2008 Infiniti G35 Consumer Reviews

It's a great car!

Written by: Mike_M on 11/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I researched cars for a long time. I did own a Passat, and it was fine, but I was tired of the Euro quirks and expensive repairs. I wanted an all-wheel drive car with good technological features, as well as something that I could DRIVE. I looked at another Passat, but the V6 4-Motion was as much as this car. Easy decision there. This has been a great car so far. Love the acceleration and the handling. The interior is first rate. When compared to the BMW 3**xi, or the A4, it hands down the best value. More horsepower, more features, less money.

Favorite Features

Horsepower, interior, Bluetooth phone, handling... and just about everything else. This is just a stellar car for the money. It's a Euro handling car with Japanese reliability. Unbelievable!

Suggested Improvements

I would like to see an XM tuning interface on the steering wheel. Right now all I can do is scroll through presets. Gas mileage (but I'm sure part of it is my fault.)

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Disappointed Gadget Guy

Written by: Disappointed Buyer on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Keyless entry/start, iPod connector, good power, looks great

Suggested Improvements

Please do not lock features when driving. I will never buy another car that does this. Unfortunately I am stuck with it. Also the music box feature does not have play list or shuffle play which defeats the purpose of having 9 GB of music. The center console is too small.

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Great decision to buy G35X!

Written by: stevenjamie on 11/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Researched and looked for almost 6 mos before deciding on the G35x. I drove the BMW 3 series, Lexus IS 350, Honda Accord, Pontiac G8 GT & Toyota Camry... and by far, the Infiniti G35x outperformed all of them. It was the only one I walked away from being "blown away" by. Also, for the money compared to the 3 series, it is a steal!! You are not going to find a sports sedan with all this offers for a better price. Period! I'm 6'4 and I'm very comfortable in the G35x.

Favorite Features

Performance, rear camera & the comfort of "cockpit". Bose rocks too.

Suggested Improvements

None yet.

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"Hold on to your hats!"

Written by: jojo on 11/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've owned mine for about 2 weeks now and still no complaints. Powerful, solid, responsive, & extremely fun to drive. Love to drive it on winding roads, it handles great.

Favorite Features

Sound system, power, quality, looks.

Suggested Improvements

None!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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My New G

Written by: Boston Infiniti on 10/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Navigation, Music Box hard drive, adaptive headlights, intelligent cruise control. The overall exterior design.

Suggested Improvements

Increase the trunk volume by doing away with the cd changer. Fold down rear seats.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Best car yet!

Written by: LeAnnStar on 10/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Blue interior lights, heated seating, POWER

Suggested Improvements

Really can't think of anything!

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Great vehicle

Written by: blh7068 on 09/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Ive had this car for three months and overall Im quite pleased. The only thing I'm not happy about is I feel this car has too many creeks, squeaks and buzzes for a car in its price class. Otherwise interior fit and finish is fine. Also the paint gives the appearance of orange peel at certain angles...this applies to all Nissan products. The fit is fine though. Otherwise this vehicle delivers the goods. The factory sound system has a nice sound but to me, its pretty soft on the volume.

Favorite Features

Performance, comfort. Good value. Warranty is better than most at 4yr/60k.

Suggested Improvements

Give the Bose system more grunt. Improve the paint. Lack of attention to the interior buzzes and squeaks is what hurts this vehicle the most, imo.

3 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Impressive Value Under Radar

Written by: R J Childet on 09/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 Journey 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The car handles extremely well, and unlike the general Edmunds' Review, I do not sense an artificial feel with steering; more of a euro steer feel. It also has great response and superb quickness. F&F quality is very high and as good as any higher priced lux vehicle I have seen. Cornering and sharp turns are spot on without any "pitch back", more like BMW. Only have 9k miles and only one criticism so far: the "studio on wheels" needs better radio/tuner component than current Clarion unit. High end is only average and mid-range sound is terribly weak. Whats more is the radio has no adjustment for mid- range. Unbelievable in 2008 with car stereo and market long matured.

Favorite Features

Great engine, outstanding response and quickness; fine with regular gas albeit about .75/gallon better mileage with premium that produces all hp. NIce coloring in dash and backlighting.

Suggested Improvements

See above about sound system; ....and work on mpg improvement plus the fin like antenna pod on roof. Sound insulation can be improved on All Vehicles!

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Hard to Resist

Written by: Terry on 09/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We test drove a lexus IS 250, 2009 Maxima and the Infiniti G35 with AWD. Could not believe the feeling you get from driving this car. While gas mileage is subpar, my feeling is that I did not buy this car with the gas mileage as the primary concern. Love the Nav system, AWD, as we live in the Northeast and the looks I get when I pull into a parking space. Highway driving is fun as the car has a tight feel to it and is very responsive. By far the best car and value in its class.

Favorite Features

Look and feel when you open the car door, nav system and back up camera in reverse. Smoothness of the shift and wood grain accent we ordered as option.

Suggested Improvements

The trunk is too small especially with the DVD system in the rear. More leg room in the back seats.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I love this car!

Written by: norm2004 on 09/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Push key ignition, iPod interface, 306 HP, great styling, reverse camera, sports seats that hug

Suggested Improvements

Placement of heated seats buttons to close to cupholder and easy to accidentally turn on. Sports seats should fold down when exiting - a little wrinkling already. Offer the sports version in a stick. 6 Disc Changer in trunk is useless.Trunk is very small and rear seats do not fold down.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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