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Test Drives:
2003 Infiniti G35 Sedan M6
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Infiniti has aggressively attacked BMW's 3-Series with its own G35, essentially a
rebadged Nissan Skyline from Asia. The front midship platform features a 3.5L V6
engine powering the rear wheels, an essential layout in this class. The G35 is a fairly
large car, but drives like compact sports car. The 6-speed manual was introduced to
expand the product line, which will eventually include an AWD variant. The short-shifting
transmission is a carbon copy of that in the G-Coupe and 350Z sports car. It seems a
little mis-matched for the larger sedan. I would prefer slightly longer and smoother gear
throws, essentially like a BMW. One thing the G35 has going for it is value. This
particular sedan had a sticker of $44,150 which undercuts a 330i by several thousand
dollars. For an automatic-equipped sport sedan, I'll order a G35 Aero, black on black. If
a manual tranny is a must on the criteria list, I'll order a 330i, Sterling Grey, black
leather, with a sport pack.
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