Steering Column Question

[fastcarsarefun]

Hello Folks,

I am looking at purchasing a 2010 Infiniti G37 and joining the great Nissan/Infiniti family of yours. I have identified a specific car, but have one remaining concern before sealing the deal. I noticed while I was test driving it, that if I apply some pressure the steering column has about half an inch to an inch of play (i.e. moves up and down a little bit). The salesperson claims that it is natural movement in the gear (like how you can push a car a little bit back and forth when it is in park).

I am concerned that while it isn't much now it might quickly get worse. Does anyone know anything about this? Should I be concerned? Is it normal?

Thanks!

[Fezzik]

My 2010 has no play in it. I would not think the steering column moving is normal.

[audtatious]

My '07 nor '08 have any play either.

[joe603]

Both my Infiniti's were super tight...something is amiss...