One-Year Test Update: 2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan
Photography by David Newhardt
Radio gremlins resurfaced after the last update on our four-door G, and a faulty circuit board was found to be the culprit. While the car was in the service bay, we had the 15,000-mile service performed (oil/filter change, tire rotation, and cabin microfilter replacement) and had a brake-pulsation complaint checked. Resurfacing the front rotors and new pads cured the ills. Our G35 sedan's tenure is almost up, and it's been a flawless performer, living up to its crown as our 2003 Car of the Year.
| Base price | $28,950 |
| Price as tested | $36,280 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, rwd, 4-door, 5-pass |
| Engine | 3.5L V-6, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Hp @ rpm | 260 @ 6000 |
| Torque @ rpm | 260 @ 4800 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 6.2 |
| EPA mpg | 19 city/26 highway |
| Total mileage | 18,995 |
| Average test mpg | 18.8 |
| Problem areas | Pulsating brakes, radio circuit board |
| Non-warr cost | $457.10 |