily they sold pretty well. But I'm sure down the road prices will go up some
MAN IM CONVINCED!! I haven’t been wanting to bite the bullet on a g35 I’m so excited now
Make it happn captn!
Oh man this made me laugh a lot. I'm looking into a 350GT so your extra info about the VQ variants was great. Thanks!
Happy to hear, good luck on the search!
I was about 22 years old when this car came out. At the time it was my realistic dream car. I swore to myself I would someday own one but by the time I could afford one the G37 had came out and it just seemed like a better idea to buy a new one instead of going for the G35. I'm 41 now and have moved on to an Audi RS5 but I'll never forget the way the G35 had me captivated when I first saw one drive by. I remember exactly where I was. The sound I heard from a block away, the gorgeous looks, and that amazing (to me at the time) fat dual exhaust system poking out the back. I wish the Q60 made me feel the same way but it just doesn't.
RS5 sounds like a fun car too
I had a 04 coupe for 4 years loved it was super reliable then upgraded to 37 sport coupe wrecked it then bought another g37 sport but really missed my g35 so today i bought a g35 and i still have the g37. Love them both.
“It’s reliable, the important parts st least” is a perfect way to sum up this car. I got mine for my 18th birthday with 140k miles on it already and it has made it to almost 200k in the last 4 years almost flawlessly. I love it
Gotta love high mileage, keep it going!
Hey, thanks for your honest and entertaining review! Your review played a big part in my choice to buy a beautiful uber clean G35. Every car has its faults but none of them were deal breakers for tgese cars. Not even close. These are just fun cars that keep a driver connected to the car. No touchscreen, auto this or that. Simple. Fun. Affordable. Thanks again, dude!
Awesome to hear! I hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed mine
I agree and have a few of these problems with my 06. I have replaced most all of the suspension parts on mine, but the motor is running strong at 172k miles.. Thank you for sharing..
Awesome review, agreed on everything since I had one for 7 years and enjoyed every bit of it and just recently bought another one :)
I would love a whole series of these videos. This production and direction is so well done, I wish I had a video like this on the old LS430's cause I'm looking to buy one of those for my daily rn and a video like this would be fantastic. Can't wait to see what you put out in the future.
Appreciate it! Definitely working on some cool things, stay tuned
Before I bought my 07 G35X, I was driving a 98 LS400 and if it had four-wheel-drive I would've kept it forever. That's what sold me on the g35x was the all wheel drive, later I found out how much I loved this car. The LS400 was my wife's favourite ever!
This is the best review I’ve ever see for anything!!! Man’s really educated me
Lol it's the flywheel chatter that sounds like a cement mixer
The quality of this review blew me away. I very rarely leave comments on CZcams but I just had to. Keep up the great work man. Crazy you don't have more subs. Definitely EASILY earned a sub from me.
Thanks, that means a lot Senjou da
Brilliant video.
I have a 2005 coupe and love it. I'm in Spain and they are rare here, probably all US imports. I went through all the problems and fixed them. I fixed the clock aswell. I might upload a video on repairing it if enough interest. The 3rd brake light needs the 2 diodes changing for larger ones 1N5404's so that works also.
That's awesome, I had no idea they weren't common there
Fantastic long term review. I now know exactly what quirks to look out for with these cars. Great job.
Thanks! Lots of small things
Wow, amazing review. Probably the best one I’ve seen on CZcams for this car.
Thanks paycloud!
Picked up an 05 g35 sedan for 4500 a couple months ago I love a few problems but nothing I can’t do myself awesome car, great video
Literally have all the same problems on my G. Thought i was the only one... Thanks!
I have a 2nd hand Nissan Skyline 250gt and have the same door issue. I purchased and shipped the door link from Japan and fix them on all my 4 doors. Now it is working great! Great review anyway! We love our Skyline. 👍
Interesting, I didn't know it was an issue on the 4 door as well. Well done on fixing it!
Man, im in chicago so almost every car here is rusted or on their 3rd coat of Bondo. I just bought an 04 g35x sedan. All 4 doors stay open, it has no interior flaw, no rust, and the clock works. Besides a few sensor failures this car is great. I got it on 7/15 and have loved every second of it.
3rd coat of bondo lmao, glad you found a good one
I’ve had my ‘10 G37xS sedan for 6.5 years and it’s been one of the best most reliable cars I’ve ever owned. I bought it with 95k miles now it has 157k.
Nice job keeping up on the Maintenance
First car was a 2004 G35x sedan, crashed It 6 months later and 3 months after that bought a 2004 G35 coupe 6MT and I’ve had I’d for 3 years and it literally apart of my soul at this point. Lots of ups and downs but I love her 🖤
Great video, very well done!!
I've got an '05 G35x (sedan). Love it thus far. One of the best cars to drive in snow/winter with its power/torque, awd and weight
Excellent cinematography, volume control, editing, witty while also informative! Well done good sir!
Thanks Eric!
Great video man, really enjoyed how you went about this review. Very entertaining to watch and informative! Think you should do more car reviews, you have a unique style
Thanks, appreciate it!
The next big car review channel. Love this dude!
love you too Caleb Kim
Great review! Would love updates
Got my 2005 G35 Coupe with 34 miles on my baby. I just went over 200k. She still runs great although she sounds like a diesel as he explained in the video, lol. I have changed many window motors, the doors close on their own and she loves her oil. Oh and the paint has started to fade. But when I get on her she can still pick up speed pretty fast. She's my baby and we are in this to the end. Thanks
200k, love to hear that
Great review I'm 23 and this car was my dream car in middle and high school. After a few years of saving I got a 06 g35 coupe completely stock at auction for 3k in early 2020 needed a bunch of repairs but over 6 months and 4.5 k later it has been reliable fun daily. I plan to keep it for a long time maybe some light mods nothing crazy deciding between new leather seats or a invidia gemini cat back
Nice, sounds like a fun project and making it yours
Great shots on them angles love the silver body and black rim combo bruh I love my g37
Appreciate it, good cars
Really well put together video, that was an awesome review and fun to watch
Glad you enjoyed it!
hey man, love the video. i drive a 2006 g35 in silver AND live in your area. This is the first video I've seen of yours and knew I recognized the car somehow. Cant wait to see more content, keep up the good work!
Thanks! Hopefully see ya around some time
My buddy got one of these so I thought I'd learn a bit more about them. Cool video 👍
I bought a 2003 g35 for $700 with some hail damage. 3 Years later it still works incredible
thats a steal lol
Bro I’ve had my Infiniti for 6 years and I’ve had every single problem you listed 😂 window motors, volume control, key fob, gas gauge, cam sensors, everything 😅
Just sold my 06 I had for about 12 years. Great car but mpg was killing me! Glad it went to a good home
i love seeing stuff like this after buying my own 04 g35 and there wasn’t anything that wasn’t true or miss informing
i wish you success in the future
Appreciate it Kyle!
The car has its quirks and problems but ive never had to spend any money on getting major repairs done to it. It runs strong as long as you take care of it. Plus its very fun to mod if you got the money for it. One of the best inexpensive Japanese sports cars ever made
Best review brother! Thanks!
Man watching this really made me appreciate my G more. About to hit 80k miles after 6 years ownership with everything still in mint condition. Even have the original first aid kit.
How much for it lol
80k only damn bro
Nah this content, editing and little humor is really good my man, you shallll get the following you want just stay consistent! Good video my man
Thanks Tajaun!
This dudes only got a bit over 1k subs where the FUCK did this quality come from? Passion. The same passion he has for his g35. Subscribe to this man!
Thanks Blackoutz!
Great review. These things are STILL beautiful, 20 years later. The stock exhaust sound is so distinct and is amazing. Are the doors that automatically close broken and need new springs or are they all like that? Really hoping to get one of these at some point. Been a fan of them since 2003 and good ones are becoming harder and harder to find. Someday soon!
Great review man, subscribed! Bought mine 5 years ago, never gets old!
Thanks for the sub!
Sooo happy I bought and still have my G. Good video youngin.
Saw that Pittsburgh baby 🖤💛you need to upload more could have a massive fan base very professional
Appreciate it man, right now battling quantity vs quality. Takes a while to edit
Great video, good job.
awesome review
Great review! Surprised to find it came from someone with so few subscribers, you def deserve more bro.
Thanks Nathan, working on it
amazing video bro. makes me want to show some more love to my G.
This format and production surprised me to see only 1.7k. Subbed n notis on.
Thanks, happy to have ya
very well made video good job 👍
Great vid bro
Good vid man great editing I love my G35
This was one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched
Thanks Jordan, appreciate that!
Best review I have seen on the g35/350gt . Well done. I want one !!
Hey, thanks! Not a bad time to get one
great video! i'd add the expensive window motors for the huge windows to the list but thats about it haha
I liked and subbed, nice review brother. Definitely should do a vqhr swap with the RB trans then you'll be king in your city👑
Absolutely amazing review!
Thanks!
Very stiff suspension but that makes it the best handling. So well planted. One of the smoothest engines.
It’s been my daily driver for 14 years. This is spot on.
Edit: You forgot to mention the drug runner switch in the glovebox that makes the trunk inaccessible 😂
Haha good point
What’s this about
What’s this about
@@dyamontepatterson5205 If you open the glove box, there is a switch in the top left corner. If you toggle it, there is no way to open the trunk until you flip the switch back. I believe it’s for anti theft reasons
Bought my 03 in 05, sport package brembos, aps single turbo few other things. Still love it. Never gonna sell it.
Always wanted to drive a turbo VQ, bet it's a blast
@@windows_down_ loads of fun, I keep a safe 8-9psi full spool by 2500rpm, Been boosted for 47k miles without issue other than the cam shaft position sensors dont like the added heat and failed.
Great video, i got my 08 g35 partially because of you and you were right on everything and things i learned from ownership, you were spot on with
I want those 19s you got though
They aren't too bad used
Great video man
wow love this format and channel, cant believe you don't have more subs.
Thanks! working on it, not a ton of videos yet
@@windows_down_ keep it up man! would love to see what content you have in store for the future.
I recently bought a Maxima VQ35DE 6MT. It's essentially a budget, no frills alternative to the G35, especially if you want four doors. I bought it as a car that could easily be fixed if it broke down in Mexico.
I have a video of myself (2008 HR G35xS) going 120+mph with a 2003 6 Speed & we are neck & neck.... it's pretty awesome. They are definitely NOT slow cars! The manuals are to be respected. Especially when you KNOW they aren't stock.
Wow what an awesome video! Thanks for putting this out as someone thinking about picking up a g37 I’ve seen a few this stands out. Bro I looked at your channel and without owning 100 cars it’s prob tough to find content topics but this is certainly an area you posses some serious talent. If you found a medium for content that you could post weekly your channel would blow up, I’m subscribing because I am expecting big things out of this channel over the next couple years!
Thanks! Possibly the most uplifting comment, I really appreciate it! Plan on putting more content out and hopefully more reviews down the road
This video was epic!!! Loved every minute.
Thanks!
Awesome review!
Thanks!
The 04 z had the same door issue, and radio issue from brand new pretty funny. Thinking about getting a G now 10+ years after the Z as a daily. But I have a stock ls3 sitting in the garage... and I know what will happen next. For the money these things are nice.
HEY MAN I HAVE A '04 G-35 I DO LIKE IT BUT I DO HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS LIKE THE DOOR DOES STAY OPEN, WINDOW MOTORS WENT OUT A FEW TIMES AND THAT BACK PADDING DID PEEL APART I PUT GLUE ON IT TO FIX THAT PROBLEM. BUT ALL I LUV THE CAR IT IS FAST DRIVES NICE AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO.
I've had my 06 since 2011. Never really had any major issues with. It only has 116k miles on it. Always get compliments and offers for it, not selling ever. Oh my driver side window motor is out.. Lol. Great review 💯
Thanks Patrick, long time holder - nice
Perfect review
I had my 2003 silver coupe from 2007-2021 and I loved that damn car. It is a beautiful design and performed well enough in it's day, even though it became a beater car by the late 2010's for a lot of kids. Mine was quite near stock and had about 210K miles (original auto tranny) when I traded it in. I could have gotten more for it than my trade in but it probably would have needed work to be able to resell. The thing was leaking oil from several spots.
You covered a few of the annoyances you mentioned like the doors not liking to stay open (mine stayed at max open but the shin smashes by those heavy doors were a bitch) and oil leaking and burning at high mileage. I also had the usual G35 issues like the CD changer getting jammed and being not fixable unless you bought a whole new unit (did once but not the second time), the fabric trim pieces coming loose on the door panels, or the window opening a little when you open the door but not closing again when the door is closed (or worse opening more or getting stuck open). It also had more than it's share of the dreaded rust under the fender wells that came through above the rear fenders, which tended to pop up a lot despite my best washes. The dirt and moisture just got stuck under the liners and stayed there.
The car did get a LOT of compliments over the years and was super reliable for me beyond basic maintenance. The car shined up well even in the last year I owned it. No fading anywhere but the rubberized edging on the windows. I really have no complaints about my experience owning this car. I do wonder what the resale value on these will be compared to other cars that kids tend to get and destroy.
Sounds like it was a good car for you. I'm curious as well what happens to price
Great review and awesome editing, subscribed.
Thanks!
Dope a** review, video editing was fun to watch and had me engaged with all of the very good info.. awesome vid!!
Thanks a lot!
I know those back roads all too well. Awesome vid!
Thanks, awesome place to go for a drive
Loved this review 👍🤣
It seems 4 doors will try and take you out below the knees as well. And ... Please PLEASE telll me I'm not the only G35 owner that constantly looses things beside the front seats and the center console!? I swear one of these days I'm gonna remove the front driver AND passenger seat just to get the change I've lost; there's gotta be damned near enough down there now to buy a bloody tank of gas!
yeah, so many times I've done the "well if I roll the seat all the way forward maybeeee..."
G35 sedan was my first car. Loved it. Pretty quick and practical. 👍🏻
Underrated channel Fr! Keep up the good content bro!
Appreciate it vqisaac
Amazing humor and great overall review. U earned a subscriber bro
Great to hear!
Good stuff bossman
Ong top tier review. Surprised when i saw the sub count being too low
Thanks, we'll get there
great video love the honesty and i hate how the doors don’t stop as well 💀
thanks!
Good review. But what do you think of the sedan model?
8 years owning my 07 G coupe and still love it.