IM a G35 Fan

[FR4NCH1SE]

Hello, Im new here. I drive a 06 Toyota Matrix XR 4WD, and it has to be the worst piece of **** Ive ever driven, my parents bought it for me. I didnt have a choice they pay for the car and drive it more than me but I drive it to work and school. SO IM saving up for a car myself. I want to buy a G35 so BAD. I really want a Sports Car. Nothing but Sport, And in my area I can buy a Used 03 G35 for about 15k, sedan. I was wondering is this the biggest site for forums?? Is there a more populated forum on the net just for the G35?? Im not into mods, I just like to talk and see G35s. This forum looks a bit weak. Anyone know the best forum site for the G35 club?? I cant wait to buy one.

[AZhitman]

Welcome aboard, man!

There's probably someplace with more G35 activity, but they don't have the traffic or the tech info we have here...

Are you looking for a sedan or a coupe?

[FR4NCH1SE]

Sedan. I like having 4 doors for some odd reason. But yea. I think G35 looks so nice, and Im very intrigued by the VQ engine, clearly one of the best V6 engines ever made. I cant wait to buy it. I was also wondering. Does the G35 Use only Premiuem Fuel? What if I used Regular fuel? WOuld it hurt the engine? ALso how is the MPG I drive mostly city. Oh and how is the ride height in terms of the drivers position? My matrix rides SO ****ing High I cant get over it. I feel like im driving a SUV. Its a friggin wagon. I hate driving so high. I like driving low to the ground.

[joe603]

To answer some of your questions, do a search on this site. You'll be hard pressed to find a better place to get info on the G35...

[AZhitman]

The VQ has been voted in the "10 Best" engines category for like 12 years running.

Premium is definitely called for, I'd be wary of lower-octane fuels. Mileage, power will both suffer.

I'm getting 20mpg in my Coupe, but I drive it like it's stolen.

I'm driving a 2006 G35x (AWD) this week, as my Coupe is having some routine maintenance done at the dealer. Phenomenal car. I'd own a Sedan if I needed the extra seating room.

[C-Kwik]

Premium fuel is a good idea. While no short term problems will occur with low octane fuels, higher octane fuels have more detergents. As a result teh combustion chamber stays cleaner of deposits. Carbon deposits inside a high compression motor like the one in the G35's can end up increasing the chances of knock. Minimally, you would expect a drop in performance and mileage if the knock sensor has to compensate for the lower knock threshold. Worst case scenario, you damage the motor.

[yzarcur]

Ride hight in the sedan is normal compared to the coupe they are like two different cars in that way. I would say I sit about 3 inches lower in my coupe then in the sedan's that I use while my car is in the shop.