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Originally Posted by mtluck
2007 Infiniti g35x sedan.
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But from the first week onward I just never could agree with the way it drives. Everything from the steering to the braking to the way it it handles curves to the off-the-line acceleration...nothing feels right about it. The transmission shifting is so damn jerky and clunky and the steering feels like it was taken out of a Ford E-Series van and made 10 times heavier and harder to turn. Bad turning radius makes parking an extreme issue and the engine is torqueless. It's like a small displacement 4 cylinder under 5,000 rpm. It doesn't handle like the "sport sedan" it is marketed as. It's just very cumbersome and annoying to drive on a daily basis. Interior quality and space is also lacking and I only average around 16 combined mpg even though it is rated at 20 combined mpg.
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I just want a nice commuter car. What do you guys think, go through the hassle of selling my car or just keep on driving it.
You seem to be conflicted about what it is you really want.
That car seems like overkill for someone who wants "a nice commuter car". But if all you are looking for is something reliable to get from point A to point B, then get over the Nissan build/performance and drive it until just before the wheels fall off of it.
If you think life is too short to drive something you're not happy with, then you are looking for more than a "nice commuter car". If you can take the financial hit, trade it for something else.
You can have both of the above, but apparently what you bought doesn't qualify.
2007 Infiniti g35x sedan. I did so much research before I bought it. All the reviews were nothing but positive from both consumers and automotive publications. About 2 years ago I bought it with low mileage and ran a carfax, came out clean. The owner described the history of the vehicle and provided everything I needed for me. Very clean, easy transaction. During the test drive nothing about it bothered me. Zero cosmetic issues, the car was flawless.
But from the first week onward I just never could agree with the way it drives. Everything from the steering to the braking to the way it it handles curves to the off-the-line acceleration...nothing feels right about it. .
There is the possibility it was in a major wreck at some point in its life and steering/suspension/frame could be misaligned.
I own one, slick. A newer RWD S model. The AWDs dont feel that much different unless you are pushing them on a track.
I agree. They tend to understeer a bit when you push them hard, but other than that there isn't a huge difference other than 100-200 pounds or so of extra weight up front.
Generally this is a great car but as a friend who was GM on an infiniti dealership said, take 5 of any vehicle. One will run better than the others and one will be less than the others. So you either got the lesser car or it was in an accident or has something wrong with it.
Take it to a dealer and complain about it and see what they think might be the issue we have no clue.
Or sell it and get the Honda you seem set upon. CarMax will help you most likely.
Why do you guys keep telling him to get the car checked or it might have been in an accident? Nothing he said makes it sound like there is anything wrong with the car. In fact I'm pretty sure the characteristics he's talking about are exactly what the Infiniti G series is known for. It just doesn't feel good to the OP.
It's almost like most of you have never actually driven more than one car and don't understand that different cars have very different feel and handling.
I don't know, I owned a 2004 AWD G for about 8 years and liked it a lot. It was quick, rode well, etc. The steering is a bit heavier on the X model due to the extra weight over the front wheels but it was a good car.
I will agree about the transmission though, I hated the way it shifted. It seemed to get worse with age. I kept mine till about 65k.
I would take it to your local Carfax and see what they offer.
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