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Hi Scotty I have a 2009 forester with 158,500 miles on it I got it about 3 years ago I paid $2,000 I am getting a po420 code with the price of cars today should I keep it and fix it is running fine The transmission shifts OK with Subarus software when you have a check engine light on it turns off the traction control and you can’t use the cruise control either which is kind of annoying I only drive about 3000 to 4000 miles a year just looking for solid advice I’m in Ohio the car is in decent shape only has super facial rust on control arms frame same solid
Hi Scotty! Great review. I'm still driving an '05 G35 sedan with 6-speed manual. Bought it off the original owner in 2012. I wanted a family sedan, rear-wheel drive, performance engine with a 6-speed. Not many options were available, but this car has been great. Now has 178K miles and still on the original clutch. Car has been kept stock. My family has had their share of Honda's and Toyota's and love their reliability. However, this G35 has been a workhorse and hopefully it continues. Always enjoy your videos!
@@hisheeelijah1482 yeah I got somewhat lucky as it has the x package too, so fully loaded. Honestly surprised me that it has cooled seats for an 07 lol
@@hisheeelijah1482 just oil changes every 3-5k miles. Only thing that’s gone was the AC condenser but that’s just because it got hit by a rock in the highway.
I’m an original G35 coupe owner since 2004. I wish I would have created a RUclips channel myself considering I’ve had that car on autobahn roads in Germany from 04-09. Hitting 155 mph was a daily occurrence to and from work for me. Then went to Turkey and the UK after that. It’s a rare car overseas and definitely a looker. Still have my G at 252000 miles. Now I’m supercharged with a built engine and still enjoy the car everyday. It’s been very reliable overall; just normal wear and tear for the most part. Since being back stateside in 2018, I don’t drive as much as I used to but enjoy taking the G out now and then. It’s just not as fun as being on the autobahn.
In principle yes, buuut in practice the MAF sensors and air boxes for the VQ37 are rock solid. 190K on my odometer and never gave me a problem. * knock on wood*
Got a 300 i6 in an 81 f100, never breaks, and when it does, it still makes it home lol ! None of that computer junk, I’ve been through 4 newer diesels, a jeep and a car and I just gave up and restored this old baby, put 155k on it, mostly highway and she’s going strong, no major issues, love this truck
Nissan’s VQ35DE is an excellent engine. They can go forever if properly maintained. I’ve owned two 350Zs both with the Revup DE engine. In terms of reliability, my 350Z is the best car I’ve ever owned. Granted I’ve always owned MT equipped cars. Nissan’s rwd ATs aren’t bad (CVTs excluded). But beware of their fwd ATs.
Nissan's vq35de engine reminds me of the Ford cyclone 3.5, people will rather send them to the salvage yard than fix the timing chains, and then they'll call it unreliable these engines can 300,000 miles, I've seen some with 200,000 miles abused and still running.
I’ve owned an ‘03 g35 sedan and now a ‘12 maxima. In my experience the auto in the g35 was awful. It’s one of the slowest/slushy feeling autos I’ve driven and it started going into limp mode around 130k miles before I sold it. Tbh the cvt in the maxima is way quicker to respond and I got 150k out of it before needed replacing.
Would you happen to know how well the AT's in the 4wd g37s last? Been looking at one forever, still can't make myself pull the trigger because of how little I know ab the VQ and the trannys in that gen
I have a 2005 g35 coupe 6mt (same as the one in the video). It has 200k miles and still purrs like a kitten. I love this car, it’s such a blast to drive and always leaves a smile on my face whenever I’m behind the wheel.
Used Infinitis are actually an excellent value. They are generally pretty reliable. Very cheap to fix as far as a "luxury" brand goes. Also, simple to work on. Just be sure you get an infiniti with 3 pedals.
@@garrindecembre9229 want to know this as well, i own one with an automatic at 200k mileage and it runs like when i bought it at 12k miles. Ive just been doing regular maintenance and no issues.
@@garrindecembre9229 Just do your research, you can buy a auto, just don’t get anything with a CVT transmission. Which are the ones the G35s/G37s DONT have.
These cars are reliable the only reason why they're seen to break down as low as 100k miles is because most of the owners are teenagers, (I am one of them) that drive the car really hard and to its limit which wears down both the engine and transmission. If you drive the car like a normal person it would last much longer
I had an automatic 2005 g35 coupe about 10 years ago . The insurance company total it out because of a small accident, the day after the accident I drove the car to a funeral and it ran well without any concerns. Now I have a 2007 automatic coupe with 52,ooo miles on it and it runs like a new car . What I enjoy most about these cars are the dependable, speed,driving ability, and the cruise control because after u set your cruise it will keep that same speed regardless of what hill you have to go up. Inifiniti is a great vehicle, drive one and you will agree .
Have owned 3 infiniti G’s over the last 15 years and still own a 2010 convertible. All autos and all great cars. Minimal issues. About as reliable as our 2013 lexus is350.
Bought my 2010 g37 vq with 100,000 miles. Now it has 166,000 miles with no issues driving it for UBER & all. Normal brake & oil changes 👌🏼. Highly recommended, still drives like new.
I just got a 2006 auto coupe with 70,000 miles for 5k. It was imported from Japan last year (Skyline 350gt) so it was dicey with service history, however after driving it was practically flawless. Will be servicing the ATF and Engine Oil to keep it running smooth.
That’s the legendary V6 Nissan engine the has been rated as one of the best engines in car history!! Today is something hard to believe when Nissan/Infiniti reliability is pretty much gone after their deal with Renault and those terrible CVT transmissions!!!
Got an automatic AWD infiniti g35x. All I've gotta say is yeah the manual mode has lag to it between shifts. You can buy a valve body upgrade for the transmission that is supposed to eliminate lag and have a more responsive connection in manual mode. It's a 200$ bolt on. I modded and tuned mine without and it's fine but it would definitely benefit the car. Otherwise, this is the fastest car you can get today for under 10 grand.
I've got an '05 G35x sedan. Single air intake, no Rev Up CPU. It's a beast, especially in the snow with the AWD. EDIT: I would say that the one Scotty is looking at HAS been modified. They have swapped out the CPU. Nissan/Infiniti had 3 basic versions of the 3.5 V6. There was the basic (mine), then they released a higher revving version, was accomplished through tuning via cpu. Then they came out with the dual intake high revving package. Each of these tune packages required a different CPU. You can tell by the engine covers and hood. Basic had all Grey cover and "flat" hood. The 1st high revving had red detailing on engine cover. The dual intake version had both red detailing on engine cover and a bulge on hood for 2nd intake.
Scotty's right I dont even like *Power Windows!* because they do eventually break and Im tired of fixing them! Give me the old cranks please! 😄💕👍 Ohh and manual cranks are safer in case or accident or rollover in which you lose power 👍
I used my noggin and didn’t listen to Scotty and bought a 2006 Toyota Tundra a few years ago when he recommended not to buy them. Best $6800 I ever spent.
I have had an 07 g35 sedan (HR), 2012 g37s (vhr) and now a 2014 q50s (vhr). Extremely reliable v6 engines when taken care of well. Ive averaged over 300,000kms on each of them wothout any engine issues and i regularly abuse and track my cars
My wife's 06 g35 was bought with 80,000 just passed 135,000 only repair was a thermostat. Which was 13 dollars and came with housing!!! And it's auto. Great car so far.
I'm the original owner of my G35 6MT, Sport Suspension, Aero Package. The car is now 16 years old with 103k miles. Granted it has some wear gremlins but no major issues. Basically the motor has been bulletproof and still pulls hard. All the major components are still original. I've changed a radiator fan and an exhaust cam sensor. I'll probably keep this car forever since 6 cylinder ,Manual Transmission JDM cars are non existant for now. I don't want a 4 banger Turbo car. Great car to buy as long as it has been well maintained.
I always wanted a G35 coupe but I have a 2008 Lexus IS250 instead. The Lexus IS is a very rock solid car so I don’t want to replace that with one of these G35’s unless I know the last owner took care of it. That’s my biggest concern, getting a car that is used and it ends up being a money pit.
@@CalvinTennessee oh well. I admit it’s not the most exciting car but at the same time I didn’t want to be straddled with expensive repairs. The financial aspect inside me took over vs the cool side. Well, even if the Lexus may be a “glorified Corolla”, at least it’s still a Lexus so I can give it that credit .
Scotty my men. I always come to check your videos wen I get a new car. I use to own a infiniti 2004 g35 mine worked fine until I got bored and got rid of it. It had 180k miles
car has a similar story to mine, 07 coupe AT and it’s been great. I boosted it and the car rips, even on the AT, great engines, great car, as long as it’s maintained correctly
I am the original and current owner of a 2003 G35 sedan built in February of 2002. I have 197K miles and she runs perfectly. Use Mobil 1 synthetic and change every 3k miles. So good I had a top notch paint job done on it, and front seat reupholstery as it sat outside much of its life and I will drive this car as long as I can! We are planning on a new Corvette in a year or two but have no plans on selling the G! Still loving it. All friends impressed with looks and performance of this great car.
I love the vq engines. Hard to get away from them once you drive them. I have this 3.5 in a 2011 maxima and their 3.7VHR in a 370z. Also had the HR. All so fun and powerful. For the next daily, it's going to be hard not to pick another nissan v6 offering. Liking that frontier. Holding on to that good ol' port injected 3.5 for as long as I can. Their manuals are some of the best you can get and I'll be honest, the maxima's cvt has been a gem for daily driving. Smooth and responsive. I changed it's fluid at 60k and 90k..I'll do it again at 120k. It could just be luck, but the Nissan dealer I get anything done at has been so good with my cars. They babied my 370z when I got it and I didn't even buy it from them.
I have an 08 G35X sedan as my daily and I Love it. I haven't had too many problems- Had to replace a couple of serpentine belts, a thermostat, and the rear pads and rotors, but other than that- it runs like a top and it has since I bought it 2 years ago with 88,000 miles. It now has 143K and still runs as good as when I bought it.
@@randym119 Yeah i had to do my plugs and of course all my fluids ( diff, coolant, brake, transmission, oil, obviously). I did the plugs at 120K and they still looked pretty clean and like they could hold spark still. Technically there was nothing wrong and I could have kept them in there, but I had no idea when the last time they were changed, so I figured better safe than sorry.
These engines, per nissan are good for 400k kms, I can vouch for that, provided you keep the oil topped upit will go the distance. After that you'll probably have to change out the headgaskets from age and they do foul the cats from burning oil.
My G35 6 speed lasted me 310k miles before it spun a rod. And I dogged it everyday . Red lining it . Bought it with 91k miles 6 years ago. Blew up in august . Just bought a Q50 and absolutely love it !
Scott you're the man! I have always wondered if that cam noise was excessive on my g37 that has 134k but it sounds very very similar to what the video is thank you for easing my mind :)
seeing scotty drive the car i daily and speak good praise makes me love my used 2006 g35 even more! i happened to have a automatic but everything is somehow still ship shape except my fuel senders don't work well but oh well thats what manually tacking mileage is for! :3 202k and counting! awesome video scotty! love your channel, thank you for all the knowledge you've passed along over the years.
Yup. Love my '09 6MT G37S with 245k and purchased at 110k. Had an '04 6MT G35 before that. Love these cars and always disagreed with Scotty's opinion with these haha
I've had zero engine or transmission issues with my automatic 2012 G37xS Sedan over the course of owning it from ~33k to 107k miles. The only issue that's driven me insane is the fact that the door locks have ALL gone bad (and is apparently a known issue/flaw with Nissan/Infiniti). Other than that issue (which, don't get me wrong, has been a massive PITA), it's been an absolute blast to drive and own with no other issues beyond normal routine maintenance.
180K on an '04 auto trans. Cleaned the cats, throttle body and replaced valve covers. Apart from some bushings and cracked radiator, the car has never given me problems and still looks good.
I have a 2006 Fx35 with over 290k🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️I’ve just replaced the transmission for $250 when it hit 280k with a low mileage 350z tranny. Damn near bulletproof. Plus Uprev tune and etc.
Hey Scotty! 3:35. Just wanted to correct on this part. The Banks don’t have to do with the MAF. Every V style engine has 2 banks, so that the technician can identify which side they’re working on or which side has an issue.
I had a g35x I wanna say it was an 06 (I think) great car granted I got rid of it around 120k miles. During that time I only needed to replace a coolant sensor around $20 part
I have 3 2006 coupes. Only troubled one is manual. REV-UP engines are manual. They use oil and it known. One auto is 265k miles. No issues except ball joints, struts and bearings. (Normal wear). Oil consumption is normal.
Infiniti golden area 2004-2012! I’m telling you my 2004 Infiniti G35x sedan was most reliable car just oil change and go! I sold it with 190k miles still solid!
I'm an owner of a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe with manual transmission with brembo brake package for 10yrs they are fantastic cars and minimal issues My BMW e46 sedan is the troublesome one of the too so confident in the infiniti motor that I picked up an 2005 infiniti fx45 bout 3yrs ago living in 🇨🇦 you need an all wheel vehicle for the winters
Hey Scotty! Love your channel. Gotta say though I bought a used 2007 Infiniti M35x with 89,000 miles back in 2013 and never had any major issues. I did have to replace the AC compressor in 2017 but that's it. The car drove like a dream. Never had transmission issues and the car was maintained well. I lost it recently in a flood due to Hurricane Ida. However if Ida never happened I would still be driving it today.
Notice the cracks in the dashboard when Scotty does the acceleration test! Shame on infiniti for not addressing their dashboard issues like Toyota and Lexus did with a recall. Also, the passenger OCS sensor is another failure point which will eventually show it's ugly head. Then the driver will get a nice red light on the dash to remind you. Only fix for that is a very expensive passenger bottom seat cushion with the sensor built in or an aftermarket bypass to turn off that stupid light. At least the owner of this car doesn't have the sticky dashboard problem which has to be cleaned often from the UV rays and heat although cracks is not a fair tradeoff either.
@@PaulsToolReview Nah bro, Nissan is making some really high quality interiors now. A lot of their newest vehicles have softtouch, high quality leather throughout the majority of the dash and through the rest of the cabin.
@@ssjMaximum22Goku never again for me. Past recalls on dash's melting, cracking, bubbling up on cars before 2008, now newer cars are showing the same issues after a few years out of warranty. If you don't believe me, google it. Then factor in the passenger OCS failures where the fix is a 5k bottom seat cushion because just the sensor and module is not sold or designed to be fixable. Otherwise yes it's a fun car, but the quality is just not there anymore
I purchased the 2004 Infiniti G35 from my ex-girlfriend. She kept the car in immaculate condition. It only had 62,000 miles on it. However by the time I made it to a hundred thousand miles I had spent more on the car in basic maintenance, then I paid for it. The list of things that started going wrong in this car at less than 100,000 miles, was half of the things that went wrong in my previous Toyota and Hondas after they had each achieved 250,000 mi respectively. I must admit I love the power and the speed of acceleration, but I almost always hated when some warning light would go off. One time the thing actually shut off on me, while on the highway doing 60 mph. Fortunately I put it in neutral and it would start again but it shut off at least two more times before I got it home. Put my cheap scanner on it and found it was a camshaft sensor on one of the cylinder banks. My Infiniti specialist mechanic did the work replacing this little thing for about half of what my dealership would do it for. But it was still a lot of money. After spending a ton of cash on new tires while driving in Virginia 1 hr. from my destination and eight point Deer buck came on to interstate 66 and totaled it. Airbags seat belts did their job I came out of the car unscathed. But when I looked at it the next day, I was actually kind of relieved knowing I wouldn't have to keep spending money on it. But now with just four cylinder cars, in our garage, I really do miss that thing.
those camshaft sensors are consumables on the VQ. I've owned 2 04' G35x's both of which I've replaced the sensors on bank 1 and bank 2 for $75/ea. whenever the light come on it's a quick stop to a parts store and a 15 minute swap in the parking lot.
@@chasedavenport6407 agreed. but I could not get my hand down in that tight spot behind the engine to install it. I had to take it to my mechanic. That was just one of the expenses that I had to pay. I'm not used to cars quitting on during highway speed.
I put 26000 miles on my 13 infiniti g37x in one year. Great underrated car. I think they get a bad reputation cuz kids buy them and beat the s* out of them. Properly maintained will go right on forever.
Agree with everything he said except when he said the automatic transmission is the biggest issue with these cars. That’s far from true, the autos are super reliable and I’ve rarely ever heard of people having issues with them. Also the vq engines that have dual intakes and dual maf sensors are awesome engines. They make more power and are just as reliable. Not to mention they scream at 7500 rpm
Very much agreed. 5+ years on my 2013 G37xS sedan as 2nd owner (79,000-->173,000 km), she gets a proper warm-up and at least one big pull every time I drive. The 7AT ne-ver misses when romped on, and at mild throttle the multiple-disc torque converter gives at an impression of "2-step" shifts at partial lock... which unfamiliar drivers will interpret as slipping, especially compared with the old 5AT. After servicing the TB's on a dual intake HR/VHR, Scotty would probably skip the idle re-learn and get a CEL afterwards LOL... 2006 G35x sedan, 2006 350z GT coupe, 2007 350z GT roadster, never a single issue with the 5AT either (and the TCM on my 06 coupe was Uprev-tuned).
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Hi Scotty I have a 2009 forester with 158,500 miles on it I got it about 3 years ago I paid $2,000 I am getting a po420 code with the price of cars today should I keep it and fix it is running fine The transmission shifts OK with Subarus software when you have a check engine light on it turns off the traction control and you can’t use the cruise control either which is kind of annoying I only drive about 3000 to 4000 miles a year just looking for solid advice I’m in Ohio the car is in decent shape only has super facial rust on control arms frame same solid
Yes the review I been wanting for I have 08 37 coupe 180k miles very reliable and got it for 5k from a 1 owner just only have the p0420 code
Hi Scotty! Great review. I'm still driving an '05 G35 sedan with 6-speed manual. Bought it off the original owner in 2012. I wanted a family sedan, rear-wheel drive, performance engine with a 6-speed. Not many options were available, but this car has been great. Now has 178K miles and still on the original clutch. Car has been kept stock. My family has had their share of Honda's and Toyota's and love their reliability. However, this G35 has been a workhorse and hopefully it continues. Always enjoy your videos!
I was in he same kinda predicament, I got a 2007 Lexus is250. Same thing, sedan, rwd, manual. 173,000miles on OEM too haha
Is250 is a dream especially an excellent condition stock example
@@hisheeelijah1482 yeah I got somewhat lucky as it has the x package too, so fully loaded. Honestly surprised me that it has cooled seats for an 07 lol
@@rubbertoe. cooled seats in an 07. Well that was some levels of luxury back then. How reliable do you find it
@@hisheeelijah1482 just oil changes every 3-5k miles. Only thing that’s gone was the AC condenser but that’s just because it got hit by a rock in the highway.
I’m an original G35 coupe owner since 2004. I wish I would have created a RUclips channel myself considering I’ve had that car on autobahn roads in Germany from 04-09. Hitting 155 mph was a daily occurrence to and from work for me. Then went to Turkey and the UK after that. It’s a rare car overseas and definitely a looker. Still have my G at 252000 miles. Now I’m supercharged with a built engine and still enjoy the car everyday. It’s been very reliable overall; just normal wear and tear for the most part. Since being back stateside in 2018, I don’t drive as much as I used to but enjoy taking the G out now and then. It’s just not as fun as being on the autobahn.
The nissan maximas are pretty reliable too and they share the same engine
Dam these can go 155mph comfortably? That's impressive
@@leadnsteel1428 no they not stop it
@@aloiba100 Yes they did. That era G35 and Maxima's had the same engine, VQ35DE.
"Twice the amount of crap that can go wrong when it breaks.." Amen
What my dad always said about a car with lots of goodies!
In principle yes, buuut in practice the MAF sensors and air boxes for the VQ37 are rock solid.
190K on my odometer and never gave me a problem. * knock on wood*
Got a 300 i6 in an 81 f100, never breaks, and when it does, it still makes it home lol ! None of that computer junk, I’ve been through 4 newer diesels, a jeep and a car and I just gave up and restored this old baby, put 155k on it, mostly highway and she’s going strong, no major issues, love this truck
@@Zac-ft7id that 300 i6 is imortal can run on 1 clyd
Nissan’s VQ35DE is an excellent engine. They can go forever if properly maintained. I’ve owned two 350Zs both with the Revup DE engine. In terms of reliability, my 350Z is the best car I’ve ever owned. Granted I’ve always owned MT equipped cars. Nissan’s rwd ATs aren’t bad (CVTs excluded). But beware of their fwd ATs.
Nissan's vq35de engine reminds me of the Ford cyclone 3.5, people will rather send them to the salvage yard than fix the timing chains, and then they'll call it unreliable these engines can 300,000 miles, I've seen some with 200,000 miles abused and still running.
I’ve owned an ‘03 g35 sedan and now a ‘12 maxima. In my experience the auto in the g35 was awful. It’s one of the slowest/slushy feeling autos I’ve driven and it started going into limp mode around 130k miles before I sold it. Tbh the cvt in the maxima is way quicker to respond and I got 150k out of it before needed replacing.
Would you happen to know how well the AT's in the 4wd g37s last? Been looking at one forever, still can't make myself pull the trigger because of how little I know ab the VQ and the trannys in that gen
@@samcardenas1991 vq engines are great
@@samcardenas1991 I drove mine for 4 New York winters, it never missed a beat. Always adult driven, never abused.
I have a 2005 g35 coupe 6mt (same as the one in the video). It has 200k miles and still purrs like a kitten. I love this car, it’s such a blast to drive and always leaves a smile on my face whenever I’m behind the wheel.
A smooth V6 with a good manual transmission.......hard to find these days!
Used Infinitis are actually an excellent value. They are generally pretty reliable. Very cheap to fix as far as a "luxury" brand goes. Also, simple to work on. Just be sure you get an infiniti with 3 pedals.
What happens if you get a automatic?
@@garrindecembre9229 want to know this as well, i own one with an automatic at 200k mileage and it runs like when i bought it at 12k miles. Ive just been doing regular maintenance and no issues.
@@garrindecembre9229 Just do your research, you can buy a auto, just don’t get anything with a CVT transmission. Which are the ones the G35s/G37s DONT have.
i mean the auto in g35/g37 is just fine reliability wise, CVT is where the real issues are
@types4212 need your advice, u ever change the transmission solenoids?
These cars are reliable the only reason why they're seen to break down as low as 100k miles is because most of the owners are teenagers, (I am one of them) that drive the car really hard and to its limit which wears down both the engine and transmission. If you drive the car like a normal person it would last much longer
I just got my 2005 G35x and it sounds so much better at low rpm anyway in my opinion
2.5-3k rpm is when the stock exhaust sounds best
I had an automatic 2005 g35 coupe about 10 years ago . The insurance company total it out because of a small accident, the day after the accident I drove the car to a funeral and it ran well without any concerns. Now I have a 2007 automatic coupe with 52,ooo miles on it and it runs like a new car . What I enjoy most about these cars are the dependable, speed,driving ability, and the cruise control because after u set your cruise it will keep that same speed regardless of what hill you have to go up. Inifiniti is a great vehicle, drive one and you will agree .
Have owned 3 infiniti G’s over the last 15 years and still own a 2010 convertible. All autos and all great cars. Minimal issues. About as reliable as our 2013 lexus is350.
It’s because you got the years before the cvt transmission. We have a 2011 g37 and has 125k runs great.
I got a 2003 g35 with 285k miles
@@Geno20916 lmao what??? G35s g37s never ever came with a cvt 😭🤣
@@Geno20916 g35 nor g37 nor q50 have NEVER came with a CVT LMAOO.
@@Geno20916 no Infiniti has a cvt trans
5:17 Scotty never leaves an opportunity to insult the poor quality of chevy
Well someone has to 🤣 as a long time fan of GM anything built past 2005 has been problematic.
I have this exact same model. Best car ever. Ive had mine for years and it runs like new. Awesome car.
Bought my 2010 g37 vq with 100,000 miles. Now it has 166,000 miles with no issues driving it for UBER & all. Normal brake & oil changes 👌🏼. Highly recommended, still drives like new.
one of the most beautiful, fun to drive, reliable luxury sports cars out there. Ive always kept my eye out for a infiniti coupe 6spd
G35 is a lovely design. Glad to hear your appraisal, Scotty! Merry Christmas.
I’m not even really into cars but I just love watching Scotty talk about them.
especially with his hands moving like an orchestra music conductor!
Also, the Nissan 3.5 engine has a timing chain as opposed to a belt that can break. Thumb up as usual.
I just got a 2006 auto coupe with 70,000 miles for 5k. It was imported from Japan last year (Skyline 350gt) so it was dicey with service history, however after driving it was practically flawless. Will be servicing the ATF and Engine Oil to keep it running smooth.
That’s the legendary V6 Nissan engine the has been rated as one of the best engines in car history!! Today is something hard to believe when Nissan/Infiniti reliability is pretty much gone after their deal with Renault and those terrible CVT transmissions!!!
They own a majority stake in Jatco transmissions which are the company that make those horrible cvts
I have a 2010 G37, still looks and drives like new. I redline it every day.
I’m planning on getting one Have you had any issues w the transmission?
Got an automatic AWD infiniti g35x. All I've gotta say is yeah the manual mode has lag to it between shifts. You can buy a valve body upgrade for the transmission that is supposed to eliminate lag and have a more responsive connection in manual mode. It's a 200$ bolt on. I modded and tuned mine without and it's fine but it would definitely benefit the car. Otherwise, this is the fastest car you can get today for under 10 grand.
I've got an '05 G35x sedan. Single air intake, no Rev Up CPU. It's a beast, especially in the snow with the AWD.
EDIT: I would say that the one Scotty is looking at HAS been modified. They have swapped out the CPU. Nissan/Infiniti had 3 basic versions of the 3.5 V6. There was the basic (mine), then they released a higher revving version, was accomplished through tuning via cpu. Then they came out with the dual intake high revving package. Each of these tune packages required a different CPU. You can tell by the engine covers and hood. Basic had all Grey cover and "flat" hood. The 1st high revving had red detailing on engine cover. The dual intake version had both red detailing on engine cover and a bulge on hood for 2nd intake.
My 06 g35 manual coupe made it past 185,000 miles without major issues. Only sold it because I wanted a g37x
Hey Scotty, glad you came around on these cars.
I bought my daily 2006 G35 auto sedan for $1500 and it's at 282,000 miles and running perfectly fine.
sick!
Wow bro only for 1500 I bought my 08 g35 sedan for 7000 and I can’t say it’s perfect
Original transmission too??
Bought mine for 4,600 bucks infiniti g35 2006 model with 109 k miles on it, it's my first car
@@JesusAvila-qe9zrany issues you facing
Scotty's right I dont even like *Power Windows!* because they do eventually break and Im tired of fixing them! Give me the old cranks please! 😄💕👍 Ohh and manual cranks are safer in case or accident or rollover in which you lose power 👍
Or have a unwanted trip into deep water. Too many have drown because power door locks and windows wouldn't work trapping them in their vehicle.
That's why I spray silicone on the door frames to help the power windows motors have an easier life. Another tip I learned from Scotty!
You really right mine are broken too , and my car's parts are hard to find
I used my noggin and didn’t listen to Scotty and bought a 2006 Toyota Tundra a few years ago when he recommended not to buy them. Best $6800 I ever spent.
It's still a Toyota.
Worst model tundra probably still better than most other trucks.
My 06 has 270,000 thousand miles how can you go wrong.
I have had an 07 g35 sedan (HR), 2012 g37s (vhr) and now a 2014 q50s (vhr). Extremely reliable v6 engines when taken care of well. Ive averaged over 300,000kms on each of them wothout any engine issues and i regularly abuse and track my cars
Bought an 05 FX45 in 2014 still have it no problems only changed brakes. Great car fun to drive
My wife's 06 g35 was bought with 80,000 just passed 135,000 only repair was a thermostat. Which was 13 dollars and came with housing!!! And it's auto. Great car so far.
I have 183K on mine. No issues at all.
How much did you pay for yours currently looking at one 88k miles for 9k
I'm the original owner of my G35 6MT, Sport Suspension, Aero Package. The car is now 16 years old with 103k miles. Granted it has some wear gremlins but no major issues. Basically the motor has been bulletproof and still pulls hard. All the major components are still original. I've changed a radiator fan and an exhaust cam sensor. I'll probably keep this car forever since 6 cylinder ,Manual Transmission JDM cars are non existant for now. I don't want a 4 banger Turbo car. Great car to buy as long as it has been well maintained.
I still have my 2004 G35 6mt. Runs well. The only thing that’s concerning is that it burns a lot of oil and my furl gauge is funky.
Typical g35 problems, but well maintained they’re pretty good lol
I always wanted a G35 coupe but I have a 2008 Lexus IS250 instead. The Lexus IS is a very rock solid car so I don’t want to replace that with one of these G35’s unless I know the last owner took care of it. That’s my biggest concern, getting a car that is used and it ends up being a money pit.
But you're basically driving a loaded Toyota corolla. Just a boring, boring car. Never in the shop but just a lame car.
@@CalvinTennessee oh well. I admit it’s not the most exciting car but at the same time I didn’t want to be straddled with expensive repairs. The financial aspect inside me took over vs the cool side. Well, even if the Lexus may be a “glorified Corolla”, at least it’s still a Lexus so I can give it that credit .
@@CalvinTennessee my car gets me from A to B, safely and cheaply. What does your car do that mine does not?
@@marks6663 fun, style
How do you like the is 250? I have an 04 g35 but I'm looking at a first gen is300 or first gen is250.
I have a 07 G35S Sedan that I’ve been driving for 14 years. I still enjoy driving it today. Best car I have ever driven!
Scotty my men. I always come to check your videos wen I get a new car. I use to own a infiniti 2004 g35 mine worked fine until I got bored and got rid of it. It had 180k miles
Loved my g35, bought new in 2004... such a fun car
car has a similar story to mine, 07 coupe AT and it’s been great. I boosted it and the car rips, even on the AT, great engines, great car, as long as it’s maintained correctly
Vq35hr here 170,000 and still gapping chargers 😅
I am the original and current owner of a 2003 G35 sedan built in February of 2002. I have 197K miles and she runs perfectly. Use Mobil 1 synthetic and change every 3k miles. So good I had a top notch paint job done on it, and front seat reupholstery as it sat outside much of its life and I will drive this car as long as I can! We are planning on a new Corvette in a year or two but have no plans on selling the G! Still loving it. All friends impressed with looks and performance of this great car.
245K on my 06 g35 coupe. And still running great. Mostly freeway miles.
Nice I’m looking at one 88k for 9k should I pull
If overall condition is ok then that's a great price.
I love the vq engines. Hard to get away from them once you drive them. I have this 3.5 in a 2011 maxima and their 3.7VHR in a 370z. Also had the HR. All so fun and powerful. For the next daily, it's going to be hard not to pick another nissan v6 offering. Liking that frontier. Holding on to that good ol' port injected 3.5 for as long as I can. Their manuals are some of the best you can get and I'll be honest, the maxima's cvt has been a gem for daily driving. Smooth and responsive. I changed it's fluid at 60k and 90k..I'll do it again at 120k. It could just be luck, but the Nissan dealer I get anything done at has been so good with my cars. They babied my 370z when I got it and I didn't even buy it from them.
I have an 06 G35 couple mt with 55k miles. I love this car and it'll drive for another 200k miles at least. Glad Scotty gives it 2 thumbs up.
That cat when Scotty quoted the price of the starter button...😂
I loved everything about Scott enjoying his drive on this G series... i feel like that everytime i drive mine....
I had an 03 g35 sedan 6 speed.. i sold ot with 332000 miles on it still running. Rare car for the 03 model year
I see you are back in Clarksville.
Contrary to popular belief, i love nissans. I've never had an Infiniti but i have a 2006 Xterra and a 2017 pathfinder and they are both doing 👍
My dad has a 2006 xterra and he has had it since it came out I was 6 years old I’m now 21
Picking up a 2014 infiniti q50 next week. Glad to know it's one of the good ones
I have an 08 G35X sedan as my daily and I Love it. I haven't had too many problems- Had to replace a couple of serpentine belts, a thermostat, and the rear pads and rotors, but other than that- it runs like a top and it has since I bought it 2 years ago with 88,000 miles. It now has 143K and still runs as good as when I bought it.
I'm at 127k on my 08 G35x. All I've done is fluid changes, spark plugs, brakes and rear camber arms.
@@randym119 Yeah i had to do my plugs and of course all my fluids ( diff, coolant, brake, transmission, oil, obviously). I did the plugs at 120K and they still looked pretty clean and like they could hold spark still. Technically there was nothing wrong and I could have kept them in there, but I had no idea when the last time they were changed, so I figured better safe than sorry.
Imagine your neighbour just standing out the front everyday yakking to a camera. Gold.
Man oh man, that car is a beauty. These are great.
These engines, per nissan are good for 400k kms, I can vouch for that, provided you keep the oil topped upit will go the distance. After that you'll probably have to change out the headgaskets from age and they do foul the cats from burning oil.
5:35 Scottys driving straight imported JDM right hand drive baby!
Car looks great Scotty 👍. Clean!!!!!
Big up yourself World's greatest Scotty Kilmer.
My G35 6 speed lasted me 310k miles before it spun a rod. And I dogged it everyday . Red lining it . Bought it with 91k miles 6 years ago.
Blew up in august . Just bought a Q50 and absolutely love it !
Scott you're the man! I have always wondered if that cam noise was excessive on my g37 that has 134k but it sounds very very similar to what the video is thank you for easing my mind :)
Scotty! These “massive brakes” are caliper covers for crying aloud!!!!!
@It’s alive 111 he’s joking around chill lol!
seeing scotty drive the car i daily and speak good praise makes me love my used 2006 g35 even more! i happened to have a automatic but everything is somehow still ship shape except my fuel senders don't work well but oh well thats what manually tacking mileage is for! :3 202k and counting! awesome video scotty! love your channel, thank you for all the knowledge you've passed along over the years.
That's the cleanest Infiniti coupe of that model i've ever seen. All the ones i've seen are really beat up
What Catalytic converter 🤣 that was the first thing I removed when I got my G35 . Awesome video scotty keep up the good work .
Yup. Love my '09 6MT G37S with 245k and purchased at 110k. Had an '04 6MT G35 before that. Love these cars and always disagreed with Scotty's opinion with these haha
Scotty thank you for telling me to get a Toyota, I love my vehicle
Same lol
Just brought a used 2004 Highlander for $10,000 with 99,000 miles
I've had zero engine or transmission issues with my automatic 2012 G37xS Sedan over the course of owning it from ~33k to 107k miles. The only issue that's driven me insane is the fact that the door locks have ALL gone bad (and is apparently a known issue/flaw with Nissan/Infiniti). Other than that issue (which, don't get me wrong, has been a massive PITA), it's been an absolute blast to drive and own with no other issues beyond normal routine maintenance.
You got rid of it before it falls apart thats why lol their reliable until you get to the 100k mark.
@@michaelbollinger8060 They have been known to reach 300,000 miles on the original engine and transmission sir.
@@Okoro17 yeh ok..
@@whitegoodman7465 It's true now.
@@michaelbollinger8060 actually I still own it and drive it daily. But I do appreciate the condescending tone. Kudos to you Mr. E-Chad. 😊
180K on an '04 auto trans. Cleaned the cats, throttle body and replaced valve covers. Apart from some bushings and cracked radiator, the car has never given me problems and still looks good.
Same with my 04
Auto trans is good if you make sure you replace the fluid on time. Problem is a lot of the previous owners didn't
How did you clean the cats?
How much was the valve cover replacement? Fixed mine 2 years ago but it's leaking again
I used to have a 08 g37 coupe. Fun to drive but does loose traction in the rain. Also expensive to repair. It’s fun though
I just bought an 07 Mountaineer. 1 owner, garage kept, only 46859 miles. I was very happy.
You got a great spirit Scotty
Democracy was meant to be an App! with love from 🇨🇦
Great video, as always Scotty. I always buy used needing repairs and fix them, save a ton of money that way.
Hell???? We're in it now
I have a 2006 Fx35 with over 290k🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️I’ve just replaced the transmission for $250 when it hit 280k with a low mileage 350z tranny. Damn near bulletproof. Plus Uprev tune and etc.
Hey Scotty! 3:35. Just wanted to correct on this part. The Banks don’t have to do with the MAF. Every V style engine has 2 banks, so that the technician can identify which side they’re working on or which side has an issue.
you can throw a lean/rich code with a faulty 02 sensor on bank 2 or 1 it doesn’t matter if doesn’t have a “bank 2” maf
VQ35 baby I’m glad my 350Z manual, is Scotty approved 😄
Whenever Scotty Kilmers drops the new videos I drink the shot of whiskey and roll up the fat Woolford and get all schmoked up.
I have the VQ37 and it’s AMAZING. Reliability is off the charts and plenty of power
I think these New vehicles should be engineared by you Scoty ,God Bless you .
I had a g35x I wanna say it was an 06 (I think) great car granted I got rid of it around 120k miles. During that time I only needed to replace a coolant sensor around $20 part
The grass is green where you are. Here it's all white.☃️ Short sleeve shirt where you are Scotty. 😍😊
Have an 03 6mt sedan w/ 201k. Love it
I have a 2006 g35 automatic with 204k miles still runs like a champ
I have 3 2006 coupes. Only troubled one is manual. REV-UP engines are manual. They use oil and it known. One auto is 265k miles. No issues except ball joints, struts and bearings. (Normal wear). Oil consumption is normal.
Massive brakes 😂😂
This was when Infiniti was at it's best.
The Maximas were pretty good back in the day too up to 2006-2008
Infiniti golden area 2004-2012! I’m telling you my 2004 Infiniti G35x sedan was most reliable car just oil change and go! I sold it with 190k miles still solid!
I'm an owner of a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe with manual transmission with brembo brake package for 10yrs they are fantastic cars and minimal issues
My BMW e46 sedan is the troublesome one of the too
so confident in the infiniti motor that I picked up an 2005 infiniti fx45 bout 3yrs ago living in 🇨🇦 you need an all wheel vehicle for the winters
Good point about a Used Lincoln Town car
I have an 08 g35 journey, and I have the push to start and can confirm, I’d also prefer the key ;(
Looks very well cared for. That motor WAS one of the best Nissan put out, now…?
Scott! Toyota will start charging people $8 a month to use their Keyfob to remote start their car!!!!
Hey Scotty! Love your channel. Gotta say though I bought a used 2007 Infiniti M35x with 89,000 miles back in 2013 and never had any major issues. I did have to replace the AC compressor in 2017 but that's it. The car drove like a dream. Never had transmission issues and the car was maintained well. I lost it recently in a flood due to Hurricane Ida. However if Ida never happened I would still be driving it today.
Love my G35x. Didn't love replacing the timing chain and water pump.
Very well known issue with '03-'07 350Z/G35.
Notice the cracks in the dashboard when Scotty does the acceleration test! Shame on infiniti for not addressing their dashboard issues like Toyota and Lexus did with a recall. Also, the passenger OCS sensor is another failure point which will eventually show it's ugly head. Then the driver will get a nice red light on the dash to remind you. Only fix for that is a very expensive passenger bottom seat cushion with the sensor built in or an aftermarket bypass to turn off that stupid light. At least the owner of this car doesn't have the sticky dashboard problem which has to be cleaned often from the UV rays and heat although cracks is not a fair tradeoff either.
I have an 04 Maxima, and no cracks or damage on dash, leather or interior. Depends on the owner.
@@ssjMaximum22Goku Nissan and Infiniti just made better dashboards back then!
@@PaulsToolReview Nah bro, Nissan is making some really high quality interiors now. A lot of their newest vehicles have softtouch, high quality leather throughout the majority of the dash and through the rest of the cabin.
@@ssjMaximum22Goku never again for me. Past recalls on dash's melting, cracking, bubbling up on cars before 2008, now newer cars are showing the same issues after a few years out of warranty. If you don't believe me, google it. Then factor in the passenger OCS failures where the fix is a 5k bottom seat cushion because just the sensor and module is not sold or designed to be fixable. Otherwise yes it's a fun car, but the quality is just not there anymore
LOL have you ever seen a 3rd gen Dodge ram dash?
I purchased the 2004 Infiniti G35 from my ex-girlfriend. She kept the car in immaculate condition. It only had 62,000 miles on it. However by the time I made it to a hundred thousand miles I had spent more on the car in basic maintenance, then I paid for it. The list of things that started going wrong in this car at less than 100,000 miles, was half of the things that went wrong in my previous Toyota and Hondas after they had each achieved 250,000 mi respectively. I must admit I love the power and the speed of acceleration, but I almost always hated when some warning light would go off. One time the thing actually shut off on me, while on the highway doing 60 mph. Fortunately I put it in neutral and it would start again but it shut off at least two more times before I got it home. Put my cheap scanner on it and found it was a camshaft sensor on one of the cylinder banks. My Infiniti specialist mechanic did the work replacing this little thing for about half of what my dealership would do it for. But it was still a lot of money. After spending a ton of cash on new tires while driving in Virginia 1 hr. from my destination and eight point Deer buck came on to interstate 66 and totaled it. Airbags seat belts did their job I came out of the car unscathed. But when I looked at it the next day, I was actually kind of relieved knowing I wouldn't have to keep spending money on it. But now with just four cylinder cars, in our garage, I really do miss that thing.
those camshaft sensors are consumables on the VQ. I've owned 2 04' G35x's both of which I've replaced the sensors on bank 1 and bank 2 for $75/ea. whenever the light come on it's a quick stop to a parts store and a 15 minute swap in the parking lot.
@@chasedavenport6407 agreed. but I could not get my hand down in that tight spot behind the engine to install it. I had to take it to my mechanic. That was just one of the expenses that I had to pay. I'm not used to cars quitting on during highway speed.
I put 26000 miles on my 13 infiniti g37x in one year. Great underrated car. I think they get a bad reputation cuz kids buy them and beat the s* out of them. Properly maintained will go right on forever.
Agree with everything he said except when he said the automatic transmission is the biggest issue with these cars. That’s far from true, the autos are super reliable and I’ve rarely ever heard of people having issues with them. Also the vq engines that have dual intakes and dual maf sensors are awesome engines. They make more power and are just as reliable. Not to mention they scream at 7500 rpm
Very much agreed. 5+ years on my 2013 G37xS sedan as 2nd owner (79,000-->173,000 km), she gets a proper warm-up and at least one big pull every time I drive. The 7AT ne-ver misses when romped on, and at mild throttle the multiple-disc torque converter gives at an impression of "2-step" shifts at partial lock... which unfamiliar drivers will interpret as slipping, especially compared with the old 5AT. After servicing the TB's on a dual intake HR/VHR, Scotty would probably skip the idle re-learn and get a CEL afterwards LOL... 2006 G35x sedan, 2006 350z GT coupe, 2007 350z GT roadster, never a single issue with the 5AT either (and the TCM on my 06 coupe was Uprev-tuned).
Them G35 prices bouta go up!!!
I bought a 2001 G20 8 years ago and it’s still running great
Lol I bought a used G37x and it’s been running perfect. A/T as well. (No such thing as an AWD manual G37)
This is the Infinity version of the 350Z mostly.
I have a 2011 Infiniti G37 sedan with 176k miles and I love it!
‘06 coupe 5/AT 160k replaced alternator and both lower control arms, pads/rotors so far, 0 issues with anything other than that