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The 2007 G35 Coupe carries on without the styling upgrades made to its stablemate, the G35 Sedan. Far from dated, the Coupe's sleek styling, intelligently appointed interior and sizzling performance attributes seem at odds with its ridiculously low sticker price, which makes it a thorn in the side of long-time rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Powered by a rev-happy V6 engine and driven by its rear wheels, the G35 Coupe is endowed with the performance attributes so important to enthusiast drivers, yet also has the styling and sophistication to impress those who appreciate the finer things in life. Simply put, the G35 Coupe represents a masterful blend of beauty and brawn, with a hefty dose of reliability and strong resale value tossed in for good measure.
If you like traditional rear-wheel-drive performance coupes with all the luxury trappings of a premium sedan, you'll love the G35. Its long hood, short deck and low-to-the-ground stance are ideal for enthusiastic driving.
If you're a tall driver, you'll find the G35 Coupe to be a tight fit, even with the driver's seat at its lowest position. Some will lament the lack of a V8 option, but only those who have not experienced the G35's V6.
A push-button starter is made standard (not available on models with the manual transmission), as are automatic on/off headlamps.
Driving Impressions Thanks to the G35's standard traction control and excellent brakes, the rear-wheel-drive coupe provides outstanding stability in all driving conditions. The steering may feel a little heavy, but its responsiveness...
to the driver's commands is never in question. The ride is firm and direct, but only when the G35 is equipped with the optional 19-inch wheels and upgraded Sport-Tuned suspension might some people consider it to be on the rougher side.Pop-Up LCD Navigation
The clever pop-up LCD navigation screen keeps the navigation controls separate from the audio controls.
High Center Console
The high center console allows you to rest your arm perfectly in line with the six-speed manual.
Interior
Although it lacks the more modern interior of the new G35 Sedan, the execution of the G35 Coupe's interior is still rated as excellent. It is true that some materials have a less-than-luxurious feel, and the power seat controls remain inconveniently placed atop the lower seat cushion. As we mentioned, headroom is a challenge because of the tapered roofline, but the seating is still first-rate. Another nice interior touch is the adjustable pod that houses the instrument gaugesit moves up and down with the tilt wheel.
Exterior
The G35's raked rear end may mean minimal headroom for rear passengers, but it is a positive in the looks and aerodynamics departments. Cargo space is on the small side, but the wide trunk opening, coupled with a deck lid that can open at a 90-degree angle, makes it easy to load large or bulky objects. The big 18-inch alloy wheels look just right on this car, and they actually deliver a fairly comfortable ride.
The G35 Coupe comes with a 275-horsepower V6 (293 horsepower with the six-speed manual), five-speed automatic with manual mode, automatic air conditioning, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), illuminated entry with remote, bi-xenon headlamps, dual heated power mirrors, AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible six-disc CD changer, side-curtain airbags, front side-impact airbags, leather trimmed eight-way driver and four-way passenger power and heated seats, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with touch controls, tire pressure monitor, 17-inch alloy wheels and power windows.
Options include a six-speed manual transmission, Bose audio, power glass moonroof, onboard navigation, 18- and 19-inch wheels, sport suspension, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, limited-slip rear axle, Rear Active Steer Package and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
The G35 offers only one engine choice, but it's one beautiful piece of machinery and without question is one of the best V6 engines on the planet. You'll marvel at the amazing power, and perhaps even more so at the impressive fuel economy.
3.5-liter V6
275 horsepower @ 6200 rpm (automatic), 293 horsepower @ 6400 rpm (manual)
268 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm (automatic), 258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm (manual)
EPA city/highway: 19/26 (manual), 18/25 (automatic)
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Based on 789 Ratings for the 2003 - 2006 models.
Review this carBy TJP (CA) on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 97,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Fun to drive, beautiful car, great acceleration"
Cons: "Premium gas"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought this car new 10 years ago and still get comments no matter where I go about what a great looking car it is! This car is fun to drive, gets good gas mileage on the highway, accelerates quickly. The only downsides that come to mind are that it uses premium gas and I have had a couple of issues with the driver's side window (makes a strange sound and quits working). But I've had the window problems fixed and no more problems. Not bad for a 10 year old car with 97,000 miles on it."
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By Dave C (GA) on Monday, May 20, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 92,000
overall rating 5 of 10rating detailsPros: "Looks okay"
Cons: "Worst reliability"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1
"Countless electrical problems! This car may be fun to drive (still not as fun as a BMW), but the reliability is really depressing. Other reviewers are either posting fake reviews, or are G35 fanboys. This car spends most of its time in the shop fixing leaks and screwy electronics. Definitely my last Infiniti, once I find a buyer for this worthless car."
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By Dennis (MD) on Monday, May 20, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 85,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "Fun to drive, good value, performance and speed"
Cons: "Interior is a little cheap; cup holders are too sm"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"They should keep building these with manual transmissions although many manufacturers are getting away from this. This car is amazing and never gives me problems. Aside from regular maintenance (oil, filters, tires, etc), this car is very reliable and performs like a sports sedan should. Although many regard the BMW 3 series as the car to beat, this is an excellent alternative that is much easier to work on than a BMW. And the cost is much is less. I bought it used 5 yrs ago and it's still going strong at 85K miles. If I find a newer G37 with a manual, i would consider buying it. These are that good."
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By Josh (MD) on Thursday, May 16, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 64,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Fun to drive, sleek, smooth handling, sound system"
Cons: "nil"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"Car is great the used price is decent and this car handles like it is new to this day. Exterior is sleek and beautiful along with the interior which has a pop up gps which most people don't even know is there, and 2 setting seat warmers. Only issue with interior is that stitching by the driver seat belt buckle is minimally torn (common occurrence) otherwise it looks beautiful. The handling/breaking is excellent and have been in no other decent priced car that matches it. Lastly the Bose sound system is superb, although the cd player is faulty I have a casset mp3 hookup and it works amazingly. PS: Gas mileage is generally better than advertised if you know how to drive."
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By Tswag on Thursday, May 16, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100,000
overall rating 8 of 10rating detailsLikely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"Bought this car with 75k. Likes to eat through brakes and tires. One expensive repair were the rear brake calipers. Other than that its a rocket! Love to drive it"
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By Stan (FL) on Saturday, April 27, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 87,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "awesome to drive... a real head turner"
Cons: "have to run premium gas.. 4 dollars a gallon :-["
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"My 03 coupe is the 3rd Infiniti I owned! I love this car and always get lots of compliments from people I never met, I bought mine in 05 and im still happy with it today... the only few problems I had was the cruise control stop working and my cd player does not work anymore. Other than that its pretty much bulletproof, want to buy a newer one one day ;)"
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