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Re: Brake wear. [dem739]
by nvg35x
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Jun 12, 2006 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: dem739 (Jun 10, 2006 6:41 pm)
I just went from loving my 2005 G35x to being realy pissed with Infiniti. I can not believe they would build a car with so much going for it and completely scew up the braking system. My SLIP and VDC lights came on in the dash - I thought there was a sensor issue - I just received the news I needed new front pads and the rotors need to be machined after 22600KMs (14100 miles). After my shock and insisting with the Infiniti service manager this must be a warranty issue - who has ever heard of front brakes wearing out so quickly on a new car, especially this class of car. What a surprise I was told it was my driving - this car is not driven hard. It is mostly city driven but there is no way brakes should wear this fast. Now after reading all of these posts I will join the group and start writing my letters and bitching loudly. Rubbing salt in my wound he then told me it would cost over $600 to replace the front pads and machine the rotors. After telling him to go to H# ! I had the brakes done with real Infiniti pads for $270 ($C) at a brake shop down the street, complete with machined rotors. The brake guy even phoned the dealership to say there must be a warrnty issue - he was then corrected, this is not an issue with Infiniti. At very least I will get my pound of flesh from many at Infiniti - brutal!
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Re: Battery Drain [kat23]
by carguy19
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Jun 12, 2006 (10:02 pm)
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Replying to: kat23 (Jun 07, 2006 6:43 am)
Good news for me...and hopefully for you.
After 11 attempts, 2 dealers, and lots of grief, Infiniti is going to repurchase my car (plus tax etc. minus wear & tear). They were not able to determine the intermitent source of battery drain - even after they experienced the problem in the shop! : )
Contact the BBB Autoline (Arlington VA). I pled my case to the local Arbitrator (whose decision is binding - only if I want it to be!). BBB was excellent. Very positive experience.
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Re: Brake wear. [dem739]
by tizer
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Jun 13, 2006 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: dem739 (Jun 10, 2006 6:43 pm)
I test drove the M35 and G35 at Greenwich and Ramsey and was going to wait it out for the 07 G35 and try and deal with Pepe, my local dealer. I now have really cold feet about a new 'first year' Infiniti..too heavy on gas and brakes that may wear out prematurely. I am now intersted in a good deal on a left over 06 Lexus GS300 when the 07 GS350 comes out.
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Re: Window Creaking Noises
by g35xman
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Jun 23, 2006 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: sezra76 (Jan 14, 2006 1:27 pm)
I have had the most annoying creaking noises coming from the tops of my doors/windows for over a year with my 2004 G35x. I took my car to the dealer twice to see if they could eradicate this problem, but to no avail. I have tried silicon spray and that works for about an hour of driving, and then the creaking starts again. I have heard that it has something to do with the flexing of the car and not having enough "give" in the window casing unit.
Has anybody had any problems like this?? The noises seem to come from the two rear windows mostly, but now has moved to the front passenger window as well. It has become like Chinese water torture....all I hear when I'm driving my car is the creaking, above the radio and everything. Before I trade the car in and buy a new one (yes, it is THAT bad and annoying) I want to try to fix it. Any suggestions!?
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Re: Battery Drain
by cropcircle2001
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Jun 23, 2006 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: carguy19 (Jun 12, 2006 10:02 pm)
I am experiencing the same problems with my 2003 G35. 5 times with a dead battery since December. Replaced battery in February and, of course, when I took it in today to have it checked, their electrical check indicated "no drain" on the battery. The service manager told me to pull a particular fuse when I am gone for more than a day.
I called Infiniti Consumer Affairs and told them that I wanted someone to give me a credible explanation of why the battery dies. Not holding my breath......
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- #2147 of 2835
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Re: Tire Wear [area123]
by bocatrip
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Jun 23, 2006 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: area123 (May 17, 2006 6:00 am)
I also have replaced my RSAs with the Avons. The rears are wearing better but still wear more on the middle treads. However the fronts are feathering on the insides as most of the unidirectional tires on the coupes do. For those owners that have problems with tire wear on their G35 Coupes there is a site addressing these issues. www.nissantireproblems.com/ There is a section to describe your tire problem with the G35Coupes
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- #2148 of 2835
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Re: Front Tire Feathering
by bocatrip
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Jun 23, 2006 (4:42 pm)
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Since I have made numerous complaints to Infiniti Consumer Affairs about my front tire feathering, and I am on my third set of tires, I have come to the end of the line for tolerating the lousey issues, with tires, brakes, and paint. The front suspension/alignment issue with the negative camber that can't be adjusted resulting with inner front feathering is the last straw for me. My car has been aligned constantly and is always withing the "manufacturer's specs". The 350Z has the same issues and a TSB was issued which did nothing to resolve the problem. For me, I am planning on dismounting, flipping, remounting, rebalancing, and switching my front tires from one side to the other. This will give me enough time to get some mileage out of my front tires before they are junked. By the way, I have 2,000 miles on my Avons, and the fronts are feathering badly. I am planning on making it through to December so that I might purchase an 07 Lexus GS350. I've tried Infiniti and for me have had enough. Don't get me wrong, I love the G35 Coupe if it were not for these issues and poor customer relations to fess up to problems instead of dismissing them as "car is functioning as designed". By the way, this is after 3 years of ownership and only 15,000 miles on my car. At least I will get a good trade in value for the low miles. In the meantime, I'll hang in and maybe there might be some resolve with the front suspension on these cars. Am I dreaming?
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Re: Brake wear. [dem739]
by pearl
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Jun 23, 2006 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: dem739 (Jun 10, 2006 6:43 pm)
If you have not already done so, hire a lawyer. The ONLY way that Nissan will get the message on something like this is to lose big bucks. This situation is not unique to you and is regularly reported on any number of message boards. Sue them. I hate litigation, but Corporations are given every break by this administration so let's make them be responsible. SUE THEM.
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Re: Roaring Noise front right wheel [dulcheazul48]
by esimpson2
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Jun 23, 2006 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: dulcheazul48 (Mar 28, 2005 6:54 pm)
I have the same problem! Only hear the "wheel noise" when I am braking, never when I am accelerating. The dealership has been absolutely no help. I have heard every half backed excuse in the world from them. The service manager actually told me with a straight face that this was normal on a coupe. This was at 3500 miles and during my first check up. I asked why I didn't hear it on the loaner sedan I was driving and why I didn't hear the tire noise when I was accelerating, why do I only hear it between 20-40 mph? He stated the sedans were quieter than the coupes. He responded that it was probably because I over inflating the tires. What a LOAD OF CRAP! 32 lbs per sq in is recommended level. I love the way this car handled the first 7500 miles but this has been just one of multiple problems that the service dept at Infinity of Raleigh NC cannot get fixed. In fact most every thing they touch has gotten worse not better. I had an acceleration sensor on the transmission burn out and it left me on the side of the road. They replaced it with the new "improved" model and now my car runs like a Civic. Absolutely no acceleration like before. Every time you give it gas there is a perceptible hesitation. The car now tries to go into passing gear every time you give it any gas. I hate this company and what they have done to a great little coupe. I thought I was buying good service and knowledgeable techs, but the experience has not produced either. All I know is never again! THIS WILL BE MY LAST INFINITY.
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- #2151 of 2835
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Re: Window Creaking Noises [g35xman]
by njjuliano
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Jun 25, 2006 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: g35xman (Jun 23, 2006 5:32 am)
I have had similar creaking noises, that I kept hearing coming from the front dash, to roof area. Yes, water torture to say the least. It was driving me crazy, since I hear it coming from the same vicinity, but I cant pinpoint the exact location. Here's my eerie twist...
Long story short, ends up that the noise actually was coming from the leather on the stick shift. Was very surprised how the sound travels, but everytime I hear the sound, still seeming to come from the front dash/roof area, I move the leather casing around the stick, and surely enough, it goes away. After getting used to the aesthetics of the car, yes, of course, the noise certainly was coming from the middle console.
Certain of the source of noise? Can you definitely reproduce it? Couldnt hurt to see if it actually comes from another place.
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