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Sedans Infiniti G35 Infiniti G35 Maintenance and Repair
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I'm considering buying a used G35. Probably an '05 with between 60K and 75K. My boyfriend tells me that it is very expensive to service and repair an Infiniti. I've looked through past forums and see that servicing isn't a problem as long as the dealer is avoided, but what about replacing brakes? If I plan on driving this car for the next 4 - 5 years and putting another 100K on it, should I plan on big repairs? I'd just like some general advice on this. Thanks!
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Replying to: jenna_m (Mar 10, 2009 2:04 pm) The Nissan VQ series V6 engines have been in the top 10 every year since the inception of Ward's rankings. The Nissan engine is the only one that has appeared all 14 years. That is the motor that is in the G35 and G37. Getting your car repaired at the Infinity dealership is definitely the most expensive way to go. You would hope they have top notch diagnostics and the trained certified mechanics with Infinity-specific ecperience to warrant their prices. However, I have been using the same private mechanic for 15 years for all of my vehicles on non-warranty repairs.. Infinity would see my (wife's) 2004 G35 Coupe for warranty work only. The tire pressure monitoring system acted up (once) since I took delivery on the car 9/03. And there was a fuel filler hose replaced under warranty recall. I did not take out the extended warranty, but there hasn't been any non-warranty work. HOWEVER, my car only has 31,000 miles on it. Re brakes.....The 2003-2004 Gs had very soft brake pads that went South so quickly, taking the rotors with them, that the factory elected to cover post purchase any brake repairs within 3 years or 36,000 miles of purchase. I had that done, no charge. Owners were seeing the pads worn to the replacement point in as little as 7,000 miles, but it seemed 11,000-18,000 miles was more the norm. Between car washes, the wheels would be covered in brake dust, so you knew something was wearing pretty quickly. I am fairly certain that the brake problem was rectified for the years of G you are considering. You didn't say whether you are considering a Sedan or a Coupe. This forum is filled with posts from folks that drive Coupes, and they eat the very expensive oem summer tires quickly. Most don't get 20,000 miles on them. Part of the problem might be attributed to aggressive driving. But if my memory serves me correctly, there is no adjustment in the front end for either caster or camber, can't remember which. The front tires wear more quickly than the rears, but before replacement time you may find the excessive noise from the worn tires on a Coupe driving you nuts. The Coupes also have different size tires on the front than on the rear, so front to rear tire rotation is out. It might not be a bad idea to check out a current Consumer Reports used car buying guide to review problem areas for the G year and type you are interested in. The statistics compiled for the report are allegedly from car owners like myself who subscribe to the magazine and report on the 14 functional areas of the car. I have filled out those surveys, and I hate owner surveys. Hope this stuff helps. I would be tempted to buy a used G if I were in the market. Like you, I plan on driving this car till it hits 11-12 years old like I have done with my cars for decades. Usually the cars are only at the 115,000 mark or so as my wife and I don't put a lot of miles on our cars. While my wife drives the G (newer car), I drive the hand me dowms, currently a 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora with the Autobahn package at 106,000 miles. Love it. Jack |
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Replying to: jenna_m (Mar 10, 2009 2:04 pm) |
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Restarted engine and it ran fine as usual. What happened, and does it need a repair? What is the repair if so, and what is the typical cost? Don't want to drive it and get stranded so please respond ASAP! Thanks for all helpful answers.
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Replying to: bobbobwhite (Mar 20, 2009 6:09 am) I had a Mercury Sable about 15 years ago that developed the same symptom. It was about 5 years old with about 50K miles if I recall correctly. The car would start easily, but it was slow on the uptake when blipping the throttle in nuetral. Couldn't coax 30 miles per hour out of it on the road. Turned out to simply be the catalytic convertor was the culprit. Replaced. Problem solved. May be covered under Infinity warranty if so, but act fast. You need to provide a little more info on your car (mileage). Also, examine the entire exhaust system for damage like a dented pipe or convertor. Jack |
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| I agree that the OEM pads do not last long on 03 and 04 G35s. 13,000 miles is about average for the original pads. I changed my pads to Akebono Pro Acts which are ceramic. Not only is there almost no dust, they are also quiet, very easy on the rotors and should last considerably longer than the OEM pads. | |
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Replying to: esfoad (Jun 09, 2008 3:10 pm) |
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I'm a current owner of a 2003 G35 Sedan. I've been keeping my are in shape and do take the car in for scheduled oil chages as requested by the dealer when I purchased the car. I've had the car for almost six years and I'm beginning to have problems with the car at this time. When I start my car the screen on the radio disappears but the AC in my car is on. I can't seem to turn the AC off but the as the radio is able to work. Just wondering if anyone experienced this situation before? What was the diagnostics of the problem and what is the cost of the damage? Thank you so much for your help!!! =)
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Replying to: summer0703 (Apr 12, 2009 1:20 pm) |
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Replying to: jenna_m (Mar 10, 2009 2:04 pm) go ahead and buy the G35. It's very easy to maintain even at home yourself. If you are in the San Francisco, Bay Area, I can service it for you for a very low cost. Look me up on yelp in San Francisco, Enthusiast Auto Care. I do all of the DIY videos also, you can watch those on http://www.infinitihelp.com |
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