God help you if things fall out of your pocket between the seat and the center console! When I finally get a different car, the next owner will get a small fortune of pocket change if they have skinny arms and hands.
I also have an 06 and my doors shut themselves too. I have made it into a game to try to flip the door open and jump out of my car and clear the door-swing area before it closes. People probably get a kick out of watching that.
10-15 year old cars and still got some of the sexiest tail lights on the highway. I wish Infiniti had kept their design more like this year than they did. It's one of their prettiest creations, but a lion when you accelerate.
I agree man...what a design! Got a bit less masculine in the G37. I do like the G37 convertible because it reminds me more of the G35 taillights. The regular coupe tails ride a bit high. Thanks for watching man!
nicholas cremato I was driving my G35 one day and the gas gauge said I had between 1/4 and 1/2. The car stopped like it ran out of gas. Do you or anyone have a solution to fix this? Not trying to pay out any extra monies to get this fixed. Thx for your response.
Good review, on YOUR car, but I'm amazed about the comments on rust, paint and rattles. Yes, the 6M gearbox does relay a lot of info to your hand, I'm so with you on that point. The paint on my 03 V35 (Skylline) is still perfect (silver). Maybe with the dark blue you'd see every little 'nick'?? Rust would be the last thing I thought I'd be worrying about; absolutely never seen one on Oz with rust issues, but then again it doesn't snow(?). Rattles?....mmmm, nope, mine and the others I've driven appear to be very tight (no tennis balls needed). Great car with good resale! V/G35 rocks!
Our 06 drank some oil, seat belt constantly gets hung up and out, door closes on you or your leg...window regulator and motor stopped working...They must have fixed the the shaking and rattling problems of the 04...I understand we have to replace the front struts now at 100,000...Now back to how it accelerates and handles....amazing...still can surprise (and teach) me...a great driving experience... I could never give up this car until it's just all used up but seems to run perfectly still.
ive got an 06 G-35 with a pearlescent white paintjob. I find this car cant handle little slopes cause i bottom out on a lot of stuff. Electrical problems are pretty pervasive. The windows thing happens all the time until i installed a new battery. Which was rather odd. I find pulling the switch barely to just roll it up prevents it from going back down as compared to the full pull and automatic roll up. Seat adjustment went out for a while. But it came back after the battery issue. Also AC randomly turns off or switches direction of motion like from feet to face or both. Engine is amazing. I love G's theyre quick and fast, have a rather sexy exhaust rumble thats pretty identifiable. And they are just down right badass. Electrical problems can be dealth with cause its too nice of a car to turn down.
That reset procedure gets fixed just by leaving the battery unplugged for 8 hours.. you can still clean the throttle body and move the valve just as long as you do the 8 hour unplugged battery it will re learn everything on its own
@@ashleyt.812 idk who told you this but thats not true lmao, if it was than no one would buy these cars it wouldn't be smart to put a car out on the market with an issue like that
@@everythinggta5733 you sure about that buddy? Because in the FSM it tells you to roll the windows down if you have the battery disconnected so that you dont?? Dum roll please! BREAK THE WINDOW WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR
@@everythinggta5733 actually Ashley is correct Audi tt's have this feature as well. Its keeps the cabin pressure from busting the window out because theres no frame at the top for structural rigidity
When i fill my tank it always stays a quarter of a tank less even though i know its full. It does not go down normally based on my experience. It gets to empty way before it is actually empty. The only way i judge how much gas is in my tank is knowing that my car can get about 300 miles before i should be filling it up. It may get more but i feel safe filling at 300 on the odometer. This whole issue is caused by the fuel sending unit. Most likely it is starting to go bad in both our cars.
I leased one back in 2003 when they first came out. I had it in silver. Every time I stopped at a red light, it turned heads. What a fun car and great memories!
i had the same the problem, i hope your sitting down….. ok i have two g35 they both are 03's. now what you can do is unhook the battery just the (- neg) cable. if that works its only for a while.. whats really going on is that your radio is going OUT or BAD.. the reason it works when its cold is because the radio and the temperature gage all works together (sounds crazy) but if you go to the dealer ship they will tell you the same thing but it will cost you if you as them.. the only thang that will correct this is a new radio, what i did was go on line and looked up a savage yard that had good used parts that had a warranty (at less 60 day)…..if you look at the radio when it goes out you gages are stuck in place as far as the temp> hope i gave you thing useful
I just got a 2007 g35c 6 speed and my radio doesn’t work but you know what I don’t mind it because the engine sounds make up for it the other day a tuned sti pulled up next to me and was talking shit let’s just say that only thing he go to see was my tail lights
My radio still works technically but the center console part of it turns off and sometimes my music cuts out like goes scratchy and just dissapears and sometimes hitting the radio works but it has a tendency to turn off completely on the center console so i have to take the fuse out and put it right back in
I HAVE A FEW OF THE ISSUES YOU TALKED ABOUT.... !1. the gas Gauge issue 2. the rust issue 3. my lock started doing that of recently like a week ago. apart from that, this car works perfect....oh yeah the tail pipe tilt slightly on my car as well, it's an unbalance weight issue, nothing new mounts can't fix and a few metal adjustments ( with a hammer lol). great video bro.
I am so glad you made this video, I've been thinking that only I was having this issues with my g35. I have an 04 and the biggest issue I've been having is loosing engine oil and have to have an oil change every two months but my car also have a little over 150,000 milesThanks for the info
No problem. These cars are getting old now so their are issues we all need to be made aware of. Your definitely not the only one out there. Thanks for watching!
goog oil catch can, which is a breather system that prevents oil from accumulating in the intake area. There was a recall years ago, but most cars still hve the problem. It will fix the oil consumption prob in most cases.
the window rolling down is an infiniti problem not a g35 problem, i have a 2001 qx4, if you roll up the window and hit the window lock it'll stay up, you have to roll it all the way up and hold the window up button, and then hit the window lock button before you let go of the window up button
The noise on the other hand can be typical with a VQ engine as it can be a chattery engine. Plus it doesn't have the quietest interior noise suppression either. You do hear a lot of engine, and road noise and the exhaust on g35's have a louder but nice sounding note then most cars. Just as long as your not hearing any crazy clunks or bangs when revving/driving. Some ticking in association with the idle is normal.
You can really find a good model within both those years if you do research. Although from all forums i have been on the 05-06 g35 models where equipped with a new rev-up engine. This engine was prone to have oil consumption issues so that is why i went one year back and got an 04.
Yea man the cracking leather on the seats is another thing i forgot to say in this video. Glad they updated the seat belts because that and the doors are crazy annoying. Thanks for the input!
The struggle for me has been primarily with electronics. From sensors to door locks and window motors the car has some issues. Mechanically though the car has been amazing. I just wish cars were as simple as they were 20 years ago...a motor and wheels lol. All these computers and electronics in these cars these days will make a man go crazy...more crap to break
So I have to say, I haven't met many people that have had the G as long as I have. Got it in May of 05 w/ 53 miles. it's 9-26-14 and i just breached 150k. I've done all the maintenance myself, from basic oil changes (always Mobil-1, every 3000-3500k.) to tranny oil change, differential, pvc valve, etc, YES the car burns oil, YES the fuckin doors are heave and hit the back of your knee and slam you shin, yes the damn driver side door lock stops working and yes the goddamn window actuator on pass. side goes out.. and for the life of me YES the fuckin rocker covers warp at about 100k right before or there after you change the spark plugs. With the exception of maybe one or two items here, this car is AMAZING! I have invested SO much time and so much work... I'm not a mechanic, but I've done all the mods. myself and in a simple manner. I'm 33 yrs. old and just wanted to play w the car on a budget. I have Stoptech crossdrilled/slotted rotors. (Don't do it.. they fuckin suck, they crack around the drills) I have had EBC brake pads (nope, they suck too) Stick w HAWK. I do have generic SS break lines that I found from someone on G35driver and were nice!. Also, when your clutch actually starts sticking to the floor on a hot day, don't listen to INFINITI for a resolve, they want to take you for your money like an other STEALERSHIP. Clutch for 2k? Fuck no, try $20 ss clutch line and problem solved. that was at under 30k. No probs. w clutch since, and I drive my baby hard at least 3-4 times a weeks. Anyway, with that said.. I also have DOT 3 Racing blue fluid, SPC front and back camber kits, lowered w TEIN S-Springs and Tokico D-Speck shocks. In the Engine; Stillen intake w Z-Tube intake, throttle body spacer, HKS grounding kit, Motordyne iso thermal plenum as well as the lower collector, venom racin oil catch can w a closed system. And them the aesthics; motor mount, nrg upper strut tower... blah. it goes on. Point is, the only REAL problems I have encountered were the ones w the covers warping and leaking at under 100k. Everything else is dumb and does not affect the performance of the car. Again, I am the single proprietor of this 05 G35 coupe.. oh btw I forgot that at about 20k I rear ended a car and compressed my frame about 3cm. WAS pulled out, and i know everyone says cars are never the same after the fact, but i can still take this 2 ton bitch on a 35 mph off ramp and 95 mph. She's solid and love the car, IP w/ blk rims, de-badged, blk. tail-lights and clear-corners.. Prior to this I had a 2002 Nissan Se-r Specv. Boo.. and yeas, I still went w Nissan after that fact. No paint chipping.. I think I can get another 50k outta her, still get compliments for her body, and she still takes me out for a ride at 130.
2:20 You're pulling up all the way on the window botton thing, which activates the auto-up/down. Lift up on it only half of the way. My i35 does the same thing.
for the gas gauge pull out rear seat you will see 2 caps remove passenger side. then remove the sending unit from gas tank.. and there is a sensor on the unit that needs to be cleaned if you are not familiar with removing sending units just read up its an easy job for a guy that knows how to hold general hand tools
I have a 05 G35 sedan. Same issues plus. Odometer light is out, doors lock on are their own, trunk release doesn't work, steer wheel controls work sometimes. Besides electric issues i love it
When buying a sedan '06 G35, when you hold unlock button on keyfob, both front windows go down on standard package, all four windows go down on premium package. Hold lock+unlock on keyfob to toggle the horn beep on/off when locking car with keyfob. Keyfob battery is a 2032, if you bought 2025 battery you'll find the keyfob randomly will not work within an hour and require reprogramming. This is because 2025 battery is too thin and will come loose and disconnect. Use 2032 type battery.
I owned an 03 coupe for about 3-years. I bought with 69k miles and it was one owner. As many have said, it was a great car overall and extremely enjoyable to drive. However one issue that spoiled my experience with the car was the crap electrical in the car. The first issue I had was the trunk not opening and whoever the genius that designed this car was, they offered no other way to gain access to the trunk other then the electrical trunk release and the emergency latch in the trunk. The next thing to go around 80k were both window motors, and then shortly after that the driver's side automatic locks. And then my favorite was when the dash console started working off and on while driving it, occasionally blasting the AC with no way to turn it off other than turning the car off. I took it into Infiniti and they told me it would cost nearly $3000 to fix the electrical issues, no thanks. I put up with these issues for about a year before I got tired of dealing with them and sold the car. I heard they fixed this issue after the 04 model, but still, be warned. I will say, however that I never had any motor or drive train issues which is definitely nice.
I use to own an 03 coupe as well that had all the same electrical issues happening. I thought I wasn't going to be having these type of electrical issues because it was a japanese car and not a german! Oh boy was that a bunch of bullshit.
I know Nissan Bose system shakes a lot. So if driver like to lean back 45 degrees one hand on steering wheel, custom 22" rims, windows down playing music acting like a urban man, Nissan Infiniti is the best car to drive in the ghettos.
Windows drop down because the remote is set to summer mode, key fab will not lock doors, seatbelts do not retract , CD player fails. Motor is bullet proof, car runs great
My car is at 130k. 04 g35 coupe. Fucking love the car and my next will be the same or a nissan. Anyways um having window problems as well. The driver side is slugglish. My passenger side won't unlock with the button. Other than that the car has never left me on the road and has never even made a bad noise. Literally all I've done is oil and brakes. Hands down best car I've had. Love infiniti
Don't get Nissan unless you get a manual. They have CVT automatics, and the one I had was very troubleprone. So much so, I took a bath on the value and traded it in after a year. CVT's tend to rev high=more noise, and on the highway, the constant buzzing drove me nuts. Plus I had to take it in twice in 1 year for transmission issues (it was a second generation, as they call it, Xtronic CVT. God, I love having a geared automatic again...
Man, you should have gotten the G20! I have an '00 and have none of the problems you mentioned. And the G20 is like a tank. Absolutely no rattles or squeaks in 14 years. That window thing and the fuel gauge would really bother me! Anyway great informative video!
No i have not had any issues with my alarm going off randomly. Although it is a issue that other owners have had. Sometimes the hood and door sensors can go bad. You can disconnect the hood pin switch to see if that changes anything. Its right by the power steering reservoir. If you do that disconnect the negative battery term for like 2 min then reconnect. Also check your battery. Make sure you have good terminal connections and nothing is loose. Battery could be going bad.
The G35 was going to be my next car when I'm doing car shopping for a new car but thanks to you for making this video now I changed my mind I don't like spending money on car repairs especially if it's a major repair cost I'm taking the G35 off my cars list I just don't want to go through issues
Would love to buy this car. The back is sexy and the front is....ehh...but the interior is nice. Plus stock HP is okay? Tell me if the stock HP is good...
I've owned my 2005 G35 for 8 years. THIS IS AN AWESOME CAR!!! Far nicer than a Honda which my daughter owns. The parts are inexpensive but every issue he has explained in this video I have experienced. I've never had one issue with my engine or transmission and it still drives like a brand new car. I totally replaced my factory radio which was garbage also replaced my motors in the windows but I allowed the Infiniti dealership to replace them. There were recalls to repair the windows from functioning in the unknown up and down manner. Of every car I've ever owned this one is by far the greatest!!!!!!!!!
the back is sexy and the front head lights suck but I put halos with led side stripes in them on mine and added leds to the grill (like newer cars have) and it's Hella sexy now.
Yea I have had a couple of problems you pointed out .. Like the window problem the radio problem the lock problem .. Thanx for the vid I thought it only happened to me ... G NATION
The seat belt not retracting properly has to be the lamest thing I deliver and it's so frustrating!! And as well as the door trying to take my leg off but like you said still a great car
almost coughed up cash to get a 350z but walked away as I'm over 6ft2 & heard it'll be too cramped for me. I'm currently looking at the 2005 G35 Infiniti Coupe, 2005 BMW E46 330i ZHP, 2005 Audi A4 1.8T & the 2004 BMW E39 540i. Still looking for a good daily driver car below $11,000 though.
Great video man! Thanks for the tips, I'm a 6 month 04 g35 owner. The tennis balls...great idea! Stupid speakers in the back rattle like crazy on mine, I'm definitely going to try that! Door locks never work quite right, Windows seem to be fine. Overall an awesome car to own, and a lot of fun to drive! Stay safe out there
+Noah Lindsey Tennis balls really do work. Would be great if I had my windows tinted too...then no one would have been able to see them. Thanks for watching!
yea G35 is definitely one heavy car. Sounds great but is definitely bloated. That is why most people usually go with the Z but I coudnt go that route. Needed the back seats
they're 280hp so to the wheels youre getting maybe 220 230 max . my m3 beats all g35s but at the end of the day i wish i had the reliability of an infinity.
yea man...you have to do the window reset procedure. The reset button is located on the window motor 1. Remove the Door Panel. 2003-2005 Front Door Panel Removal Procedure 2. With the door open, lift UP and HOLD the Window Switch until the Window is fully closed. • Do not use the Window auto-closing function • Do not release the Switch before the Window is fully closed
IamScoHo the 540i has nothing to do with the 335i. By you even stating that you own a 540i, as if that is suppose to help your argument, proves how irrelevant your opinion is. Only if you own/owned a 335i can say the car has a lot of maintenance and is "slower". Don't jump on the bandwagon just because everyone else does.
***** Kinda was implying that I wasn't just a BMW hater. Loved that car, just couldn't stand the outrageous non-maintenance bill every 3 to 6 months. And if you're telling me that BMW has solved this chronic complaint about their cars with the 335, then observation retracted.
When you replace the window motor there is a button on it that you have to hold down and turned the key so it resets it otherwise it will go down halfway when using the Auto UP button
Nice post man. Experienced some of these problems but honestly the performance makes up for all the electronic issues. Still good to know I'm not the only one!
Only electrical problem I've had so far is steering volume controls. I totally feel you on the seatbelt not retracting. Other than that, I had to spend $50 on a bushing besides regular maintenance. Love this car. Nice vid....
Have a 2006 AT Bought it in 2008. The only issue I have had was the Tire pressure sensor light stays on now. I may have hit a pot hole and probably damaged one sensor. When the car gets to around 80k to 100K it's time to change the water pump. Also all the cars that use the same V6 engine have an issue with oil in the Spark plug well at around 60k. That means you need to buy replacement valve covers. No the seals are not replaceable. prepare to spend about $250 for the covers. No need to put tennis balls. Use some of that black foam used in camera cases. Take apart the door panel and bolster up the contact between the panel and the door. If the speaker grill is vibrating use window chalking to deaden the spot where the plastic is vibrating. Obviously do it behind the speaker grill ;) The paint chips suck so the obvious answer is use one of those clear bra kits. Well worth the money! Robots use just enough paint to cover the car. That's all. That's why most mass produced cars have that orange peal look to their paint close up. Walk up to a Bentley and the paint is as smooth as glass. Now that's a paint job. I have had 2 people run their car doors into mine. Selfish pricks. If I had that clear bra on my paint would have survived. I love the Sun roof. when it's open I can't tell if it is because the air flows so quietly over it. On the G37's however it's noisy as hell. They changed the shape of the car. Love the performance. I get good gas mileage because I don't race from red light to red light like most schmucks do here in my town. Get a 2006 and above.
I PURCHASED A 05 G35 3 MONTHS AGO SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK MOTORS TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER,THEY FIXED IT FREE IF CHARGE.BUT BESIDES THAT A-1 LUXURY RIDE I LOVE IT
I also have an 03 G35 6MT so I can help. First off, for the trunk not opening it is just a broken wire so open the trunk up and on the passenger side find the rubber wire loom and open it up and find the broken wire for the trunk release and re connect it....very easy fix. And for the gas guage, you need to remove the rear seat and open up the fuel tank from the top and pull out the fuel pump and clean the floater with a Qtip.... It looks like piano keys kinda but its sending unit that tells how much fuel is in the tank, it gets dirty from the gunk in the gas im guessing...but clean both the drivers and passenger side fuel pumps and ur tank will read properly.....refer to hanes manual if u dont know how to disassemble the rear tank....its really easy guys even though it sounds difficult...takes literally less than a half hour for both fixes....hope this helps.....!!! Link me if u need any more help. Jeff
richard rivera nope my tailight bulbs have never went out. My headlight however the HID's have went out once on each side...pain in the butt to change too since you have to go through the wheel well
She's a beauty. Buy a Chilton 350Z/G35 repair manual and mechanics set. No regrets. As long as you have a good tranny, engine and unibody. You're good! Change that tranny oil too! As for the fuel guage, you might have a fuel level sensor issue with that. (It's under the rear seat) Also, clear coat paint rubs off easily. Get that re-coated before that paint starts to rust off bro!
My car: 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe non-brembo on stock 18's Additional issues: #1. The paint finish on the inside door handles rubs away QUICK revealing the black base especially on the driver side because your hand touches it the most while entering and exiting. #2. The leather on the driver seat tends to tear up prematurely at the base next to the door close to your left pants pocket. Re-upholstery is a must. #3. This ride is BUMPY as hell especially over train tracks...the blood in your body will turn into a milkshake. #4 You can hear visible road debris flickering and clanking around in your rear wheel wells as you pass over them regardless of your speed...noticeably loud. #5 i dunno if this is common, but when its really cold outside the car refuses to play the cassette adapter, it keeps spitting out. #6 And last but not least....que the drum roll please.....The trunk has no keyhole...bravo Infiniti on this one.
lol that's hilarious, i jus saw ur comment and i feel the same way. The ride is bumpy as hell and u can hear tons of rocks and debris in the wheel wells while driving.
I clean the throttle body once a year. First time it was BAD so I had to idle relearn. after that I dont. having to relearn was a good indication for me that it made a difference. thanks for the tips.
Nice video, great commentary. I have an '04 which I can't get enough of!!! You hit on many of the same issues I've noticed on my ride. The Seat Belt!!! Ugh!!!!!!!! I've had my window throw me a couple of times, the gas level issue, chipping paint, and the Auto Doors. I tried to tell my friends that they are designed to close on their own. He wouldn't believe me. I'm in LA with my G, but I'm from Jersey too. Mt.Holly, the background looks familiar!! All the Best!! -MAV
I'm surprised the new battery and alternator did not solve the light issue. That is what other g35 owners ended up doing to get rid of those lights in the dash and it apparently worked. You were right on the money changing those two things. Those lights are usually a sign that the alternator is dying. As for the suspension creaking and popping it looks like your g has rims and is dropped in the picture.
Flicking the knob fully will activate the automatic windows. This should close the window on its own and it will not drop back down. Flicking the switch halfway allows you to manual control the windows. This is how it was working before i changed out the window motor. It started doing this after I made the alterations.
I agree these are just minor issues compared to all the benefits this car offers. if I were gonna get a used G35 I think I would skip the 03-04 and get an 05+. I think the AC/radio/cd issue is taken care of or less prevalent in 05+. The glove box cover wont peel off also since its hard plastic and not leather like the 03-04 which will peel off eventially. Also u got to get black interior unless you find a tan that was maintained by a neat freak. Be ready to fix the window motor at least once and to fix the locks if you feel the need to use the fob. Car has a timing chain so thats good. Who cares about the oil leaking, just keep up with changes.
+jaxjaxson oh i was looking at this post: www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?requestSource=b&adId=1097464585 and was thinking of getting it, so you recommend i just skip it and go for the 05?
+pham I would go with 06 and up actually if I were looking now. Just lower mileage to be found out there in 06-07. They are starting to get really old and high mileage now being over 10 years old. They still look amazing though and have that timeless body style. Things were definitely improved interior in the 05 up and they had a up in power with the rev up engine. Just be careful of the oil consumption issue. The good thing is most cars that really exhibited that manufacture problem have been fixed. Most people fixed it early on when they realized it was happening. So just keep an eye on it yourself like jaxjaxson pointed out. Good luck man!
noel3286 Oh ok. It's just that i have an 03-04 model with 62,000 miles near me. And a 06 model with around 64,000 miles. Both sold for around 10 000 CAD (03 and 04 have alot more mods, but the 06 is dynoed at 332). I just been reading that the older models have alot more issues and i just wanna make sure i make a smart purchase
On the window dropping issue, that happens with a lot of makes. It's that the anti-pinch feature needs resetting on the motor. This can be fixed without removing or replacing the motor on the later years. Turn the key to 'ON', drop the window all the way with power switch, then without using the 'auto up' feature, raise the window to the top manually and hold it for about 10 secs. Check to see if the auto up feature has been reset with a test. On older years, it's different.
I have all these exact same "Issues" with my car ( 03 Altima), the seatbelt thing, rattling, electronics, like I've come to realize that's just a Nissan/Infiniti thing as far as older model/ 10+ year old cars go. I really wanna get a g35 and if these are the common problems, that's no sweat off my back! I have so much fun with my car I don't really see them as issues.
Yea if your used to it...which I was literally after a year of driving it. Its all just minor annoyances and the driving experience trumps all of that. Such a fun car to rip around!
Good vid, I have an 03 coupe mt6 brembo pak and only have the window and lock issues its all good now...luv my g that body style will never get old too sporty.
I have an '03 "G35 Sedan. I have the seat belt and paint issues. I also have issues with the seat covers wearing on the bolsters (white cracks in the black leather). My driver seat cover also cracked and split on the seat. Mine does go through pads and rotors. I have had the car for 8 years and am on the third set of rotors. The CD player broke and was replaced and broke again. I ended up replacing the stock stereo with an after market stereo. I had to have the driver's side window motor replaced as well. I am starting to experience some transmission slip but I think it might just be a dirty transmission filter. Seems to slip between overdrive and drive. This may sound like a lot of stuff, but I still love the car. Runs and handles great. I am considering getting another when when I wear this one out.
For the front bumper paint that gets destroyed by road debris..i suggest, which i wish i had done from the beginning, getting a clear protective film to protect it. They blend right into the car body. You can find it on ebay. You should not need to get a new paint job..just inspect the body well before you buy one and make sure there is no rust, especially the wheel wells. Buy some touch up paint just in case down the line you see some small rust spots showing up around the car
When you roll your window up, the trigger has 2 clicks. If you pull the trigger all the way up, that's when the window might drop back down. If you just pull it up to the half click then it doesn't do it. May not work for everyone but it works for mine.
G35 05 had replaced by the Dealership Short Block "oil consumption issue" Dragged out issue... both door power locks and window motors, both chair motors, Air bag sensor, starter, Long Block "Do to Loud start up ticking noise" Thank God I bought an extended warranty.
Lanre Oladejo No because i still need information concerning them, like gas mileage, yet i live in California so ive been hearing that gas isn't the best! Wats your take on this?
I'm in a similar position as your man. It's either I go american(charger/mustang/challenger) or I go import (g35,370z) or I go German (996 911 Porsche, R32 Golf V) Dom Dow
I think every model has its issues, Its tough to find any car out there today that does not have its problems. These cars today are becoming more and more advanced electronically and mechanically (that equals more things to go wrong) I know people with 05/06 model that have the oil consumption issue. I have not experienced any mechanical problems with my year model. I would rather have some electronic problems then oil consumption. Oil consumption is a pain and expensive to fix.
haha im glad im not crazy. ive owned this car since 2007. i do not have brembos. i have 230k miles on it and am selling it right now because i have a 2015 chevy ss sedan that i drive now and the G sits in the side drive way and does nothing. here are all my annoying problems with it over the years: - gas tank door actuator/lock mechanism stopped working - gas sending unit faulty/dirty does not show proper amount of gas - door actuators stopped functioning - stock brake pads wear out quickly - window motors die quickly - window regulator rattles - window weather stripping - rear view mirror rattles - side mirror plastic triangle piece brittle and cracks - rear diff axle clicks - top glove compartment dash piece lifting - drivers seat cracking/torn near recliner handle - drivers seat tilt motor died - seat belt does not retract - door liner plastic lifting (near bottom and right side of drivers side near seat belt) - drivers side motor mount bad - valve covers and seals replaced twice due to oil leak twice. - radiator plastic top piece cracked - pulley tensioner broke for serpentine belt - throttle body issues with idle - underbody engine shroud (plastic) torn (replaced with aluminum one) - drivers side escutcheon replaced 3 times. if you take off once, you have to replace it and it costs $45 each time from dealership painted - exhaust heat shields rattle - bucket shim replaced once $2900 at the dealership for $30 bucket shim. 5 years later it is ticking again. first at 156k replaced at 189k, now again at 228k. this most likely has to do with the VQDE oil starvation problem. valve stem will continue to hit the bottom side of the bucket shim until the valve stem punches through the block.
WOW...now that is some repairs. My pulley tensioner failed too plus many body issues and interior quality/electronic issues. I ripped all the heatshield off the exhaust because it was sooo annoying. Can be a tough car to deal with especially at 230k. Sold mine at 150k. I can see why its sitting in your driveway, i would have done the same myself.
Like i said before next time you go get gas do a fill up to about 15 to 16 gallons and reset your odometer. See how many miles you get off of that amount because we all drive a little differently and get different mpg's. From now on dont look at your gauge anymore just reset your odometer every time you fill up and monitor it that way.
Our cars have 20 gallon tanks. So since 20 gallons is totally empty and the light usually turns on with you being able to make it an extra 100 miles or so (3-4 extra gallons still left in the tank)...you should be able to fill up about 15-16 gallons every time at the gas station.
Oh yea and the window issue you have of it rolling back down is because something is in the way of the window. You can try testing this on your passenger window which has no problems, just open the window and close the window on your arm or an object and the window will roll back down in the same manner. This is just a safety feature that the window module has thinking there is something blocking it and rolls the window back down to prevent crushing the object or breaking the window.
I would say based on what iv read and heard from people that they just keep a close eye on the oil level on the dipstick. They check it more often then normal. I would agree that that would be the best way to monitor between long drives how much oil is being consumed. Check the dip stick after you get the oil change and then check it a week or two later after you have driven it for some time and just observe the difference
The 2003 would have issues that i experienced here so definitely use this video as a reference. As of right now im hitting 125k and have had no engine issues but that doesnt mean that you shouldnt take a look under this car and inspect for any leaks. Look for puddles and drips and if you do see one dont hesitate to put your finger in it and smell.
Also make sure your oil gauge works. My oil pan gasket got screwed up about a week after I changed my oil. Oil drained, I had no idea...until my engine started knocking.
The biggest problem I have notice in my G is that stuff falls out of my pants pockets when I push the accelerator to the floor.
Jason Lake so true-hate that!
God help you if things fall out of your pocket between the seat and the center console! When I finally get a different car, the next owner will get a small fortune of pocket change if they have skinny arms and hands.
why not move the seat forward or back and get your coins that way
Jason Lake got to munch powar
Lmao mines 2
you sound like nervous ron from Grand Theft Auto V
@D GREGO how 🤨
It is him
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LOL that seatbelt struggle is real though XD
My door always shuts on my damn leg. I have a 2006
do you have nice legs? maybe thats the problem
+sarah trawick Same here! You are not alone!
o5 agreed heavy dam doors. new car doors are so light lol
I also have an 06 and my doors shut themselves too. I have made it into a game to try to flip the door open and jump out of my car and clear the door-swing area before it closes. People probably get a kick out of watching that.
+uuaa lmfao bro i thought i was the only one i got a 08 g37s coupe the doors fuckin heavier 😑😒
Now this is how you do a perfect vehicle review👏👏👏👏
You own a G35?
10-15 year old cars and still got some of the sexiest tail lights on the highway. I wish Infiniti had kept their design more like this year than they did. It's one of their prettiest creations, but a lion when you accelerate.
I agree man...what a design! Got a bit less masculine in the G37. I do like the G37 convertible because it reminds me more of the G35 taillights. The regular coupe tails ride a bit high. Thanks for watching man!
I hate it when the gas gauge is not accurate. it took 2 senders on my ML-320 before we got it right!
nicholas cremato I was driving my G35 one day and the gas gauge said I had between 1/4 and 1/2. The car stopped like it ran out of gas. Do you or anyone have a solution to fix this? Not trying to pay out any extra monies to get this fixed. Thx for your response.
windell oconnor thank you.
Do you know where the gas gauge sensors are?
@@gerrygillespie1229 under the rear seats
Good review, on YOUR car, but I'm amazed about the comments on rust, paint and rattles. Yes, the 6M gearbox does relay a lot of info to your hand, I'm so with you on that point. The paint on my 03 V35 (Skylline) is still perfect (silver). Maybe with the dark blue you'd see every little 'nick'?? Rust would be the last thing I thought I'd be worrying about; absolutely never seen one on Oz with rust issues, but then again it doesn't snow(?). Rattles?....mmmm, nope, mine and the others I've driven appear to be very tight (no tennis balls needed). Great car with good resale! V/G35 rocks!
that seat belt problem is 100% accurate
Our 06 drank some oil, seat belt constantly gets hung up and out, door closes on you or your leg...window regulator and motor stopped working...They must have fixed the the shaking and rattling problems of the 04...I understand we have to replace the front struts now at 100,000...Now back to how it accelerates and handles....amazing...still can surprise (and teach) me...a great driving experience... I could never give up this car until it's just all used up but seems to run perfectly still.
ive got an 06 G-35 with a pearlescent white paintjob. I find this car cant handle little slopes cause i bottom out on a lot of stuff. Electrical problems are pretty pervasive. The windows thing happens all the time until i installed a new battery. Which was rather odd. I find pulling the switch barely to just roll it up prevents it from going back down as compared to the full pull and automatic roll up. Seat adjustment went out for a while. But it came back after the battery issue. Also AC randomly turns off or switches direction of motion like from feet to face or both. Engine is amazing. I love G's theyre quick and fast, have a rather sexy exhaust rumble thats pretty identifiable. And they are just down right badass. Electrical problems can be dealth with cause its too nice of a car to turn down.
That reset procedure gets fixed just by leaving the battery unplugged for 8 hours.. you can still clean the throttle body and move the valve just as long as you do the 8 hour unplugged battery it will re learn everything on its own
im a try this out thanks for the tip
rafael661kc no problem
nitish21 its not relearning, its having its brain completely reset. Like men in black.
The window dropping 2 inchs is for smokers. Its a conviniance thing
No it's not genius. It's so you don't break the window when you close the door
@@ashleyt.812 idk who told you this but thats not true lmao, if it was than no one would buy these cars it wouldn't be smart to put a car out on the market with an issue like that
@@everythinggta5733 you sure about that buddy? Because in the FSM it tells you to roll the windows down if you have the battery disconnected so that you dont?? Dum roll please! BREAK THE WINDOW WHEN YOU CLOSE THE DOOR
@@everythinggta5733 and if that's not what it's for please feel free to enlighten the rest of us
@@everythinggta5733 actually Ashley is correct Audi tt's have this feature as well. Its keeps the cabin pressure from busting the window out because theres no frame at the top for structural rigidity
As long as you have no major engine or transmission issues its reliable. something the Americans have not mastered yet.
literly every problem with the g35 is the same as my 2006 350z... but really they are the same car in a nutshell
Kanaan Nichols
yup. just include scratched center consoles and convertible top failure
Kanaan Nichols yep 4 seats vs 2 seats pretty much
I noticed the rattling when I listen to music in my G. I'm gonna try that tennis ball thing. Thanks for uploading!
When i fill my tank it always stays a quarter of a tank less even though i know its full. It does not go down normally based on my experience. It gets to empty way before it is actually empty. The only way i judge how much gas is in my tank is knowing that my car can get about 300 miles before i should be filling it up. It may get more but i feel safe filling at 300 on the odometer. This whole issue is caused by the fuel sending unit. Most likely it is starting to go bad in both our cars.
I leased one back in 2003 when they first came out. I had it in silver. Every time I stopped at a red light, it turned heads. What a fun car and great memories!
Same here man. I miss mine too. Was an awesome car!
I've been driving my g for a year now and my radio doesn't work unless it's below freezing outside haha. I love her but she's a pain in the ass.
+Abby Schreier what else is wrong with it? what year is yours, and the km?
i had the same the problem, i hope your sitting down….. ok i have two g35 they both are 03's. now what you can do is unhook the battery just the (- neg) cable. if that works its only for a while.. whats really going on is that your radio is going OUT or BAD.. the reason it works when its cold is because the radio and the temperature gage all works together (sounds crazy) but if you go to the dealer ship they will tell you the same thing but it will cost you if you as them.. the only thang that will correct this is a new radio, what i did was go on line and looked up a savage yard that had good used parts that had a warranty (at less 60 day)…..if you look at the radio when it goes out you gages are stuck in place as far as the temp> hope i gave you thing useful
I just got a 2007 g35c 6 speed and my radio doesn’t work but you know what I don’t mind it because the engine sounds make up for it the other day a tuned sti pulled up next to me and was talking shit let’s just say that only thing he go to see was my tail lights
My radio still works technically but the center console part of it turns off and sometimes my music cuts out like goes scratchy and just dissapears and sometimes hitting the radio works but it has a tendency to turn off completely on the center console so i have to take the fuse out and put it right back in
I HAVE A FEW OF THE ISSUES YOU TALKED ABOUT.... !1. the gas Gauge issue
2. the rust issue 3. my lock started doing that of recently like a week ago. apart from that, this car works perfect....oh yeah the tail pipe tilt slightly on my car as well, it's an unbalance weight issue, nothing new mounts can't fix and a few metal adjustments ( with a hammer lol). great video bro.
+G0TAL0T No problem man. I still love this car. Looks great on the road even 10 years later. Thanks for watching!
THE TENNIS BALLS ARE THE SMARTEST IDEA!
I am so glad you made this video, I've been thinking that only I was having this issues with my g35. I have an 04 and the biggest issue I've been having is loosing engine oil and have to have an oil change every two months but my car also have a little over 150,000 milesThanks for the info
No problem. These cars are getting old now so their are issues we all need to be made aware of. Your definitely not the only one out there. Thanks for watching!
goog oil catch can, which is a breather system that prevents oil from accumulating in the intake area. There was a recall years ago, but most cars still hve the problem. It will fix the oil consumption prob in most cases.
the window rolling down is an infiniti problem not a g35 problem, i have a 2001 qx4, if you roll up the window and hit the window lock it'll stay up, you have to roll it all the way up and hold the window up button, and then hit the window lock button before you let go of the window up button
i gotta do the same shit for my window
haha ya but its nice when its the passenger window and you can watch people get hella pissed off
Same here my 01 qx4 does the same but only the passenger side window
King P Its a child safety feature!! Not a defect
Susan Bird how did u fix the fuel gauge or sensor ... its pissing me off right about now
The noise on the other hand can be typical with a VQ engine as it can be a chattery engine. Plus it doesn't have the quietest interior noise suppression either. You do hear a lot of engine, and road noise and the exhaust on g35's have a louder but nice sounding note then most cars. Just as long as your not hearing any crazy clunks or bangs when revving/driving. Some ticking in association with the idle is normal.
I just went to open the door of my 05 and the handle ripped off. Haha
Jackson Spradlin happened to me before
Thanks, unplugged the hood sensor. Worked like a charm.
With regards to the gas tank. You gotta put the gas nozzle at the tip when you fill up. it will fill up completly after that
You can really find a good model within both those years if you do research. Although from all forums i have been on the 05-06 g35 models where equipped with a new rev-up engine. This engine was prone to have oil consumption issues so that is why i went one year back and got an 04.
Your voice is like The regular car reviews Friend?????
I thought it was him for a second
+fairulmonstarz Wow, holy shit. Come to think of it, he really DOES sound like The Roman!
+fairulmonstarz for reals! I had it playing in the background
Yea man the cracking leather on the seats is another thing i forgot to say in this video. Glad they updated the seat belts because that and the doors are crazy annoying. Thanks for the input!
The struggle for me has been primarily with electronics. From sensors to door locks and window motors the car has some issues. Mechanically though the car has been amazing. I just wish cars were as simple as they were 20 years ago...a motor and wheels lol. All these computers and electronics in these cars these days will make a man go crazy...more crap to break
So I have to say, I haven't met many people that have had the G as long as I have. Got it in May of 05 w/ 53 miles. it's 9-26-14 and i just breached 150k. I've done all the maintenance myself, from basic oil changes (always Mobil-1, every 3000-3500k.) to tranny oil change, differential, pvc valve, etc, YES the car burns oil, YES the fuckin doors are heave and hit the back of your knee and slam you shin, yes the damn driver side door lock stops working and yes the goddamn window actuator on pass. side goes out.. and for the life of me YES the fuckin rocker covers warp at about 100k right before or there after you change the spark plugs. With the exception of maybe one or two items here, this car is AMAZING! I have invested SO much time and so much work... I'm not a mechanic, but I've done all the mods. myself and in a simple manner. I'm 33 yrs. old and just wanted to play w the car on a budget. I have Stoptech crossdrilled/slotted rotors. (Don't do it.. they fuckin suck, they crack around the drills) I have had EBC brake pads (nope, they suck too) Stick w HAWK. I do have generic SS break lines that I found from someone on G35driver and were nice!. Also, when your clutch actually starts sticking to the floor on a hot day, don't listen to INFINITI for a resolve, they want to take you for your money like an other STEALERSHIP. Clutch for 2k? Fuck no, try $20 ss clutch line and problem solved. that was at under 30k.
No probs. w clutch since, and I drive my baby hard at least 3-4 times a weeks. Anyway, with that said.. I also have DOT 3 Racing blue fluid, SPC front and back camber kits, lowered w TEIN S-Springs and Tokico D-Speck shocks. In the Engine; Stillen intake w Z-Tube intake, throttle body spacer, HKS grounding kit, Motordyne iso thermal plenum as well as the lower collector, venom racin oil catch can w a closed system. And them the aesthics; motor mount, nrg upper strut tower... blah. it goes on. Point is, the only REAL problems I have encountered were the ones w the covers warping and leaking at under 100k. Everything else is dumb and does not affect the performance of the car. Again, I am the single proprietor of this 05 G35 coupe.. oh btw I forgot that at about 20k I rear ended a car and compressed my frame about 3cm. WAS pulled out, and i know everyone says cars are never the same after the fact, but i can still take this 2 ton bitch on a 35 mph off ramp and 95 mph. She's solid and love the car, IP w/ blk rims, de-badged, blk. tail-lights and clear-corners.. Prior to this I had a 2002 Nissan Se-r Specv. Boo.. and yeas, I still went w Nissan after that fact. No paint chipping.. I think I can get another 50k outta her, still get compliments for her body, and she still takes me out for a ride at 130.
Really, so you advise we stay away from buying the G35 and purchase which set of fun daily drivers?
jeez I respect what you did for your g👍
2:20 You're pulling up all the way on the window botton thing, which activates the auto-up/down. Lift up on it only half of the way. My i35 does the same thing.
for the gas gauge pull out rear seat you will see 2 caps remove passenger side. then remove the sending unit from gas tank.. and there is a sensor on the unit that needs to be cleaned
if you are not familiar with removing sending units just read up its an easy job for a guy that knows how to hold general hand tools
Hey- I like that tennis ball idea.
I have a 05 G35 sedan. Same issues plus. Odometer light is out, doors lock on are their own, trunk release doesn't work, steer wheel controls work sometimes. Besides electric issues i love it
pfft fixable/cheap problems. and oh no the oil burns? put some more in. still buying a 350gt/g35
+para mediccine sexy very reliable car. Just his 165000 miles. I added a little bit of oil every month myself. Can't complain
When buying a sedan '06 G35, when you hold unlock button on keyfob, both front windows go down on standard package, all four windows go down on premium package.
Hold lock+unlock on keyfob to toggle the horn beep on/off when locking car with keyfob.
Keyfob battery is a 2032, if you bought 2025 battery you'll find the keyfob randomly will not work within an hour and require reprogramming. This is because 2025 battery is too thin and will come loose and disconnect. Use 2032 type battery.
Hmmmm interesting. I didnt look into this. Good info though. I hope it will help people in the future when they see this comment. Thanks for watching!
has anyone ever said you sound like johnah hill?
hahaha nahh man...never got that but as i listen to myself now...i hear what your saying
Damn I didn't hear it till I saw this comment and now I hear it thick hahaha
He does just with a deeper tone
I owned an 03 coupe for about 3-years. I bought with 69k miles and it was one owner. As many have said, it was a great car overall and extremely enjoyable to drive. However one issue that spoiled my experience with the car was the crap electrical in the car. The first issue I had was the trunk not opening and whoever the genius that designed this car was, they offered no other way to gain access to the trunk other then the electrical trunk release and the emergency latch in the trunk. The next thing to go around 80k were both window motors, and then shortly after that the driver's side automatic locks. And then my favorite was when the dash console started working off and on while driving it, occasionally blasting the AC with no way to turn it off other than turning the car off. I took it into Infiniti and they told me it would cost nearly $3000 to fix the electrical issues, no thanks. I put up with these issues for about a year before I got tired of dealing with them and sold the car. I heard they fixed this issue after the 04 model, but still, be warned. I will say, however that I never had any motor or drive train issues which is definitely nice.
I use to own an 03 coupe as well that had all the same electrical issues happening. I thought I wasn't going to be having these type of electrical issues because it was a japanese car and not a german! Oh boy was that a bunch of bullshit.
tennis balls everywhere lmao. not mad at all haha
Your car is a beauty ! Thanks for the candid comments. Performance - YES, these cars are powerful and handle wonderfully. Fun to drive.
I know Nissan Bose system shakes a lot. So if driver like to lean back 45 degrees one hand on steering wheel, custom 22" rims, windows down playing music acting like a urban man, Nissan Infiniti is the best car to drive in the ghettos.
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+Alternative DatSun hahahahaha thats stupid
Who the fuck leans at 45 degrees while driving?
+Fredy Martinez I believe gangstas do.
+Overhead Valve maybe a 140 degree angle... 45 is for retards
Windows drop down because the remote is set to summer mode, key fab will not lock doors, seatbelts do not retract , CD player fails. Motor is bullet proof, car runs great
My car is at 130k. 04 g35 coupe. Fucking love the car and my next will be the same or a nissan. Anyways um having window problems as well. The driver side is slugglish. My passenger side won't unlock with the button. Other than that the car has never left me on the road and has never even made a bad noise. Literally all I've done is oil and brakes. Hands down best car I've had. Love infiniti
Don't get Nissan unless you get a manual. They have CVT automatics, and the one I had was very troubleprone. So much so, I took a bath on the value and traded it in after a year. CVT's tend to rev high=more noise, and on the highway, the constant buzzing drove me nuts. Plus I had to take it in twice in 1 year for transmission issues (it was a second generation, as they call it, Xtronic CVT. God, I love having a geared automatic again...
Do you still own the car till today or you've got a 370z now?
Man, you should have gotten the G20! I have an '00 and have none of the problems you mentioned. And the G20 is like a tank. Absolutely no rattles or squeaks in 14 years. That window thing and the fuel gauge would really bother me! Anyway great informative video!
This puts me off from getting one! Lol
No i have not had any issues with my alarm going off randomly. Although it is a issue that other owners have had. Sometimes the hood and door sensors can go bad. You can disconnect the hood pin switch to see if that changes anything. Its right by the power steering reservoir. If you do that disconnect the negative battery term for like 2 min then reconnect. Also check your battery. Make sure you have good terminal connections and nothing is loose. Battery could be going bad.
That's weird man. Your exhaust is just like my balls...one hangs just a little lower than the other.
The G35 was going to be my next car when I'm doing car shopping for a new car but thanks to you for making this video now I changed my mind I don't like spending money on car repairs especially if it's a major repair cost I'm taking the G35 off my cars list I just don't want to go through issues
+Gravecb Seven Glad the video helped you come to a decision. Good luck!
Would love to buy this car. The back is sexy and the front is....ehh...but the interior is nice. Plus stock HP is okay? Tell me if the stock HP is good...
I've owned my 2005 G35 for 8 years. THIS IS AN AWESOME CAR!!! Far nicer than a Honda which my daughter owns. The parts are inexpensive but every issue he has explained in this video I have experienced. I've never had one issue with my engine or transmission and it still drives like a brand new car. I totally replaced my factory radio which was garbage also replaced my motors in the windows but I allowed the Infiniti dealership to replace them. There were recalls to repair the windows from functioning in the unknown up and down manner. Of every car I've ever owned this one is by far the greatest!!!!!!!!!
You have anywhere from 280 to 298 ponies. That's A LOT of power.
the back is sexy and the front head lights suck but I put halos with led side stripes in them on mine and added leds to the grill (like newer cars have) and it's Hella sexy now.
+Rose L where can I get them from & how much? I just bought a G35
agree on the seat belt . close the door onto the metal part and ding on the body .
Why do you sound like Roman from regular car reviews.
haha who is this guy...i need to hear him to see how much i actually sound like him
Noel3286 Google regular car reviews, he is usually the one who sings at the beginning and at the end.
Yea I have had a couple of problems you pointed out .. Like the window problem the radio problem the lock problem .. Thanx for the vid I thought it only happened to me ... G NATION
yooo rutgers! You must have ate well in college haha.
+Conner Dubay haha hell yea man...fat sandwiches for days
The seat belt not retracting properly has to be the lamest thing I deliver and it's so frustrating!! And as well as the door trying to take my leg off but like you said still a great car
Yup...still a blast to drive minus all the annoyances. Thanks for watching!
thank you for this video. i will not buy a G35
Hahah. Calm down
Chi Huynh I have an 06 with 90K miles. No problems at all
Tom Dauria hmmm mine has 218K miles-great car
Tom Dauria Susan Bird, could you post videos of the current state of your cars?
almost coughed up cash to get a 350z but walked away as I'm over 6ft2 & heard it'll be too cramped for me.
I'm currently looking at the 2005 G35 Infiniti Coupe, 2005 BMW E46 330i ZHP, 2005 Audi A4 1.8T & the 2004 BMW E39 540i. Still looking for a good daily driver car below $11,000 though.
Great video man! Thanks for the tips, I'm a 6 month 04 g35 owner. The tennis balls...great idea! Stupid speakers in the back rattle like crazy on mine, I'm definitely going to try that! Door locks never work quite right, Windows seem to be fine. Overall an awesome car to own, and a lot of fun to drive! Stay safe out there
+Noah Lindsey Tennis balls really do work. Would be great if I had my windows tinted too...then no one would have been able to see them. Thanks for watching!
nother thing I hate about my g35 is that it's fukn SLOW! I get beat by bmw's all the time.
yea G35 is definitely one heavy car. Sounds great but is definitely bloated. That is why most people usually go with the Z but I coudnt go that route. Needed the back seats
they're 280hp so to the wheels youre getting maybe 220 230 max . my m3 beats all g35s but at the end of the day i wish i had the reliability of an infinity.
Lmao yea i get pretty sad too
Haha not my g35
that means you cant shift right
yea man...you have to do the window reset procedure. The reset button is located on the window motor
1. Remove the Door Panel. 2003-2005 Front Door Panel Removal Procedure
2. With the door open, lift UP and HOLD the Window Switch until the Window is fully closed.
• Do not use the Window auto-closing function
• Do not release the Switch before the Window is fully closed
Sell that POS and buy a 335i
335i = awesome, but good luck on $$$$ maintenance buddy.
Enjoy slower and ridiculous maintenance. (Former 540 owner)
IamScoHo the 540i has nothing to do with the 335i. By you even stating that you own a 540i, as if that is suppose to help your argument, proves how irrelevant your opinion is. Only if you own/owned a 335i can say the car has a lot of maintenance and is "slower". Don't jump on the bandwagon just because everyone else does.
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Kinda was implying that I wasn't just a BMW hater. Loved that car, just couldn't stand the outrageous non-maintenance bill every 3 to 6 months. And if you're telling me that BMW has solved this chronic complaint about their cars with the 335, then observation retracted.
free maintenance for 5 years from BMW, not bad.
When you replace the window motor there is a button on it that you have to hold down and turned the key so it resets it otherwise it will go down halfway when using the Auto UP button
i deadass thought those tennis balls where your style until the end of the vid it all made sense.
+Zahir Millard hahahaha everything has a purpose
Nice post man. Experienced some of these problems but honestly the performance makes up for all the electronic issues. Still good to know I'm not the only one!
Only electrical problem I've had so far is steering volume controls. I totally feel you on the seatbelt not retracting. Other than that, I had to spend $50 on a bushing besides regular maintenance. Love this car. Nice vid....
Have a 2006 AT
Bought it in 2008.
The only issue I have had was the Tire pressure sensor light stays on now. I may have hit a pot hole and probably damaged one sensor.
When the car gets to around 80k to 100K it's time to change the water pump.
Also all the cars that use the same V6 engine have an issue with oil in the Spark plug well at around 60k. That means you need to buy replacement valve covers.
No the seals are not replaceable.
prepare to spend about $250 for the covers.
No need to put tennis balls. Use some of that black foam used in camera cases.
Take apart the door panel and bolster up the contact between the panel and the door. If the speaker grill is vibrating use window chalking to deaden the spot where the plastic is vibrating. Obviously do it behind the speaker grill ;)
The paint chips suck so the obvious answer is use one of those clear bra kits. Well worth the money!
Robots use just enough paint to cover the car. That's all. That's why most mass produced cars have that orange peal look to their paint close up.
Walk up to a Bentley and the paint is as smooth as glass. Now that's a paint job.
I have had 2 people run their car doors into mine. Selfish pricks.
If I had that clear bra on my paint would have survived.
I love the Sun roof. when it's open I can't tell if it is because the air flows so quietly over it. On the G37's however it's noisy as hell. They changed the shape of the car.
Love the performance. I get good gas mileage because I don't race from red light to red light like most schmucks do here in my town.
Get a 2006 and above.
I PURCHASED A 05 G35 3 MONTHS AGO SAME PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK MOTORS TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER,THEY FIXED IT FREE IF CHARGE.BUT BESIDES THAT A-1 LUXURY RIDE I LOVE IT
+East Beast Slim how's the car now? and how much kms you got on it?
+pham IT'S STILL RUNNING STRONG PHAM I HAVE 106K ON THE DASH NOW HOMIE
I also have an 03 G35 6MT so I can help. First off, for the trunk not opening it is just a broken wire so open the trunk up and on the passenger side find the rubber wire loom and open it up and find the broken wire for the trunk release and re connect it....very easy fix. And for the gas guage, you need to remove the rear seat and open up the fuel tank from the top and pull out the fuel pump and clean the floater with a Qtip.... It looks like piano keys kinda but its sending unit that tells how much fuel is in the tank, it gets dirty from the gunk in the gas im guessing...but clean both the drivers and passenger side fuel pumps and ur tank will read properly.....refer to hanes manual if u dont know how to disassemble the rear tank....its really easy guys even though it sounds difficult...takes literally less than a half hour for both fixes....hope this helps.....!!! Link me if u need any more help.
Jeff
Nice. Do you own a G35 too?
Have anybody had problems with that back lights stayin on
richard rivera nope my tailight bulbs have never went out. My headlight however the HID's have went out once on each side...pain in the butt to change too since you have to go through the wheel well
What you feel in the transmission is the power.
She's a beauty. Buy a Chilton 350Z/G35 repair manual and mechanics set. No regrets. As long as you have a good tranny, engine and unibody. You're good! Change that tranny oil too!
As for the fuel guage, you might have a fuel level sensor issue with that. (It's under the rear seat)
Also, clear coat paint rubs off easily. Get that re-coated before that paint starts to rust off bro!
Where can I hurt the manuals and others guides, could you post some links?
Where can I get the manuals/guides. Could you post some links?
My car: 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe non-brembo on stock 18's
Additional issues:
#1. The paint finish on the inside door handles rubs away QUICK revealing the black base especially on the driver side because your hand touches it the most while entering and exiting.
#2. The leather on the driver seat tends to tear up prematurely at the base next to the door close to your left pants pocket. Re-upholstery is a must.
#3. This ride is BUMPY as hell especially over train tracks...the blood in your body will turn into a milkshake.
#4 You can hear visible road debris flickering and clanking around in your rear wheel wells as you pass over them regardless of your speed...noticeably loud.
#5 i dunno if this is common, but when its really cold outside the car refuses to play the cassette adapter, it keeps spitting out.
#6 And last but not least....que the drum roll please.....The trunk has no keyhole...bravo Infiniti on this one.
lol that's hilarious, i jus saw ur comment and i feel the same way. The ride is bumpy as hell and u can hear tons of rocks and debris in the wheel wells while driving.
I clean the throttle body once a year. First time it was BAD so I had to idle relearn. after that I dont. having to relearn was a good indication for me that it made a difference. thanks for the tips.
Nice video, great commentary. I have an '04 which I can't get enough of!!! You hit on many of the same issues I've noticed on my ride. The Seat Belt!!! Ugh!!!!!!!! I've had my window throw me a couple of times, the gas level issue, chipping paint, and the Auto Doors. I tried to tell my friends that they are designed to close on their own. He wouldn't believe me.
I'm in LA with my G, but I'm from Jersey too. Mt.Holly, the background looks familiar!!
All the Best!!
-MAV
The reason the window drops is a safety feature pull up on the switch lightly and it will stay shut
I'm surprised the new battery and alternator did not solve the light issue. That is what other g35 owners ended up doing to get rid of those lights in the dash and it apparently worked. You were right on the money changing those two things. Those lights are usually a sign that the alternator is dying. As for the suspension creaking and popping it looks like your g has rims and is dropped in the picture.
Flicking the knob fully will activate the automatic windows. This should close the window on its own and it will not drop back down. Flicking the switch halfway allows you to manual control the windows. This is how it was working before i changed out the window motor. It started doing this after I made the alterations.
I agree these are just minor issues compared to all the benefits this car offers. if I were gonna get a used G35 I think I would skip the 03-04 and get an 05+. I think the AC/radio/cd issue is taken care of or less prevalent in 05+. The glove box cover wont peel off also since its hard plastic and not leather like the 03-04 which will peel off eventially. Also u got to get black interior unless you find a tan that was maintained by a neat freak. Be ready to fix the window motor at least once and to fix the locks if you feel the need to use the fob. Car has a timing chain so thats good. Who cares about the oil leaking, just keep up with changes.
+jaxjaxson oh i was looking at this post: www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?requestSource=b&adId=1097464585
and was thinking of getting it, so you recommend i just skip it and go for the 05?
+pham I would go with 06 and up actually if I were looking now. Just lower mileage to be found out there in 06-07. They are starting to get really old and high mileage now being over 10 years old. They still look amazing though and have that timeless body style. Things were definitely improved interior in the 05 up and they had a up in power with the rev up engine. Just be careful of the oil consumption issue. The good thing is most cars that really exhibited that manufacture problem have been fixed. Most people fixed it early on when they realized it was happening. So just keep an eye on it yourself like jaxjaxson pointed out. Good luck man!
noel3286 Oh ok. It's just that i have an 03-04 model with 62,000 miles near me. And a 06 model with around 64,000 miles. Both sold for around 10 000 CAD (03 and 04 have alot more mods, but the 06 is dynoed at 332). I just been reading that the older models have alot more issues and i just wanna make sure i make a smart purchase
On the window dropping issue, that happens with a lot of makes. It's that the anti-pinch feature needs resetting on the motor. This can be fixed without removing or replacing the motor on the later years. Turn the key to 'ON', drop the window all the way with power switch, then without using the 'auto up' feature, raise the window to the top manually and hold it for about 10 secs. Check to see if the auto up feature has been reset with a test. On older years, it's different.
I have all these exact same "Issues" with my car ( 03 Altima), the seatbelt thing, rattling, electronics, like I've come to realize that's just a Nissan/Infiniti thing as far as older model/ 10+ year old cars go. I really wanna get a g35 and if these are the common problems, that's no sweat off my back! I have so much fun with my car I don't really see them as issues.
Yea if your used to it...which I was literally after a year of driving it. Its all just minor annoyances and the driving experience trumps all of that. Such a fun car to rip around!
Good vid, I have an 03 coupe mt6 brembo pak and only have the window and lock issues its all good now...luv my g that body style will never get old too sporty.
The problem with the fuel gauge is the fuel pump. It needs replacement. I had the same problem with my '04 and it was resolved after replacing it .
I was gonna ask you about the damn tennis ball until I got to 12:15 😂
I have an '03 "G35 Sedan. I have the seat belt and paint issues. I also have issues with the seat covers wearing on the bolsters (white cracks in the black leather). My driver seat cover also cracked and split on the seat. Mine does go through pads and rotors. I have had the car for 8 years and am on the third set of rotors. The CD player broke and was replaced and broke again. I ended up replacing the stock stereo with an after market stereo. I had to have the driver's side window motor replaced as well. I am starting to experience some transmission slip but I think it might just be a dirty transmission filter. Seems to slip between overdrive and drive. This may sound like a lot of stuff, but I still love the car. Runs and handles great. I am considering getting another when when I wear this one out.
For the front bumper paint that gets destroyed by road debris..i suggest, which i wish i had done from the beginning, getting a clear protective film to protect it. They blend right into the car body. You can find it on ebay. You should not need to get a new paint job..just inspect the body well before you buy one and make sure there is no rust, especially the wheel wells. Buy some touch up paint just in case down the line you see some small rust spots showing up around the car
When you roll your window up, the trigger has 2 clicks. If you pull the trigger all the way up, that's when the window might drop back down. If you just pull it up to the half click then it doesn't do it. May not work for everyone but it works for mine.
Good freakn video bro! Same freakn problems! I love my G but to many issues mannn! Good luck with ur car.
Love the tennis ball trick!
G35 05 had replaced by the Dealership Short Block "oil consumption issue" Dragged out issue... both door power locks and window motors, both chair motors, Air bag sensor, starter, Long Block "Do to Loud start up ticking noise" Thank God I bought an extended warranty.
I am looking to own a 04 or 05 and i must say Noel your review has been helpful, thank you for the in depth review.
So did you buy the G35?
Lanre Oladejo No because i still need information concerning them, like gas mileage, yet i live in California so ive been hearing that gas isn't the best! Wats your take on this?
I'm in a similar position as your man. It's either I go american(charger/mustang/challenger) or I go import (g35,370z) or I go German (996 911 Porsche, R32 Golf V)
Dom Dow
Oil problems is from people using synthetic oil on the the VQ series motors from 04-09.
true it may be a little to thin for the engines
I think every model has its issues, Its tough to find any car out there today that does not have its problems. These cars today are becoming more and more advanced electronically and mechanically (that equals more things to go wrong) I know people with 05/06 model that have the oil consumption issue. I have not experienced any mechanical problems with my year model. I would rather have some electronic problems then oil consumption. Oil consumption is a pain and expensive to fix.
haha im glad im not crazy. ive owned this car since 2007. i do not have brembos. i have 230k miles on it and am selling it right now because i have a 2015 chevy ss sedan that i drive now and the G sits in the side drive way and does nothing. here are all my annoying problems with it over the years:
- gas tank door actuator/lock mechanism stopped working
- gas sending unit faulty/dirty does not show proper amount of gas
- door actuators stopped functioning
- stock brake pads wear out quickly
- window motors die quickly
- window regulator rattles
- window weather stripping
- rear view mirror rattles
- side mirror plastic triangle piece brittle and cracks
- rear diff axle clicks
- top glove compartment dash piece lifting
- drivers seat cracking/torn near recliner handle
- drivers seat tilt motor died
- seat belt does not retract
- door liner plastic lifting (near bottom and right side of drivers side near seat belt)
- drivers side motor mount bad
- valve covers and seals replaced twice due to oil leak twice.
- radiator plastic top piece cracked
- pulley tensioner broke for serpentine belt
- throttle body issues with idle
- underbody engine shroud (plastic) torn (replaced with aluminum one)
- drivers side escutcheon replaced 3 times. if you take off once, you have to replace it and it costs $45 each time from dealership painted
- exhaust heat shields rattle
- bucket shim replaced once $2900 at the dealership for $30 bucket shim. 5 years later it is ticking again. first at 156k replaced at 189k, now again at 228k. this most likely has to do with the VQDE oil starvation problem. valve stem will continue to hit the bottom side of the bucket shim until the valve stem punches through the block.
WOW...now that is some repairs. My pulley tensioner failed too plus many body issues and interior quality/electronic issues. I ripped all the heatshield off the exhaust because it was sooo annoying. Can be a tough car to deal with especially at 230k. Sold mine at 150k. I can see why its sitting in your driveway, i would have done the same myself.
Like i said before next time you go get gas do a fill up to about 15 to 16 gallons and reset your odometer. See how many miles you get off of that amount because we all drive a little differently and get different mpg's. From now on dont look at your gauge anymore just reset your odometer every time you fill up and monitor it that way.
Our cars have 20 gallon tanks. So since 20 gallons is totally empty and the light usually turns on with you being able to make it an extra 100 miles or so (3-4 extra gallons still left in the tank)...you should be able to fill up about 15-16 gallons every time at the gas station.
Oh yea and the window issue you have of it rolling back down is because something is in the way of the window. You can try testing this on your passenger window which has no problems, just open the window and close the window on your arm or an object and the window will roll back down in the same manner. This is just a safety feature that the window module has thinking there is something blocking it and rolls the window back down to prevent crushing the object or breaking the window.
I would say based on what iv read and heard from people that they just keep a close eye on the oil level on the dipstick. They check it more often then normal. I would agree that that would be the best way to monitor between long drives how much oil is being consumed. Check the dip stick after you get the oil change and then check it a week or two later after you have driven it for some time and just observe the difference
The 2003 would have issues that i experienced here so definitely use this video as a reference. As of right now im hitting 125k and have had no engine issues but that doesnt mean that you shouldnt take a look under this car and inspect for any leaks. Look for puddles and drips and if you do see one dont hesitate to put your finger in it and smell.
For the windows to stay up, you have to flick the knob half way, if you flick the knob fully it will close and open back 1/4 of the way
Also make sure your oil gauge works. My oil pan gasket got screwed up about a week after I changed my oil. Oil drained, I had no idea...until my engine started knocking.
Rev-up G35s have Nismo Cams. The aggressive cams are the cause for the oil burning.