Topic: Used Vehicle Review: Infiniti G-Series, 2006'2013

[Autos_Editor]

The last-generation Infiniti G-Series looks like one of the most reliable sports models in the used marketplace.

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[sailor723]

Given the somewhat mixed reception the new Q50 is receiving good used G's may become even more in demand.

[Snowman]

^ agree 100% the latest generation or Q is a poor effort IMO. The G37 Series was a great effort by Infinity and it appears the Ghosn accountants from Nissan have taken over. What a shame.

[Railton]

I’ve the G for 3.5 years now. Outside of putting gas in it and changing oil and filters, nothing has gone wrong or broke with it.
It’s going to be hard to let it go for something potentially….temperamental.
Railton

[normancw]

It’s going to be hard to let it go for something potentially….temperamental.

Interesting... is this hint #1? 

[Weels]

^...it appears the Ghosn accountants from Nissan have taken over. What a shame.

Not sure if it's that so much - everything i've read about the Q is the focus is shifting more to the luxury side, but that attempt seems to be a fail.
I've always loved the exterior design of the G, but the interior quality was a letdown which would push me to Lexus.

[hemusbull]

^...it appears the Ghosn accountants from Nissan have taken over. What a shame.

Not sure if it's that so much - everything i've read about the Q is the focus is shifting more to the luxury side, but that attempt seems to be a fail.
I've always loved the exterior design of the G, but the interior quality was a letdown which would push me to Lexus.

Both Q and IS have failed to be marked as "recommended' by Customer Reports. You can read why here: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/22/2014-infiniti-q50-lexus-is-250-not-recommended-consumer-reports/

[johngenx]

The G was one of Nissan's finest products in terms of value and performance.

[carcrazed]

I have had negative feelings about the Q50 until I saw one on the road yesterday.  It looks A LOT better in person.

Mixed reviews about steering feel for Q50 shows that it's really up to what the driver is looking for in a car.

[Fobroader]

Easily one of my favorite sport sedans, loved it. The coupe never did much for me, Im a 350/370Z fan, but the sedan, in S trim with a manual.....yes please!!

[99 Silver]

I had two of these in years past.  One was rwd and one awd.

Both were perfectly reliable and fun to drive.  I prefered the rwd model as it felt quicker and more nimble.  I put about 120k on each and then went to an M35 which was written off in a collision.

I drive an Acura TL now, but still miss the Infinitis.  The G's are quicker and handle better which equals more fun to drive.  IMHO the only advantage of the TL over the G's is fuel economy.

[CanuckS2K]

I've had two G's as well (03 G35 and 07 G35 Sport) and both were dead reliable.  Here's my 07 G35 Sport........damn I wish I still had this car!! 


 

[Solstice2006]

Other than the exterior/interior design, would the Nissan 350/370 carry the same kind of performance and reliability??  Just trying to think what is the major advantage of getting the Infinity G coupe over the Nissan?  Haven't been in a 350/370, which is why I ask....

[Fobroader]

Other than the exterior/interior design, would the Nissan 350/370 carry the same kind of performance and reliability??  Just trying to think what is the major advantage of getting the Infinity G coupe over the Nissan?  Haven't been in a 350/370, which is why I ask....

The Z is smaller and a lot sportier, the G coupe was more of a grand tourer. Weight wise, I think they were about the same. Reliability would be no different as they use the same drivetrain.

[CanuckS2K]

^ Actually IIRC, the Z is about 300lbs lighter than the G Coupe.  Even the G Sedan is lighter than the Coupe.

[Fobroader]

^ Actually IIRC, the Z is about 300lbs lighter than the G Coupe.  Even the G Sedan is lighter than the Coupe.

Thought they were all about 3300-3500lbs....could be wrong though.

[CanuckS2K]

^ Actually IIRC, the Z is about 300lbs lighter than the G Coupe.  Even the G Sedan is lighter than the Coupe.

Thought they were all about 3300-3500lbs....could be wrong though.

Just going by memory, I believe the G Coupe is in the 3600-3700lb range. 

[Railton]

^ Actually IIRC, the Z is about 300lbs lighter than the G Coupe.  Even the G Sedan is lighter than the Coupe.

Thought they were all about 3300-3500lbs....could be wrong though.

Just going by memory, I believe the G Coupe is in the 3600-3700lb range.

G37S Coupe 6MT Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) 3662
G37X Coupe (AWD) Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3847
G37 Coupe Base Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)    3633

Also, just for fun...
Sedans
03 - 04 Base - 3336
03-04 Leather - 3369
03-04 6mt - 3398
04 X - 3677
05 Leather - 3468
05 6mt - 3512
05 - 06 X - 3650
06 Leather - 3449
06 6mt - 3472

Coupes
03 - 04 Base - 3416
03 - 04 Leather - 3422
03 - 04 6mt - 3435
05 Leather - 3486
05 6mt - 3512
06 - 07 Leather - 3505
06 - 07 6mt 3524

Railton

[Solstice2006]

And to compare a 2010 Nissan 370Z weighs:

1488 kg (3280 lbs)(M/T)
1505 kg (3317 lbs)(A/T)

[Frontier1]

I have had negative feelings about the Q50 until I saw one on the road yesterday.  It looks A LOT better in person.

Mixed reviews about steering feel for Q50 shows that it's really up to what the driver is looking for in a car.

While shopping recently I saw 2 of the Q50 on the lot, nothing short of impressive, all luxury on the inside and yes it looks dam good on the outside in person.  No shortcuts here at all.  To me Nissan is looking to attract that ES350 driver, lawyers, doctors etc.