Hey guys, new to the infiniti seen...have always loved the G35, but was raised mostly on "american muscle". Have skimmed for the last couple of days on multiple threads about the "g" trying to not re-hash the "same 'ol-same 'ol", but still have some things I'm trying to figure out (if possible ):

1) Am interested in an '07 6MT (had a Roush & gotta have a MT)...did the OC problems start to phase out in the '07s or still prominant?
-Whats the best approach to buying a used G in regards to the OC problem?
-How is it more prominent in the MT & not as bad in the AT? (Just don't see how the transmission would affect OC in the motor )

2) Are these cars miserable in the snow? I mean I know some people that had RX-8s and could get stuck going downhill.......I understand they're RWD & all, but some RWDs are still tolerable in snow.

Been on several Mustang forums and Jeep forums & from what I can tell these cars/forums are about the same in the sense that some people have GREAT experiences & some have MISERABLE experiences....just want to try and be as "educated" on these cars before I "bite the bullett". I can tinker on cars, but no means am I a mechanic and the closest dealer would be a 90 mile trip for me....just don't want a "shop" car, I want a driver!!

Sorry for the horribly long 1st post just trying to gather a little more specific info than what I've been able to come up with from the archives.

'preciate any help/input all you "veterans" can provide a newb!

-Matt

 

The 6MT has the revup motor and the 5AT doesnt.
The Revup motor is the one with the oil consumption issues. Thats about all I have on that.
As far as snow goes. I did just fine in the little bit of snow that we had around here. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow then a set of dedicated winter/snow tires would be a wise investment. It seems that most people do ok with all-season tires and mild amounts of snow.

Welcome to the site.

 

Yeah, thats about all the I could come up with too about the motors. I was up until about 2am last night reading thru the OC "sticky" thats about 18 million posts long...lol; was that for whatever reason the rev-up motor had the problem, but never read if it's b/c of tuning/pushing the 6MT motor more to the limit (production wise) compared to the 5AT or what. Just doesn't add up, but I'm not the "sharpest knife in the drawer" either; so dunno.

Was just concerned b/c I don't want to pay $20k for a car that I have to turn around & put a new motor in or have to take to a mechanic every time I turn around.

 

It depends what you call reliable, but first:

Where do you live? If you see alot of snow, just get snow tires on a shi**y set of wheels. My car was a NIGHTMARE o T1-Rs in the snow. But nearly any RWD would be that way... just get some Z or G 17s with a snow tires.

I have to say that most G owners are a-typical: all are more perfectionists. It seems on this board you get a more technical, nit picky crowd (from what I've seen). I never read a major mechanical failure yet beside the really annoying oil consumption/suspension noise threads. But people get worked up over sagging seat supports and TPMS lights. Know what I mean? But the crowd here, I like them. Lots of DIYs and info here to fix those things.

That said, this topic has been covered a billion times. Especailly OC. Checking OC requires time and miles. Rev-up motors (= manual trans cars) are more prone to OC. Just do a couple of searches on those terms and it should get you going.

Common problems off the top of my head: suspension bushings up front, leaking valve covers (internal), power window/lock motors.

What's tinkering? If you can do things like change suspension parts and spark plugs yourself then you will save a TON of money and this will be a fun to have, IMO. If you are just an oil change kind of guy then I'd work on finding an indy shop you can trust.

I did my first plunge into MAJOR disassembly on this car, and it's pretty easy to do things to, but tinkering has been something I love to do. Your results may vary.

Michael

 

I have an 05 6MT with a rev up motor.


I have had no OC issues, no major issues with anything that wasnt caused by my mods. Drove it stock for four years and close to 55k miles before serious mods and had nothing by great things to say about this car.

and btw, my previous cars were a 67 Camaro, 69 Corvair, 85 Sleeper El Camino, and still own my Silverado. I can tell you that I dont look back. Now I have power and I can use it in the corners. Going fast in a strait line is only good for a while because eventually you will have to turn! hahahaaha just kidding. My G is faster than my El Camino, looks amazing (coming from an artist who can appreciate the design, and I can so rock the twisties now...

As for the snow, living in Ohio I have a dedicated set of winter tires and wheels. The tires are the key to making it an all year round vehicle.

Good luck and I hope to see some pics of your new G!

 

Currently, I live in Eastern KY (about an hour south of Ashland)...see moderate amt of snow. Tinkering...dropped the k-member (motor/front suspension) in a '00 Roush to put in a set of Long-tube headers...had a '10 Wrangler & was going to put on a lift/tires/wheels, but sold it for a more family friendly vehicle for the bride. I have access to a lift & any tools I need at my dads garage (its just a 3hr drive away). I just don't want to have to take it to a stealership b/c of motor/trans/etc issues. Couldn't get a "feel" from the OC thread to tell if it was more of a "some" 6MTs vs. "most" 6MTs.

Am REALLY liking this car:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-IN...ht_22184wt_958

 

I would try to get the service records of the car from an infiniti dealer. maybe that could give you insight on past issues.

Most dealers offer a pre-purchase inspection, so if you can't coax it out of them with some cash, you may have to do this to obtain those records. That won't necessarily rule out OC.

 

You do plenty of tinkering to save yourself a ton of money haha. You'll probably ease in pretty easily if you got yourself a G.

On that car though.. make sure you go to check it out in person and everything. Not exactly digging the front, but also try Craigslist if you want because you can save alot more money that way.

 

Yeah, I know; the front doesn't bother me as much as the back...wasn't really feeling the rear of the car. Probably not gonna be able to get too serious about this particular one, am definitely looking at '07s. Just can't decide on a 6MT or 5AT....just don't like the risk of motor issues (OC prob) associated w/ the 6MT. I just know it will KILL me to not have the 6MT. I just can't figure out what it is about the rev-up motor that causes the issue in the 6MT & not the 5AT???? How the H**L does the transmission cause a motor to burn oil?

 

I have an 06' 6mt. and believe me, when I bought the car O.C. was a huge concern of mine. The car currently has 50K on the odometer and not a single problem. I had th rear brakes replaced at 30K, the rear ones at 50K, the wipers replaced twice, the in-cabin microfilter replaced and all fluids swapped tro synthetic at 30K. I've had Camaros, Mustangs, Audi's, well, you name in. Never had a single car in the last twenty years that was as hassle free as this car. Even my 2K SE Maxima was a lot more work than this. I'd like an 09' M3, or 335CI butt, don't imagine taking the plunge of going to the dark side after being an owner of a car that is this hassle-free. This is a tough crowd but, you'll find that some of use will complain about the slightest problem with the car. Tha again we have some pretty sharp members here that have answers for everything, and they do help.
I'm going on five years with the car and still absolutely love it.
BTW, not sure about the front or back on the specific car you linked here butt, it'll be your car not mine. It is a bit different. If you go with a car that is more stock it might be less expensive and have less mileage. It's just incredible how ridiculously cheap this cars are nowdays. GL with your decision.

 

Oh hell no, keep looking. Please.

 

Welcome to the forum, and best wishes for your car search!

I can't comment on the O.C. issue, since I have an older, non-revup AT, but keep in mind people are at least 10x more likely to come to a forum to complain about something than they are to say they have had no problems.

The snow issue I can comment on. You'll read a lot of "no problem", and a lot of "I can't go anywhere" posts when it comes to snow. A lot of it is the widely varying levels of experience people have driving in snow. A lot of it is people who have no experience driving RWD. Finally, I think a lot of it is topographical.

I also live in KY, though I'm in a much more heavily populated area that gets plowed/salted about as well as can reasonably expect. Some of my driving experience includes daily driving a 1973 Dodge Charger through Northern Lower Michigan's winters, so take what I write for whatever you think it's worth.

I'm pretty confident I could daily drive my G where I lived in Michigan on all-season tires, but not on the factory low profile tires. That's primarily because where I lived in Michigan was almost as flat as Oklahoma.

In KY, the first winter I made it through on the low profile tires, though I had a job that I didn't drive to very often...maybe twice a week. There were a few occasions when I couldn't even make it out of my driveway, and once when it took me about fifteen minutes, with the VDC (traction control) turned off, to climb the fifty foot high hill at the entrace of the subdivision where I live. I almost had to park the G and walk the rest of the way home that day.

The second winter I swapped the stock tires for Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires, and it's a night and day difference. I don't think I'd attempt 6" unplowed roads, but I'd feel confident taking on up to four inches of unplowed snow. Buying the Blizzaks also gave me an excuse to buy a nicer set of wheels to mount wider performance tires on for the nine months of the year winter tires aren't necessary.

I suspect from what I've seen of your part of the state, you're going to need to budget for a set of dedicated winter tires to safely and confidently operate your G during the winter. Some members here advocate buying a car to use during the winter, but I'd rather buy good winter tires and enjoy the drive in a nice car than buy a ragged out Civic to suffer through the winters with.

Again, welcome and best wishes.

 

someone isn't a fan! lol.

They actually take really good care of the roads where I'm at in KY. It's mountainous, but the roads are the lifeline there b/c of all the coal mines and trucking that takes place. Was just trying to see if the cars were tolerable to snow with the right driver/tire combo. I got caught in snow in VA (not too much further east of where I'm at now) while I still had my Roush & managed. I'm not Mario Andretti by any means, but can hold my own behind the wheel.

The Roush & Jeep forums I was on seem to be a lot like this one too...some people had issues everytime they turned around & others had vehicles that they never had problems with. Other than minor things I've been lucky w/ vehicles so far. Just reading about the OC problems & motor replacements makes me nervous. Having a baby in May & won't have the ability to have a $$$-pit (we have an acadia for a family vehicle for those about to say these cars aren't family friendly... I gave up my Roush for a '10 wrangler & gave up the wrangler for a "family car" for the wife....now it's "daddy's" turn again!!

 

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Yeah that car is definitly not the business man. If you want a Skyline...then pay 80K for one. Don't cheap out and get the ricey bodykit... smh... yuck.


As far as issues with the G35, the guys on the forum have really already stated most of the problems that you will have with the car already. There is not too much that I can add to it.

I have too experienced the door/actuator problems. Almost all of the problems that I had with my car were fixed by the dealership at no cost to me because I have a warranty with my car. When you buy an Infiniti, you will because stickler about everything because....that's just how we are!

It is a stupid fun car to drive and man... bi*** love the car LOL! Mods are everywhere and the prices are not that bad for quality parts. Not to mention that the car is already pretty quick in the stock form...

Just make sure you get a 6MT Model!!!