NEW 08 EX35 owner

[rb25crazy]

Hi guys,

I just bought an obsidian black ex35 Journey (I think) with 58k miles on it paid 18k.

has a few minor scuffs on the rear bumper and a scratch on the trunk lid
some wear on the rubber portion of the steering wheel
shift knob is a bit scratched up the grey part of it, the leather is good.
carpet rip on drivers side

Aside from that, the car is pretty mint

It is fully loaded however I believe.

Navi
sunroof
sonar bumpers
power rear folding seats
bluetooth
hard drive
bose system
18" premium wheels
xenons
roof rack + cross bar
xm radio
cargo privacy cover
cargo net
cargo tray

Can't think of anything else as of the moment


What do you guys think about the deal?


It is approaching the 60k maintenance mark, any ideas of what needs to be changed? I looked around didn't find much of a diy section for the EX35 =(....

also, is the car still under warranty? I think I saw the infiniti warranty 70k powertrain? what does that cover? does it cover like the fluid changes of it? like differential, transmission, radiator?

Somethings I would like to do to the car is definitely a detail, ceramic tint, and leather care. Do you guys have any guides or best practices for these things on this vehicle in particular? was hoping to do some tried and true things instead of experimenting!

Appreciate the feedback.

[parkstr8r]

Congrats and welcome. love my 12'...and I have 20's on it now...

Check out my build thread for all my mods. and I'm selling two sets of 20's if interested...

[bigbenex35]

Congratulation on your purchase! You wan't be disappointed...

Check out my build thread for all my mods. and I'm selling two sets of 20's if interested...

Do you have the link of your build thread? They are rare for EX35...

[NJGuy]

It is approaching the 60k maintenance mark, any ideas of what needs to be changed? I looked around didn't find much of a diy section for the EX35 =(....

also, is the car still under warranty? I think I saw the infiniti warranty 70k powertrain? what does that cover? does it cover like the fluid changes of it? like differential, transmission, radiator?

Somethings I would like to do to the car is definitely a detail, ceramic tint, and leather care. Do you guys have any guides or best practices for these things on this vehicle in particular? was hoping to do some tried and true things instead of experimenting!

Appreciate the feedback.

Welcome to the forum.

Here is one of the later threads that talk about the 60k maintenance: any-experience-advice-on-the-60k-mainte ... 70774.html

What year is your EX? I believe that at least for the 2008, the powertrain warranty is 5yr/60k miles. I'm not sure if it is different for newer models. It doesn't seem like you bought a certified pre-owned model, but the CPO warranties cover up to 6yrs/100k.

Unfortunately, the EX isn't the type of vehicle in which a large number of owners DIY; so I don't think you'll find many DIY posts in this forum specific to this vehicle. From what I've seen, the EX is most similar to Infiniti's 2007 and newer G models. Those models have a much larger community of DIYers, so you'll probably find many more DIY posts in those forums. Also, if you haven't already seen it, the EX35 factory service manual is available here: ex35-owner-service-manuals-tsb-s-t503618.html

I haven't seen any 'tried and true' things in particular with this vehicle, but here are a few common things about the EX that have been discussed several times on this forum (just off the top of my head, in no particular order).
-tight rear seats
-dislike of stock Dunlop tires
-fuel pump issues
-roof rails
-connecting with cell phone (and/or iPhone)
-bypass of navigation command lockout during driving
-muffler fitments
-transmission DS mode
-steering wheel peeling
-tilt/telescoping steering wheel motor problem
-wheel upgrades
-short rear brake pad life
-self healing paint

[rb25crazy]

mine is a 2008 ex35, thank you so much for the helpful feedback.

so for the 2007 and later infinitis and g models it's pretty much the same motor? and the diy of those are pretty similar if not the exact same thing?

[rb25crazy]

was wondering about atf fluid, i have mobil 1 atf fluid could I use that in substitution for the nissan matic J or S fluid? or there has been issue with anything beyond nissan atf fluid.

thanks a bunch

[bigbenex35]

mine is a 2008 ex35, thank you so much for the helpful feedback.

so for the 2007 and later infinitis and g models it's pretty much the same motor? and the diy of those are pretty similar if not the exact same thing?

The EX35 has the exact/almost exact same mechanic as a g35 2007-2008

So all the diy from g35-37 07 and up are the same for the ex35...

[parkstr8r]

Here it is from G37driver...this does not have the new MRR Hr2's on it or the BBK and drilled/slotted rotors...

http://www.myg37.com/forums/the-ex-cros ... 12-ex.html

[bigbenex35]

Here it is from G37driver...this does not have the new MRR Hr2's on it or the BBK and drilled/slotted rotors...

http://www.myg37.com/forums/the-ex-cros ... 12-ex.html

looks good!! I love the black trims!!


As for all the DIY's... here is the link:

http://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-insta ... ations-11/

[rb25crazy]

Thank you very much for the awesome responses! definitely book marking that link to the my37 diy links.

[ddean0612]

congrats!!!! i loveee my 08 ex35 journey, althougt it waesnt fully loaded like yours i absolutly love it!!!!i got it use as well with less miles tho i got mines with 37k...

[rb25crazy]

Oh awesome! i love my car too, wondering how much did you pay for yours? at 37k miles and when did you purchase if you dont mind me asking.