My opportunity for buying a new car is comming soon, and I'm dying for another Nissan product, but it won't be the 2004 Max. With sticker prices well over 30,000 dollars, I can't see why people would be so stubburn to keep to this name?? Why, why won't people concider the Infinity G35. This car gets rid of all the problems of a Maxima, while keeping its best features. For example the G35 gets the Max's roaring 260 hp engine, BUT is not caged in by front-wheel drive! Second, its interior build quality and materials are on another level of luxury, hence the Infinity name. Finally, you get even better and upscale styling (WTF was nissan thinking with that grey vertical stripe on the grille?). Maybe I'm posting this on the wrong forum , but for just about two grand more, you can get an automobile on a whole 'nother plane.


Just my two cents... Nissan, four doors, POWERFUL V6, rear-wheel drive, affordable, and infinity luxury: what could be better? (oh yeah, and let's not forget that the new G35 also has a kick-a$$ 6 speed)

 

Well, it's been discussed here many times. I prefer to have FWD in a daily driver, especially in poor weather. (although I have truck for the snow) I personally think the Maxima is better looking. I wasn't too impressed with the infinity that I had to have it, considering the Maxima seemed to be on par with it. Plus I have no infinity dealers around here, and I barely trust nissan with my Maxima, I could only imagine what they'd do to a inifity that they have worked on before.

 

I was going through the same analysis just about a month ago. Initially, I wasn't even considering the Maxima. It was either the Audi 3.0 or the Infiniti G35 sedan (the Audi 1.8T wasn't an option becasue it is way too under powered).

I test drove both...I would have purchased the Audi had it not been for the $37.5 K sticker price. The Infiniti had a better sticker ($34.5K) but I consider it to be very bland styling. Then I was turned on to the Maxima with sticker of $32K and better styling than the Infiniti.

The choice came down to the G35 or the Maxima. The way I saw it (by the way, I live in the northeast with snowy winters), having front-wheel drive, more interesting styling, saving over 2 grand on sticker, and most likely having a lower cost of ownership, made the Maxima the obvious choice. (Also, what Inifiniti was offerring for my trading was laughable...and I actually did laugh at the sales person).

 

Another reason that might come into play with the G35 is your location in the US. I'm in the state capital of PA and the nearest Infiniti dealer is over an hour drive. I personally wouldn't want to drive that far for service and so on.

 

i always thought when people were comparing the g35 with the 04 max, they were talking about the g35 coupe...the look of the sedan does not compare to the look of the 04 max...

i am not sure about the $2K difference in sticker price...down here, out the door with tax and license was around $36,000 for the g35 while i wrote a check for $29,970 for the max. (drvr's prefrd, SL)

the salesman at infiniti wouldn't even come back with a counter offer...he told me the sticker price is the price that i would have to pay...

size matters for me, so the max was the hands down choice...i would have bought the lexus is300 over the g35 if there wasn't a maxima to be bought.

FWD yes that's a problem...but not a $5K-$6K problem...

if you were talking about the g35 coupe, i wouldn't even mention looks...the coupe got the 04 hands down...then again, i would love to see a 04 maxima coupe...(i know never happen, but a guy can dream)

 

Why, why won't people concider the Infinity G35.[/QUOTE]

I did consider the G35. It was my first choice until the 04 Max displaced it. No doubt the RWD would be fun, but I live in the North and I need a daily driver and family hauler. I also thing the Max looks better than the G35 sedan

 

Same here. Didn't "want" another Max but when I drove both. Parked max next to the G35, then took at the interior. The Max is a better total package. Besides, I see the semi-bland G35 everywhere, the Max may get to this but I believe they plan on selling less, which is good.

 

In addition to everyone else's comments, I'll add that the G35 has no fold-down rear seats. That was a deciding factor for me.

 

Just pray someone doesn't rear end you in that G35:

http://www.hwysafety.org/news_releas...3/pr090703.htm

Hmmm, when did Infinity start making cars anyway?

 

I too considered the G35 prior to purchasing the '04 Max. Infinity was unwilling to deal on the price and actually mentioned trying to get over the sticker MSRP. All in all, I would have had to spend an extra 4K to get a similarily equipped G35 as my Maxima (SE, Drivers preferred, sensory, audio). Not worth it to me, the Max is a fine car for much less than the G.

 

same thing happened to me...just didn't write it because i didn't think anybody would believe me...the salesman acted like somebody would walk through the door 15 minutes after me and offer him $500 over the sticker amount...i am just lucky that i needed a 4 door, or else i would be that fool walking through the door paying $500 over sticker for the the coupe.

 

Me too but I think he was right. When I bought the '04 in May, the G35s were flying off the lots in Dallas.

 

sorry guys...i am doing too many posts to this thread...but i just wanted to show you the picture that put me over the top for buying the max over the g35...these are maya rims DTS...i just couldn't get over how plain this car looked with such nice rims...

 

Pepple have asked this question every since the 02/03's were out why Maxima over G35 its a matter of personal preference as far as the interior quality being better on the G35 dont be fooled because its not its about the same quality as the 04 not any better.

 

Spoken like someone that has never sat in a G35. The G35 was near the top of my list, before I even considered the Max, then I sat in it. It is considerably smaller inside, and the interior is no better or worse than the max as far as quality. The ergonomics of it are terrible! Add to that the fact that the same a$$hole owns all of the infiniti dealers in Phoenix, and you have a car that won't be sold under MSRP. I paid thousands under MSRP for my Max. I would have loved the RWD, but not at the price of size and comfort.

 

Does it never get old for people to come here and ask this question? And then all these other people give very good reasons, and then in a few weeks, someone will ask yet again, OMG WHY DID YOU PICK THE MAXIMA OVER THE G35?

It's old, let it go. If you want a G35, get one - Makes no difference to us. The FWD/RWD drive thing is getting old too. For good climate, RWD is probably more fun, sure, but living here in Boston the winter isn't what I'd consider "fun." The Maxima's FWD will handle these winters a lot better than the G35. I've driven RWD in the snow, I don't like it. Also, I don't think they offer the 4 bucket seats in the G35, and I really like that option.

The Maxima has a 6-speed too...

There are just so many reasons, and whether everyone's reasons are different, or everyone's reasons are the same, they all hold their weight, so just let it go already. This topic is getting so old.

 

Anytime I see another poster come here and ask why the Max over the G35, I know in my mind they either did not drive both, or they make judgements on a different set of data than I do.

The Max is roomier by measurement, and, to me, seems like a much larger automobile inside and out. I felt cramped in the G35.

I happen to like the interior and exterior looks of the '04 Max better than the G35.

With well over half of the weight of these vehicles on the front tires, I find I have better traction in any kind of inclimate weather with front wheel drive.

My Nissan dealer has always treated my very well, and will deal. The Infinity dealer would not really deal. For me, $4,000 difference SPEAKS.

I could go on, but, in summary, the Maxima was BY FAR the better choice for me.

 

I've given up arguing the point about why I chose the Max over the G35 once I realize those asking the question usually owns neither, and for the most part haven't even sit in one or the other.

I'm baffled to figure out why some think everyone should own a G35 or why choice shouldn't be a factor anymore. For my personal taste the Max looks a lot better than the G at any price. Furthermore, I don't think those fanning this flame even consider the cost of ownership down the road. Wonder how many would turn down an 04 Max if it was handed to them? I had the option of either car and I chose the one I preferred. That should be good enough. I feel empathy for those who choose their cars based on outside acceptance rather than personal choice. Let it go people. Go buy the car of your choice and if you can't afford either then don't even pipe up.

 

I can't believe that no one thinks price is an issue.
For comparably equipped G35 v Maxima, the Infiniti costs more. Depending on your personal financial situation, it is either a little more or a lot more.
The persistent question seems to be, "why didn't you go for the G35, it's only a few thousand more?" I've seen many posts in which it is stated that the G35 and Maxima are the same price! Not true for the Dallas area dealers last Spring.
I suspect that for many the Maxima is the car that was only a few thousand more. If you were looking at the Accord, Camry or Altima, the Maxima is a reach.
It begs the question though: Why would one settle for a G35 when for only a few thousand more you could have an Audi, MB, Lexus, BMW?

 

So true Bluemaxx. Since I do own my car outright, it is a given I could have had a G35 if that were my preference. You are also correct in that the price of both cars in the D/FW area are not the same, even moreso when one take into consideration the cost of ownership down the road. We won't even mention the fact that I prefer the styling of the Max. As a reference point I've owned a third and fith gen max.

It's a happy world if those choosing other than the Max are as happy with their choice as I've been with my 6th gen. I also am enjoying the fact that so far the 6th gen has not multiplied on the roads like rabbits, at least not yet.

 

Well, ahemm. My Max has the same kicka$$ 6 speed manual. It isn't 'til you see a sweet and righteously customized Max that looks ten times better than the G35 tearin' up some tar and rubber, that you'll be like WOOOOOE! THAT THING IS WICKED! If you do everything right you can make a CIVIC look better than Integra/RSX.

Maximus Prime

 

I agree its because of the perceived prestige of driving an Infiniti vs a Nissan. If I had to rank "prestige" among luxury cars I think Infiniti ranks near the bottom anyways. Below BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi...you get the picture. Don't get me wrong. I think the G35 coupe is a beautiful car. If I didn't have any kids I probably would have bought one. But the G35 sedan? If you need 4 doors, the Max is a much better choice for the reasons already stated in this thread. I can see why someone would like the more sports car feel of the G35, but why get the 4 door then?

 

First, as far as the 6-speed, hence the word "also" guys. i meant in addition to the maxima... noting that the G35 just came out with the manual, and lacking it before was a huge disadvantage.

I posted this prompt warily, and I am very happy to see people like their 6th gens. After reading magazine reviews, I was exceedingly disappointed in the Maxima's performance, and turned to the closest alternative within my loyalties. I suppose I'll still have to check out the 6th, but definately with a grain of salt.