Top Five Shortcomings
#31
Re: Top Five Shortcomings
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The AT has three outlets, not the MT...from what I remember about my test drives. I own an MT, and it has only two outlets in the car...
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That is correct. See page 2-23 of the G35 manual at:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/infin...finiti-G35.pdf
The AT has three outlets, not the MT...from what I remember about my test drives. I own an MT, and it has only two outlets in the car...
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That is correct. See page 2-23 of the G35 manual at:
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/infin...finiti-G35.pdf
#32
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OK, here are my nit picks mostly the same)
1) No memory seating- The absolute worst- my friends always ask to drive it and whenever you take it in for service or an oil change they always move the freaking seat. My biggest pet peave is the seat being moved.
2) The rear license plate holder- looks liek junk just ahnging off the back of the car like that- they should have made it flush inside the rear bumper like every other car. I think this really cheapens the look
3) The fact that other people buy the same car as me. haha
4) Thats all I can think of right now. I love this car to death, but since were talking about shortcomings- I threw in my 2 cents.
2003 Black/Willow Coupe- Aero/Sport/Prem
1) No memory seating- The absolute worst- my friends always ask to drive it and whenever you take it in for service or an oil change they always move the freaking seat. My biggest pet peave is the seat being moved.
2) The rear license plate holder- looks liek junk just ahnging off the back of the car like that- they should have made it flush inside the rear bumper like every other car. I think this really cheapens the look
3) The fact that other people buy the same car as me. haha
4) Thats all I can think of right now. I love this car to death, but since were talking about shortcomings- I threw in my 2 cents.
2003 Black/Willow Coupe- Aero/Sport/Prem
#33
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I read the entire thread, and I am surprised that no one made this one comment:
The car simply needs more sound deadening. Remember, this car is an Infiniti and is marketed for a more luxury oriented buyer. I never understood the fact that this car simply is a four seater 350Z with the same level of refinement. The car should have more sound deadening to block out all of that road and wind noise. That way, there would be a definite perceptual difference when driving the G over the 350Z.
That is my biggest complaint about the car because I think the noise that makes its way into the car makes the car seem a lot cheaper than BMW's or CLK's . . . With sound deadening material put in, it would defintely feel and sound like its on par with them.
The car simply needs more sound deadening. Remember, this car is an Infiniti and is marketed for a more luxury oriented buyer. I never understood the fact that this car simply is a four seater 350Z with the same level of refinement. The car should have more sound deadening to block out all of that road and wind noise. That way, there would be a definite perceptual difference when driving the G over the 350Z.
That is my biggest complaint about the car because I think the noise that makes its way into the car makes the car seem a lot cheaper than BMW's or CLK's . . . With sound deadening material put in, it would defintely feel and sound like its on par with them.
#34
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I kind of agree that an Infinit needs to be more quiet than a Nissan. However, if too much sound deadening is put into the G, we wouldn't be able to hear its awesome exhaust note. I'll take that over Lexus-like quiteness.
2004 Diamond Graphite/Graphite AT
Premium, Nav., 18" Wheels
2004 Diamond Graphite/Graphite AT
Premium, Nav., 18" Wheels
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#37
Re: Top Five Shortcomings
nah, I was just jerking your chain, but logic would dictate they make it the same on both sides so the assembly is cheaper for both markets.
I don't use the lighter anyway.
I'm the worst kind of smoker, a reformed smoker, lol.
Pass the bong Bogart............
JD
2003.5 Coupe, Blk/Blk
I don't use the lighter anyway.
I'm the worst kind of smoker, a reformed smoker, lol.
Pass the bong Bogart............
JD
2003.5 Coupe, Blk/Blk
#38
Re: Top Five Shortcomings
I know I already added my five shortcomings... but I have to add one thing...
Why the heck is HEATED seats standard? I mean of all things that is something they figured should be stock. Come on now. It isn't even like the coupe would handle for crap in the snow and such, it is a mild climate car.
I mean make it an option for people up north, but put the money into something else for the rest of us.
So I have the best car on earth that has heated seats and the crappiest fake titanium trim.
I'd like to burn the face of whoever made that decision right on the seat heater coil and then beat him with plastic trim.
J.
2004 G35 Coupe 6MT
NAV-less
Volk GT-7's
TEIN Basics
Falken 245/35/ZR19 & 285/35ZR19
Limo Tint, Clear Sides
Why the heck is HEATED seats standard? I mean of all things that is something they figured should be stock. Come on now. It isn't even like the coupe would handle for crap in the snow and such, it is a mild climate car.
I mean make it an option for people up north, but put the money into something else for the rest of us.
So I have the best car on earth that has heated seats and the crappiest fake titanium trim.
I'd like to burn the face of whoever made that decision right on the seat heater coil and then beat him with plastic trim.
J.
2004 G35 Coupe 6MT
NAV-less
Volk GT-7's
TEIN Basics
Falken 245/35/ZR19 & 285/35ZR19
Limo Tint, Clear Sides
#39
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Re: Top Five Shortcomings
First, I don't notice any wind noise in my coupe. That includes a coupe stints at 120-130 mph. All I notice is tire noise, which is substantual. When I drive G35 Sedan servie loaners, I notice a lot more wind noise as well as more outside noises transferring in. Compared to the 350Z, I notice a lot more wind noise in the Z than in my coupe. The Coupe has Pilot Sports which are a much more aggresive tire than are on either the Zs or the Sedans. I suspect some quieter tires will quiet it down substantually.
04' G35 Coupe(finally in the garage)
6-sp Diamond Graphite/Willow w/Premium
04' G35 Coupe(finally in the garage)
6-sp Diamond Graphite/Willow w/Premium
#40
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Re: Top Five Shortcomings
actually....the insulated lighter socket is more expensive....so they aren't the same.
The ones designated as power outlets shouldn't be used for the lighter....there really is a distinct possibility one could torch some plastic or carpet or whatever it is next to....seems logical that one would mistake proof that possibility by makking them all insulated, but when given the challenge of hitting a price point...everything matters, and pennies per unit are counted...literally.
lol.....I was a reformed smoker a couple of times....when I finally do put them away, THEN I'll have an additional power outlet!!! lmaooo
The ones designated as power outlets shouldn't be used for the lighter....there really is a distinct possibility one could torch some plastic or carpet or whatever it is next to....seems logical that one would mistake proof that possibility by makking them all insulated, but when given the challenge of hitting a price point...everything matters, and pennies per unit are counted...literally.
lol.....I was a reformed smoker a couple of times....when I finally do put them away, THEN I'll have an additional power outlet!!! lmaooo
#41
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Patience4G35:
I agree. The car definately needs more sound insulation.
The car exhibits to much wind/road noise. This is actually one of my major complaints with the car.
Someone else has questioned why heated seats are standard equipment. They are usually options on most cars, not standard - I would gladly forgo heated seats in favor of memory seats as standard!
One other item I find odd on the coupe is the operation of the window lock switch on the drivers door. On every car I have ever had, the window lock turns-off all power window switches except for the switches on the drivers door. On my coupe it locks all switches including the drivers door switches - what logic is there to that?
Anyway, these are all minor items. No car is perfect.
I love my G!!!!!!!
I agree. The car definately needs more sound insulation.
The car exhibits to much wind/road noise. This is actually one of my major complaints with the car.
Someone else has questioned why heated seats are standard equipment. They are usually options on most cars, not standard - I would gladly forgo heated seats in favor of memory seats as standard!
One other item I find odd on the coupe is the operation of the window lock switch on the drivers door. On every car I have ever had, the window lock turns-off all power window switches except for the switches on the drivers door. On my coupe it locks all switches including the drivers door switches - what logic is there to that?
Anyway, these are all minor items. No car is perfect.
I love my G!!!!!!!
#42
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Every car you've had must have been American. I've noticed that's an interesting quirk between American and Japanese makes.. the window lock on Japanese cars locks all windows except the Driver's, while American cars lock all window switches except the Driver's.
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
#44
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Okay.. the long version.
American cars:
You lock the windows, and the driver's door window controls can still roll up/down all the windows. The controls on the other doors are not operative.
Japanese cars:
You lock the windows, and only the driver's window will go up and down. The other windows are not operative, even if you use the driver's control switches.
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
American cars:
You lock the windows, and the driver's door window controls can still roll up/down all the windows. The controls on the other doors are not operative.
Japanese cars:
You lock the windows, and only the driver's window will go up and down. The other windows are not operative, even if you use the driver's control switches.
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
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