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A Maxima in a Dinner Suit - 2004 Infiniti I35
By sourpatchkid - October 14 - 10:15 pmThis car really is my road dog. I bought this pearl white Infiniti in 2020 from a previous owner who was meticulous with the cars upkeep, and it was garage kept, nearly spotless. To be quite honest I wasn't even familiar with what an i35 was, it was never on my radar. I'm more of the g35 type, but you couldn't call me biased with this review. When I sat in it after test driving a 1998 Lexus ES, which was this cars' counterpart(albeit a generation older) but not by much, the i35 felt like it was in another league, very well built and solid from interior down to the driving experience. I've sat in some nice cars of the same era like S-class, 7 series, Audi, Lexus, this car comes close, if not meeting that same feeling those cars deliver. Especially when you consider its price, equipment, and reliability then, and now, this car was a steal, a jack of all trades. Needless to say this car has been amazing, great linear power, confident handling, luxurious spacious interior, nice looks, good mpg even by todays standards. Almost 20 years later she still holds up very well. I really don't have many reliability complaints, except for the oil burning/ oil leaks, leaky valve cover gaskets (which can lead to alternator failure)had to go through 2 alternators, and unfortunately had 2 breakdowns assumingly because of that leak, but trouble free now. My personal cons: the turning radius is truly awful, if you live in a U-turn type city this is probably not the car for you, really nit picky but the transmission would've been nice as a 5-speed auto, even a manual trans to maximize the VQs power, but understandable as this car was aimed for more luxury aligned buyers. If you're a more performance oriented person go for the manual Maxima, oil burning/ leaks must be addressed, lack of exterior aftermarket (not the cars fault though), stock stereo ate one of my CDs Some things I love: the leather seats are like pillows, good MPG, electroluminescent gauge cluster, enormous trunk, good stock sound system, rear sun shade, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, great legroom front and back, HID headlights, steering wheel controls, auto HVAC system, cornering lights, fantastic V6 powerplant, e-throttle is buttery smooth, maintenance costs are very low, easy to work on, plentiful parts support, graceful styling (especially with the right rims), good suspension tuning, exhaust hum, not common to see them, and its dual personality: in this car you can drive like a relaxed 85 year old, or like you're rushing to the ER. Many more pros just can't think of them right now. Nissan/ Infiniti did this car justice, it's sad they didn't continue the line, a modern i35 would've been a standout, like this car was back in the day. I plan on keeping this car for as long as I can, eventually doing a manual swap, and vq35hr engine swap, (Ultimate sleeper status haha). So far I've done some upgrades like putting coilovers, g35 coupe rims, stereo, replacing valve cover gaskets, ignition coils, general upkeep, and alot more. It looks and drives great, I've even gotten compliments on it. This car is my daily, I've taken this car on many long distance road trips 100mi+, and even through a mild snow storm without chains, while other cars/ suvs were stuck and slipping, I was stunned how incredible it performed. Each time I drive it I don't wanna get out of it, she doesn't make a fuss, just that variable-capacity muffler VQ hum. One of the ads for this car said, something to the effect of "Get inside one, and see for yourself", rang absolutely true. I do not like writing reviews, but I had to chime in, I truly love this car.
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nice overall - 2004 Infiniti I35
By i35driver - October 4 - 2:00 amJust got the car. Great price for what you get. Nice smooth engine, although it has some torque steer it is manageable. One drawback, it uses Premium fuel and the mileage is decent for the power it produces. Handling is a lot tighter then I expected. I was expecting a boaty ride, but it is quite tight.
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Very Satisfied - 2004 Infiniti I35
By larkidav - June 25 - 10:00 amGreat looks with the optional spoiler. Get a combined 23.5 Hwy/City driving. Never any trouble with the car. Engine is fast and quiet. Only drawback is large turning radius. Have had many nice comments on the car. Would buy another Infiniti!
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Luxury bang-for-your-buck - 2004 Infiniti I35
By GeorgiaBlue - May 29 - 2:00 amI originally bought this car for my wife, but am now coveting some of the features of her much newer near-luxury car! This car affords a quiet, comfortable ride with enough amenities to keep all but the true technophiles happy (this, despite the fact we opted for a model without navigation). The interior is spacious and well thought out. The exterior is not necessarily eye-catching, but handsome. Power is ample, but this is a boulevard cruiser, so dont expect to fly around corners (thats what the MR2 is for).
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I love it! - 2004 Infiniti I35
By GRdriver - May 24 - 10:00 amI have had it for two weeks now and look for excuses to go for a ride and take it out on the road. It has a lot of power and I usually win the race across the intersection. It is comfortable on all types of roads. I considered the new Maxima and Altima but I liked the way the I35 handled and the way it felt when I drove it. I love the whole car.
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Still Ticking! - 2004 Infiniti I35
By speed demon - March 9 - 10:00 amI bought this car brand new SIX years ago! Its still running like a champ with 113,000 miles on it. (Im an assertive driver, ok AGGRESSIVE) Its almost ready for second replacement of tires. Ive only replaced 2 things, shocks/struts. (again, I dont drive like a grandmother and I live on country roads) and an engine gasket. Everything else has been regular maintenance. Drives great in snow, Ive only been stuck twice in my country driveway. I dont usually keep cars this long.. I get tired of them, but I havent found anything better for my money. Will keep for my teenage daughter to drive in a couple years. Probably the only car I would ever buy used.. if I could find one!
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Satisfied - 2004 Infiniti I35
By Infiniti customer - February 27 - 2:00 amawesome car for awesome price. Was all set to by Acura TSX, and drove this at last minute. Smoother ride, more back seat room, and almost as sporty looking.
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2004 Infiniti I35 - 2004 Infiniti I35
By Irv Stempel - January 22 - 4:43 pmThere is nothing wrong in driving this car, it has a fast get-away. It is comfortable and has a number of excellent nuances such as the drivers seat moving into position when the key is turned on.
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I35 not the Maxima for me - 2004 Infiniti I35
By mjstin - November 22 - 10:00 amI drove the maxima first and then the I35. No comparison. The I35 felt more like the Lexus I traded, the maxima felt like the accord I had a few years ago. I got a great deal too - $27,795 loaded. I couldnt get the maxima fully loaded for that price. I am a very happy customer. Oh and by the way, the Infiniti dealership gives you valet service, I dont think Nissan does. Infiniti rates #1 in customer satisfaction and service in my book.
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Luxury refined - 2004 Infiniti I35
By Bad C - November 10 - 12:26 amI have owned 5 cars in the last 10 years. Accord, Camry, Mazda 6, etc. I should have started with the I35 and saved a lot of money!
