The bluntness is fine! (BTW, congrats on the birth of your child...the first few months are very trying...then it gets worse when they knowingly push your buttons!).

The 2007 G35 sedan is a spectacular vehicle...especially once you consider its price relative to the competition. I for one, would have chosen it over the MB C320, 3-series, IS, etc. without even looking at price. I have genuinely enjoyed every second of ownership thus far.

The little things do seem to build up in people's minds precisely because there are no serious issues. Until recently, I'd lurk on various other car forums, including those related to BMWs, Audis, and the 300C. The 'issues' identified here are complete minutae compared with some of the real problems people are having with other vehicles, which often cost far more than the G. For the record, I had previously ordered a 300C about a year before taking delivery of my G. There were so many people experiencing transmission issues, stalling, gross fit-n-finish issues, alignment issues, etc. that it scared me off and I cancelled my order...even though I loved the design of that car, particular compared with the 1st gen G35.

In my experience, Nissans are absolutely bulletproof...and I'll gladly deal with thin floor mats, some audio-related peculiarities, and the like for such a wonderful blend of visual appeal, sporty driving, luxury interior, and the expected stellar reliability of a Nissan.

 

Hey, I'd take this car in a heartbeat. This coming from an '04 FX owner. Yes, as with any car, there are small things that can be nitpicked and analyzed to death. I'm extremely impressed with the new exterior design and interior materials. I looked at the Liquid plat. X loaner in my driveway thinking, "damn, that is a fine car". If only I could have taken the G's interior and pasted it in my FX, that would make me very happy. I was almost disappointed when I went from the loaner to the FX. Of course that disappointment ended quickly. I was also impressed with the pickup that the X, in particular, had. I was expecting it to be a bit sluggish being 3,700 pounds. It felt much lighter than it actually is. I left a CTS in the dust the other day and I think he's still wondering what car I was driving. The G has that effect.

The only issue, in my opinion, is the touchy throttle. With my FX, I can slowly ease on the pedal and I will get a slow, smooth takeoff. With the new G35x, I felt that when I slowly eased on the pedal nothing happened. So naturally I stepped on the G a little harder and it took off! The throttle seems to be an on-off switch. I think it is something you just have to get used to.

 

yep i agree #1 would be awesome, maybe Hd radio option also

 

If someone keyed your car would that bother you? Why? Because it would make it look bad, that's why.

Appearance matters to some of us. If your grill looks like crap in 6 months it's going to make your car look like crap just the same as if someone had keyed the paint.

It is a big deal because it seems to be an inherent problem that is going to cost thousands of G owners who care about their cars appearance to spend millions of dollars getting their grills replaced every 10-15K miles.

 

I came out of an FX45 - and am loving every second!
I had one of the very first deliveries of the FX and it seemed a bit 'raw' at times. It had amazing handling and was extremely torquey, but on uneven freeway seemed a little wild.
The G is much more refined IMO. Haven't driven the latest iteration of the FX, so I think they have worked on the ride a bit.
The FX still holds a fond memory for me... but the G is a big leap forward for Infiniti.

 

Yup, you're definitely right, G-Whizzer. The FX does jump around on the freeway a bit. On this terrible Michigan roads, it can be an adventure sometimes. The G is absolutely more refined. The steering is tighter and more sporty. Of course the weight between the G and FX is significantly different but I just felt more connected to the road with the G. I think since my FX is my first and hopefully not last Infiniti, it has a special place in my heart. I'm very interested in the new coupe and crossover that will show up in less than a month!

 

I have zero issues with anything else on this car. I love it. Everything works properly and I don't wish it had this or that. This is a perfect car. Because I love it and care about my stuff, I want it to look nice always. If you think I'm nitpicking because my 2 month old grill looks like it does in the pic below, ......well, I guess your entitled to your opinion but if it was your car I think you be a nitpicker too!

 

Likes:

Bang for the Buck
Engine & driveline performance (7600 rpm's... nuff said)
Great brakes
Great looking car!
comfort/convenience
seats

Dislikes:

Heavy steering feel
weight - lacks being nimble (price to pay for all the comfort and convenience)
tight/rigid chassis that lacks one piece solid feel
cheap-azz front grill
climate control lacks common sense

Summary:
Great looking practical ride with good blend of comfort and performance!

 

Wow, your grille looks horrible. I would be majorly ticked if my grille looked like that.

 

^^ +1 - I'd get a new one immediately at dealer's expense.
AND demand some answers.

 

Yeah, I agree. It may take some time, but I can't imagine Infiniti not addressing this.

 

As long as everyone goes and makes the complaint. And not just to your dealer, make sure he goes to the next level with it. Don't accept "we haven't heard anyone else complain."

 

Is HD Radio an option in many new vehicles? How clear is it? I don't see why I woudl need it then I have a CD Player, CD Changer, Music Box, Compact Flash, FM, AM and XM

 

When I first got my G about 3 weeks ago, I would have agreed. However, after 3 weeks of driving, it seems to have smoothed out. Either it learned that I didn't want to set reaction time records with each start, or I've learned to press even lighter, or I've gotten used to it.

The grill and windshield glass are my gripes. In the land of flying stones, I already have chips and one crack in the windshield.

 

Yeah, I only drove it for a day and a half so I didn't really have time to get used to it. The odd thing is, when I test drove a sport back in November, I felt connected to it right away in every way. The G35x was a different story. I felt loved it but I think it would have taken some getting used to as I couldn't really find the optimal driving position.

You have a crack in your windshield already!!! I hate flying debris.