G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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2007 or 2008

Looking to upgrade my 2003 and I was trying to decide on a 2007 or 2008 sedan AT, from what I see they are the same 306 horses but was wondering if there are any differences or is one more reliable than the other.

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Small things...08 will have different textured door trims (07 ones had weak finish), only 1 ambient LED as opposed to 07 having 2, 08s have less voice commands for some reason. Idk what else but there is a sticky on this I believe.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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just go w/ the 08
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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just search there are a few threads with VERY detailed differences between the two.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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I say go with whatever has the less miles, and it looks newer!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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^ +1
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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08. backup cam came with the navigation package, vs 07 where you had to get the tech package to get that. also has direct connect for controlling your ipod through the stereo controls.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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You probably won't have any warranty left on the 07, so I'd recommend the 08 so you can get anything that needs attention handled under warranty.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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You can always get the 2009 G37?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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You probably won't have any warranty left on the 07, so I'd recommend the 08 so you can get anything that needs attention handled under warranty.
My 07 still has 8k until the powertrain runs out.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Did both years get the same 3.5HR motor and the same 7 sp auto?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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5 speed auto.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by armoredmoonman
Small things...08 will have different textured door trims (07 ones had weak finish), only 1 ambient LED as opposed to 07 having 2, 08s have less voice commands for some reason. Idk what else but there is a sticky on this I believe.
08 has the same door trims with the soft rubber finish. I know because I had mine replaced.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Both have pros and cons.
I personally say to grab an 07 without the touchy throttle TSB applied. The 08 is numb in comparison.

Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Did both years get the same 3.5HR motor and the same 7 sp auto?
Both the 07 and 08 have 5AT's.
 

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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I own both an 07 and an 08 G35. The 07 has twice the miles (52k), but it does seem faster than the 08. Maybe that is due to the touchy throttle thing....

I say whichever year gets you the best deal....although looking back I kinda wish now I had purchased a G37 sedan for a few thousand more....
 
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