JRod28

There's always a black, late model 4 -door G35 AWD that parks a couple of spaces away from my black, 2014 Maxima SV Sport. It's funny because we both back our cars into our parking spots and I can't help comparing the two cars whenever I am walking out to my car.

I know that the G35 is supposed to be the true "4 Door Sports Car" and all offering AWD, more horsepower and a non-CVT transmission, but my Maxima actually looks "sportier" than the Infiniti.

I'm not sure if it's because of the Maxima's beefy shoulders and hips but I did notice that my Maxima (with the stock suspension) seems to sit lower than the G35.

I really wanted to buy the G35 because of all of the features mentioned above but Nissan made it a no brainer with all of the rebates they were offering on the Maxima.

At first I had a little buyer's remorse thinking that I may have settled, but lookng at the two cars side-by-side every day reminds me of what a beautiful car the Maxima is...

Bificus99

I'd rock a G35x or G37x.

BIGIRISHSTL

JRod my brother had had 2 G 4 doors, the second bring a limited addition red leather interior one. I drove them both. Your not missing out except for an anogy clock! They are nice and all I could think is "that's a Maxima part, there's another, etc.". My final conclusion was I both the smarter car with a different nameplate. He owned these when I had 2 6th gens by the way and my first 7th gen. I love my 2014 SV sport/tech and I would not even consider one of these. Not even a Q50 really looks as good from all angles. Be sure you made the right choice and enjoyed the drive to your bank while you smile about your car payment every month!

D.Stillwell

G35x isnt really sporty either.

G35 RWD coupe? Yes.

G35 sedan with RWD and 6MT? Yes...

But a 5.5gen 6MT is still faster than both the 7th gen Maxima and a G35

RR5

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Also it helps to remember the 7th gen Maxima was Nissan's first refreshed model and mostly all other Nissan/Infiniti vehicles followed in some way the path blazed by the Maxima.

JRod28

I have to agree that getting the Maxima was way easier on my wallet and the only thing I really wish I had is the AWD since I live in the upper Midwest.
Who knows-- maybe in the future generations of the Maxima??

Nopike

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I considered the Infiniti G37 but purchased a new 2014 SV Sport Tech instead. For what I paid for the new Maxima I probably would have gotten a 2-3 year old G37. Glad I went with the Maxima. The Maxima feels more roomy and is every bit as nice.


The all wheel drive would come in handy a few times a year but FWD does fine in snow/ice also.

assiduous

While looks are subjective and the argument could go either way, from mechanical, performance and reliability perspective, and overall build quality, Infinity is much superior to Maxima. For one, you will never find infinity with bad main bearing in the engine, or 10 different rattles in the first one year. I am so hating myself for not spending the extra 2000, yes 2000 to get infinity. Now I have to take a 10 000 hit to get rid of the car, or drive with a knocking noise, or have the entire engine bay ripped apart. Still have rattles and driver seat rocking too, and there is now a whining noise from either axles or transmission, and the dealer says thats normal noise. yes, noise is really low and does not sound like something is broken, but I drove several brand new cars recently, and they don't have that 'worn out axle' noise on them.
To be honest and put the blame where it belongs, I have to recognize the car drives great, feels great, and looks great inside and out, and all of those defects appear to be assembly problems adherent only to american plants. If that same car was built in Japan, like it used to be, I myself would have adviced you to go maxima.

Nopike

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Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that the Maximas' engine and CVT are made in Japan. Same as the Infiniti. So the drive train reliability should be about the same.

Assiduous I just sent you a PM.

D.Stillwell

Wrong. Maxima is built in USA.

Reliability wise Infiniti is definitely better, at least the vq35's.

george__

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Stop comparing, the Maxima can't compete with a Infiniti G35, G37 or Qxx

D.Stillwell

Well, thats the whole point.

It does NOT compete with a Maxima. Two different cars, and hence the reason why we have both. Nissan would be retarded for having both if they were the same.

george__

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Their marketing makes it likely the two will be compared by potential buyers. Also in Canada the Q50 has a LOWER MSRP than the Maxima.

Maxima - $38,680.00
Q50 - $37,500.00

Marketing proof directly off of Nissan Canada


Performance
While Maxima® boasts all the sophistication of a luxury sedan, the unrelenting power of its 3.5-L V6 engine delivers quick acceleration, and the lasting euphoria you get from being behind the wheel of a sports car. An advanced sport-tuned suspension, and four driver-selectable modes give you great open-road performance without compromising control, or ride comfort. - See more at: http://www.nissan.ca/en/cars/maxima?....KmHYziOo.dpuf

Nopike

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Maxima is assembled in the USA. The parts used in the car are sourced from all over the world.

I believe when I was in the showroom I saw stickers that indicated the engine and transmission, the two most important and complex parts of the vehicle, were made in Japan.

Edit: I just found out Nissan manufactures the VQ35DE in Japan and Tennessee.

13Maximasv

Your also comparing a 2014 Maxima to a G35 that is at least 7 years old as the G35 was discontinued it 2008.

The Max is a very nice looking car but if you want to compare looks at least use a G37

The G37 drives more like a BMW 328IX than a Maxima...............The Max has looser steering a softer ride and more of a luxury car feel IMO.

JRod28

I may be wrong, but isn't the G35 AWD Sedan and the G37 AWD pretty much the same car other than some minor cosmetic changes and the G37's more powerful 3.7 liter engine?
I guess I think of the G35/37 in the same way as I think of the 2009 Maxima vs. my 2014 Maxima--- from the same generation with minor changes between the 2 models yet essentially the same car....

http://www.ehow.com/list_7477903_dif...y-g37-g35.html

D.Stillwell

2009 vs 2014 maxima is practically the same, small differences same engine.

With the G its not the same. Two different engines makes it more comparable to how a 5th/5.5gen maxima is.

MaximaRaj

We had a 2010 G37x Sedan which we traded for the 2012 Maxima w/Sport pkg. IMHO, it was a bad move on our part. We did it at the time for a lower car payment, but it was not a wise decesion. The Maxima is a great car, don't get me wrong. It's sporty looking, interior is nice, drives nice, BUT.....it is no G. The G37 was the best car we ever owned, and we miss it. Everytime we see the G on the road, we thinkg to ourself that we should never have gotten rid of it. The G was better put together, suspension was better, engine was awsome, Tranny was far better than CVT, handling and steering weight was tight and firm. Everything about the G, just gave you so much pleasure. Again not saying that the Maxima is a bad car, it is truly a great car, but to try and compare to a G37x, you just can't do it. In fact, we are looking at a last model year 2013 G37x, or possibly a Q50 in the near future to replace Maxi. I can see if you never owned or driven a G, and owned a Maxima, then yes the Maxima would be an all time great.......but once owning a G, the Maxima can't cut it. Value wise, you can get a nice low mileage G for pretty cheap, and i think it's better value.

13Maximasv

My point was most 2014 cars are in better shape than a car that is at least 7 years old, the G 35 could be 10 plus years old.

While the 2007 and 2008 G35s look very similar to a 2009 and up G37 older (2006 and prior) G35s look a lot less sporty and IMO are a very plain looking car.

I don't believe the OP ever told us what year the G was.

stodge

I was offered a 13k discount off a new Maxima here in Canada. I was tempted except for the engine and transmission and the poor safety ratings. Still, you can't argue with a 13k discount on a brand new car!

terragotti

Im trying to figure out the same thing Max vs used Infiniti? Coming from Acura mann, its a rough choice on so many levels

silberma

During 2012 I road tested both a Maxima and a G37 and determined that the Maxima was a better value for your money.

CHIBLACKMAX09

+1 ^^

Nopike

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For the same price as a new 2014 Maxima you will get a used two year old G37. The G37 is a very nice vehicle but the Maxima feels more roomy and is the better value. The Maxima's interior looks every bit as nice as the G37's. The G37 will have all wheel drive and many people do not care for the Maxima's CVT transmission.

I considered both and went with the new Maxima. So far no regrets.

13Maximasv

Not all G37's were AWD...........You can get 2015 Infiniti RWD Q40 which for ~$32K so the 2014 SV MAX with value package is about $3k less using cars direct pricing.

The Infiniti also has a warranty that is a year longer, goes 24K more miles and includes a free loaner for even an oil change.

These cars are not like the old Maxima and Infinti I series cars that were basically what they called "badge engineering" of the same car.

An Infiniti G37/Q40 is more like a BMW 3 series than a Maxima IMO.