2003 Infiniti G35 6mt Sport review from North America
"Still have a smile on my face every time I get out"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original clutch is starting to slip. Posi rear hooks up too well and it's the clutch that takes the beating.
Lost my spare key and new keys are quite expensive.
Nothing has broken that wasn't my fault, but Infiniti dealer parts are more EXPENSIVE than Nissan's identical parts.
Do my own maintenance. Ebay sells the factory maintenance CD and consumable parts are readily available and reasonably priced online if Nissan is too much.
This car is not difficult to work on, but recommend you acquire an OBD2 scanner.
Sport suspension will soon need new struts. Aero kit is very low and has taken a beating from back road night critters.
This car has not been babied, but has held up very well.
General comments?
Best car I have ever owned. Basically, a 350z spec with back doors for the kids and dog. Was looking for a replacement for my all time favourite 280z and this car does it all.
Police in Canada give 4 door cars much more latitude before writing a ticket, so I left it looking stock.
17" performance tires are easier to acquire and the higher profile handles potholes better. Equal size rims can be rotated. Sticks like glue but rear tires wear fast.
This car seems to have more than 280hp, and has never been beaten yet by vehicles with more advertised HP.
Past 140MPH, the steering starts to wander.
Metallic brake pads seem to last, and the gas mileage is good if left in 6th gear on cruise.
There is noticeable wind noise above 80mph, but that adds to the experience IMHO.
Factory rev limiter gets too much use, needs a shift light.
I do not use the car in winter.
This is a true sleeper, I will never own another front wheel drive "performance" car! This car is a keeper.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 124000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2009 |