So few days ago, I went to purchase a 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe 6 speed with 67,xxx that came with infiniti extended elite warranty till December 31, 2013 for $13,700. When we got there my dad and I took the car for a spin and go to our bank to get the bank checks. While I was driving this was my first g35 i drove and I am not an expert with manual cars yet. I learned how to drive briefly few months ago but I am a very quick learner. On first gear, i started to let go of the clutch and gave it gas but when i transitioned into first gear it was a little rough and the car would jerk and my dad got scared as hell. After driving for about 15-20 minutes there were few times where I had a somewhat smooth transition into first gear but overall i kept jerking the car on first gear. My dad got scared and said lets not buy the car because i cannot drive it so i got upset and we left. Honestly I feel like if we bought the car in one week i would be great with the car. I drove a maxima and eclipse manual before with minimal practice and I was on the road already. Now my dad says its up to me. If i want the car then i will get it because I am paying for it. I just wanted to know if i go ahead and buy the car, how long will it take for me to get good with first gear and smooth gear shifting?

If anyone can tell me how to smoothly get into first gear and also how to smoothly shift gears it would be very helpful. Let me know what you guys think? Should i buy or let go of this car and go for an automatic? (I really want a manual)

 

Every one is different shifting gears The g35 is a totally different animal compared to a maxima. If you want the car buy it! Only you know if you can handle it. nobody can tell you if you will be able to do it only you know that! The g35 is alot of fun to drive and own!67,000 miles is low mileage and you get the balance of the warranty not bad!

 

Read sweet prince.

https://g35driver.com/forums/g-spot/...-drive-mt.html

Good info here

 

I bought a manual when I only driven manual 3 times before. Stalled 6 times driving home from the dealer. Scary as hell, but I never regretted my purchase. Soon enough I was fluid with shifts and loved it. It's different for everyone, but for me, I would always take the challenge if I know one day it would be worth it. The G has a really heavy clutch and is definitely harder to drive, but it won't take long before it becomes second nature and very satisfying.

 

The G35 is famous for having a jerky 1/2 transition. It takes practice but you will get it down. I still jerk it and I have been driving mine since 2005.

 

i jerk it too

 

The G is a bit harder to drive than most manuals. The best way to eliminate the jerky starts is to learn to feel the engagement point really well. If you release the clutch very slowly and carefully, you can feel where the spring starts to add a little pressure, where the spring's pressure tops off and stalls the car if you release the clutch pedal any more without giving it any gas, and then releases just beyond that. You can let go of the clutch until it tops off, then you start giving it just the right amount of gas, then you can release the clutch just a bit more, and then you can just drop the clutch pedal and give it more gas. Learning to identify this clutch feel and how to use it will help you become better with any manual transmission.

 

I am thinking about going ahead and buying it. The car sounds amazing and the engine noise has me fallen in love. I can't stop thinking about the car. I was thinking maybe go in a parking lot and practice first gear? I just don't want to burn the clutch, but i believe i won't because i won't beat on it or anything.

 

I did not know how to drive a stick at all when i went and bought my first manual cars - a 2003 Mustang GT brand new off the dealer lot. Didn't even really test drive it until the papers were signed and it was mine to take home. I knew the idea, but only tried a few times.

I did ok. If you are driving the car around fine now without stalling at every light, you'll get the hang of it fast. Within 3 days I was very comfortable with the car, and a week later i was confident.

Around 2005 I amost bought a 6MT coupe, and on my first drive i commented on a jerky 1-2 shift that I'd have to get used to.

My point is if you are questioning your stick-driving abilities...don't. After some time behind the wheel you will have it mastered. It's really not that hard.

 

Pretty much as others have said, the clutch setup on these cars makes for rough & jerky starts and 1st to 2nd shifts, even for those of us that have been driving manual cars since we were 15.5 years old.

It takes some practice, and there are mods available to help once you get to know the car better. (RJM clutch pedal replacement is a godsend)

Inspect the car for the usual used car things (damage, obvious signs of neglect, etc), but don't worry too much about jerky starts on a test drive.