Hey guys, this is my first time posting here, so sorry if I'm in the wrong section. Right now I have a 01 mustang gt. Love the car to death, but with 14 mpg, and my monthly drive from LA to SF, its costing too much so I'm thinking of moving into a G35 coupe. Somewhere between 05-07.

I've been researching a lot on this car, and seems like every loves them. But I was just wondering if there was anything you didn't like about the car? The only thing I've heard was tire and brake wear. Which isn't a big deal to me since I have the same problem in my mustang.

Thanks Guys, I appreciate any and all opinions you may have.

 

Or, anything you guys really love about the car. Sorry its such a general question.

 

Well, the one thing I wouldn't do is get a G for gas mileage.

It takes premium gas, and it drinks it like a pig. I'd be lucky to get 13mpg if I drain the tank past empty.

 

OUCH...I average about 20 MPG...but that at least 60% - 70% highway.

 

I average about 16-18mpg in the city.

 

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I average 18-20 mpg city, and I'm supercharged....

 

ill be honest i love the car, but i get anywhere from 12-14mpg city.. highway is a lot better but i do more city than highway.. i fill up around every 10 days.. its a bit better now that its cold out though, during the winter its a bit worse

 

You are a minority and have something wrong. Most people get around 20 mpg

 

I do appreciate all the feedback. I feel like any car is better than my mustang. Which does really drink like a pig. Any comments on the tire/brake wear?

 

For me, my tire and brake wear is about the same as any other car I've owned. I drive like a grandma for the most part though.

 

03-05 model G's reportedly have issues with brake wear, with the pads and rotors needing replacement more often than normal. '06 and later models are free of this problem.

If you drive aggressively and use summer performance tires with a softer rubber compound, than your tires will wear out relatively fast. This is no different than other sports cars, though.

All this being said, the G is large and heavy, and chugs through gas. If fuel consumption is a problem for you, why not get a smaller, lighter sports car? Just a thought.

 

I get what your saying. I just dont want to lose much speed. Since the G will keep up to my stang. Not sure if it's true, I've heard of 07's getting 500 miles to a tank. Which is amazing compared to my 180 miles to my 16 gallon tank.

 

i get like 240 miles on my 20 gallon tank. i do live in the city though, so 90-100 % is city driving.

 

I get phenomenal gas mileage but, NO, never have I ever heard of anyone here getting 500 miles per tank. I get about 360, but I drive like an old grandma.

 

~330/tank for me. 60%city/40%highway, with freeway speeds of ~70mph.

'07 Gs = 500mi/tank? I highly doubt it. If the slight improvement in mpg doesn't bother you then we look forward to you being a proud G owner.

I'm gonna get flamed for this, but ya know, you could take that money and buy a Civic, throw a K20 setup in there, and you'll have your speed and gas sippin' lol.