2008 Infiniti G35 Consumer Reviews

I like it better than my BMW

Written by: Karl on 12/05/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Hadn't planned on buying the G35 - always lusted after it, though. I bought an 06 325i. Frustrated, dumped it in 08, too many trips to the shop! Looked at the Maxima (never a fan, but liked the new look in 09) LOVED it, but couldn't pay $37K--more than the G. Drove the G, power kicks the 325. Who needs this sort of power? The brakes, lovely, the growl, exhilarating and no tranny lag when punched. Smooth, sure footed (though not as much on mountain roads as the BMW) and quiet. The drive train hump encroaches into the foot-well so front passenger's left leg/foot tilts at an odd angle. Front doors close solidly, rear doors sound tinny.

Favorite Features

I really think the exterior design is gorgeous. I love the dash colors and that the steering column moves up and out of the way while the seat moves back for easy entrance and exit.

Suggested Improvements

No rain sensing wipers? No power retractable mirrors? Seat heaters are wimpy. Cruise control lags & and setting it is fussy. BMW's system is much easier. I would like to see a wider range of exterior colors... black, gray, white, blue, and red are boring. This car warrants some creativity.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Plenty of Bang for the Buck

Written by: 2nd Car on 12/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 Infiniti G35 Sport 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

If you get this car I highly recommend the Premium Package. It includes the completely integrated iPod hookup (Lexus does not), a sunroof, upgraded stereo, and more comfortable seats with the seat assist feature. My first car was a Camry so the 306 hp performance is a definite upgrade. I love being able to pass and merge at will. MPG has been 20 mpg so far vs 30+ with my 4 cyl Camry. This is not a full size car so if you are going to have frequent backseat guests you might consider something larger. A few of my friends have BMWs but they were very impressed with the look and performance of this car. For the money I don't think it can be beat.

Favorite Features

Powerful 306 hp engine, fully-integrated iPod adapter, adjustable lumbar support, interior finish, and price.

Suggested Improvements

Increased leg room for rear passengers would be nice.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Purchase

Written by: R.S. on 11/30/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Purchased our vehicle last week, the wife and I absolutely love it! It is very responsive, and has a nice smooth ride. The acceleration is outstanding, as well as all the bells and whistles. Love the voice recognition, blue tooth, and navigation. It is a bit annoying that you cannot input directions on the nav while on the move, but we'll get over it. If you are in the market to purchase a car, I recommend you take a look at this car. There is not a vehicle out there that has the features that the G35 comes with at such an affordable price. Awesome job Infiniti!

Favorite Features

Navigation, blue tooth, voice recognition, Xenon headlamps, Bose stereo, music box

Suggested Improvements

A little more rear leg room would be nice...

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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G35X

Written by: JRC on 11/27/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I wanted a vehicle with reasonable performance, all wheel drive, navigation and adaptive or intelligent cruise control. After factoring in reasonable price, (Edmunds Incentives and Rebates section saved me thousands) the list became a toss up between the EX35 or the G35X. I chose the G35X as it has been on Car and Drivers 10 best list. Great car. Infiniti offers more technology and performance for the price than any other make. My dealer experience has been very pleasant also.

Favorite Features

All wheel drive, Luxury package, Technology package, Navigation package.

Suggested Improvements

Heads up display.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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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.)

4 out 6 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.

3 out 9 people found this review helpful

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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.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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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!

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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