The 2007 G35 Coupe is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports coupe, available in two trims, the Base and the 6MT.
Upon introduction, the Base is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 275-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 6MT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 295-horsepower engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2007 G35 Coupe is a carryover from 2006.
Read our editor reviews of the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan available HERE.
See photos of the restyled G35 posted in the photo gallery.
Summary: I've had this car for almost a month now and I still look forward to getting home to drive it. I have a "company car" for work. At 1200 miles in less than a month, this car just makes you want to speed. I got it in pearl white with wheat leather. Only option I got was the spoiler, and I got the 2005 spoiler, the 2006 spoiler looks like the 350Zs' spoiler, in other words "boring!" Everything else is standard on this, 19" rims, 298 HP is basically all I wanted.
Strengths: Accelaration, handling, braking, comfort, the "turning head factor",
Weaknesses: The front driver side speaker sounds like its busted, the dealer checked it and found nothing wrong with it, they said it may be coming from a vibration. It still bothers me....so I just changed the stereo balance to hear the bulk of the music on the rear speakers and passenger side. I wish that I should've gotten it now with the Bose system.
Similar Products Used: BMW 325CI, outdated design, boring interior
Nissan 350Z, uncomfortable and a 2-seater
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Summary: I bought this car as a replacement for my wife's '93 VW Corrado, which was a super fun car, albeit a bit quirky as it aged. The G35 coupe's stongest suit is it's looks. The car is gorgeous (although the 19 inch wheels could fill the fenders a bit better. It's relatively quick, handles well, has decent brakes and is comfortable. The road noise is fairly significant, but I guess that's what you get with that 40 series tires. The number of standard features for the money is also a strong point. We looked at the '06 BMW 330 (the coupes still aren't out, so we had to settle for an AT sedan), but we couldn't justify the extra cash, even with an overseas military discount.
Now for my biggest beef: the tranny. I haven't driven a car that shifts this poorly since the Chevy Chevette I drove in high school. For a car in the mid to high $30K range from a high end Japananese carmaker, I expected much more. Compare this to any Honda, Toyota or Mazda and it doesn't even come close in smoothness. Some may say it's because it's a "performance car"... my '89 Porsche 911 shifts better than this thing, so does our '93 Corrado, so did my old '84 Toyota Supra and '79 Celica I had in college. I'm surprised I don't see more negative reports on this. It is getting a little better as we break it in, but it should be much smoother right out of the box. But I digress... Based in Infiniti's reputation of late, I expect above average reliability and resale value.
Strengths: LOOKS
Overall peformance
Bang for the buck
Fit and finish
Lots of standard features
Weaknesses: Tranny
Back seat headroom
No trip computer w/o the nav system
Bose stereo is not good
Summary: This is the first luxury sports car I've owned. It is a pleasure to drive with plenty of power and great handling. I was also amazed how it handled in a torrential down pour on the turnpike. It handled like I was on a dry road. No skidding, slipping or trouble hydroplaning.
Styling is a head turner, but its the throaty exhaust that grabs the attention first.
Strengths: Styling, power, fit and finish, easy to see everything on dash and steering wheel, and everything is easy access without groping around for it.
Weaknesses: Could use a little more trunk room, but then again, Im not hauling things And as for the interior for passangers, I'm not " Kato" either.
Similar Products Used: Acura CL,
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Rating Reviewed by: Mark Gillis(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 23, 2007
Overall Rating 1 of 5
Value Rating 2 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
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5.00 votes
Review 4 of 49
Price Paid:
$37000.00
from Infiniti of Norwood
Year / Model Reviewed: 2006 G35 Coupe 6MT
Summary: I would have loved to rate this vehicle highly for what it provides in the way of styling and price. I can't find another vehicle that looks and feels like the G does for the price (exception being the Z). The fit and finish of the vehicle's interior is fantastic and the car's exterior lines catches people's eyes. People taller than 6' beware, it's tight in the drivers seat - my heads sits in the sunroof opening and I'm almost 6'2".
There is a dark lining on this cloud I'm describing however, read on...
I have to say that I found out too late that cars based on the VQ35DE engine (REV-UP) motors can be prone to engine knock and/or oil consumption. I don't believe there was too much data out back in 8/06, but I am now seeing many ’06 G35 as well as Z owners complaing of both. Nissan is refusing to stand behind its product and only replacing engines when the owner presses their issues through the BBB or legal action. Given what transpired with the 2006 Altimas, I am not surprised that our engines are defective. The pistons and the rings are the suspects for the G and Z. I will be pursuing this matter with whomever I have to in order to get my G fixed. Recommend pass on Nissan products.
Strengths: Style, fit and finish, the car feels and looks like it's worth so much more than it is.
Weaknesses: Engine is defective; owners of vehicles with this engine have already had them replaced. Nissan support is deplorable.
Similar Products Used: 2001 BMW 330i
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Summary: I've only had this vehicle for 7 months and it has been in the shop over 20 days and counting. The oil consumption on this engine is comparable to that of a 2-stroke engine - one part oil to 20 of gas. The vehicle has gone through several oil consumption test, the valve covers have been replaced twice, the exhaust pipes are covered in black desposit and inifiniti won't acknowledge it as a lemon. This is not the kind of treatment that one would expect from a "luxury" dealership. Do your homework and research this car very carefully, if you do a quick web search you will find out I'm not this only one with this kind of problem.
Strengths: Good looking
Weaknesses: quality and bad customer service
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