Hi, i'm new to this forum and considering on purchasing a 2008 G35 sport sedan, but would like to learn more about the car from G35 owners before i pull the trigger. I really love the performance and style of the G35 but don't know how reliable Infiniti is. I'm planning to have this car for a good five to six years so i want to know what would you guys as G35 owners rate it from your experiance so far and/or would think it will hold up in the long run. I appreciate for the help and hopefully a member of the G family.

 

If I have to do it again, it would be Lexus is350. I lost count the number of times I have gone to the dealer to have the car fixed.

 

I haven't had mine for very long, only 3 months, but it's been great.

 

wow, thanks for the quick response. I accually was considering the Is350 but thought it was a bit small in the inside.

 

I just replaced my '03 G35 coupe with an '08 sedan, so I suppose you can safely infer I'm happy with Infiniti's reliability and service.

My coupe had 100k punishing miles in L.A. traffic and long weekend trips on it and had no significant service issues, just the usual maintenance items plus one misadventure from hitting a broken piece of furniture on the freeway.

If you look at JD Power's surveys, they report very high overall reliability for the brand, too.

 

This is my third Nissan product (two Maximas and now a G), and the reliability has been great. I too have taken my G in for a couple of fixes (sunroof, seat heaters, and a bad TPS), but knew that would happen. Being in the tech industry, I'm familiar with new versions of a complex product having some teething problems.

But in twelve months, the only actual failure has been the tire sensor, and that was easily fixed.

Before that, one recall on the 5th gen Max, and nothing on the 4th gen Max.

 

WRXROCKS, what problems did you come accross that you need to bring it back to the dealer so often.

 

I've owned BMW's, Acura, and Lexus. This is my 1st Infiniti and so far I'm having a great experience. My dealership is great and I have no major problems (9mo. of ownership).

 

I've had no issues with my 06 g35x and its at 60,000 kms. Any car would be reliable, given that its new, and you take care of it. My 99 Ford escort is reliable, never had a problem. (knock on wood)

 

Owner of 6 mo's and cant complain at all, everything that could go wrong is under warranty or insurance, and everything that has been recalled as been fixed promptly and well... good luck in your decision.

PS. Make a list of pros and cons, and whichever outweighs the most, thats your car! (Price should be included in the pros or cons)

 

Thanks for all your quick response. Has anyone run into engine or transmission problems like engine shuts off at cold start or second to third gear problem

 

i've had alot more stupid problems like rattles, and service bulletins and stuff like that (not excluding the rear-end accident which I can't really blame on nissan/infiniti). Enough problems that as much as I like the G, if I had to do it over again, I'd probably consider the IS350 a little more seriously even though the same options costs about 7k more. I came from a nearly problem free IS300, so Lexus has always done good by me.

I really like the G. I prefer the smaller size of the IS350, but the G communicates better (the one con about the IS350 that if they solve, it would have been a really really tough decision).

 

I'm at about 5800 miles and 0 problems so far.

 

we have 3 infinitis in my immediate family and about 5 more in my extended family. my dad drives a 98 i30. its got over 120k miles. engine is running strong, tranny is running strong. basic maintenance only! ive had my g for a little under a year and havent had any problems!

 

So Far I am in good shape, I am having problems with my speakers going in and out with the cd in (plan on taking her in to the dealership) but that's the only issue I've had thus far.