I got my 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6mt back in 2012, it was in pristine condition, even there was no tints, I was so lucky to get it then. I still have it today and I love the car.
i got my 2004 infiniti g35 , 6MT, 2 weeks ago, for $700 , only one owner, she was 70 years old. steal of a deal :D, only issue it has was valve covers.
I got my 03’ G35 Sedan back in 2017 with 46,000 miles! I still drive it to this day. These cars are reliable! Over the past 4 years, I just had to change the 2 camshaft sensors, radiator, sparks plugs and 1 coil. But I did it all myself, these are easy to fix and work on. Would highly recommend getting this car!!! I’m now at 89k, I’m sure it will last the next couple years or longer.
@@d3admaub938 that was a year ago I left that comment, I still daily the same G maintain it pretty well and im at 193k. I swing it hard asf around corners too I have hotchkis swaybars front and back as well as energy suspension bushings. Still on og motor/trans
I have a 2003 sedan 6mt just like yours, but in black, same wheels and spoiler. Going to hit 200,000 miles in a couple days and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Yours is in beautiful shape.
I gotta say these are the best bang for your buck as far as getting a decent used luxury sports car. Ive owned a lot of cars over the yrs. Im sort of biased with Nissan's though. My first car was a 90 300zxTT. I've had a 95 M3 it started falling apart and it was just 12yrs old when I got rid of it. Had an Eclipse GTS it was just too slow. 02 Z28 Camaro absolutely loved that car though. My 1st stint with a sporty sedan though was a 94 Maxima SE, it was a 5 speed manual and it had a LSD front diff. It came with the fwd version of the 300zx engine. It just had a timing chain instead of a belt. I dropped it 2 inches, had a pop charger intake, and full exhaust from the y pipe back with his flow cats. It was loud and surprised a lot of ppl. It was the 1st time they used the 4 door sports car moniker. That car never let me down, not once and I drove the hell out of that thing. My next luxury sports car was an 00 Lincoln LS. It was only a 7 yr old car when I got it, came with a 3.8 V8 and it was surprisingly pretty fast. Ended up totaling it though, so I don't know how reliable it would of ended being. Over the summer I was in a need of another used car. I came across an 04 G35X, I was hesitant because I never had an awd car before and it had a lot of miles. But I knew Nissan's are pretty reliable. It looked to be in decent condition and was completely stock. So I knew it wasn't really driven hard, it just had a lot of city miles on it. I could tell because of the wear. It was also 16yrs old, so I knew it needed new bushings for the suspension. Even with them being worn, I was shocked at how well it drove. It definitely didn't feel like a 16yr old car. I've driven cars half it's age and with 140k that drove like shit in comparison. I managed to get it for $2,500. A lot of ppl want alot for these just because it's an Infiniti. But an older high mileage car, is still that. When I got it I cleaned the hell out of that engine. Added a CAI, 5/16th Blox Plenum spacer, new valve covers w/ gaskets and hardware that I painted. I actually found a lot of great deals on ebay for this car. People can knock on ebay all they want. But If you know what you're looking for you can find some great deals. For example only paid $55 for the valve covers, $24 for 6 Platinum spark plugs, $35 for 6 new coil packs, $55 for a set of cross drilled rotors and ceramic brake pads. $60 for the rear set. $30 for the CAI tubing and just got one of those Spectre Cone Air Filters from Autozone. I painted the plenum as well, before I did all of this work. The plenum would get so damn hot! Now I can drive it 4 hrs straight and whenever I touch it, it's just slightly warm to the touch. These VQs naturally run a little hot, so they love the cooler air. I must say just with these intake mods and a good tune up it brought this car alive. Love the way the intake sounds, and it's pretty quick. It did take about 800 miles for the car to get used to the new parameters as well as me driving it hard from time to time. It would trip codes, which I solved. I still keep getting a lean code on bank 2. I believe I have a small vacuum leak somewhere. I haven't quite pin pointed it though. It's not really effecting the performance of the car. I need to pull the plugs on bank 2 and see if any are getting fouled. The plugs are only a few months old, so they should be in great shape. Other than that it does consume oil. These engines are known for this issue. It's actually fairly common on many high mileage engines anyways. It's the only thing that worries me. Because I doubt the previous owners were as meticulous as I am in checking the oil level constantly. So it may of been driven a few times with low oil. I installed an oil catch can, it's a baffled can with a closed system. So I have both banks running to one can that has and outlet going back to the lower plenum vacuum. When I had everything apart it surprisingly wasn't that dirty. Not alot of oil build up, not quite sure if it's been apart. It had to of been as I noticed there's no outside studs on the upper intake manifold. This could also be the culprit of my vacuum leak. Im thinking it's one of the hoses I have running to the OCC. I had to completely plug up the inlet on the intake tube. So I know there's no air getting in through there. It could also be that Spectre intake. I ran a can of seafoam through it before I did all the work I did to it. So I really cleaned the hell out of the upper and lower intake manifolds. When I peaked down to look at the intake valves they were also surprisingly clean. It wasn't getting a lot of blow by, but when I installed the OCC. I get maybe an oz of blow by buildup. So it is catching something and it cut by the amount of oil I had to top it off by half. I figure the oil consumption is due to work piston rings. I have no clue if the timing chain has been replaced. The car feels strong and healthy over all. It's still a 16yr old vehicle that has 209k miles. I've put nearly 10k on it over the 7 months I've had it. All highway miles, it definitely loves to be driven. For such an old car it really feels modern. The engine is of course outdated but I know it's nothing special. It's not the fastest car by any means. I've driven and owned some real fast sports cars. But it can hang with faster cars. It's just a nice used car and you won't find one for as cheap that are still reliable. You usually have to drop atleast 3k if you don't want a complete pos car these days. As long as I can get another 100k out of it, I'll be happy. I definitely recommend them. But get one that is stock and from an older person who didn't drive the hell out of it. The one I got had just been neglected a little bit. It's just hard to find one that isn't beat all to hell like he mentioned in this video. It's also hard to find one that isn't over priced. Some ppl are insane thinking they can get over 4k for a high mileage G35. Reliable they may be, it still has high mileage. Because you will have to put in a lot of work. Not because it's a pos, it's just due maintenance work. That a lot of ppl tend to overlook. The timing chain maintenance is the main one. I guess I'll find out in a yr or so. But for $2,500 by then I'll already gotten my money worth and some.
I got my '04 6 speed sedan for $5000 in 2016 with 132,000 miles on it. Only the 2nd owner, original adult owner had all the service records, maintenance log was filled out, even got the window sticker. Took 6 months to find a good one. Currently just passed 203,000 miles. I've replaced the radiator, brake pedal sensor, LCAs, VTC solenoids (leaking). That's it in 6 years and 71,000 miles. Still has the original clutch. Texas car so zero rust issues. Base model so mine doesn't even have a sunroof, sticker was $29,800. Most of the bolt-ons, Uprev tune, lowered using 350Z springs and struts, Hotchkis anti-roll bars. FWIW, Car and Driver got a 14.2 @ 99 mph with their original road test of the 2004 G35 6 speed sedan. Overall the interior is nice but mine has the base stereo, there's very little storage space in the console and armrest. Cupholders are pretty small. Seats can be an issue, they're perforated and prone to diagonal tears. They are really comfortable, most of the miles I put on mine are from road trips. 20 gallon fuel tank gives decent range too. The storage area at the top of the center stack is a perfect fit for a 6" Garmin between the edge of the door on the bottom with the door open as shown in the video. In hot climates, the leather on the doors eventually starts pulling away as the adhesive dries out in the heat. The 6 speed base isn't that heavy, just over 3300 lb. Actually weighs less than the coupe and has better weight balance. 52/48 sedan vs 53/47 coupe. The main issue it would have on a track, especially a tight one, is the wheel base. It's pretty long. But interior room is great.
I just got a 03 it has high miles of 141k but the last owner took amazing care of it and it has like all the options on it like the sunroof and Bose and memory seats and everything and it’s my second car coming from a lifted Jeep Wrangler and I couldn’t be happier especially with it only being 3800
I have the same car, 141k is not high for these cars if you maintain it. Sounds like yours has been well maintained. I currently have 199,950 miles on mine
Bought mine for $1500 Canadian in March and I've loved it ever since. It needed a bit of work but once I got it sorted it's been a blast. Granted, I bought it to beat on it and the amount of car I got for the money couldn't be beat with a 6mt sedan.
I have the G 2006 AWD. Looks like yours but a lil diff trim. Very nice cars. The AWD and snow mode G is an suv killer. I drove it in storm 2021. Steering is not soft. It is a sport car. Great review .
Got my 03 6mt back in 2017 with 92k miles for $5k in Santa Monica, CA. As of now, it has 104k miles. Don't drive it as much since I started working from home just after I bought it
Excellent video. I found my 2004 G in Spring, TX Feb 22, 2020 and the body/interior was in excellent condition (white/tan interior) automatic/manual shifter w/pretty low mileage for the yr 126,xxx, now has 140,xxx. Your description/experiences is on point. The week after I bought it, the valve covers needed to be replaced because it leaked into the starter. Since then it’s been sensors & coils replacement galore. I’m sitting in Good Year as I type this because my 3rd coil has went out and I just got through replacing the 1st about a month and a half ago. Overall, amazing bang for the buck and my 15 yrs old baby is a head turner everywhere I go. I’d recommend this car to anyone looking for an affordable manageable lux/sport car. As long as you keep up on maintenance and getting the little fixes done as needed, your G should last for a long time.
How much did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? Im from Dallas I just got an 04 G35X for 2,500. But it does have a lot of miles. It has 209k right now and it's reliable for sure. Just had to replace the starter. I got new valve covers with gaskets and hardware for $55 on ebay. I painted and installed them myself. Paid $24 for new platinum spark plugs, they normally go for $6-$8 a plug. Then I got a set of 6 new coil packs for $35! Ebay is your friend, but I do all of the work myself. It definitely made a difference, just keep track of the oil consumption. You have to constantly check the oil. The dipsticks design is straight dumb though, makes it a pain in the ass to read. It can safely drive with a qt low. But anything lower it starts wearing engine components. For such an old car, it still drives and handles great. The engine is strong and healthy and I definitely see it lasting another 100k. You'll definitely get your money worth out of it that's for sure. I just need to fix the suspension and that's it. It should be good for another yr or two hopefully.
If you want a link for the coil packs let me know. I recommend replacing all of them at once. They are likely the original ones that came from the factory. I had 2 fall apart on me when I was removing them.
@@nowimhigh I paid $5,010 out the door. Over all the car is still running like a champ over a year later but that hasn’t come without a lot of fixes along the way. I was by myself when I bought it and it was a spare of the moment thing, so didn’t have enough time to take it to an independent mechanic to get it checked out. Otherwise, probably could of got a few hundred knocked off the total price. I love it! Even at 16 yrs old, it’s a looker and I get tons of compliments everywhere I go around Corpus Christi and it get up and go when I need it to. Only thing I don’t like is the sucky gas mileage. All in all, I plan on keeping my G for awhile, even if I get another vehicle.
@@nowimhigh yeah your miles are steep but with the Japanese made cars, it’s almost like it doesn’t matter as long as it’s maintained. I’ve seen a lot of Honda’s, Toyotas, & Infinitis with 300-400k on the clock and still tear the road up... That is the downfall of not knowing how to work on cars is I’ve got to pay 3x’s as much to fix whatever goes wrong. My dad is a mechanically/engineer inclined but I moved halfway away across the country by myself, so don’t have anybody close for that hookup and most commercial mechanics won’t let you bring your own parts. Tried a few independent mechanics but they’re unreliable. Like you, I’ve noticed the oil has needed to be added like crazy lately, it wasn’t like that in the beginning when first bought. I didn’t know the earlier generation Gs burned a lot of oil, I always heard the 05-08 did. So I’m surprised that this series does too.... I want to know, where everybody is getting their clear side markers from. I’ve looked high & low and all I’ve found is for the coupes.
@@nowimhigh Thanks. I’ve already replaced 3 out of the 6 all within a month from each other so far. The manager at Goodyear is honest & always tries to price the work that’s done at a decent rate to save me money. He said some of those coils are hard to get to without taking some of the other components out, so I think another is on its way out so I’ll probably just have them do the rest of them.
very factual video. i got a 5A G35 coupe with 147k miles from a college girl and it was very well kept and it’s been a super solid and fun car to drive. i had the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors issues and my right headlight would always go out. electrical issues on these cars is a very real thing. been beating on my car swinging it anywhere i can and she never lets me down. as my first car i cannot complain. got this when i was 17 last year and in 18 now i think i’m ready for a V8 lol
Great review -- brings back memories!!! Drove the crap out my 04 G35 6MT and eventually sold it with just under 400,000km on the clock. Was exactly the same as yours except the fellow who first owned it bought the pop-up Navi system so I didn't have to cubby hole. Other fun facts about the carbianit was the last car Infiniti/Nissan made with a cassette deck and the spare tire was mounted on a matching alloy rim (expensive but great having a spare). None ever mentions the folding rear seats which were/are super cool. No idea why it didn't catch on as they were supremely comfortable. And the arm rest on the back has a hidden side compartment which is Velcro'd down. Was the best sports sedan you could buy in 2004 and super reliable with proper maintenance...
2007 (sedan only) and 2008 got the all new HR motor. They don't consume oil. 2004 sedan 6mt is under 3500 lbs. By today's standards, for a luxury sport sedan, that's LIGHT not heavy!! Great cars!! I miss the one I had and I'd love to have another.
This video tripped me out, my G35 looked exactly like this when I bought it 3 years ago. I have since put a few tasteful mods into her, but like you say in the video, the suspension/electronic components are such a weak point. Having to replace or upgrade can easily consume a budget/pay check if you are just daily driving one, let alone modding one. I also have a 04 6MT sedan in that same silver, w black interior. Cool to see a fellow Albertan with a clean V35 sedan 😎 Take care of her! LOL
It'll last forever, just take good care of it. I have an 04 G35X that has 209k on it. I have over 100k more miles than yours. I can definitely tell you with confidence that it still is strong and healthy. I've also done some work to it. It's a fun car and I'm highly impressed with the quality of such an old car. I've had plenty of used cars over the yrs. I've never had a car as old as this one, that had so many miles. That still felt fairly new and modern. Other than the regular wear and tear of an older car. It is actually reliable af. I only paid $2,500 for it, but I've easily thrown about another 1k in it to get it in top notch shape. Just need to get the suspension up to date and it's good to go another 100k easily. Im going to drive this car until the wheels literally fall off. I have my mind set on my next car. I want an Infiniti M56S, they are really nice. 420hp V8 and you can find them for 10k-15k easily. I wanted a Q60/Q70 but they are still 20k+. So I'll drive my old outdated G35X for now.
Maybe G35 is not very fast but definitely not slow, either. I would like to put some numbers from my personals 0-60 tests here... 2017 GSF(my current car, 7K miles, almost empty gas tank) = 4.93 2007 G35S (my previous car and now my son's car, 112K miles, almost empty gas tank) = 5.07 2010 M35X(my wife's car, 30K miles, almost empty gas tank) = 5.82 2019 Q60 3.0t(loaner, 300hp, 6K miles, 3/4 gas tank) = 5.28 2014 Q50 3.7(loaner, 6K miles, 3/4 gas tank) = 5.67 2018 M4 competition (rental, 25K miles, 3/4 gas tank) = 5.0 1 All the tested cars were stock and the tests were done at the same location and similar weather and conditions(T/C is on) with iphone DYNOLICIOUS. PS: I also found Nissans were very good at 0-60 but not so good for 1/4.
Hot G35 Sedan tip: You can fully recline and fully scoot both driver and passenger seat forward so that the seats become flush. MEANING you have DOPE backseats for chillin in the car or for watching a movie at the drive-in theater.
These third gens didn’t have push button start but later ones (I think 05-06) had an option for a switch that you pushed and turned, so a very similar feature
1600 122k miles and it's in great shape and b16 blue my first car in November. I can attest to the sensor statement😂. Put my own camshaft sensor in 2weeks ago on my own (bank 1 pass) mechanic wanted $200
Can I have your sport Chrono clock on the dash pls?? Thanks... All jokes aside, great video. G35 is holding up good for sure. Almost at 150,000 miles (241k KM) held up very well indeed. Hope you continue to enjoy the G35, great video.
Winter is the best! And sure, if you want pleather LOL. Only dislike about the car tbh. pleather and the ac vents are in the worst spot but love it. cant complain :)
My mint 2006 Cadi STS V8 just got wrecked, looking for another sporty sedan, and saw they made a G37 manual sedan, what are the main differences between a G37 and a G35? Also know that BMW made a 530i manual and I think you could get an Imprezza stick - none of these are going to be easy to find, I'm sure . . . . .
sad that I got a check engine light two months after purchasing mine and its a catalytic converter...and the cluster also has issues with lights turning off most of the time...though the exterior is pretty good except a small scratch on the trunk
I was able to find one that was garage kept with 56k miles for 10k. Even had the sun glasses that looked like they where from a grandma. Sadly it has an automatic transmission but idc. Needless to say, I took that steal😂
I wouldn’t recommend anything other than 91. Performance takes a hit, fuel economy suffers as well and it’s overall a good idea to stick with what the engine recommends/requires
I got my 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6mt back in 2012, it was in pristine condition, even there was no tints, I was so lucky to get it then. I still have it today and I love the car.
i got my 2004 infiniti g35 , 6MT, 2 weeks ago, for $700 , only one owner, she was 70 years old. steal of a deal :D, only issue it has was valve covers.
where you located?
I got my 03’ G35 Sedan back in 2017 with 46,000 miles! I still drive it to this day. These cars are reliable! Over the past 4 years, I just had to change the 2 camshaft sensors, radiator, sparks plugs and 1 coil. But I did it all myself, these are easy to fix and work on. Would highly recommend getting this car!!! I’m now at 89k, I’m sure it will last the next couple years or longer.
How many years you think I’ll get from a 141k miles g37
@@camcam_5643 just maintain it bro, fix any leaks, change all fluids regularly, they can go over 200k miles easy with good maintenance.
@@camcam_5643 I know two different people with 250k+ on their g35s. If you deal with maintenance you’ll be okay.
@@chrisd5758 people say this but every g35 build I’ve seen has gone through like three motors at least
@@d3admaub938 that was a year ago I left that comment, I still daily the same G maintain it pretty well and im at 193k. I swing it hard asf around corners too I have hotchkis swaybars front and back as well as energy suspension bushings. Still on og motor/trans
I love my G35 and you are totally right it was hard to find a clean one.
what year is yours? does it have oil burning issue?
@@danpan001 Yes It Burns oil I believe it's a valve cover gasket ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@@luismunoz6085 thanks. What year is the model?
05
is it manual or automatic transmission?
I have a 2003 sedan 6mt just like yours, but in black, same wheels and spoiler. Going to hit 200,000 miles in a couple days and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Yours is in beautiful shape.
Quality review man. No one else ever talks about the rear seats except Doug
Glad you enjoyed it ! Honestly, I actually never thought about that haha.
Raitis ride too
Just purchased a 05 6speed with 65000 miles. I’m in love
Nice low milage! Congrats!
@Jougan Nindo sameeee just black i love the spoiler
Keep it forever!
I just bought an 06 g35x with 0 rust 135,000 miles for 4500
@@braedenhudson1306 that's awesome just keep up on maintenance it'll last forever
I gotta say these are the best bang for your buck as far as getting a decent used luxury sports car. Ive owned a lot of cars over the yrs. Im sort of biased with Nissan's though. My first car was a 90 300zxTT. I've had a 95 M3 it started falling apart and it was just 12yrs old when I got rid of it. Had an Eclipse GTS it was just too slow. 02 Z28 Camaro absolutely loved that car though. My 1st stint with a sporty sedan though was a 94 Maxima SE, it was a 5 speed manual and it had a LSD front diff. It came with the fwd version of the 300zx engine. It just had a timing chain instead of a belt. I dropped it 2 inches, had a pop charger intake, and full exhaust from the y pipe back with his flow cats. It was loud and surprised a lot of ppl. It was the 1st time they used the 4 door sports car moniker. That car never let me down, not once and I drove the hell out of that thing. My next luxury sports car was an 00 Lincoln LS. It was only a 7 yr old car when I got it, came with a 3.8 V8 and it was surprisingly pretty fast. Ended up totaling it though, so I don't know how reliable it would of ended being. Over the summer I was in a need of another used car. I came across an 04 G35X, I was hesitant because I never had an awd car before and it had a lot of miles. But I knew Nissan's are pretty reliable. It looked to be in decent condition and was completely stock. So I knew it wasn't really driven hard, it just had a lot of city miles on it. I could tell because of the wear. It was also 16yrs old, so I knew it needed new bushings for the suspension. Even with them being worn, I was shocked at how well it drove. It definitely didn't feel like a 16yr old car. I've driven cars half it's age and with 140k that drove like shit in comparison. I managed to get it for $2,500. A lot of ppl want alot for these just because it's an Infiniti. But an older high mileage car, is still that. When I got it I cleaned the hell out of that engine. Added a CAI, 5/16th Blox Plenum spacer, new valve covers w/ gaskets and hardware that I painted. I actually found a lot of great deals on ebay for this car. People can knock on ebay all they want. But If you know what you're looking for you can find some great deals. For example only paid $55 for the valve covers, $24 for 6 Platinum spark plugs, $35 for 6 new coil packs, $55 for a set of cross drilled rotors and ceramic brake pads. $60 for the rear set. $30 for the CAI tubing and just got one of those Spectre Cone Air Filters from Autozone. I painted the plenum as well, before I did all of this work. The plenum would get so damn hot! Now I can drive it 4 hrs straight and whenever I touch it, it's just slightly warm to the touch. These VQs naturally run a little hot, so they love the cooler air. I must say just with these intake mods and a good tune up it brought this car alive. Love the way the intake sounds, and it's pretty quick.
It did take about 800 miles for the car to get used to the new parameters as well as me driving it hard from time to time. It would trip codes, which I solved. I still keep getting a lean code on bank 2. I believe I have a small vacuum leak somewhere. I haven't quite pin pointed it though. It's not really effecting the performance of the car. I need to pull the plugs on bank 2 and see if any are getting fouled. The plugs are only a few months old, so they should be in great shape. Other than that it does consume oil. These engines are known for this issue. It's actually fairly common on many high mileage engines anyways. It's the only thing that worries me. Because I doubt the previous owners were as meticulous as I am in checking the oil level constantly. So it may of been driven a few times with low oil. I installed an oil catch can, it's a baffled can with a closed system. So I have both banks running to one can that has and outlet going back to the lower plenum vacuum. When I had everything apart it surprisingly wasn't that dirty. Not alot of oil build up, not quite sure if it's been apart. It had to of been as I noticed there's no outside studs on the upper intake manifold. This could also be the culprit of my vacuum leak. Im thinking it's one of the hoses I have running to the OCC. I had to completely plug up the inlet on the intake tube. So I know there's no air getting in through there. It could also be that Spectre intake. I ran a can of seafoam through it before I did all the work I did to it. So I really cleaned the hell out of the upper and lower intake manifolds. When I peaked down to look at the intake valves they were also surprisingly clean. It wasn't getting a lot of blow by, but when I installed the OCC. I get maybe an oz of blow by buildup. So it is catching something and it cut by the amount of oil I had to top it off by half. I figure the oil consumption is due to work piston rings. I have no clue if the timing chain has been replaced. The car feels strong and healthy over all. It's still a 16yr old vehicle that has 209k miles. I've put nearly 10k on it over the 7 months I've had it. All highway miles, it definitely loves to be driven. For such an old car it really feels modern. The engine is of course outdated but I know it's nothing special. It's not the fastest car by any means. I've driven and owned some real fast sports cars. But it can hang with faster cars. It's just a nice used car and you won't find one for as cheap that are still reliable. You usually have to drop atleast 3k if you don't want a complete pos car these days. As long as I can get another 100k out of it, I'll be happy. I definitely recommend them. But get one that is stock and from an older person who didn't drive the hell out of it. The one I got had just been neglected a little bit. It's just hard to find one that isn't beat all to hell like he mentioned in this video. It's also hard to find one that isn't over priced. Some ppl are insane thinking they can get over 4k for a high mileage G35. Reliable they may be, it still has high mileage. Because you will have to put in a lot of work. Not because it's a pos, it's just due maintenance work. That a lot of ppl tend to overlook. The timing chain maintenance is the main one. I guess I'll find out in a yr or so. But for $2,500 by then I'll already gotten my money worth and some.
Thank you for this detailed description.
I got my '04 6 speed sedan for $5000 in 2016 with 132,000 miles on it. Only the 2nd owner, original adult owner had all the service records, maintenance log was filled out, even got the window sticker. Took 6 months to find a good one. Currently just passed 203,000 miles. I've replaced the radiator, brake pedal sensor, LCAs, VTC solenoids (leaking). That's it in 6 years and 71,000 miles. Still has the original clutch. Texas car so zero rust issues. Base model so mine doesn't even have a sunroof, sticker was $29,800. Most of the bolt-ons, Uprev tune, lowered using 350Z springs and struts, Hotchkis anti-roll bars.
FWIW, Car and Driver got a 14.2 @ 99 mph with their original road test of the 2004 G35 6 speed sedan.
Overall the interior is nice but mine has the base stereo, there's very little storage space in the console and armrest. Cupholders are pretty small. Seats can be an issue, they're perforated and prone to diagonal tears. They are really comfortable, most of the miles I put on mine are from road trips. 20 gallon fuel tank gives decent range too. The storage area at the top of the center stack is a perfect fit for a 6" Garmin between the edge of the door on the bottom with the door open as shown in the video. In hot climates, the leather on the doors eventually starts pulling away as the adhesive dries out in the heat.
The 6 speed base isn't that heavy, just over 3300 lb. Actually weighs less than the coupe and has better weight balance. 52/48 sedan vs 53/47 coupe. The main issue it would have on a track, especially a tight one, is the wheel base. It's pretty long. But interior room is great.
I just got a 03 it has high miles of 141k but the last owner took amazing care of it and it has like all the options on it like the sunroof and Bose and memory seats and everything and it’s my second car coming from a lifted Jeep Wrangler and I couldn’t be happier especially with it only being 3800
I have the same car, 141k is not high for these cars if you maintain it. Sounds like yours has been well maintained. I currently have 199,950 miles on mine
Bought mine for $1500 Canadian in March and I've loved it ever since. It needed a bit of work but once I got it sorted it's been a blast. Granted, I bought it to beat on it and the amount of car I got for the money couldn't be beat with a 6mt sedan.
$1500?? That's more than a steal!
Whats the condition and KMs like?
Im on my second 6mt sedan. Used to have a 04 6mt black on black, now with a 05 6mt black on black. These cars have aged so well if kept clean
I have a 2006 g35x and I love it 250km going strong, I agree with pretty much everything you said. Great video!
I have a 2003 and I love it. Super clean and dead reliable- same minor issues that you described. Affordable luxury. Great vid👍
I have the G 2006 AWD. Looks like yours but a lil diff trim. Very nice cars. The AWD and snow mode G is an suv killer. I drove it in storm 2021. Steering is not soft. It is a sport car. Great review .
6mt are a rare breed, wish there was one for sale but I just picked up a great condition automatic 2004 G35 with 110k miles for 4700 USD.
Got my 03 6mt back in 2017 with 92k miles for $5k in Santa Monica, CA. As of now, it has 104k miles. Don't drive it as much since I started working from home just after I bought it
Excellent video. I found my 2004 G in Spring, TX Feb 22, 2020 and the body/interior was in excellent condition (white/tan interior) automatic/manual shifter w/pretty low mileage for the yr 126,xxx, now has 140,xxx. Your description/experiences is on point. The week after I bought it, the valve covers needed to be replaced because it leaked into the starter. Since then it’s been sensors & coils replacement galore. I’m sitting in Good Year as I type this because my 3rd coil has went out and I just got through replacing the 1st about a month and a half ago. Overall, amazing bang for the buck and my 15 yrs old baby is a head turner everywhere I go. I’d recommend this car to anyone looking for an affordable manageable lux/sport car. As long as you keep up on maintenance and getting the little fixes done as needed, your G should last for a long time.
How much did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? Im from Dallas I just got an 04 G35X for 2,500. But it does have a lot of miles. It has 209k right now and it's reliable for sure. Just had to replace the starter. I got new valve covers with gaskets and hardware for $55 on ebay. I painted and installed them myself. Paid $24 for new platinum spark plugs, they normally go for $6-$8 a plug. Then I got a set of 6 new coil packs for $35! Ebay is your friend, but I do all of the work myself. It definitely made a difference, just keep track of the oil consumption. You have to constantly check the oil. The dipsticks design is straight dumb though, makes it a pain in the ass to read. It can safely drive with a qt low. But anything lower it starts wearing engine components. For such an old car, it still drives and handles great. The engine is strong and healthy and I definitely see it lasting another 100k. You'll definitely get your money worth out of it that's for sure. I just need to fix the suspension and that's it. It should be good for another yr or two hopefully.
If you want a link for the coil packs let me know. I recommend replacing all of them at once. They are likely the original ones that came from the factory. I had 2 fall apart on me when I was removing them.
@@nowimhigh I paid $5,010 out the door. Over all the car is still running like a champ over a year later but that hasn’t come without a lot of fixes along the way. I was by myself when I bought it and it was a spare of the moment thing, so didn’t have enough time to take it to an independent mechanic to get it checked out. Otherwise, probably could of got a few hundred knocked off the total price. I love it! Even at 16 yrs old, it’s a looker and I get tons of compliments everywhere I go around Corpus Christi and it get up and go when I need it to. Only thing I don’t like is the sucky gas mileage. All in all, I plan on keeping my G for awhile, even if I get another vehicle.
@@nowimhigh yeah your miles are steep but with the Japanese made cars, it’s almost like it doesn’t matter as long as it’s maintained. I’ve seen a lot of Honda’s, Toyotas, & Infinitis with 300-400k on the clock and still tear the road up... That is the downfall of not knowing how to work on cars is I’ve got to pay 3x’s as much to fix whatever goes wrong. My dad is a mechanically/engineer inclined but I moved halfway away across the country by myself, so don’t have anybody close for that hookup and most commercial mechanics won’t let you bring your own parts. Tried a few independent mechanics but they’re unreliable. Like you, I’ve noticed the oil has needed to be added like crazy lately, it wasn’t like that in the beginning when first bought. I didn’t know the earlier generation Gs burned a lot of oil, I always heard the 05-08 did. So I’m surprised that this series does too.... I want to know, where everybody is getting their clear side markers from. I’ve looked high & low and all I’ve found is for the coupes.
@@nowimhigh Thanks. I’ve already replaced 3 out of the 6 all within a month from each other so far. The manager at Goodyear is honest & always tries to price the work that’s done at a decent rate to save me money. He said some of those coils are hard to get to without taking some of the other components out, so I think another is on its way out so I’ll probably just have them do the rest of them.
6mt sedans are rare. Such great cars.
very factual video. i got a 5A G35 coupe with 147k miles from a college girl and it was very well kept and it’s been a super solid and fun car to drive. i had the camshaft and crankshaft position sensors issues and my right headlight would always go out. electrical issues on these cars is a very real thing. been beating on my car swinging it anywhere i can and she never lets me down. as my first car i cannot complain. got this when i was 17 last year and in 18 now i think i’m ready for a V8 lol
I feel you with the electrical gremlins ... But yes I agree, this was my second G and overall it's a solid car
I have a 2004 as well it’s well in shape it has 200000 miles when I bought it ... it’s still runs good after couple months of having it
Any repairs needed since your ownership? Is yours an automatic if so any issues?
Great review -- brings back memories!!!
Drove the crap out my 04 G35 6MT and eventually sold it with just under 400,000km on the clock. Was exactly the same as yours except the fellow who first owned it bought the pop-up Navi system so I didn't have to cubby hole. Other fun facts about the carbianit was the last car Infiniti/Nissan made with a cassette deck and the spare tire was mounted on a matching alloy rim (expensive but great having a spare). None ever mentions the folding rear seats which were/are super cool. No idea why it didn't catch on as they were supremely comfortable. And the arm rest on the back has a hidden side compartment which is Velcro'd down.
Was the best sports sedan you could buy in 2004 and super reliable with proper maintenance...
2007 (sedan only) and 2008 got the all new HR motor. They don't consume oil.
2004 sedan 6mt is under 3500 lbs. By today's standards, for a luxury sport sedan, that's LIGHT not heavy!! Great cars!! I miss the one I had and I'd love to have another.
Certainly tough to find a decent g35 these days in good shape. But that is par for the course for a car that is pushing almost 20 years old.
I had a 06 g35 coupe, its a great car for daily drive, not a fast car , but have a lot of fun! Bose system is great too! I enjoy it very much
This video tripped me out, my G35 looked exactly like this when I bought it 3 years ago. I have since put a few tasteful mods into her, but like you say in the video, the suspension/electronic components are such a weak point. Having to replace or upgrade can easily consume a budget/pay check if you are just daily driving one, let alone modding one.
I also have a 04 6MT sedan in that same silver, w black interior. Cool to see a fellow Albertan with a clean V35 sedan 😎
Take care of her!
LOL
That’s funny, I sold it in 2020 haha. Maybe you were the one who bought it?
Best car review ever.
just got one for 2k from my cousin and it’s in top shape! so excited
Hope you enjoy it !
how many miles ?
Going to look at a 04 tomorrow
Great video , I bought a automatic 04 g35 great condition with 106k miles from a older guy it’s mint.
It'll last forever, just take good care of it. I have an 04 G35X that has 209k on it. I have over 100k more miles than yours. I can definitely tell you with confidence that it still is strong and healthy. I've also done some work to it. It's a fun car and I'm highly impressed with the quality of such an old car. I've had plenty of used cars over the yrs. I've never had a car as old as this one, that had so many miles. That still felt fairly new and modern. Other than the regular wear and tear of an older car. It is actually reliable af. I only paid $2,500 for it, but I've easily thrown about another 1k in it to get it in top notch shape. Just need to get the suspension up to date and it's good to go another 100k easily. Im going to drive this car until the wheels literally fall off. I have my mind set on my next car. I want an Infiniti M56S, they are really nice. 420hp V8 and you can find them for 10k-15k easily. I wanted a Q60/Q70 but they are still 20k+. So I'll drive my old outdated G35X for now.
Maybe G35 is not very fast but definitely not slow, either.
I would like to put some numbers from my personals 0-60 tests here...
2017 GSF(my current car, 7K miles, almost empty gas tank) = 4.93
2007 G35S (my previous car and now my son's car, 112K miles, almost empty gas tank) = 5.07
2010 M35X(my wife's car, 30K miles, almost empty gas tank) = 5.82
2019 Q60 3.0t(loaner, 300hp, 6K miles, 3/4 gas tank) = 5.28
2014 Q50 3.7(loaner, 6K miles, 3/4 gas tank) = 5.67
2018 M4 competition (rental, 25K miles, 3/4 gas tank) = 5.0
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All the tested cars were stock and the tests were done at the same location and similar weather and conditions(T/C is on) with iphone DYNOLICIOUS.
PS: I also found Nissans were very good at 0-60 but not so good for 1/4.
Im picking my own up tomorrow 😫🔥
I’m getting mine in 2 days 😩
I have the 08 hr g35 but I'd rather have the older 6mt sedan
Hot G35 Sedan tip: You can fully recline and fully scoot both driver and passenger seat forward so that the seats become flush. MEANING you have DOPE backseats for chillin in the car or for watching a movie at the drive-in theater.
I'ma check that out 😮😮
@@Izzys_Autos dont forget to remove the head rests xD
Best for fucken
These third gens didn’t have push button start but later ones (I think 05-06) had an option for a switch that you pushed and turned, so a very similar feature
Great video my man
Thanks man !
Diamond Graphite was the best color.
I had issues with my transmission on auto, I've had a 6mt for about a year, no issues just regular maintenance replaced radiator and starter 🙃 125k
I have 2003 g35 and got lucky with it with only 90,000 miles drives great no check engine light either
The car has 52/48 weight distribution. Not bad. But if you put weights in the trunk it helps even it out.
(Edit) about 300 pounds.
Hey , Izzy Autos the G is A rocket on the streets , Sooner or later I'll have some footage of my G
Do u know about the secret compartment in the back
Well done review
Love my G nice vid!
Awesome Review, Thanks
I Love these cars but the facelift versions (05-06) and only in an automatic the only one I had that wasn't a facelift was a red 2004 sedan
Thanks for doing this review, I'm currently looking at buying a used 6mt!....by the way, are you in Calgary, I think I see the Deerfoot lol
Glad it helped! Edmonton actually !
You got a high spec’d car. My 6mt didn’t have bose, reclining rear seats or memory seats.
Mine didn't even have a sunroof. Only options were color keyed mud guards and a trunk mat. Sticker was $29,800.
1600 122k miles and it's in great shape and b16 blue my first car in November. I can attest to the sensor statement😂. Put my own camshaft sensor in 2weeks ago on my own (bank 1 pass) mechanic wanted $200
I need to do that next haha and 2 O2 sensors as well
@@Izzys_Autos you literally didn't lie about anything in this video 👌🏿 everything was so on point
Great review! Hows the driving feel compared to your 350?
Thanks man! The 350 still feels heavier and definitely tighter.
Can I have your sport Chrono clock on the dash pls?? Thanks... All jokes aside, great video. G35 is holding up good for sure. Almost at 150,000 miles (241k KM) held up very well indeed. Hope you continue to enjoy the G35, great video.
Can I have your interior haha! Appreciate it my man :) looking forward to the winter
Winter is the best! And sure, if you want pleather LOL. Only dislike about the car tbh. pleather and the ac vents are in the worst spot but love it. cant complain :)
My mint 2006 Cadi STS V8 just got wrecked, looking for another sporty sedan, and saw they made a G37 manual sedan, what are the main differences between a G37 and a G35? Also know that BMW made a 530i manual and I think you could get an Imprezza stick - none of these are going to be easy to find, I'm sure . . . . .
sad that I got a check engine light two months after purchasing mine and its a catalytic converter...and the cluster also has issues with lights turning off most of the time...though the exterior is pretty good except a small scratch on the trunk
I was able to find one that was garage kept with 56k miles for 10k. Even had the sun glasses that looked like they where from a grandma. Sadly it has an automatic transmission but idc. Needless to say, I took that steal😂
Haha dude same! I got my g35 for 03 for 8.5k with 46k miles on it!! We definitely got some steals!
@@ukefreak12 dammmnnnn nice find bro!
INFINITI IS A SELL NAME FOR THE WESTERN SKYLINE (V35)350GT THE MOST HATED NISSAN WELL I DONT HATE IT ITS KINDA COOL CAR
good job
G35🔥🔥🔥
Izzy 235 55 r17 wont scrape
Who sellin one
What sort of fuel do you put in it? I've read online that typically 91 is best, but can you run 87 in a pinch?
I wouldn’t recommend anything other than 91. Performance takes a hit, fuel economy suffers as well and it’s overall a good idea to stick with what the engine recommends/requires
Mine is tuned on 93 octane so I use an octane booster when I head west of the Dallas area.
i got a 05 Making 327 Sedan
How do i get one of these
How would you know if you have an awd g35 or rwd
It should saw AWD or g35x. You can also look under the car and see if there is a differential under the front of the vehicle.
Bs I got 2008 g35 with push button start navigation sun roof
Had an 03 sedan it was ight lol get a revup or hr if anything
Agreed. My 350Z HR is on a different level.
It's a ok car for mod but stock its averge
may i know the gearbox code?
Do you miss your coupe?
I have my 350z HR now, so no. I do like my sedan quite a bit tho!
What About Millage...?
Any One Ans Me..?
It has 158 thousand Kilometers
Will 235 55r17 fit
You should have no problem with those clearance wise. I would just check tire converter to see if the speedo will be off
Thanx izzy
235/50/17 will fit and keep the speedometer accurate. 235/55/17 it would read a little lower than your actual speed.
Bro Nissan made the car
That’s correct !
How ling can these last heard unreliable
Mercedes 350 is better
Mercedes are junk and who wants to spend thousands on repairs.
@@TakeThis_L Mercedes e350s are actually high quality vehicles that are very reliable hence why they use them as taxis in Europe
@@invincible201xxx that’s slow
@@TakeThis_L Mercedes E350 are faster than g35s. Especially with a pedal tune and you're surrounded by luxury and safety features
@@invincible201xxx I guess German built E350s, not the ones built in Mexico lol.
Timeless
yall niggas keep it pimpin aight