DBrian

Infiniti for a long time has lagged slightly behind Toyota and Honda, though i'm rooting for them to catch up, loved the early Datsun Z-cars and I had a '90 Q45 that was fun.
To me though, not really into the turbos; its sort of like saying "my smaller motor isn't powerful enough so I'll slap on a couple of turbos..." This is a common European trick too due to insurance and taxation the auto companies limit the engine liters so they fall under a quota, then they try to make up for the lack of liters in slap-on parts.
Its hard to beat the naturally aspirated V-8 in the IS-F

STANC36

The bad point in Europe is, the emission regulations are getting stricter every year. Our manufacturers believe in Downsizing by turbos as it drops the CO2 emission wich have to drop for almost every year.
But it's a faux I'd say. At full throttle there won't be much difference in a 400hp 3,5 Turbo and a 5L V8.

I8ABMR

It will be tunable with the turbo but I wouldnt touch an Infiniti . I was one of the very first people in the United states with the first 2003 G35 ( purchased in June of 2002) and it was fun but had me at the dealership alllllllllll the time. I wouldnt touch that POS. On top of that its a first year model which means its going to absolutely have issues. PASS

tas02

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Yeah, it's okay. But a turbo V6 will never sound as special as our normally aspirated V8s. Unless it's noise piped through the infotainment system.

SubOrbital

Likely more torque and earlier too.


But a turbo V6 has no character. Lame noise. No soul.

DrRick

I was one of the very first to have a G coupe, as well. Actually...the 2nd person to have a 6 speed manual in Atlanta. Never had a problem with it.

My wife was an early adopter of the G37 because of how much she liked my G35. We still drive that car, today, with almost 215k miles on it. The only repair we've made to it is a clutch about 6 months/5k miles ago.

As you can see...I can't speak highly enough for the reliability of Infiniti. And this Red Sport is very intriguing. And with turbos, it will be easy to tune.

dannyk8232

I think it looks interesting, too. My mom and dad both have Infinitis and they're super reliable. They're not exciting, although the exhaust has a nice note to it, but they are very nice and reliable.

STANC36

Oh I was referring to the emissions.
But yeah your points are right too.

Diesel350

In my opinion, the build quality is just not the same as Lexus. Loved the older G35's though.

tas02

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Perhaps a powertrain like this will convince Lexota to go twin turbo.

I8ABMR

Coupe didnt drop until 04 model year . Sold as 03. They may have gotten some of the bugs out. I had 7 CD changers in my G35 alone and lost tons of imported $36 CDs back in the day. I had engine burning oil, fuel economy was worse than my ISF, rattles, alignment issues, blown injector, and a host of other issues. I think you have gotten lucky. They aren't ranked very high . Infiniti is literally what brought me to Lexus. I was so pissed off I figured I might as well have purchased an American car. That car is the reason I will never buy another first year model again. Too many teething issues. Been scared to even look at their cars after that

I8ABMR

Oh it will because the comparison with the IS350 will be a blood bath. You cant hide 94 hp behind reliability and refinement . IS350 has an ANCIENT power plant. Time to step it up Lexus. When the 07 GS350 came out it had 58 more HP than the GS300. I see a little bump in the IS line midcycle. There are going to be many IS350 owners crying

JaponesV8

I have driven a Nissan with that same 3.5l for almost 140k miles. Darn reliable with a few hiccups on sensors. I do oil changes every 4k miles and all my own work. She just keeps purring along!

The power/price of today's cars is crazy and fun. I'd personally prefer a NA V8 from Lexus, but damn if this doesn't make me question that. Plus, the price will plummet on these quickly. I'd guess again, like a $35k car in less than a year.

MWIS350

Infiniti Noo this thing have bad review and not reliable.

I8ABMR

LMAO I just saw Stillen buying one LIVE on Facebook. Only 8 viewers. Looks like a white one with black wheels.