Anyone disappointed with their G?
I put in a set of Polk tweeters where the stock ones are in the door. The switch gives you a better, heavier speaker and more importantly gives you a lower crossover allowing the mids to play throught the tweets. It's the best mod I've ever done.
Originally Posted by Texan1
Can you elaborate on the $60 upgrade? My complaint on the bose is that when playing a CD--I am very impressed with the sound; then I listen to the radio and it loses some clarity and oomph(by comparison) 
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Really like our I35 but luv our 05 G35. But only complaint is the windows creek so bad. I can open the back doors when it is hot out and thats all it does. So annoying so it is in the shop for the second time to see if they can fix it!
Originally Posted by davistld01
If you're so dissatisfied with your car...why not sell it, trade it, or do something with it other than keeping it and be unhappy? Surely there is some way to get a car you like, and would be absolutely perfect.
Soooo, I let the cost / mile improve as my frustration increases, until I get to the point where I bite the bullet. I'm probably getting close. While appraising the car for me, the sales manager asked if I had considered the new M's. I told him that I was too bitter towards them and Infiniti to ever buy another, and that I would rather make what I consider a real upgrade, like to a '72 Pacer. That wasn't much of an exageration.
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Originally Posted by tonyplat
In my case, I got this car because I wanted an inexpensive daily driver. If I sell or trade it, I'm sure it's going to cost $5-7000. To spend that to drive a car 5 months would be hard to justify. I keep hoping it will get totalled or stolen, but that isn't a very likely solution.Tony
Your overall level of unhappiness is very unusual - just what great car are you comparing this to? Many people have found one area or another to complain about (stereo, driver's seat, speeding tickets
) - but to be so thoroughly unsatisfied with so many aspects of the car is rare.You are entitled to your opinion - better luck in the future.
Originally Posted by dbarnes
Have you considered that in the process of getting "totalled", you might die? Also, you could be killed or injured during a theft of the vehicle (carjacking, surprising a thief in the act of stealing it, etc.). Watch what you wish for.
Your overall level of unhappiness is very unusual - just what great car are you comparing this to? Many people have found one area or another to complain about (stereo, driver's seat, speeding tickets ) - but to be so thoroughly unsatisfied with so many aspects of the car is rare.
You are entitled to your opinion - better luck in the future.
Your overall level of unhappiness is very unusual - just what great car are you comparing this to? Many people have found one area or another to complain about (stereo, driver's seat, speeding tickets
) - but to be so thoroughly unsatisfied with so many aspects of the car is rare.You are entitled to your opinion - better luck in the future.
I realize that this forum probably isn't the best place to vent, and I'm glad for all of you who are having such positive experiences. As I mentioned, I think my not getting anywhere in trying to repair the transmission and the front end have just soured me so much, that I now dwell on ALL the niggling little complaints to arrive at being completely unsatisfied. I truly consider this the worst car I've ever owned.
Tony
Originally Posted by harley01
How about some pics of your car? Maybe it's like the Mini commercial where someone just slapped on some Infiniti badges and actually sold you a Pacer.
No no, remember the Pacer would be an UPGRADE?
Originally Posted by scotalot
Traded my '01 Maxima for an '04 AT sedan with premium package and sport suspension. I LOVE the way the car looks (except the rear end) and drives. However, I am very disappointed with all the squeeks and rattles. I immediately noticed clicking in the doors (well documented), and within 1000 miles it had developed the following problems:driver's seat was rocking and squeekingbuzzing from the back of the caran almost constant buzzing from the dashA squeeking noise from the front end
I've taken it to the dealership many times. The seat track was replaced, solving that issue, but absolutely no progress on the rattles. I honestly think they try, but as the technician told me, it is very difficult to troubleshoot rattles. At this point, I feel I need to let it go and live with it, but I'll never be satisfied with this car. Very disappointing for a luxury brand. And I don't think this is uncommon as every loaner I've driven is also full of squeeks and rattles (drove a brand new '05 last week).
I know that mechanically G's are very sound, but I find these so called "minor" issues very annoying. Granted, I am very picky, but this is my 3rd Nissan product ('07 Altima, '01 Maxima) and my experience with these cars was very positive. Both cars were rock solid after 50k miles - no rattles or problems.
Infiniti needs to improve their quality before they can really compete. They seem to spend all their development $$ on the drivetrain and neglect other aspects of the car. It is very disappointing to step up to a luxury brand and experience such annoyances. I LOVE the new M and would consider buying one if my G35 experience had been more positive.
I've taken it to the dealership many times. The seat track was replaced, solving that issue, but absolutely no progress on the rattles. I honestly think they try, but as the technician told me, it is very difficult to troubleshoot rattles. At this point, I feel I need to let it go and live with it, but I'll never be satisfied with this car. Very disappointing for a luxury brand. And I don't think this is uncommon as every loaner I've driven is also full of squeeks and rattles (drove a brand new '05 last week).
I know that mechanically G's are very sound, but I find these so called "minor" issues very annoying. Granted, I am very picky, but this is my 3rd Nissan product ('07 Altima, '01 Maxima) and my experience with these cars was very positive. Both cars were rock solid after 50k miles - no rattles or problems.
Infiniti needs to improve their quality before they can really compete. They seem to spend all their development $$ on the drivetrain and neglect other aspects of the car. It is very disappointing to step up to a luxury brand and experience such annoyances. I LOVE the new M and would consider buying one if my G35 experience had been more positive.
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I like the car, but I came out of a Lexus. The G35 is not built anywhere close to Lexus standards. I would say that it is no better than any other Nissan.
My Windows creak and the seat is not comfortable. The engine is the best I have ever owned.
My Windows creak and the seat is not comfortable. The engine is the best I have ever owned.
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My biggest gripe is the climate control design. It does not offer the flexibility like other cars. The A/C must be on if you are using recirculated air. This is a pain in the $ss especially in the winter when you only want the recirculated air and the damn A/C compressor kicks in at 50F 
This also creates a lot of unnessary wear and tear on the A/C system.
This also creates a lot of unnessary wear and tear on the A/C system.
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No squeeks or rattles here (05 X), and if you think the Infiniti build quality is similar to the Nissan badge, you obviously haven't driven a Nissan (that's not to say it is to Lexus standards, as I haven't found a Lexus I'd like to own, hence haven't driven one myself). But I have to say I do not like the orange LEDs in the G that they chose for the instruments etc. The 05 RL has a fantastic cobalt blue LED they use which is absolutely fantastic (to my eye). My wife got a new 4Runner this year too... damn orange LEDs again, sigh.
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Originally Posted by tonyplat
And as far as a carjacking, I think I'd be safe since I wouldn't put up any resistance, and would try to help the thief out with a little gas money.
I think I've mentioned this to you before, Tony, but I feel your pain. I was soured on all American cars by a single '88 Olds Calais Quad 4 5MT. The dissatisfaction was so great, the disillusionment so large that I can't envision ever buying another GM, Ford or Chrysler again. Which is totally unfair to Ford and Chrysler, since they didn't have anything to do with the piece of fecal matter GM sold me. But it is what it is.
Good luck, and I'm sorry about your bad experience with Nissan and Infiniti.