2004 INFINITI G35 Review
Price Estimate:Â $430 - $695

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful V6, balanced and capable handling, roomy cabin, reasonable price.
Cons
- Average interior materials quality, touchy brakes.
What’s new
Sedans get standard heated outside mirrors, heated front seats and, on leather-equipped six-speed models only, a four-way power passenger seat and a limited-slip differential. Other changes include a standard tire-pressure monitoring system, Low Emissions Vehicle status and a revised front console with an additional cupholder on leather-equipped six-speed coupes. 2004 also sees the addition of an all-wheel-drive sport sedan to the G35 lineup.
Edmunds says
Fast, affordable and stylish, both the sedan and the coupe offer high levels of sport and luxury.
For sale nearby
45 listings
- $4,799fair price$272 below market
- 172,775 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- OK Auto Sales (371 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in South Salt Lake, UT
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JNKCV51FX4M717954
Stock: 10971
Certified Pre-Owned: No - $8,995fair price
- 106,585 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Sport Auto Center (555 mi away)
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in El Paso, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JNKCV54E74M818470
Stock: SA-796
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-13-2025
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INFINITI G35 Reviews
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Rides like new after 158k miles!
5 out of 5 starsMary Johnson, 01/23/2016
2004 INFINITI G35 Rwd 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I like to run cars until they die before I purchase a new car. But this car won't die! And when I do get a new car, I will miss the smooth steering, tight turn radius and responsive acceleration.
The negatives: 1) the tape deck never worked, and now the entire sound system sometimes goes off and the controls become unresponsive. 2) I used to go through the brakes like butter, and … replacement was an expensive proposition, with new pads and rotors every ~15k miles even with a lot of highway driving. Infiniti finally addressed this problem and brakes last much longer - and still stop the car. 3) Replacement parts are expensive, maybe because infiniti cars share parts in order to reduce manufacturing costs. This results in incredibly expensive repairs - for instance, my elevated, central brake light just went out, and the cost of replacement was $500! For a brake light! It turns out that the part itself costs about $250.
The positives, which outweigh the negatives by a lot: 1) the car rides and handles as if it were new. People are surprised that the car is over 11 years old. I'M surprised that the car is over 11 years old. 2) Infiniti replacement parts are well-made. I only had to replace the muffler assemblies once. 3) The car is very reliable. It has never been out of service for any length of time for mechanical reasons. 4) Great acceleration - terrific for merging!
G35 purchased new. 75K mile evaluation.
4.38 out of 5 starssocialist_saul, 09/06/2011
2004 INFINITI G35 Rwd 2dr Coupe w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I love this car even though it's expensive to keep on the road. This model eats tires and brakes. I've been through 5 sets of tires and 3 sets of brakes, and one battery. Car has been dependable and trouble free since new. I just solved one of my biggest complaints 'gas milage'.
Through performance tweaking I have increased my overall mpg from 19.2 to 21.27. Prior to modifications best … highway mpg was 22.3. I recently completed a 2600 mile trip and top mpg was 25.5 and overall average for the trip was 24.31. The side benefit of the modifications has been more responsive acceleration.
Even at 6' 2"
4 out of 5 starsAustin Guerin, 12/16/2015
2004 INFINITI G35 Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I have owned this car for over a year out. My G35 coupe has an intake system, exhaust, and racing chip and it roars. The acceleration is absolutely phenomenal. It takes curbs decently well but people look at it all the time, back in its day it was in a show. The performance is just outstanding and the noise is perfectly divided between the engine and exhaust. I am also 6' 2" and my seat … is always all the way back but I am always very comfortable. The bucket seats snug you in nicely and the steering wheel has all the right padding you need.
Now to the bad. The brakes are a joke, you have to get aftermarket brakes with this, unless you have the brembos. The stock brakes are an absolute shame for such a vehicle, they are not that great. They are too weak. Thank the lord I have a good mechanic because I would be a lot more broke if not due to the mechanical issues. Probably because its getting old but its getting expensive. The transmission bumps a lot when its cold out before it warms up and there is a click when I shift between park reverse ect. That is concerning.
Overall I would definitely buy this car again!
Side note: I bought this car 11/28/2014 with 80,000 miles on it
Very good cars! (but not quite perfect)
4.5 out of 5 starsaaron87, 07/25/2011
2004 INFINITI G35 Rwd 2dr Coupe w/Leather (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I own two G35s. A 2003 sedan and a 2004 coupe - both automatics. Review is for the coupe.
Overall great cars. I'm constantly finding excuses to drive it because it's so fun. I prefer the couple over the sedan - the sedan is more roomy and a bit more comfortable, but the coupe is more sexy, sporty, and youthful looking.
Styling wise, it's hard for the average person to tell it's 7-8 … years old. Looks modern and sporty.
Biggest difference performance-wise between the two models is the coupe is lower to the ground, and there seems to be less body roll when turning aggressively. When you sit in the couple it feels more like a race car. Not any faster than the sedan, though.
2004 G35 Highlights
Coupe
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,500 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $202/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 7.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the G35 include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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