07 Sedan Article in Car & Driver - Page 3 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Aug 30, 2006 | 07:19 AM

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Canuck, I hate to ask this on a performance-oriented board, but this IS the real world, so here goes. The "CD-observed" fuel economy was also obscured. What did the CD leadfoots get for mileage? Thanks.

The CD observed fuel economy was 17 mpg.

Aug 30, 2006 | 09:51 AM

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you do realize that the $3k (most likely used for chipping, intake, exhaust) in mods used for the 335i will also void warranty, right?

Exactly which of those will void warranty?

Aug 30, 2006 | 09:56 AM

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Exactly which of those will void warranty?

Exactly all of these will certainly de-value the vehicle and is null on a lease.

Aug 30, 2006 | 10:22 AM

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Fuel Economy
EPA city driving 18mpg
EPA highway driving 25 mpg

These are some $hitty numbers yet again.

Aug 30, 2006 | 10:40 AM

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man i walked down to 711 and could not find a motor trend or C&D, 15 minute both way walk in hot azz clothes on a hot azz day, for nothing, gotta go to tower to find one or somthing

Why didn't you just drive?

Aug 30, 2006 | 10:40 AM

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These are some $hitty numbers yet again.

+1. Where's the 10% boost in efficiency...? Must have went out the new exhaust

Aug 30, 2006 | 10:58 AM

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These are some $hitty numbers yet again.

The fuel numbers might have been okay in 2003, but couldn't have Infiniti have boosted them a little bit? I agree with Speed that the numbers are somewhat disappointing.

The only good thing is that when you step on the go pedal, your face will be smiling. The trip to the gas pump mibht be a bit of a downer, but when you leave and the tank is full, all will be right with the world.

Aug 30, 2006 | 11:04 AM

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Anybody else itching for the 2008 coupe yet?

Aug 30, 2006 | 12:06 PM

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Why are there discrepencies in fuel consumption ? Car and Driver shows 18/25 for city/hwy estimates and Motor Trend shows 19/27. As before I also think it is interesting that the car tested in C&D had less than 250 miles on the odometer; Motor Trend's had less than 200 miles.

Aug 30, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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Exactly all of these will certainly de-value the vehicle and is null on a lease.

An exhaust will certainly *not* void warranty. And most "chips" are flashes than can be flashed back to stock. So I ask again, exactly which of those mods the guy listed will void warranty?

Aug 30, 2006 | 12:22 PM

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These are some $hitty numbers yet again.

I think those numbers are a bit low, just a guess. If C&D *observed* 17, then that's a good thing. That observed 17mpg includes all of the flogging on the track and everything else.

Aug 30, 2006 | 12:53 PM

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you do realize that the $3k (most likely used for chipping, intake, exhaust) in mods used for the 335i will also void warranty, right?

You do realize that they have Dinnan, right? If you get those part through the dealer, it won't void any of your warranty. However, exhaust will not void your warranty unless you can prove the exhaust cause the problem. A chip can be easily replace before bringing it for repair in about 5 minute. A turbo and built engine on the other hand will be nearly impossible to do.

Aug 31, 2006 | 10:16 AM

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what's up with you guys crying about gas mileage? it's a 3500 lb, $35k car with 306 hp and goes 0-60 in 5 sec, you want gas mileage, go buy a honda civic...

i agree with other posters, for the dough, it's the best choice out there, 46k miles on my 03 6 speed and I still love the car!

Aug 31, 2006 | 10:52 AM

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Kudos to Infiniti for the 2007 G35 Sedan. Sweet ride. Love the symmetrical dual air intakes- badass! The dark blue one in the Motor Trend issue looked fantastic. Can't wait for the '08 Coupe.

Aug 31, 2006 | 11:00 AM

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what's up with you guys crying about gas mileage? it's a 3500 lb, $35k car with 306 hp and goes 0-60 in 5 sec, you want gas mileage, go buy a honda civic...

Nuff said.