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- Nissan and Infiniti car review. I Just Found the Best Used Car to Buy (and It's Not a Toyota), DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Is Nissan and Infiniti reliable? Is Nissan a good car? Is the Nissan worth buying? Buying a new Infiniti car. Buying a used Nissan car. Should I buy a Nissan? The history of Nissan cars. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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I fix Nissan. Its just another division of GM. Global Motor
The Infiniti FX35 was the first sport coupe SUV back in 2003 and now every other new car is still using this design. Very ahead of its time in terms of styling.
Absolutely
👍🏻
The maszda cx series is a big example
Infinity deserve respect for their designs! This suv from 2005 looks better or as good as new vehicles today. The design held up well especially on the sides and rear.
I see FX35's on the road to this day and I have to agree. It was a beautifully designed SUV and Nissan put some great tech into it. Sadly, Nissan really started to decline after this.
Def bro
I agree
"Rear wheel drive" count: 12X
"Not front wheel drive" count: 5X
"Made in Japan" count: 6X
I guess it is a good formula cause it seems to work great... Cheers!
There's no arguing that!
You can tell when he finds a car that he likes but causes internal dissonance within his head, he makes excuses as to why it’s actually good lol
6:23 WHO'S that guy who keeps racing past our apartments at the same time every day?!
How come he always has a different car? WTF?! 😉 😂
😂😂
Bought a 2003 Fx45 last fall with 196,000 miles and it is rock solid. Absolutely love it. I live in southern Utah and it makes for an amazing canyon cutter and handles mountain passes just as well. Amazing in the snow. I love being able to afford a sport luxury suv (even if it’s 18 yrs old) after owning way too many ‘starter cars’. All of the basic maintenance and even the replacement of struts, etc. is super easy and relatively affordable for parts. The main issues with these is dash bubbling and door actuators.
How’s it going for you? Still got it?
Wanna know the same thing
I have one and it’s great look out for little oil leaks under the valve cover very minor things., the also like to hold water in the rear quarters under the molding and they have dash covers for the bubble dash
Still have it?
I love my 2006 Fx35. 254,458 miles and still going strong 😁😁😁
I got an 07 with 150k. Anything to lookout for?
04 with 205K. Only issue it has are the door lock actuators
@@lennybetances514 well as you might know the valve cover gasket are notorious for leaking 😂😂so usually it might happen if it hasn’t already, wheel barring at times and maybe struts other then that it’s Dame near bulletproof . As long as you do usually maintenance like oil change you should last a very long time also it’s not hard to work on them as well since it’s a lot of room. And engine and transmission area cheap to buy if something was to ever happen
@@lennybetances514 door lock actuators and wheel bearings. Thats about it. I have the AWD version and I go through tires about 1.5years. Oil consumption is also a common issue with these VQ35DE engines. Deff invest in a good oil catch can. Aside from that, its all basic maintenance!
@@lennybetances514 Wheel bearings, AC amplifier and dashboard bubbles.
You gotta love how those VQ engines sound.
I'm more into the VK, but I do love a good VQ exhaust note
They're very smooth engines.
Fact
The VQ sounds like a pair of D series civics next to each other , with a catless eBay exhaust ,having a rev battle with a plug wire unplugged
VQ really sounds godlike
I remember when my sister was diving the v8 FX45 back in 2011 . That thing moves 🚀🚀🚀
I still have one and it's a beast...
Had one of these a few years ago. One of the only cars I've had that I genuinely miss owning.
Who says you can’t own it again? 😉
I think everyone would agree, Scotty needs to do full car reviews! He does an excellent job rating vehicles and giving reasons as to why and how he is rating them! He makes it very clear and easy to understand. I think those kids of videos would do very well.
I have a 2003 FX35 that I bought used with 69k miles about 7 years ago. Now has 108k miles. Just changed trans oil and rear differential oil. Runs like a champ, still full power. It’s easy to work on and always garaged. People had made offers to buy it but I love my FX35
Mine is like perfect , fx35 awd tech version these are actually awesome vehicles
These VQ engines burn more oil than a bimbo in Africa
@@Bri11anteor a unnatural pale creature who burns in nature and dying off from cancer
The ONLY Nissan you should ever buy is a 1994 Toyota Celica.
You got that right!
Are you Portuguese?
@@henriqueroque3701 Brazilian
@@GabrielFreitas-ml8cc Oh, ok
1994 Celica
The best Infiniti to get would be the G35/G37 with that 6-speed manual
That was their peak
I still see many of those speeding around L.A. all the time. I know someone who has a G35 with over 160k miles on the odometer.
Still have my 07' G35 6spd pearl white coupe. Looks like it came out the show room. Always garaged.
@@DS..69 Nice, I drive a 2012 G37 RWD auto... original owner always garaged.
Coupe, silver with stone interior
@@Damone7653 nice ride
Scotty Check list for a "good car"
1. starts right up
2. solid sounding doors
A/C blows cold
Lmao
I have fx35 2006 since 12 years and it still going and driving perfectly with 190,000 miles :)
All wheel drive?? Do those last long too
Mine is AWD
@@cristobal2GR If they don't have a CVT you can typically get 250K miles out of any of the Infiniti's from that era RWD or AWD.
AWD does take a bit more maintenance but its mostly just fluid changes every 2-3 years.
I 100% agree. I have a 2006 Infiniti G35 with the same motor, transmission, and RWD with 180k miles and it rides like a dream.
I like those. They're okay. That's when Nissans were mostly built in Japan.
@@VNCTHE1 My 1996 Maxima was from Japan! One of the most reliable cars ever
The M/G/FX are amazing and fun cars. Very reliable and sound great!
Great video Scotty. I have a 04 and it is super reliable, comfy, fast and still running strong with 176k miles. Blessings.
The G35 and 350z have the same engine as well! I have an 07 G35 Coupe myself! 😁
I have an 06 350z freaking love that car
Since you have this car tell me about reliability, my friend wants to buy one and i know that they are reliable but i want to know exactly how reliable they can be
@@abdullahbouhamdan9666 well my first was a BMW at 95k miles going to a 350z was a huge step in reliability. Personally I think the 350z is very reliable car. The transmission is smooth and from what I’ve read stays good until 250k miles maybe even more if you don’t do stupid things all the time. The engine is the bullet proof VQDE engine. The models after 2006 uses the VQHE engine which put out a tad more power but both are still great. And they sound great too. The 350z is also super cheap to fix and I got my car at 89k miles and the only things I’ve done was change the oil filter and the oil as well as the air filter. Nothing major at all. Overall the car is quick, reliable and probably in my opinion one of the best affordable/reliable sports cars you can get. The oil and engine temperature stays consistent all the time, your never gonna find yourself getting lights or getting in limp mode unless you or the person before really have hammered the car with high mileage. Overall it’s reliable, fast, fun, good looking and affordable. I totally recommend getting one. Preferably 2006 and above.
@@abdullahbouhamdan9666 mine is good my sisters engine blew but she drives cars hard so do what you want with that
My buddy got himself an 07 g35 and he loves it. It had about 135k miles on it. Hes had it for about a year.
This is my daily! 2004 fx35 with 170k miles on it. It’s been a GREAT vehicle. I’ve had it for 5 years and it’s been solid and reliable. And they’re cheap! No cheap timing belts either. This is a timing chain vehicle!
How the mpg?
@@karnikkalani417 not horrible, but not great. It’s a really heavy vehicle and the v6 isn’t super efficient. I get 22 highway and 15 city. But it cruises on the highway so well it’s worth it. One thing to keep in mind is that it is “recommended” to put higher octane fuel in it, so it is expensive to fill up. But it has a 23 gallon tank or so. I’ve made 500 miles on one tank.
Can you run on 87 though which one do you put?
Scotty, your opinion is valued. Thanks for video. I've always liked the FX35 RWD. They were hot, first couple of years.
Scotty's phrase of the day: " it's REAR WHEEL DRIVE!!"
My 2010 EX35 awd journey with the 5 speed. Not the cvt. Is a beautiful vehicle inside and out. Built in 🇨🇦 . it's got luxury, speed and a hatchback. Couldn't find anyone in its class with all That when looking for my taste. Thanks for a little infiniti love Scotty. Just watching you helps us to keep cars going and thats the key I belive. Because all cars break down. Machines.
I've owned 2 trouble free Nissans. I have also owned a (new) Matrix that after 2 years was always in the shop.
Like the Nissan/Infiniti videos lately, Scotty!
Scotty I got a 2005 Infiniti G35X all wheel drive and the transmission shifts great! it's got a hundred and thirty thousand miles on it. I loved you video and I love my car! It's good to know mine was made in Japan.
i love the VQ engine sound, I never owned one but i know one when i hear it, best sounding v6 in my opinion
Go get one! You won’t regret it!!!!
VQ37 best
Currently I dont own any Nissans, but I had 2 G35s, one G37S & my father still has a G37S as a second vehicle. Awesome engines with good power! Good transmissions, a little slow to respond, but have been reliable in my experience.
I had to fix my gearbox in my ‘09 G37x , but it’s totally due to how I drive so no complaints.
had it 10 years and I love it , fun as hell
Scotty knows so much it makes my mouth drop.
I luv my VQ in my G37 - the only issues with Old FX’s is the dash gets messed up in warm climate
Been working on mine and just got her running great again after watching some Scotty 320k miles and still going strong
I got 5 of them headed for Texas. Price just doubled. Thanks again Scotty...
Hey Scotty!! Got a 2001 Pathfinder with 209 Thousand miles, and runs like a dream..
I had a 06 g35, car was super reliable, same setup, 3.5L, 280hp. Loved the car.
Nice ride Scotty. Thanks for the info
THATS RIGHT I GOT A 06 JDM VQ m35. Thanks Scotty for making my day. After talking crap about Nissan Infiniti all the time
That's something a few people don't see, he usually recommends Toyota while trashing the bad ones, but he ALSO recognizes those that stand out from the pack, something virtually nobody really bothers to point out
Here in Tanzania 🇹🇿 Africa a lot of people are buying early to the mid 2000’s nissan xtrails & they are happy with them. So much luxury with 4wd
VQ35DE. I have owned 3 early ones. They drink oil, valve cover gaskets go around 100K, coils are an issue too. Other than that the motor is fantastic. I tried to kill my I35 motor with running it low in oil (the top of the motor starts to chatter). Pissed oil from both valve covers, fans stopped working and it overheated in traffic. Never blew up.
That’s a nice “big old differential” you showed there, Scotty! 😀😀😀
I fully agree with Scotty.
I have 05 awd with 170,000km. 18 years and running with zero engine and transmission issues.
1 cam sensor had to be replaced. 2 window regulators.
This car is a tank.
Winter driving with LSD is so much fun.
All the tech still works. Auto cruise with radar, lane departure, navigation, and rear DVD. The steering wheel, seats, and mirrors all self-adjust as they are assigned per the key fob. And the rear camera resolution is better than my other car, the 2021 RAV4. Wtf.
I had the same one couple years ago .this suv is the most powerful and enjoyable ever
The QX 56/QX 80 SUVS are made in Japan. Yes they're outdated, but they're reliable. I still see the QX 56 from 2004 to 2013 still on the road.
Loved to see this video, showing us Nissan peeps some love. I own a 2007 G35S my toy absolutely love it, and I daily a 2020 Frontier, bought the 2020 or should I say a brand new 2005 Frontier in 2020 haha, before they ruin the design in 2021.
Thanks for the differential image, I'll go incognito mode now
I still own a 2006 FX35 with almost 200k miles. I love it!
are they reliable? i'm looking at one at 183,xxx miles going for $6500 should I go for it?
@@shiftautomotive854 great vehicle! 👍
The way he raised his voice after ending a sentence is hilarious i like his style of explaining cars
I actually miss having one but I had the awd version. The problem i actually had with it was trunk space. But overall I enjoyed it.
Hello Scotty! Thanks for the video!
afternoon!
Love those old car review videos. But here in Canada, cars get so rusty after 10 years from the salty winter roads. Not many decent old cars are available.
That big Nissan lump was also used in the Renault Espace people carrier in Europe. Great engine, the only problem was that a couple of the spark plugs were really difficult to get at. No problem sir! they are long life plugs. But many people who thought they had picked up a second hand bargain soon found that they needed them doing (at vast expense). Presumably they are easier to get at in a large SUV engine bay.
I had 2004 G35 x sedan awd had the car for 9 years. I had no issues, just oil change and go! I didn’t replaced any engine mechanical parts everything was solid. Only replacement brakes and exhaust. I was so happy with G series so I got 2011 G37x sedan and I had few issues within 4 years!
FX45 Same car w/ 4.5L V8. Those are fun!
Love my 04 G35 coupe. VQ35DE drift machine.
My 22 year old brother bought a g37 with 200,000 miles still running strong!..
3years later bought 2000's infinity truck and that's running strong as well...guess he made a good choice at an early age😁👍🏿
Loved mine. I had an ‘06 super reliable, now have a 2017 that’s even better.
I had a 2004 and have a 2010. Both had no problems and both were AWD. I loved them both. I'll say cargo space and visibility are issues but the 360 degree camera on the 2010 is amazing.
Would u say that older one's are still better than tha newer model u have
i got a 04 g35 so thanks scotty for your approval
04 fx35 got 180,000 miles n it drives like a dream
I had an 08 black/brick leather interior it was just gorgeous i loved that car
Nissan almera worked from 1999-2018
Did 500,000 km.
Stopped working after I crashed it. Surely it would have served me very well.
Hello Scotty...lovely video. Any comments about the 4x4 version?
Scotty, I've owned many Nissan's and those old traditional transmissions were fine as long as you took care of them and didn't beat them. Now, I change the CVT every 25-30k w/ the paper filter! We have three Nissan's 18 Versa, 13 Sentra, 17 Pathfinder, but I maintain them like crazy! My '88 Camry is still better!
i was waint so long about your review of the fx
I always wanted an Infiniti FX35. It sounds amazing. I still see a bunch of them on the roads here in NYC.
Hi Scotty, I love how you explain about a "big differential"
🤣😅🤪
I have a 2008 FX 45 V8 fully loaded top of the line with 196K miles and very little interior wear and tear. Changed out the radiator, starter, alternator, fan clutch and head cover gaskets in the last 3 years- drips a small amount of oil but runs like a damn tank. I just wish they didnt make the head lights next to impossible to replace without taking the wheel liner apart.
Got a 06 m45s v8 4.5L full catback duel exhaust. You can hear it for sure! Love my car
Exactly got a 2010 m35s with the hr engine ive beat a few cars
Hi Scotty, Thank you ...I have a 2004 Nissan X-terra and it is still going strong. It has been a fantastic SUV, low maintenance, reliable and solidly made. The major problems with this Nissan have been New England winters. Sorry to hear Nissan is making junk, I drove a few other SUV's that are supposed to be top of the line but drove like tin cans....not at all as solid as my old Nissan.
My 2002 maxima gle and 2012 g37 sedan are dream cars..no major problems
Just got a FX50, and it's the best car I've ever owned. That v8 is sweet.
Have a 2008 EX 35 full option awd journey . Its still excellent!!!. Over 100k miles on it. Looks good as new even today. Interiors are amazing. Absolutely smooth. Powerful. Never gives any issues. Absolutely fantastic machine. Would never sell it as long as I live in dubai. Thank you infiniti.
I’ve got a 2010 that just hit 100k mikes I love it!!!
Beautiful SUV and Scotty is right it’s very reliable, but that one is loaded it has every option tech package, sport package, Bose, 20” rims, it’s not a base version, and it has a five speed auto transmission not 6 psd...
Scotty you know more then everyone that fx35 is a legend
6:12 You know when you see that Civic parked on the left Scotty is at the proper takeoff location. I'm gonna miss that car once he starts filming in Tennessee.
Got a fx35 with 220k miles and runs like butter! Also got an fx50 but thats another story..
I miss the old Nissan. My Altima was the best car I've ever owned. And trust me. I've owned alot of different cars in my time. Alot......
The thing lots of people do not understand is that tight packaging in engine bays make heat dissipation difficult and over time compact units degrade components simply because they are dealing with elevated tempartures. heat soaks down wiring and affects electronics, insulation breaks down and carbon can choke up internals much easier. Rear wheel drive have another huge benefit, the load on the tires is shared out much better. front turn and brake and the rear do the driving. One spirited session on a front wheel drive car can overheat your front tires and ruin their life.
I cant wait until you do your first video at your new garage.
Great video to admit this Nissan is good.
The Infinity range are very nice but they are costly to keep on the road.
One question about mileage, can you please do a video showing us how you can check the original mileage with an OBD scanner if they can?
Thanks again for doing these videos.
Scotty, I know you’re not big on all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, but you were in Houston. You never need it down there. You’re moving to Tennessee, probably near the Smokey Mountains. AWD is highly recommended for anyone who lives in the mountains especially in winter.
Your bang on dude. Im a die hard toyota man. I sold my first year 3rd generation 4runner after 15 years of ownership, basically still in mint condition lol and bought one of these. Everything you said, yep. Mines an 08 its been alright.
Better than a fusion lmfao
I loved my 2004 fx35 when I owned it but the reverse went on me it’s was the AWD one
Those years of Nissan vehicles were great. My friends dad has an xtrail and still great. No problems.
everyday i marvel how Infiniti was able to come up with a car 50 years into the future 19 years ago
We have a 2010 Infiniti EX35 with 125,000 miles, going pretty strong!
I just got a 2016 QX 70, made in Japan. Hopefully lasts a long time!
I got an 08 altima 160k miles, only problem its given me is i had to swap out the radiator. Probably a ticking time bomb and thats why im getting rid of it but impressive that its lasted that long with that being the only major replacement
love your vids!
thank you!
that VQ exhaust note is one of a kind u can hear it in a distance and dont see it and automatically know that its an Infiniti
I have the Infiniti g37x sedan and the g37s coupe. Both are amazing cars imo ❤️
You can also get a ex35 ex37 qx50 all the way up to 2017 that are built exactly the same as they were back then with the same vq powertrains that have been so reliable for all these years
I have a 2004 g35 awd and car runs smooth no problems so far 129,000miles
I miss my infiniti FX45. An amazing quality of ride nice sound, seems like I m gonna be buying another FX45 soon ( I bought another FX45)
I have one of those small Nissan Micra's 2003 and I can tell you - it's a tough small nugget 👌 Of course if you avoid the 1.5 diesel engine ... From Renault ...
I always brought Nissan and Infiniti that was made in JAPAN. I haven’t had any issues. I had over 400,000 miles on my Nissan Pathfinder and I have over 300,000 on my M35 3.5 . I know lot of folks think Lexus is better but honestly I believe Nissan&Infiniti/Renault builds better reliable engines
They actually don’t though
@@twongreen9968 What's your proof?
@@da324 what’s ur proof they do I’ll wait if u can’t or don’t know then don’t respond again and stfu
I had the infiniti fx35 2006 high mileage 286000 n it was still running INFINITI IS GREAT CAR .
I have a g35 salon but with a 2.5 lit engine 2008 model and has done 100K miles and car is doing great