Infiniti G35 vs M35 (best, Pathfinder, selling, engines) - Nissan and Infiniti -Car forums - City-Data Forum

kkn006 · 10-23-2011, 01:40 PM

What's the major differences G35 and M35?

kazyn · 10-23-2011, 04:08 PM

price, styling, features.......

what years are you looking for?

NJBest · 10-23-2011, 04:11 PM

The m35 is a much more refined vehicle. I think Nissan should drop the g35/g37 down to the mainstream class.

Anyways, the most notable difference is that the G series is sports oriented, while the M series is more lux sedan.

GraniteStater · 10-23-2011, 04:18 PM

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No, I don't think it would be wise for Nissan to drop the G model as it will remain the best selling.

hoffdano · 10-23-2011, 04:54 PM

The G is a compact car, based on the z chassis and powertrain. It is RWD, handles well, and is nicely finished inside though it isn't quite as "premium" as it could be. Very good car, very popular, and a reasonable alternative to the BMW 3 for many.

The M is RWD also, but I don't know what chassis it is based on. No US Nissan shares the platform. The M is a mid-size, very nicely finished, and comfortable. It rides firmer, and handles better than the Lexus GS.

kkn006 · 10-23-2011, 07:05 PM

I like the M series options but it's almost 10K higher..

I'm actually looking for 2007/2008 below 50K miles..

NJGOAT · 10-24-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hoffdano

The G is a compact car, based on the z chassis and powertrain. It is RWD, handles well, and is nicely finished inside though it isn't quite as "premium" as it could be. Very good car, very popular, and a reasonable alternative to the BMW 3 for many.

The M is RWD also, but I don't know what chassis it is based on. No US Nissan shares the platform. The M is a mid-size, very nicely finished, and comfortable. It rides firmer, and handles better than the Lexus GS.

The M uses the same FM platform as the G. That same platform also underpins the FX, EX and Nissan Z. Basically, everything Infiniti builds with the exception of the QX (based on the Titan/Pathfinder/Aramada) is based on the same platform, just in different flavors.

As far as the differences go, most hit it head on. The G is smaller and tuned more sporting to compete with the 3-series. The M is larger and tuned softer and offers higher quality materials to compete with the 5-series.

RandyWatson13 · 10-24-2011, 08:09 PM

Same platform, same engines...one is bigger than the other and nicer, the M35....They are rebadged Nissan Skyline and Nissan Fuga cars.

andrew.mensch · 10-26-2011, 12:48 PM

G is being replaced next year... the M got way better when they redid that car a few years ago, expect the same for the new G.