Anyone else notice that the Infiniti lowered the project MPGs for the 2005s? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Mar 2, 2005 | 07:09 AM

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GeeWillikers

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Originally Posted by JustBrilliantX

My car makes up for not using ANY oil by giving me (and my right foot) a whopping 15/16 mpg. AND that's if I talk real sweet and rub her console. Mostly very fast stop light to stop light around town..JBX

LOL. This one made me laugh JBX.

Mar 2, 2005 | 08:01 AM

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mickey3c

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Originally Posted by DaveB

The 2003/2004 G35 sedan autos have a projected MPG rating of 19 city / 26 highway. The 2005 G35 sedan auto has a more realistic rating of 17/24. Do you think Infiniti realized their initial projected MPG ratings were a bit too optimistic

http://www.infinitihelp.com/Infiniti...ifications.htm

I recently purchased an 05 an the x models were 17/24 the non x were higher and I believe 19/26. Not changed from the 04 as I could see.

I have an x and I got like 19 on the first tank. It is winter time. I have gotten as high as about 21.5. I usually average 21. I the spring I expect it to be better and maybe as high as 23.

Mar 2, 2005 | 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by what2do

I heard the VQ35 engine always has lousy gas mileage when it's new. After 5 to 10k it averages out to 22mpg. Couple of people with 03 and 04s told me the samething as well users from Maxima forum.

I've got 24K miles on my 03 and I'm getting 17mpg in the city and 19mpg in 70% city/ 30% highway. Three friends with 03/04 G35s report the same thing. However, we're still in winter and we're forced to use the crappy oxygenated winter gas. I'm hoping my MPGs go up a couple MPGs in warmer weather and better gas.