They're old cars now, but even my Camry is 17 years old and I restored the Exterior with a complete new $4,000 paint job, Plus modifications. The floor pan has no rust underneath and I live up North in Ontario Canada.
@@tleoipl37 you never hear mustang or camaro owners complaining. so what? that’s like bmw owners complaining that their cars are used for roll racing. if you don’t do it then you just don’t.
As a young 2004 6mt G35 owner (22) the g35 has been my dream “affordable” car I’ve owned mine since I was 19 there’s not a day where I drive it and I DONT beat on it, living in SoCal I don’t do takeovers or any of that, I just keep the car in the high RPM’s. But so far I never had a hiccup with mine I never had a breakdown or been stranded by mine. That being said I did maintenance over mods (upgraded radiator, motor mounts , coolant lines, cd009 etc) in my OPINION the bad reviews about this car come from uneducated car people that think you just put gas and run the car. This car is nothing like that, you HAVE to keep up with maintenance you HAVE to check fluids, you HAVE to love the car in order for it to work how it’s supposed too. Long story short if you know how to wrench and to do oil changes this car WILL teach you alot. I don’t plan to everrrrr get rid of mine :)
The g35 is the best car for the money. Looks, tune ability, power and the amount of abuse it takes, that’s why unfortunately people use them in takeovers. Great video
Fun facts: The Infiniti G35 Sedan was actually designed in the late 90s and was shown as a concept car in 1999 at the Tokyo Auto Show, named XVL Concept. Another fun fact: The R34 engineer intended for the car to be fitted with a V6 engine (Possibly the VQ, I could be wrong), but the plan was thrown out due to budget developing the engine to be performance worthy for the GTR badge.
I disagree. there are wayyy more Gs in the streets than 240s ever where. from what i just searched online only 250k 240sx were sold in the USA from 89 model year to 98 model year so both s13 and s14. thats like 27k sold a year and no one even wants the kouki which are over half of the s14. and alot of 240sx were destroyed drifting. while the g35 was doing an average of around 60k a year for every year it was sold. g37 was about 50k a year sold. I cant go outside without seeing a g35 and g37, usually multiple. Havent seen a 240sx in months. Gs are gonna be like box chevy, sn95 mustang, etc they are already cheap and a thrashed example will be pretty worthless in the future, but the real nice ones will be worth an ok amount but nothing crazy there are just too many g35/g37 in the streets bc infinti was a brand that luxury wannabes w bad credit gravitated too bc they could get approved. but I can see the 350/370 going up in price bc there are way less of them on the streets and they were true sport cars and were destroyed drifting just like the 240sx. and drifter culture love Zs more than Gs. so those are the only vq worth investing in
@@ibrahimelmi210 so you actually agree partially (suggesting a nice one might not be 'worthless') -yet, folks could've said the same thing about DSM's. It was a cheap clapped out Mitsu...until it wasn't. A thrashed G example is worthless now b/c it's not hard to find. Thrashed in 15 years will definitely not be worthless b/c it's unlikely you'll have the same parts availability as today . The car being a cheaper luxury ride in its day has nothing to do w/ it. Given time It's a rear drive coupe that had a manual. The less of them on the streets over time the more remaining examples likely rise in value. Your Mustang example is a terrible comparison (and strange since you''ve referenced one specific type). The prices on older Mustangs (all) have already leveled-off price wise. Every 5 years it will get harder to get one just based on availability.
@@artemiscool67 DSMs had 4g63s running 8s for cheap on the drag strip. never seen a vq run 8s so thats a pretty terrible comparison. sn95 is a better comparison IMO. bc they are the least desirable mustang. comparing an import to a domestic wouldnt be fair otherwise as far us market so had to use the sn95 even though they arent quite old enough. there is a similar amount of them on the streets. I dont think its as simple as every rwd manual car will be worth more in 15 years. depends on restorability, speed in comparison to the super fast cars of the future, and more. im 26 and most people I know cant even drive a manual. At least in the US the demand isnt gonna be that crazy just bc a car has a manual. NA v8s though maybe, because of sound.
@@ibrahimelmi210 I had 3 DSM's over time (2 were 4G63's); that car does not run 8's on the cheap. Anything under 11 on that car was spending bucks. Believe it or not, they didn't sell anywhere near as successful as the G35's did. Regardless, a car's desirability isn't just based on the 1/4 mile. I'm surprised you've even mentioned it. I'm quite a bit older and I've seen even old Acura Legends/Vigors/Lexus SC300's/IS300's etc climbing in prices (and all went through the thrashed phase). None are dragstrip beasts w/o extensive work. We can go into every reason why under the sun as to why....but the fact is it comes down to time, and what the car offers. And let's be honest, love or hate the car, it ALREADY has a level of desirability (otherwise we wouldn't see the aftermarket support) We can't compare the 'least desirable' Mustang to one of Infinit's best products (to say nothing of it's JDM heritage) and count that as comparable; Correct, it's not as simple as every rwd manual will be worth more....however, that's a big factor in future desirability, as that combo is seen less and less as time goes on. You're correct in that manual cars aren't in high demand--but that's for the masses, and is a point you're missing. Folks who keep classic cars or maintain old ones aren't marketing them to regular average Joe's. How many average folks do you see trying to buy older/classic cars? Not many, right? But then ask why they still fetch the prices they do.
When these dropped I wanted the blood red one, non chrome wheel, black interior, manual. Went to the auto show that year and sat in one, low seating and simple. Like the m3 and corvette the douche cycle will fade and these will be cool again.
@@curtisdickson6277 no they had douche status, I never said anything about them being g part of takeovers, though I have seen all three at the PDX terminal and the takeovers associated with the Portland area, have a crazy video of a large group between intersections, had to be a few miles of cars, 2 lanes wide, driving against traffic. Anyway, I still never said anything about takeovers.
The platform sharing thingy.... At G35 stage everything they sold that sent power to the rear wheels are on THE SAME platform. Skyline G35 G37 stagea 350Z 370Z fuga M35 M37 Q50 Q70 are ALL on the same platform after le cost cutter went at it. If you meant the R34 period, then since R33 they were always based on the Laurel. Everything over 2400cc was a Laurel just with different styling, drivetrain and seating configuration.
The Skyline name goes back further than the R32, R33, and R34 days. It was called a Prince Skyline from the Prince Motor Company. When they merged with Nissan in the 60's, it became a Nissan Skyline. Sedans and then coupes. The G35s were built in Japan. All they did was rebadge them and changed the location of the steering wheel. The center console has buttons that would be for a right-hand driver still, lol. It's the exact same car.
I have a G35 sedan 2008, fully stock, owned it for a year now and its been very reliable and fun to drive, they are so cheap to buy especially in the middleeast, and they aren't that bad to maintain unlike its German competitors 😅😅, if bought a decently well maintained one and modded tastefully its a one of the best if not the best cars u can own for cheap😎😎
Quite interesting finding out about this. It seems to be quite the opposite here in this country. You say infiniti g35 or g37 barely anyone knows what that car is because we all know it as "350/370gt skyline" as that seems to be the stock badge on them when they get imported over here. I only found this out after a few months after buying mine that it's called "g37" in other countries
I'm on my 7th VQ! I'm on my 6th 350z an had a 04 G35 6spd with brembos! An I like how 80% of the parts are interchangeable! Suspension breaks motor transmission! I also have extra parts on hand! VQ pwr varoom varoom 💪🚗💨💨💨💨👏👌😎
As a G owner I can’t understand why people would want to tune this vehicle, it is one simply one of the most beautiful vehicles for its time. It also makes more than enough power and it’s a great daily driver. High mileage don’t seem to affect the car much apart from having to do your standard maintenance and occasional hardware replacement. It is a great car for a cheap and nice sport-luxury vehicle.
I had a lot of fun with mine before I sold it. Honestly would make a great daily if it didn't get such atrocious gas mileage. The Lexus 2gr fse and BMW M54 and N52 got at least 30mpg highway and 23-25 combined while I struggled to average 20mpg even dipping down to 17mpg at times. At that point, you might as well grab a V8 car.
@@nateTrh get ya, gas is one of its biggest downsides. Although to be fair any old v6 car would have the same issue, at least I assume. Although what would you say a good alternative is to the G35? There are not a lot of cars at the same price for what the G offers
@gamerpro4667 If you're ok with slightly less power, E46 sedans and coupes are around the same price with much nicer interiors and easier to work on engines. Besides that, there's sadly not anything else in the immediate price range. IS350's generally cost $1-3k more and 335i BMW's generally cost more in terms of maintenance but can make huge power. Once you hit the $15-20k price point though, a lot of options open up but I'd say Infiniti and BMW are the only ones that offer used, 6 cylinder, manual, rwd cars for under $5k.
Another thing I can add to this video is if you’re looking for a really reliable winter car definitely get the G35x (the all wheel drive model) I bought mine 2 years ago with 132k miles and it had Michelin Defender tires brand new. Easily the best winter vehicle I’ve ever owned, I’ve never gotten stuck in Idaho snow conditions, still completely stock and I’ve driven it 33k miles in 2 years and I’ve only replaced the radiator and wheel bearings. Doesn’t burn any oil or coolant so you could say I scored with this car. Super underrated well priced winter driver for anybody looking.
As a 45 year old professional, I'm looking for a low to mid mileage unmolested G35 coupe manual as a fun commuter/GT car. Always thought this car looked so good. Mild lower, wheels as suggested, debadge, going for OEM+ look.
I really appreciate the deep dive into the G35. Ive owned mine for a few years now & been keeping it as clean as possible with no ricer mods. Just a beautiful OEM body
My dream budget infinity drift car would be a G35 sedan with a VK56DD motor out of the titan. That motor can put down around 480WHP on E85 and is capable is roasting 4th while in drift.
I have an 06’ AWD… been wanting to build off the AWD platform but haven’t found much info on if it can handle 400+ hp. Usually AWD G35’s aren’t ragged out since they really aren’t drift rockets…Can you turn it into a AWD monster???
my z been down so long cause i couldn’t afford to fix it as it wasn’t my daily. z went to 3 different shops on a tow truck and now it’s finally getting fixed. i never had a chance to swing it and when it went out i got super depressed and felt like that was the last time i was gonna drive the car, it’s that good. paid for parts ($1249) and i’m looking at about that in labor once the car is done. pray for me. shop is like an hour drive deep into orlando so that means i get a nice cruise home. i’m definitely going sideways if this all works out
I think a series on the history and weird uses of engines would be neat. Like how Honda heads and blocks are kinda Lego. Or maybe how the ecoboost engines evolved from the Mazda MZR. Could even go into mods that work with and are available across the engine families.
The G35 coupe was my to go too when I was in my early 20s, slapped some TE37s, Tien Coilovers, Nismo Exhaust, Nismo CAI, and the Brembo calipers swap. But she was auto :/ and making any real power out of it was out of my budget. So I got an S14 😂. Still love the model but it’s sad to see it being the front runner for takeovers:(.
Only thing to worry about is your slave cylinder going out, replacing the fluid every year, and making sure your oil valley gasket is replaced on time.
I have my vq for 10 years no problem is daily car 40 miles to work only thing im done wheel bearing chain guide and chain and clutch i have over 15k on the car i loved no regrets
Surprised you didn't mention a plenum spacer (for VQ35DE) as the first mod. Very affordable, and an instant noticeable improvement. A drop in high flow air filter yields pretty much the same results as a pricey intake.
Great video, I've been on the fence to pick one of these up. You mentioned suggestions for a video. How about the longest-running Mustang generation "Fox Body" ?
Man this video is just facts. Didn't know I'd be a VQ lover or owner until I got one to flip.. Man these cars look good, especially stock like you said. Easily the best car for under $3k and for $5k CAD theres a super nice 6MT sedan near me with decent mileage and 370z wheels that oddly match the car. I'm 16 and kinda bad at flipping cars tho so I can't afford it, and my dream daily's been a Civic with some probably never before seen modifications for a 7th gen.
As an owner of a G (G37) I can proudly say that it's freaking awesome. My car currently has 138k miles on the odometer without any issue. In the past 3 years of ownership, all I did what changing its fuel pump, fuel sending unit, drive belt and brake discs. And that was pretty much it. However, the G series is infamous for it's oil consumption problem (G35) and fragile coolant hose problem that causes the car to lose coolant fluid but these should be an easy fix. Otherwise, these cars don't have that much of a problem at all. Great prices, reliable engine and fun to drive. Just keep this in mind, don't be a d*ck and do stupid takeover stuffs and you'll save ur car a ton of problems.
This was a good video. Glad you helped ppl on specs but the sedans are always left out when it comes to mods. Only thing i can say is you def cant fit wheels past 9.5 on them. & my opinion on the skyline badge is the fact the car is a skyline everywhere else but here in the US but ppl love to act like ppl say they own a GTR just cause they have skyline badges on the car lol not that serious. Another things these cars aint cheap! Maintenance is still expensive & so are quality mods.
Personally, if you get a G35, auto or manual, go for any of the 05-07 ones, those year ones have a bunch of updated things from interior to suspension to engine stuff and even some exterior things, the 05-06 coupe autos come with the normal DE with a bunch of updated stuff such as fixed oil pump issues and a upped rpm limit, auto/manual 07 sedans came with the VQ35HR as well as being a part of the V36 chassis rather than being a V35, the 05-06 Coupe manuals did come with the rev up but... if you want oil issues then go for it. Basically imo, go for a 05-07 G35 rarher than an 03-04 G35... also do be careful when looking up parts for an 03-04 or 05-07 because they revised a LOT of things...
Ive been following you for a long time. But my car is a little out of your normal. My baby is an 89 Lincoln lsc. Basically a mustang but no aftermarket support for the body
If the S13 market is anything to go by, you want to *keep it stock* (or at least reversible mods). In 5 years it will really stand out, and it will likely be worth a decent amount of cash.
350z/G35 is the modern S13 Pretty decent cars, totally let down by a majority of their owners. I owned a 2003.0 G35 sedan, and a 2011 G37xS coupe. Both were really good cars to me For the prospective owners, these cars are cheap enough you owe it to yourself to get one with the HR series engine (2007+). The VQ35DE was a reconfigured Maxima engine effectively, the HR was truly built for a RWD application changing around ~80% of the parts.
Recently acquired a moonlight pearl white 2012 G25 Journey that, despite multiple owners, is in nearly PERFERCT condition...I mean, the leather seats inside arent even worn or cracked. I have seen brand new cars in worse condition than this car the ONLY points of concern are that a previous owner scraped up the front bumper just in front of both tires (obviously misjudging a few inclines) and the driver side fog light is cracked. That is literally it, the rest of the car looks like it just rolled fresh off the factory floor. I was SHOCKED at how low the price was from the dealer for it, and was even more shocked what they ended up taking for me to drive off in it. Sticker was $7,250. I managed to walk off for $5k including TTF and all that (so $4250 for the car itself without the fees and such). I dont plan to modify it at all. Not putting a 37 engine, not messing with the exhaust, not messing with the wheels...this isnt a 35 or 37 anyway, but Im not a "sports car" guy. I get that out of my system plenty by just playing Need For Speed or Midnight Club games lol. I plan to just take real nice care of the car and let it be the luxury car it was supposed to be. Going to put new oem fog lights on, get the bumper touched up in matching moonlight pearl white, and thats it. This car is just too gorgeous for anything else. With how few of these Infiniti made and sold in the US, I think it would be a CRIME to do ANYTHING to this car. This is, hopefully, my "million mile car". (181k miles when I got it. These cars can easily hit over 300k if properly cared for)
Most of the VQ community recommends against the K&N Typhoon intakes, they are restrictive and very prone to heat soak, all the evidence suggests you will actually lose power with them.
I'd really love to hear about the next generation the G37 and get a more in depth video about them. Not much info about them out there unless you're in that group
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W video been owning my g35 6 years moded that i ended up getting a g37 as my daily😮💨
Don't worry boys I'll bring the Rep back for the G, i got this.
Hurry up
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Yes.
Real king of g35’s
@@speedracer2831 real talk boss just got home from work and did 140 in my g37 on the way home
Here in Socal, pretty much every single one of these on the street has a smashed fender or bumper.
Yea I’m in the OC and haven’t seen a clean one in a min.
Same as NYC. I swear they are the modern equivalent of a honda civic in the early 2000s, clapped with a loud unnecessary fart can on the back.
Don't worry, they're like that country wide
Yup bought one and had to replace rear bumper and fender cuz the guy used to go to takeovers 🤦♂️
They're old cars now, but even my Camry is 17 years old and I restored the Exterior with a complete new $4,000 paint job, Plus modifications. The floor pan has no rust underneath and I live up North in Ontario Canada.
Hopefully g35s and g37s can recover from the takeover stereotype :O they make us G owners look bad.
if you care about how you look to other people why even have a g?
Same
@@mudshotitcuz we are tired of us clean owners getting lumped in with the trash owners
@@tleoipl37 you never hear mustang or camaro owners complaining. so what? that’s like bmw owners complaining that their cars are used for roll racing. if you don’t do it then you just don’t.
@@mudshotit I actually do hear it tbh
Built my G35 as a track car and it is amazing. It is an extremely underrated budget track car.
As a young 2004 6mt G35 owner (22) the g35 has been my dream “affordable” car I’ve owned mine since I was 19 there’s not a day where I drive it and I DONT beat on it, living in SoCal I don’t do takeovers or any of that, I just keep the car in the high RPM’s. But so far I never had a hiccup with mine I never had a breakdown or been stranded by mine. That being said I did maintenance over mods (upgraded radiator, motor mounts , coolant lines, cd009 etc) in my OPINION the bad reviews about this car come from uneducated car people that think you just put gas and run the car. This car is nothing like that, you HAVE to keep up with maintenance you HAVE to check fluids, you HAVE to love the car in order for it to work how it’s supposed too. Long story short if you know how to wrench and to do oil changes this car WILL teach you alot. I don’t plan to everrrrr get rid of mine :)
The g35 is the best car for the money. Looks, tune ability, power and the amount of abuse it takes, that’s why unfortunately people use them in takeovers. Great video
Fun facts: The Infiniti G35 Sedan was actually designed in the late 90s and was shown as a concept car in 1999 at the Tokyo Auto Show, named XVL Concept. Another fun fact: The R34 engineer intended for the car to be fitted with a V6 engine (Possibly the VQ, I could be wrong), but the plan was thrown out due to budget developing the engine to be performance worthy for the GTR badge.
Nice info, thanks man
They're in the thrashed phase, just like the DSM's...and in 15 years even the thrashed ones will cost bucks.
Remember when 240sx's were $4500?
Yes thats what im saying!
I disagree. there are wayyy more Gs in the streets than 240s ever where. from what i just searched online only 250k 240sx were sold in the USA from 89 model year to 98 model year so both s13 and s14. thats like 27k sold a year and no one even wants the kouki which are over half of the s14. and alot of 240sx were destroyed drifting. while the g35 was doing an average of around 60k a year for every year it was sold. g37 was about 50k a year sold. I cant go outside without seeing a g35 and g37, usually multiple. Havent seen a 240sx in months.
Gs are gonna be like box chevy, sn95 mustang, etc they are already cheap and a thrashed example will be pretty worthless in the future, but the real nice ones will be worth an ok amount but nothing crazy
there are just too many g35/g37 in the streets bc infinti was a brand that luxury wannabes w bad credit gravitated too bc they could get approved. but I can see the 350/370 going up in price bc there are way less of them on the streets and they were true sport cars and were destroyed drifting just like the 240sx. and drifter culture love Zs more than Gs. so those are the only vq worth investing in
@@ibrahimelmi210 so you actually agree partially (suggesting a nice one might not be 'worthless') -yet, folks could've said the same thing about DSM's. It was a cheap clapped out Mitsu...until it wasn't.
A thrashed G example is worthless now b/c it's not hard to find. Thrashed in 15 years will definitely not be worthless b/c it's unlikely you'll have the same parts availability as today .
The car being a cheaper luxury ride in its day has nothing to do w/ it. Given time It's a rear drive coupe that had a manual. The less of them on the streets over time the more remaining examples likely rise in value.
Your Mustang example is a terrible comparison (and strange since you''ve referenced one specific type). The prices on older Mustangs (all) have already leveled-off price wise. Every 5 years it will get harder to get one just based on availability.
@@artemiscool67 DSMs had 4g63s running 8s for cheap on the drag strip. never seen a vq run 8s so thats a pretty terrible comparison. sn95 is a better comparison IMO. bc they are the least desirable mustang. comparing an import to a domestic wouldnt be fair otherwise as far us market so had to use the sn95 even though they arent quite old enough. there is a similar amount of them on the streets.
I dont think its as simple as every rwd manual car will be worth more in 15 years. depends on restorability, speed in comparison to the super fast cars of the future, and more. im 26 and most people I know cant even drive a manual. At least in the US the demand isnt gonna be that crazy just bc a car has a manual. NA v8s though maybe, because of sound.
@@ibrahimelmi210 I had 3 DSM's over time (2 were 4G63's); that car does not run 8's on the cheap. Anything under 11 on that car was spending bucks. Believe it or not, they didn't sell anywhere near as successful as the G35's did. Regardless, a car's desirability isn't just based on the 1/4 mile. I'm surprised you've even mentioned it.
I'm quite a bit older and I've seen even old Acura Legends/Vigors/Lexus SC300's/IS300's etc climbing in prices (and all went through the thrashed phase).
None are dragstrip beasts w/o extensive work.
We can go into every reason why under the sun as to why....but the fact is it comes down to time, and what the car offers. And let's be honest, love or hate the car, it ALREADY has a level of desirability (otherwise we wouldn't see the aftermarket support)
We can't compare the 'least desirable' Mustang to one of Infinit's best products (to say nothing of it's JDM heritage) and count that as comparable;
Correct, it's not as simple as every rwd manual will be worth more....however, that's a big factor in future desirability, as that combo is seen less and less as time goes on.
You're correct in that manual cars aren't in high demand--but that's for the masses, and is a point you're missing. Folks who keep classic cars or maintain old ones aren't marketing them to regular average Joe's. How many average folks do you see trying to buy older/classic cars? Not many, right? But then ask why they still fetch the prices they do.
Thanks for making this video , definitely hope it does well. G35 will be a classic
@@MannyVQ agreed brotha, btw nice job on the turbo g35 ❤️🔥
I became a G35/37 fan after this video! I was a Z lover from waaay back. I never really looked at the G until this vid.
Thanks.
g35 was my first car in highschool, now they popular af i kinda want one again haha
Rich kid
Vq engine is quite bulletproof and tuner friendly
they tend to blow rods out the block with the galley gasket issue, which on a g35 you wouldn’t know because there’s no oil pressure gauge 😢
Not if you have a 2014+ g37s
I absolutely loved my g35, I drove it all the way to 300k before I sold it. Had it tuned and was making around 300 whp.
Something else to take into consideration is that the g35x comes with an upgraded version of attessa AWD from the r34 GTR.
When these dropped I wanted the blood red one, non chrome wheel, black interior, manual. Went to the auto show that year and sat in one, low seating and simple. Like the m3 and corvette the douche cycle will fade and these will be cool again.
The m3 and corvette did not have takeovers associated with them. So there is that. Will these be cool again???...... We will see.
@@curtisdickson6277 no they had douche status, I never said anything about them being g part of takeovers, though I have seen all three at the PDX terminal and the takeovers associated with the Portland area, have a crazy video of a large group between intersections, had to be a few miles of cars, 2 lanes wide, driving against traffic. Anyway, I still never said anything about takeovers.
I love "useless G35 information" 🤗 Thanx Alex!
The platform sharing thingy.... At G35 stage everything they sold that sent power to the rear wheels are on THE SAME platform. Skyline G35 G37 stagea 350Z 370Z fuga M35 M37 Q50 Q70 are ALL on the same platform after le cost cutter went at it.
If you meant the R34 period, then since R33 they were always based on the Laurel. Everything over 2400cc was a Laurel just with different styling, drivetrain and seating configuration.
Skyline - comes to the USA says… “I identify as an Infiniti”
The USA - “Yes”
Lol exactly
Lmao!! Brrrooo!
I have an 06 G35X completely bone stock I use as a daily. I usually get some kid asking if it's for sale at least once a month lol.
The same reason the RSX is called the Integra in Japan
VQ boys been waiting for this one
The Skyline name goes back further than the R32, R33, and R34 days. It was called a Prince Skyline from the Prince Motor Company. When they merged with Nissan in the 60's, it became a Nissan Skyline. Sedans and then coupes. The G35s were built in Japan. All they did was rebadge them and changed the location of the steering wheel. The center console has buttons that would be for a right-hand driver still, lol. It's the exact same car.
I have a G35 sedan 2008, fully stock, owned it for a year now and its been very reliable and fun to drive, they are so cheap to buy especially in the middleeast, and they aren't that bad to maintain unlike its German competitors 😅😅, if bought a decently well maintained one and modded tastefully its a one of the best if not the best cars u can own for cheap😎😎
Quite interesting finding out about this. It seems to be quite the opposite here in this country. You say infiniti g35 or g37 barely anyone knows what that car is because we all know it as "350/370gt skyline" as that seems to be the stock badge on them when they get imported over here.
I only found this out after a few months after buying mine that it's called "g37" in other countries
G37 ipl need some love been looking for videos of that for a min
5:56 there’s that Christmas song again 😂 Alex trying to incept us into early Xmas shopping??
When Nissan wanted to test out the VR38DETT, they shoehorned it into the CPV35 chassis (albeit a LHD variant so a G35) and drove around Nürburgring.
I'm on my 7th VQ! I'm on my 6th 350z an had a 04 G35 6spd with brembos! An I like how 80% of the parts are interchangeable! Suspension breaks motor transmission! I also have extra parts on hand! VQ pwr varoom varoom 💪🚗💨💨💨💨👏👌😎
As a G owner I can’t understand why people would want to tune this vehicle, it is one simply one of the most beautiful vehicles for its time. It also makes more than enough power and it’s a great daily driver. High mileage don’t seem to affect the car much apart from having to do your standard maintenance and occasional hardware replacement. It is a great car for a cheap and nice sport-luxury vehicle.
Mo Powa, baby
I had a lot of fun with mine before I sold it. Honestly would make a great daily if it didn't get such atrocious gas mileage. The Lexus 2gr fse and BMW M54 and N52 got at least 30mpg highway and 23-25 combined while I struggled to average 20mpg even dipping down to 17mpg at times. At that point, you might as well grab a V8 car.
@@nateTrh get ya, gas is one of its biggest downsides. Although to be fair any old v6 car would have the same issue, at least I assume. Although what would you say a good alternative is to the G35? There are not a lot of cars at the same price for what the G offers
@gamerpro4667 If you're ok with slightly less power, E46 sedans and coupes are around the same price with much nicer interiors and easier to work on engines. Besides that, there's sadly not anything else in the immediate price range. IS350's generally cost $1-3k more and 335i BMW's generally cost more in terms of maintenance but can make huge power. Once you hit the $15-20k price point though, a lot of options open up but I'd say Infiniti and BMW are the only ones that offer used, 6 cylinder, manual, rwd cars for under $5k.
Another thing I can add to this video is if you’re looking for a really reliable winter car definitely get the G35x (the all wheel drive model) I bought mine 2 years ago with 132k miles and it had Michelin Defender tires brand new. Easily the best winter vehicle I’ve ever owned, I’ve never gotten stuck in Idaho snow conditions, still completely stock and I’ve driven it 33k miles in 2 years and I’ve only replaced the radiator and wheel bearings. Doesn’t burn any oil or coolant so you could say I scored with this car. Super underrated well priced winter driver for anybody looking.
I have the JDM wagon equivalent of the G35, here in New Zealand. The G35 only has a bad rep inside the US, everywhere else it's great.
I just picked up my 2006 coupe manual with only 49k miles! Stoked to be driving a super clean example!❤
I was cross shopping the g and the z back in the day and went g so I had a back seat
That intake is not compatible with the G35 Coupes. Sedan and 350z only
As a 45 year old professional, I'm looking for a low to mid mileage unmolested G35 coupe manual as a fun commuter/GT car. Always thought this car looked so good. Mild lower, wheels as suggested, debadge, going for OEM+ look.
I really appreciate the deep dive into the G35. Ive owned mine for a few years now & been keeping it as clean as possible with no ricer mods. Just a beautiful OEM body
My dream budget infinity drift car would be a G35 sedan with a VK56DD motor out of the titan. That motor can put down around 480WHP on E85 and is capable is roasting 4th while in drift.
Main one everyone forgets about is the 06 6mt came with a rev up motor and option of hicas
I have that on mine
@@g35tho11 my dawggggg
@@g35tho11 what’s your ig
I have an 06’ AWD… been wanting to build off the AWD platform but haven’t found much info on if it can handle 400+ hp. Usually AWD G35’s aren’t ragged out since they really aren’t drift rockets…Can you turn it into a AWD monster???
Slap a VR30 7AT transmission can handle higher hp levels
Your multitude of videos on this car makes me think you actually love this car.
my z been down so long cause i couldn’t afford to fix it as it wasn’t my daily. z went to 3 different shops on a tow truck and now it’s finally getting fixed. i never had a chance to swing it and when it went out i got super depressed and felt like that was the last time i was gonna drive the car, it’s that good. paid for parts ($1249) and i’m looking at about that in labor once the car is done. pray for me. shop is like an hour drive deep into orlando so that means i get a nice cruise home. i’m definitely going sideways if this all works out
It’s not useless as my cousin just got his first car and it’s a 2006 G35 Coupé and it helped him a lot so thx for that
06-07 coupes equipped with the sport package also had an option for rear wheel steering
I think a series on the history and weird uses of engines would be neat. Like how Honda heads and blocks are kinda Lego. Or maybe how the ecoboost engines evolved from the Mazda MZR. Could even go into mods that work with and are available across the engine families.
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As a G35 owner, we get a bad rep from these takeover kids 😢
Eyyyyy Alex! As a Filipino I love that you're playing Christmas songs in September in the background 😂
how about a the Q50 next.
I absolutely love this video! Love knowing more about my car man! Thank you!
The G35 coupe was my to go too when I was in my early 20s, slapped some TE37s, Tien Coilovers, Nismo Exhaust, Nismo CAI, and the Brembo calipers swap. But she was auto :/ and making any real power out of it was out of my budget. So I got an S14 😂. Still love the model but it’s sad to see it being the front runner for takeovers:(.
Only thing to worry about is your slave cylinder going out, replacing the fluid every year, and making sure your oil valley gasket is replaced on time.
Hr and VHR issue
I have my vq for 10 years no problem is daily car 40 miles to work only thing im done wheel bearing chain guide and chain and clutch i have over 15k on the car i loved no regrets
06' Coupe RAS ---> Talk about it Alex. Nobody knows what an RAS Coupe is! Rare, hard to find. Mid 06-07 G35 Coupe only.
It's a banger!
Need help with a throwout bearing issue. Is this something that needs to be replaced asap?
Surprised you didn't mention a plenum spacer (for VQ35DE) as the first mod. Very affordable, and an instant noticeable improvement. A drop in high flow air filter yields pretty much the same results as a pricey intake.
Hey man proud of you, hope you’re taking care of yourself.
Lets get a 20 minute video on the lexus 2nd gen IS that covers IS250, 350, and ISF.
Great video, I've been on the fence to pick one of these up. You mentioned suggestions for a video. How about the longest-running Mustang generation "Fox Body" ?
This guys awesome! I loved the video, thanks for the information 😌
I’m in Orlando and actually thinking of buying one. I have a 2020 Q50 but the G35 seems intriguing to me. lol
Man this video is just facts. Didn't know I'd be a VQ lover or owner until I got one to flip.. Man these cars look good, especially stock like you said. Easily the best car for under $3k and for $5k CAD theres a super nice 6MT sedan near me with decent mileage and 370z wheels that oddly match the car. I'm 16 and kinda bad at flipping cars tho so I can't afford it, and my dream daily's been a Civic with some probably never before seen modifications for a 7th gen.
Alex is The Fitment god😮
As an owner of a G (G37) I can proudly say that it's freaking awesome. My car currently has 138k miles on the odometer without any issue. In the past 3 years of ownership, all I did what changing its fuel pump, fuel sending unit, drive belt and brake discs. And that was pretty much it. However, the G series is infamous for it's oil consumption problem (G35) and fragile coolant hose problem that causes the car to lose coolant fluid but these should be an easy fix. Otherwise, these cars don't have that much of a problem at all. Great prices, reliable engine and fun to drive. Just keep this in mind, don't be a d*ck and do stupid takeover stuffs and you'll save ur car a ton of problems.
Can you make one of these about the g37? I just got a 2012 g37xS and want to know more about it
This was a good video. Glad you helped ppl on specs but the sedans are always left out when it comes to mods. Only thing i can say is you def cant fit wheels past 9.5 on them. & my opinion on the skyline badge is the fact the car is a skyline everywhere else but here in the US but ppl love to act like ppl say they own a GTR just cause they have skyline badges on the car lol not that serious. Another things these cars aint cheap! Maintenance is still expensive & so are quality mods.
The g35 used to be my dream car for years, now I love the 5th gen prelude but the G is growing on me again idk which to pick😭
Please do 370gt /g37
Personally, if you get a G35, auto or manual, go for any of the 05-07 ones, those year ones have a bunch of updated things from interior to suspension to engine stuff and even some exterior things, the 05-06 coupe autos come with the normal DE with a bunch of updated stuff such as fixed oil pump issues and a upped rpm limit, auto/manual 07 sedans came with the VQ35HR as well as being a part of the V36 chassis rather than being a V35, the 05-06 Coupe manuals did come with the rev up but... if you want oil issues then go for it.
Basically imo, go for a 05-07 G35 rarher than an 03-04 G35... also do be careful when looking up parts for an 03-04 or 05-07 because they revised a LOT of things...
Ive been following you for a long time. But my car is a little out of your normal. My baby is an 89 Lincoln lsc. Basically a mustang but no aftermarket support for the body
I love my g coupe 6mt Brempo , you also forgot to mention that the big brakes only came in 2003 2004 only
If the S13 market is anything to go by, you want to *keep it stock* (or at least reversible mods). In 5 years it will really stand out, and it will likely be worth a decent amount of cash.
Im gettin my thermastat changed soon on my g35, she been so reliable almost 171k 🥰
Need a video like this for the TSX
I love them but unless I swapped one right away I couldnt handle the VQ
I love my grandpa sedan!!!! I have had no issues and more and more people saying they like it!
Can you do a video on the G37S coupe 6speed please. I have a 08.
First time I’ve seen a bigger headlight eye lid like mine !
I want one (or g37) so bad. When they’re clean they’re so nice looking.
Had one years ago. Still think it one of the cleanest and good looking cars today
350z/G35 is the modern S13
Pretty decent cars, totally let down by a majority of their owners.
I owned a 2003.0 G35 sedan, and a 2011 G37xS coupe. Both were really good cars to me
For the prospective owners, these cars are cheap enough you owe it to yourself to get one with the HR series engine (2007+).
The VQ35DE was a reconfigured Maxima engine effectively, the HR was truly built for a RWD application changing around ~80% of the parts.
Nice video ! Could you do the same with the Volvo P2 platform ?
Recently acquired a moonlight pearl white 2012 G25 Journey that, despite multiple owners, is in nearly PERFERCT condition...I mean, the leather seats inside arent even worn or cracked. I have seen brand new cars in worse condition than this car the ONLY points of concern are that a previous owner scraped up the front bumper just in front of both tires (obviously misjudging a few inclines) and the driver side fog light is cracked. That is literally it, the rest of the car looks like it just rolled fresh off the factory floor.
I was SHOCKED at how low the price was from the dealer for it, and was even more shocked what they ended up taking for me to drive off in it. Sticker was $7,250. I managed to walk off for $5k including TTF and all that (so $4250 for the car itself without the fees and such).
I dont plan to modify it at all. Not putting a 37 engine, not messing with the exhaust, not messing with the wheels...this isnt a 35 or 37 anyway, but Im not a "sports car" guy. I get that out of my system plenty by just playing Need For Speed or Midnight Club games lol. I plan to just take real nice care of the car and let it be the luxury car it was supposed to be. Going to put new oem fog lights on, get the bumper touched up in matching moonlight pearl white, and thats it. This car is just too gorgeous for anything else. With how few of these Infiniti made and sold in the US, I think it would be a CRIME to do ANYTHING to this car. This is, hopefully, my "million mile car". (181k miles when I got it. These cars can easily hit over 300k if properly cared for)
Most of the VQ community recommends against the K&N Typhoon intakes, they are restrictive and very prone to heat soak, all the evidence suggests you will actually lose power with them.
Owned a G35 sedan. As a daily it was somewhat reliable. Fuel guage can be a pain in the butt.
Tip, just wrap the headlights in clear vinyl , ez clear
This was once my attainable dream car.
Could we get one for the Genesis coupe, they aren’t talked about much
2 years after picking up my 2005 G35 and the "process" continues, despite a few setbacks and disappointments
It’s a skyline, Americans just created the illusion that Skyline means GTR while in Japan Nissan threw that name on anything sporty😂
What’s up alex it’d be cool to see a 370z video
I agree
@MartiniWorksOfficial Can you do a "How to modify" for the SC300/400?
so sad that so many gs ruined gotta keep them clean
Ohhhh , this make sense why the g35 engine is still in Nissan frontier, murano, maxima , pathfinder
Whats the background beat during the "modifying a g35" section of the video?
G37/Q60… recently got a 15’ Q60 😅
commenting before i watch i hope there’s some 1st gen sedan content
Just like WRX and STI separate from the Impreza name in 2015
I'd really love to hear about the next generation the G37 and get a more in depth video about them. Not much info about them out there unless you're in that group
Could you cover Toyota Vitz/yaris 2005-2008
Short ram intakes AKA hot air intakes. You'll be better off with the stock intake boxes.
The G35 was really the car to have back then. They have aged terribly but there’s nothing like a well kept 6MT G35.