Anyone ever owned an Infiniti? (1 Viewer)

[schlesinj]

Last month I bought a 08 G35S with 33K on it. I was looking for a AWD and a sedan and I drive about 15K per year, so needed something nice and fund to drive. So far no problems and really enjoy it. Here is a good forum if you want some more information.

http://g35driver.com/forums/

 

[Native]

Anyone looking at the Q50? It's essentially the new G37 for 2014...

 

[Koya]

Anyone looking at the Q50? It's essentially the new G37 for 2014...

My understanding is the major overhaul is to happen for the '15 models, which was one of the reasons I (semi-reluctantly) gave up my G37s - just too long in the same car (had it since it was the G35). To that end, are you looking to buy or lease? Not sure I'd want to buy last year before a major haul over, though if you are looking to lease, could get some nice terms or a short lease option if indeed the '15 will see a new generation.

 

[mquinnjr]

My lease on my current Acura TSX w/Tech Pkg. ends in July 2014, and I'm seriously considering the G37x.

I'm using TrueCar to get a feel for lease prices paid, and it has me in a G37x with 4WD, Premium Package and Navi for (tax included) ~$25/month less than my Acura configured with FWD and a V4 engine, same 12k/year miles. If my lease ended tomorrow, I'd go pick this car up immediately without hesitation.

Feel like I'll be able to get a great deal on the 2014 G37x at that point, as I want a good deal and don't want the Q50 for the much higher price tag. Just hope the G37x's are not all out of stock by then, since it looks like this model is ending production this year.

 

[Fat Nick]

I'll add an angle I haven't seen discussed here. I had a G35 Coupe from December 2002 until mid 2012. 10 years, ~110,000 miles. I got one of the first G35 Coupes to come out. I still think the 1st generation G35 Coupes were among the most beautiful mainstream cars ever made. I had 110,000 relatively trouble-free miles on mine. The first 90,000 or so as a daily-driver, then as a weekend/fun car after I got an SUV. I ultimately sold it to my sister-in-law's brother and got another sports car...

Anyway, I digress...My biggest issue with Infiniti is that their service departments are the lowest of the low. I had nothing but issues with two different Infiniti service departments. Cost for routine maintenance was almost comical ($800 to replace the front brake PADS on the OEM Brembos). I got a set of new tires from the service department, along with an alignment. After a scant 3,000 miles, the rears were bald on the inside edge down to the belts. I took it back and the service manager said that I "must've been burning rubber a lot," and refused to do anything. I asked how a properly aligned car can "burn rubber" on the inside edge of the tires only, then demanded to see the alignment spec sheet, which he couldn't produce. I've never been treated so badly in my life. Horrible horrible service. There are other stories...and maybe I just picked 2 bad apples...but the service departments alone are why I don't know if I'd buy another Infiniti.

 

[Quez]

My wife has a G25 sedan. It's nice. It is a lease so I said screw it and we only put in regular gas. She has had it almost a year and no problems. Don't waste your money on high octane imo.

 

[Fat Nick]

My wife has a G25 sedan. It's nice. It is a lease so I said screw it and we only put in regular gas. She has had it almost a year and no problems. Don't waste your money on high octane imo.

You CAN put regular gas in most newer cars and they'll run without issue. You're losing performance though. On most newer cars, they recommend higher octane fuel to run at the advertised specs. On old cars, you'd get knocking with low octane fuel. Newer cars with computers and electronic timing, etc, they'll usually just ####### the timing to adjust, but that lowers the performance. If you're OK getting 80% of the HP you paid for in exchange for cheaper gas, I don't think there's an issue.

Highly recommend AGAINST doing this on any car with a turbo or supercharger (I know the G25 isn't). It's much more important there.

 

[Quez]

My wife has a G25 sedan. It's nice. It is a lease so I said screw it and we only put in regular gas. She has had it almost a year and no problems. Don't waste your money on high octane imo.

You CAN put regular gas in most newer cars and they'll run without issue. You're losing performance though. On most newer cars, they recommend higher octane fuel to run at the advertised specs. On old cars, you'd get knocking with low octane fuel. Newer cars with computers and electronic timing, etc, they'll usually just ####### the timing to adjust, but that lowers the performance. If you're OK getting 80% of the HP you paid for in exchange for cheaper gas, I don't think there's an issue.

Highly recommend AGAINST doing this on any car with a turbo or supercharger (I know the G25 isn't). It's much more important there.

I will make sure to waste my money on the high octane before we go out for an evening of street racing.

 

[mquinnjr]

I'll add an angle I haven't seen discussed here. I had a G35 Coupe from December 2002 until mid 2012. 10 years, ~110,000 miles. I got one of the first G35 Coupes to come out. I still think the 1st generation G35 Coupes were among the most beautiful mainstream cars ever made. I had 110,000 relatively trouble-free miles on mine. The first 90,000 or so as a daily-driver, then as a weekend/fun car after I got an SUV. I ultimately sold it to my sister-in-law's brother and got another sports car...

Anyway, I digress...My biggest issue with Infiniti is that their service departments are the lowest of the low. I had nothing but issues with two different Infiniti service departments. Cost for routine maintenance was almost comical ($800 to replace the front brake PADS on the OEM Brembos). I got a set of new tires from the service department, along with an alignment. After a scant 3,000 miles, the rears were bald on the inside edge down to the belts. I took it back and the service manager said that I "must've been burning rubber a lot," and refused to do anything. I asked how a properly aligned car can "burn rubber" on the inside edge of the tires only, then demanded to see the alignment spec sheet, which he couldn't produce. I've never been treated so badly in my life. Horrible horrible service. There are other stories...and maybe I just picked 2 bad apples...but the service departments alone are why I don't know if I'd buy another Infiniti.

This is good to know, thanks boss!

Are they like BMW where even an oil change must go through them? I'd be leasing when I'm up in the summer 2014, if that makes any difference.

 

[Fat Nick]

This is good to know, thanks boss!

Are they like BMW where even an oil change must go through them? I'd be leasing when I'm up in the summer 2014, if that makes any difference.

In general, I think all car dealers try and encourage you to use their service department for oil changes and maintenance, but the truth is, they can't legally force you to use their service department, nor can they void or invalidate any warranty because you choose to have your service done at Jiffy Lube or do it your self even. The Moss-Magnuson Act protects the consumer from this.

I typically try and get as much "free" service from the dealership as possible when I buy the car. After that, I handle the routine maintenance myself, and usually use a local garage for general service I can't handle at home. The only time I head back to the dealership is for major issues or electrical/computer related problems. In order to keep your warranty valid with 3rd party/self-done service, just keep copies of the receipt, and note the mileage in which it was done. Stick it all in your service manual, and you should be good. If you do it yourself, just keep copies of the oil/filter purchase.

Just to caveat, I've never leased before...I'd imagine they could throw some sort of legally binding clause in the lease that you had to do all services at their dealership, but I'd imagine if they did that, they would also have to disclose the cost. I doubt they do this though, but I really don't know how leases are different than buying in terms of service.

 

[metoo]

Any services you get from the dealer take it to Nissan instead of Infiniti.

 

[Fat Nick]

Any services you get from the dealer take it to Nissan instead of Infiniti.

This is what my parents started to do with their QX4 and FX35.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I have a 2008 G35X and have had 0 problems after 70,000 miles. The car is awesome. Why pay 15,000 more for a BMW type when you get awesome performance, speed and power from Infiniti. I'm looking to buy a new car now and already narrowed it down to Infiniti.