Genealogy
Infiniti's first G, the 1991-96 G20, used the hot 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine from the {{{Nissan Sentra}}} SE-R. It was available only as a four-door sedan and had front-wheel drive. The second G20 was sold from 1999 to 2002 and used essentially the same engine, which also powered the front wheels.
In 2003, the first rear-wheel-drive G35 coupe and sedan surfaced. They shared a front-midship platform with the Nissan 350Z and employed a 3.5-liter V-6 that generated as much as 298 hp. The second-generation G35 sedan debuted for 2007 along with the G37 coupe, which uses a stroked 3.7-liter engine to produce 330 hp.
Prices & Equipment
Base price
$36,265
Price as tested
$44,825
Trade-in value*
$27,916
Standard equipment
ABS; traction and stability control; aluminum wheels; tire-pressure monitor; automatic air-conditioning; XM satellite radio; keyless entry; power windows, mirrors, and door locks; tilting/telescoping steering column; front, side, and side curtain air bags
Our options
Technology package (laser cruise control, adaptive headlights), $1150; Premium package (moonroof, premium sound system, iPod interface, memory system, power lumbar, power adjustable steering wheel, Homelink, Bluetooth, heated seats and mirrors), $3200; rear spoiler, $550; trunk cargo net, $60; trunk mat, $100; Navigation package (navigation system, 9.3 GB music hard drive, Compact Flash slot for music, rearview camera), $2200; 4-wheel active steering package (front and rear Active Steer system), $1300
*Estimate based on info from Manheim auctions and kbb.com
RUNNING COSTS
Mileage
24,504 miles
Warranty
4-yr/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper
6-year/70,000-mile powertrain
7-yr/unlimited-mile corrosion
Scheduled maintenance
8183 mi: $32
16,471 mi: $129
23,200 mi: $52
Warranty repairs
None
Out-of-pocket
800 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance four Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 winter tires, $1020
6398 mi: Mount stock tires, $90
Recalls
None
Fuel consumption
EPA city/hwy/combined
17/26/20 mpg
Observed
20 mpg
Cost per mile
(Fuel, service, winter tires) $0.18
($0.87 including depreciation) ...next page >>