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#354 of 363 by lexusguy Nov 16, 2004 (6:14 am)
Wow that is bad. I was hit for 90 in a 65 in PA, and all I got was a $220 ticket, no court time.
#355 of 363 by kirstie_h HOST Nov 16, 2004 (6:31 am)
Back to the G35, folks.
#356 of 363 2005 Infiniti G35 Fuel Type by thebigshow Nov 26, 2004 (8:27 am)
Edmunds states Regular Unleaded under the Standard Features Section. (This would be a welcome surprise.) infinitihelp.com states that Premium Fuel is recommended. I can not find a requireemnt on the Infiniti website. Does anyone know what type of fuel Infiniti officially requires for the 2005 G35? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Replies to this message: beanctr (Nov 27, 2004 2:38 pm) celkan (Nov 28, 2004 1:56 pm) beanctr (Nov 28, 2004 9:42 pm)
#357 of 363 Re: 2005 Infiniti G35 Fuel Type [thebigshow] by beanctr Nov 27, 2004 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: thebigshow (Nov 26, 2004 8:27 am) Premium is no longer recommended but required for both the sedan and the coupe for 2005. See www.nissannews.com Replies to this message: celkan (Nov 28, 2004 1:56 pm) beanctr (Nov 28, 2004 9:42 pm)
#358 of 363 test drive by lexusguy Nov 27, 2004 (6:16 pm)
I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by the Infiniti shop and test drive an '05 G35x today. It was silver with black leather and the wood interior. It actually looks much better in person than it did in pictures. Its not a glossy wood, but it still looks very nice. The other controls and materials seem much more upscale and substantial than the '03 coupe I drove. The driving was excellent. The sales guy said the gearing had been revised for '05, and it seemed like there was loads of torque down low. Fun!
#359 of 363 Re: 2005 Infiniti G35 Fuel Type [beanctr] by celkan Nov 28, 2004 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: beanctr (Nov 27, 2004 2:38 pm) The 2005 owners manual says that premium is recommended but not required for the sedan. For the coupe, premium is required. Replies to this message: beanctr (Nov 28, 2004 9:42 pm)
#360 of 363 Re: 2005 Infiniti G35 Fuel Type [celkan] by beanctr Nov 28, 2004 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: celkan (Nov 28, 2004 1:56 pm) Looks like Nissan is not consistent in its reporting of this issue. They should update their website. Interesting that the 2005 owners manual still has the recommendation and not the requirement for the sedan. Given the horsepower boost that the 2005 sedan received, it made sense to me that premium would now be required. But hey, if the owners manual says it, that's what you should go by.
#361 of 363 G35 2005 test impressions 27 Nov 2004 by rayainsw Nov 29, 2004 (9:51 am)
Brief background: Current ride = 2003 Lincoln LS V8 Sport. I am looking now in expectation of buying next year sometime. Drove a couple of 2003 G35s in ’03 before buying the Lincoln. On Saturday, I drove both of the 2005s prepped and ready to be driven at my local Infiniti dealer. (I understand that they have others – “out back”. And they still have many 2004s.) One had only sunroof and sport suspension, the other had the Premium C Package and no sport suspension (and the wood - $250?). One $33K and change – the other $35K and change – MSRPs. Initial impression of the interior is that it is a pretty nice place to go about the business (and pleasure) of driving. It does still (initially) feel a bit narrower and feels a bit more confining than what I am used to. (I need to check some interior dimensions again – I believe there is just over an inch difference in front shoulder room. Feels like a larger difference.) The front seat is generally comfortable, but I am amazed that they did not move the adjustment controls from the right front edge. Bizarre. The dash and other interior surfaces appear upgraded as advertised - and more acceptable now. (Were marginal at best in 2003.) Both power tilt and telescope (manual on non-Premium) for the steering wheel is appreciated. The leather “boot” around the shift lever is a nice touch. The new interior color - gray (sand?) is what I would buy. The previous 2 choices were either too dark or too light for me here in Georgia. I suppose the Rosewood is a matter of taste – I think it is OK. Trans. I drove both vehicles exclusively in “manumatic” mode, as this is how I now drive my current car over 90% of the time. I was particularly interested the “rev match on downshift” feature reportedly part of the ’05 upgrade. This is one of the primary reasons that I decided it was worth a test drive. It certainly makes an attempt at a “rev match” – but in several attempts (downshifting to a lower gear when it would result in significant 1500+ rpm bump) it seemed a bit “uncoordinated. Trans. continued. The automatic, sequential downshifts – all the way to 1 at a stop – would require a bit of recalibration for me. In the sense that I am used to NO downshifts (unless I actually move the lever) from 4 or 5 until below 10 MPH. And no downshift from 2 or 3 – at any speed – unless I move the lever. I am used to not having to be aware of when such automatic downshifts occur. And in heavy stop and go traffic, I typically start in 2nd gear – as no significant acceleration is required - or possible. Trans. Torque converter is rather loose – meaning that large rpm swings occur when locked in a high gear and applying throttle. Not necessarily good or bad – but different. Hmmm . . Final Drive Gearing. I am used to lower rpm at cruise. I suppose I could get used to it. This is probably part of why the acceleration feels acceptably quick – and why the EPA highway fuel mileage is no higher . . . OTOH, the acceleration and mileage are quite similar to what I now drive. [3.9L V8 and 5 speed automatic – and likely a bit heavier.] With comparable fuel mileage, I do like the G35’s 20 gallon fuel tank better than the 18.1 gal. I have now . . Engine. The 3.5L Nissan / Infiniti motor has been widely acknowledged to be exceptional in power delivery and smoothness. No argument from me. Infiniti appears to have allowed a slightly more aggressive exhaust note for ’05. And the engine noise that I found slightly intrusive in the ‘03s appears now reduced to an acceptable level. The Sport Suspension appears acceptable (from a ride perspective) for me. The LSD and larger tires (and more attractive wheels, to my eye) would likely provide an improved (enlarged) performance / handling envelope. For these drives, though, I was more interested to determine if any ride sacrifice would be worth it, to me. Looks like it would. Glad to be able to buy the suspension / wheels / tires without any other visual / external cues. (“spoiler”, etc.) I certainly did not push the car’s handling, but it was quite comfortable on the winding rural route I drove and steady and composed at highway speeds – up to 70 / 75. Odd that wind noise from the sunroof, in full “vent” position, seemed somewhat intrusive at 45 – 55 but seemed fine at 70 – 75. Interesting. Concerns: Long distance driving - seat comfort. (And they have heaters – but no “coolers”.) I sometimes drive 5 or 6 hours in a day. The general manager / sales manager offered to let me drive one for a few hours to further evaluate. We’ll see. It appears that there is still not even minimal (Avg. MPG, DTE) information display without the Nav. Odd. Outside rear view mirrors are a bit too small for my taste. A potential issue for me when driving in Atlanta area traffic. Overall, this revised and updated ’05 seems an improved package, and would probably be enjoyable to drive. It is (as some of their Ad copy suggests) a responsive and relatively refined sporting sedan. - Ray Keeping the G on my “short list” – for now . .
#362 of 363 rayainsw by lexusguy Nov 29, 2004 (10:01 am)
You really need to drive the '05 G35 HARD to really appreciate how much better of a sports sedan it is than the Lincoln LS. Fortunately the sales guy I had was very understanding of what kind of car the G35 is, and wasnt the least bit apprehensive about me pushing the car near the limit, in fact, he encouraged it. The G35 stays remarkably BMW flat in hard cornering. The steering is nicely weighted, and the throttle and brake have a near perfect amount of feel. Its a European Japanese car.
#363 of 363 by kirstie_h HOST Dec 02, 2004 (6:56 am)
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