Do you think this is the equivalent of an Infiniti G35...

[carbonhed]

because we don't get Infiniti's over here.

http://www.autobase.co.nz/vehicledetails.asp?vehicle_id=297311

This is an import JDM vehicle and I'm having trouble finding any reviews of it.

Are G35's any good?

[xrs9430]

yes, g35 coupe makes 295hp out of a 3.5 liter v6, it does 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. so pretty good for a v6

[TSi+WRX]

I wish I could help, but I'm unfortunately not very familiar with the Nissan line (even though they do make some excellent vehicles).

Superficially, I can only say that the G35 has a wonderful engine that's won multiple awards, and to me, at least, sounds absolutely buttery - and even from what little time I've spent in the cabin of one, I can imagine that it'd be also a pleasure to drive, every-day, it has more than enough go-power, combined with great creature comforts.

I'd check out a couple of dedicated G35/Z forums, and see if anyone can give you some advice regarding the JDM versions.

Best of luck!

[Arashi666]

V35 Skylines are nice...... but if youre paying that mych id import in a ilder GT-R maybe R33 or R34.......... seriously if you want one thats the way to go, in this case id just buy the Infinity, because whether its left or right hand drive it all looks the same, now a GT-R, that screams authority

[RadarRick]

V35 Skylines are nice...... but if youre paying that mych id import in a ilder GT-R maybe R33 or R34.......... seriously if you want one thats the way to go, in this case id just buy the Infinity, because whether its left or right hand drive it all looks the same, now a GT-R, that screams authority

Yes, agree Arashi. My mates R33 at 25psi, just dynoed 525wrhp. That car is a monster, hardly drivable in the wet how ever :?
RR

[carbonhed]

V35 Skylines are nice...... but if youre paying that mych id import in a ilder GT-R maybe R33 or R34.......... seriously if you want one thats the way to go, in this case id just buy the Infinity, because whether its left or right hand drive it all looks the same, now a GT-R, that screams authority

Yes, agree Arashi. My mates R33 at 25psi, just dynoed 525wrhp. That car is a monster, hardly drivable in the wet how ever :?
RR

I think we might be from slightly different demographics :) I prefer the velvet glove approach rather than the iron fist... and while I'm not arguing the potency of the GT-R they sure do look dated these days.

[nautica2o3]

The G35 is the latest generation of Skylines, following the great R34, R33, R32 lines. Although not even close to performance as the latter 3.

You can't import an R34 to the US and have it legalized. Motorex claimed to do this, and the owner is currently in legal battles for selling "legalized" R32 and R34 Skylines to unknowing buyers that did not know they are impossible to be legalized under American DOT standards. The R33 is your best chance of having a legal Skyline in the states.

Supposedly, the Nissan GTR is finally coming to American shores in the next year. It has the bodylines of the current G35, not like the old Skylines with Maxima like body. It will be the fastest production Skyline to date. It as a twin turbo V6 engine and of course the AWD system that made the car one of the best ever engineered. It will remain under Nissan and not under Infinity, which might be a mistake if Americans do not want to pay $70,000 for a Nissan, but certainly would for an Infiniti. Some poeple think that the Supra would've sold better had it been badged under the Lexus name here.

[crazyVOLVOrob]

I'd rather just purchase a Nismo 350z R-tune I will bet my life it's faster and will out handle the Skyline G35...But yeah thats the Infinity g35 we have in the states if there are back seats

[Arashi666]

that would be nice.... but I still say import yourself a GT-R

[wanderingmind]

Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 coupe, mmmmmm, drool.

[SmaartAasSaabr]

Yeah I love the lines of the G35 coupe... and the sound :shock:

Wonder if I could take the V8 Nissan uses and just plop it in, G45 :P

[f_399]

or just get a C5 Z06 locally for under 30K and be as fast if not faster

plus its american so parts wouldnt be as expensive

this is if your from mainland usa

[SmaartAasSaabr]

Z06 would eat any of these (stock) cars for breakfast and be much faster in curves as well... the Z06 is in a Ferrari class of performance :D

[carbonhed]

Thanks for all the replies.

Drove it, loved it. Good handling, awesome engine :shock: good brakes, great sound :) but no headroom in the back for my folks. Plenty of legroom but I'm only 6' and my head was wedged on the edge of the roof and the window... which is a deal breaker for me unfortunately.

Nice car though... :evil: rats!

[Arashi666]

Im 5-11 and ive never had problems in my uncle's G35.......... interesting... then again it was the sedan variant

I can agree that the GT-Rs do look a litle dated, but people still love the looks and all, its also fast to boot......... i'll bet its cheaper to import a Japanese car than it is to import an American being in New Zealand........... IMO that new V35 just cant compete with the past 3........ they'll be forever immortalized I suppose.... seing as the new GT-R looks like absolute S**T

[RadarRick]

V35 Skylines are nice...... but if youre paying that mych id import in a ilder GT-R maybe R33 or R34.......... seriously if you want one thats the way to go, in this case id just buy the Infinity, because whether its left or right hand drive it all looks the same, now a GT-R, that screams authority

Yes, agree Arashi. My mates R33 at 25psi, just dynoed 525wrhp. That car is a monster, hardly drivable in the wet how ever :?
RR

I think we might be from slightly different demographics :) I prefer the velvet glove approach rather than the iron fist... and while I'm not arguing the potency of the GT-R they sure do look dated these days.

Agree totally with you Arashi :) But killing an ant with a sledge hammer is awfully gratifying, come on now, admit it :wink:
RR

[carbonhed]

Im 5-11 and ive never had problems in my uncle's G35.......... interesting... then again it was the sedan variant

I can agree that the GT-Rs do look a litle dated, but people still love the looks and all, its also fast to boot......... i'll bet its cheaper to import a Japanese car than it is to import an American being in New Zealand........... IMO that new V35 just cant compete with the past 3........ they'll be forever immortalized I suppose.... seing as the new GT-R looks like absolute S**T

From some specs I found at the G35 forum the sedan has three extra inches headroom in the back. Which would solve the problem at a stroke.

What's your uncles sedan like... handling/performance wise?

There's a variety of optional packages that can modify the base car to make it more on a par with the coupe.

[Arashi666]

Im 5-11 and ive never had problems in my uncle's G35.......... interesting... then again it was the sedan variant

I can agree that the GT-Rs do look a litle dated, but people still love the looks and all, its also fast to boot......... i'll bet its cheaper to import a Japanese car than it is to import an American being in New Zealand........... IMO that new V35 just cant compete with the past 3........ they'll be forever immortalized I suppose.... seing as the new GT-R looks like absolute S**T

From some specs I found at the G35 forum the sedan has three extra inches headroom in the back. Which would solve the problem at a stroke.

What's your uncles sedan like... handling/performance wise?

There's a variety of optional packages that can modify the base car to make it more on a par with the coupe.

itd not too bad, a smooth ride like you'd expect from a luxury sedan, but I didnt get a chance to go flat out on it though :cry:

[Arashi666]

V35 Skylines are nice...... but if youre paying that mych id import in a ilder GT-R maybe R33 or R34.......... seriously if you want one thats the way to go, in this case id just buy the Infinity, because whether its left or right hand drive it all looks the same, now a GT-R, that screams authority

Yes, agree Arashi. My mates R33 at 25psi, just dynoed 525wrhp. That car is a monster, hardly drivable in the wet how ever :?
RR

I think we might be from slightly different demographics :) I prefer the velvet glove approach rather than the iron fist... and while I'm not arguing the potency of the GT-R they sure do look dated these days.

Agree totally with you Arashi :) But killing an ant with a sledge hammer is awfully gratifying, come on now, admit it :wink:
RR

never said it wasnt :twisted:

[p8ik8e]

omg arashi is a tall lil' azn... hehe... and on topic im a fan of the g35's theyre sweet, plus there are some pretty sick TT getups available for it... :twisted:

[Arashi666]

omg arashi is a tall lil' azn... hehe... and on topic im a fan of the g35's theyre sweet, plus there are some pretty sick TT getups available for it... :twisted:

yes I am........ i'm quite tall for an asian dude........ amazingly enough

[ProStreetCamaro]

A couple things to expect with the G35

Severe brake dust up front
Brakes that wear out FAST
Rotors that wear out FAST
Brakes that squeel
Front compression rods that clunk over bumps (suspension part that plagues these cars)
Clunking from the rear (forget which part is the culprit)

My fiance loves her G35 X AWD but these issues I listed are well documented to be problems that most people experiance with these cars. Hers has had all of them. I fixed the $hitty brakes myself by installing Power Slot Cryo (deep frozen) rotors and Hawk HPS brake pads and the dealer has already replaced all the other parts free of charge because it is still under warranty.