2004 INFINITI G35 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Infiniti G35 got all wheel drive and standard 17 inch wheels in 2004. This domestic vehicle comes in 2 basic trim levels: the Base Sedan and the Coupe. These 2 levels come in 7 variations altogether depending on transmission and whether or not the variation has leather. You have your basic Coupe, Coupe with leather seats, and Coupe with leather and 6 speed manual transmission (6MT). As for the sedans, you have your pick among the basic Sedan, Sedan with leather seats, Sedan with leather and 6 speed manual, and Sedan with leather and all wheel drive. The trims without 6 speed manual have 5 speed automatic.
The Coupes sport a 3.5 L, 280 hp V6 powertrain while the Sedans have a 3.5 L, 260 hp V6 engine. Gas mileage averages out to 19 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway. Coupes have 2 doors and seat 4 while Sedans have 4 doors and seat 5. Out of all the trims, the Coupe 6MT accelerates from 0-60 mph the fastest in just 6.15 seconds.
Overall, drivers consider the 2004 Infiniti G35 a solid sedan with strong V6's and a spacious interior. While interior build quality could use an upgrade, the '04 G35 presents a stylish domestic car with an impressive array of optional and standard features.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2004 INFINITI G35
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by Shane G
Nov 09, 2022
The 2004 Infiniti G35 is one of my favorite affordable sport cars. I have owned 2 one a six speed manual the other a automatic. The automatic was one of the best running cars I have ever driven and I had really no issues and drove it until about 180,000 miles. My advice would be make sure that you do your research before making alterations such as changing width of tires or slamming it, because it can really harm the way it functions as a whole and could cause costly damage.Nov 09, 2022
by Anonymous
May 07, 2022
The 6speed version stays in value better than the automatic. I would compare this car to the nissan z and bmw m3..May 07, 2022
by Dennis A
Mar 13, 2022
Excellent reliability! Pure sports sedan!! Top pick for me!! Mar 13, 2022
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by Shane G
Nov 09, 2022
The 2004 Infiniti G35 is one of my favorite affordable sport cars. I have owned 2 one a six speed manual the other a automatic. The automatic was one of the best running cars I have ever driven and I had really no issues and drove it until about 180,000 miles. My advice would be make sure that you do your research before making alterations such as changing width of tires or slamming it, because it can really harm the way it functions as a whole and could cause costly damage.Nov 09, 2022
by Anonymous
May 07, 2022
The 6speed version stays in value better than the automatic. I would compare this car to the nissan z and bmw m3..May 07, 2022
by Dennis A
Mar 13, 2022
Excellent reliability! Pure sports sedan!! Top pick for me!! Mar 13, 2022
by Anonymous
Sep 17, 2021
It’s a great sports car especially for starters. This is my second car and it handles great and has enough power to have fun with. Great looking car as well. As the car is getting older, rust may start which it has on my driver side quarter panel, but that’s any older car. It’s a phonomenal car for the age though!!Sep 17, 2021
by Shaneata H
Sep 03, 2021
Very dependable great highway miles. Handles awesome in town or long distance.Sep 03, 2021
by Daryl B
Jul 12, 2021
Great vehicle with superior handling. Although maintenance cost can be high this vehicle is worth every penny.Jul 12, 2021
by Demone C
Apr 30, 2020
It’s very luxurious, yet it has amazing power and speed. For me this is the perfect car since I love luxury touches while still having speed.Apr 30, 2020
by Paulo C
Mar 28, 2015
Great all around sports sedan fo the entire family - rear seats recline and car is perfect for 4 adults. The performance of the vehicle is excellent on dry or wet pavement and the traction control makes even the RWD version great in the snow.Mar 28, 2015
by Dominick D
Mar 22, 2015
This has been a fun and reliable car for us. We bought the 2004 G35x used in 2014 for only $8000. Since then, we have not put little money into it, other than normal maintenance. This car has really good power and handling. It is a lot of fun and drives more like a sports car than a sedan. The AWD system works well and improves handling, particularly in snowy and wet conditions. It is not a 4x4, but the AWD is good. The style inside and out is very attractive and I actually like it better than the newer G35 models. We added a new stereo head unit last year, to upgrade with some additional features. The downside to that is that the console is custom designed for the stock system and we had to replace the unit with one we got from the installer in order to put an aftermarket stereo in, which doubled the price of the project.Mar 22, 2015
by Cody A
Feb 11, 2015
Brilliant car, very fun to drive. The VQ power that drives this car is fabulous. Would recommend to anyone. It's one of those cars that as long as you change the oil it will fun forever. Back seats are a real plusFeb 11, 2015
by Jonathon A
Jan 06, 2015
The G is an amazing car overall. It looks absolutely beautiful. It rides well, handles well, is well equipped, and has more than enough power. It's affordable to maintain and as reliable as Japanese engineering gets. The only flaw I can really claim is the lack of headroom.Jan 06, 2015
by Tony B
May 16, 2014
Great Vehicle plenty of potential to make it your own. Plenty of aftermarket Parts and tuning capabilities. Vehicle has great power and acceleration. Couldn't ask for anything better. Love the Luxury with the sporty feel. its a true balance from Infinite May 16, 2014
by Jonathan G
Feb 25, 2014
This Is A really reliable car with great handling in any weather and will never leave u on the side of the road No pricey to work on like a BMW or Mercedes and has all the bells and whistle u can want in a Luxury CarFeb 25, 2014
by Ed T
Nov 12, 2013
I was very impressed with the vehicle.
Very sexy car.
Not the best car to be driving on the ice / snow.
Much better on gas than I thought.
Dependable, solid car to own.
I would really recommend owning this vehicle.
Great steering / handling.Nov 12, 2013
by Miguel M
Oct 31, 2013
I really like this car overall, the cons aren't a big deal, simply because it's a coupe, if you want more room and more cargo space then that's what an SUV is for. The G35 is a sports car with luxury added to it, amazing machine and never will regret buying one. Guaranteed to buy another later on.Oct 31, 2013
by Biebele I
Oct 06, 2012
The car has excellent power, handling, braking, looks, price, features, interior fit, seats
After thousand of miles and 9 years, I am still happy with my G35. It is inexpensive even comparing to the smaller and slower BMW 330, Audi A4 3.0, Mercedes C class.Oct 06, 2012
by Jerome C
Nov 19, 2011
Performance - acceleration is good, braking is good, handling is great
Build Qualities - i never have any problems with it
Appearance - it is a head turner, i always get compliments
Cost of ownership - price has fell since it first came to the market so its
not that expensive to own this car. however gas does hit your wallet
Fun Factor - I have fun in this car everyday that I drive it Nov 19, 2011
by Anonymous
Jan 12, 2011
I've loved driving this car, a nice surge when you tap the accelerator and great handling. The car has an amazing turn radius. Unlike other sports cars the back seat is actually usable, I've often had four adults in the car.Jan 12, 2011
by Xing F
Dec 15, 2010
Performance: The acceleration is not exhilarating, but it does keep you
entertained. Braking is really good, it'll stop when you tell it to. Handling is fine,
between sport and luxury, it is leaning more towards sport.
Build Quality: The car is build strong and rigid. The parts are top tier. Everything
goes into place. I never needed to repair the vehicle. Only rattle I got was from
the sun roof cover.
Appearance: The car is just beautiful. It's a pleasure to stare at and admire.
The rims are the only thing needing a redo. The interior design is nice. The
seats are just not set up correctly as the seatbelt tends to dig into your neck.
Cost of Ownership: Gas mileage is so-so. Just expect a big gas bill every month.
But the maintenance is not bad...if you do it yourself that is. This car will be
costly when bringing it in for service..as do all luxury brands.
Fun Factor: The drive is always entertaining. When you need to move it will
move. If you ever want to tour the canyon roads, you'll feel so excited as it will
carve the roads if you know how to control the electronic throttle. I always try to
find every opportunity to drive with the windows down, it is the only way to hear
the awesome exhaust note. If you get to a corner, drop it into third and hear the
exhaust roar, it's really intoxicating. Dec 15, 2010
by Joe M
Nov 29, 2010
Performance: Excellent take off, hugs corners .... braking system could be
better.. but when you are stopping from 150 to zero... what do you expect?
Build quality: Excellent .. no leaks, fit & finish still nice.
Interior.... I give it about an 7... looks great.. but little things are
popping off and falling off... and for 6 years old... there is definitely early
signs of wear.. and for a mechanic that keeps his car in the garage... 6 years is
far too soon!
Nov 29, 2010
by Clay W
Oct 06, 2010
This car comes stock with plenty of power and is easily modded. The
options it comes with really make it a luxury ride as well. It looks nice
inside, but the sedan just doesn't quite have the sleek look of the coupe.
The cost is a downside, but it's still fun! If you get a chance try one out.
You won't be disappointed.Oct 06, 2010
by Justin B
Jan 27, 2010
FING amazing i miss it alot. never had anything go wrong with it. it was fast looked good had lots of room was comfortable good gas mileage for the way i drove it and the fact it has awd. oh and best of all seat warmers lolJan 27, 2010
by Johnny N. L
Oct 04, 2009
Performance - Good, although it could use anther 50 whp
Build Quality - Great! I haven't had any problems in years.
Appearance - Timeless. All the right curves.
Cost of Ownership - Super inexpensive. Take it to a Nissan dealership.
Fun Factor - Could use more whp or a V8.Oct 04, 2009
by Ethan C
Aug 11, 2009
Performance: Smooth shifting (auto), amazing handling for a sedan
Build: Good build quality, nothing to really complain about other than the third LED break light burned out.
Gas mileage is OK, all-in-all, shes a good, fun, quick car.
Nothing to complain about yet!Aug 11, 2009
by Bob L
Jul 12, 2009
Build Quality is excellent and is solid in every aspect,
acceleration, braking, handling are above standard
This is a car that's fun to drive add always gets a "LOOK AT THAT CAR" every time.
Even with only 2 real functional seats it's very comfortable to drive on long trips. Jul 12, 2009
by Shahzad S
May 08, 2009
Handles great and has a decent amount of power. It also gives you a lot of room to add mods. It's a street car that can be a track car without any compromise, with the ability to fit two adults in the back seats.May 08, 2009
by Hobin K
Apr 08, 2009
Full marks... That's difficult to get for myself but honestly
it takes owning one to know that the G35 has so much
going for it. You get a fully fleshed out sports car
performance with luxurious comforts on par with a well
furnished 4 door sedan. Combine that with a rock solid
build quality and great fun every time you drive equals to
one of a few great ownership experience. The exterior
also retains the refined quality of a luxurious automobile
while under the bonnet lurks a beast held by a thin thread
connected to the accelerator. Few words can truly
describe this car and all of them are adulatory.Apr 08, 2009
by Sam H
Feb 24, 2009
What can I say, Great power! Great Handling! Great Everything! It is a car about all others, I would not trade it for anything in the world. the G35 is one of the strongest and fastest in its class. When it was made it was a cut above the rest!Feb 24, 2009
by Sean G
Sep 07, 2008
I love how the car drives. Very smooth on the road. I can turn on the all wheel drive feature whenever i want. It is still considered young because it only has around 36,000 miles on it. It has a really good Bose Sound System in it. I love how fast it goes. I just upped the horsepower from 260 to 306. Much improvement. It has very comfortable tan leather seats. It has nice white HIDS. I fixed all the rattles myself but their were very few.The braking power is unbelievable. I have OEM brakes on them only. I put Falken Ziex Racing series tires on them. I put nitrogen in the tires and now rides even smoother. It doesnt cost a lot to maintain it. I always wash and wax it so the shine in the sunlight is blinding. It is extremely quick and fun to drive. I know that premium is expensive but it is worth putting it in the car anyway. I know get 21MPG in the city and around 40 on the highway. because i put techron in it and added nitrogen to the tires. But if you want to HAUL it gets about 17 in the city still not to bad. "I have always wanted this car and it is a dream to drive. I especially love the sound the exhaust makes. I would recommend this sedan to anyone. It is the best and i wouldnt want any other sedan.Sep 07, 2008
by Geoffrey G
Jul 31, 2008
Needs seat coolers for the intense summer heat. Radio controls a bit awkward, otherwise, perfect in every way!
Great performance (260 hp)
Solid build (smooth ride)
Nice appearance
Poor gas mileage (what do you expect?)
Extremely fun to drive, nice smooth ride
Overall, this is the most reliable, fun great looking car I have ever owned, I highly recommend this car to anyone.Jul 31, 2008
by Chris C
Jun 01, 2008
I have always customized my cars some way or another ,but this is one car i could leave completely stock.Jun 01, 2008
by Hayden S
May 20, 2008
Fun car to drive whether its around the city, racing on the streets or even
the track. Amazingly fun to drift, can put it sideways effortlessly.May 20, 2008
by Anonymous
May 19, 2008
A stylish, classy, reliable, performance sedan......fairly poor gas mileage. Some reviews will state an average 25mpg....I drive mine easy, and would be happy with 21. This car is extremely fun to drive, I typically get bored with my vehicles pretty easily but I can see myself holding onto this for a while. 260 screaming horsepower on an all wheel drive platform is a joy to drive. So far has been a very reliable car, never broken down (knock on wood).
Infiniti gets great style points for this car. The exterior is sporty yet classy and will hold a modern look easliy for year to come. The interior scratches just a little too easily but no more than any other car.
My complaints about this car are minor:
1, BAD GAS MILEAGE, window sticker states 20-26mpg, gets 21 if your careful. Its below average.
2, Window Squeak - my right rear window was squeaking, I believe it was relatived to the minimal body roll. An easy and effective fix is to lightly grease the rubber that the window pane sits is...works great.
Overall, you will be happy with this car....If you are a driving enthusiast, love to drive, enjoy performance, you can easily deal with decent gas MPG. I would highly recommend this car to anyone. May 19, 2008
by Ryan J
May 10, 2008
Love this car. Power is amazing, maybe a little too much. Bracking, turning very good. Average rear seats. MPG is decent. Very fun.May 10, 2008
by William H
Mar 19, 2008
Performance: Perfect weight distribution, perfect handling, quick, and powerful.
Appearance: smooth lines, unique, luxury, sporty, classy.
Reliability: Japanese build quality.Mar 19, 2008
by David W
Mar 14, 2008
This car is awesome. I have an exhaust and intake system on the vehicle and it screams. Kind of scary with how solid the car is. You can take it up to 130 and not even feel it. Would totally recommend to anyone.Mar 14, 2008
by Jenna B
Mar 06, 2008
This was, by far, the best car I have ever owned. 6 speed transmission, 3.5-liter V6 engine with 306 hp and aluminum-alloy block and heads. Red exterior, black interior, sunroof and spoiler. It was HOT!Mar 06, 2008
by Larry A
Jan 06, 2008
My first impression of the G35 was good. When I drove it I was even more impressed. It accelerated well, did good under basic braking conditions, and did good in basic city driving.Jan 06, 2008
by David C
Dec 21, 2007
Each time I get behind the wheel, I grin from ear to ear baby.Dec 21, 2007
2004 INFINITI G35 Pricing
Original MSRP
$30,640 to $33,290Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: center
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
