The third-generation Infiniti G35 arrived in 2003 as a direct competitor to the BMW 3 Series. Based on the Japanese-market Nissan Skyline V35 and sharing its FM platform with the 350Z, it delivered a compelling mix of performance, luxury, and style. Available as a sedan or a coupe with the potent VQ35DE 3.5L V6, the G35 was a critical success that helped establish Infiniti as a serious performance brand. In its final years, the sedan was briefly rebadged as the Q40.
The G35's appeal to collectors is growing. It represents one of the last analog-feeling Japanese sport luxury cars, with naturally aspirated power and hydraulic steering. The timeless design, particularly of the coupe, has aged gracefully. Manual transmission models are the most desirable, especially when paired with the higher-revving 'Rev-Up' engine found in some 2005-2007 sport models. Since many have been heavily modified, finding a clean, low-mileage, and original example is becoming a real challenge, driving interest from enthusiasts.
The market for the G35 is still highly accessible, with an average sale price around $10,800. However, the wide spread in values reflects the car's transition from a used car to a modern classic. While neglected examples can be found for very little, pristine, low-mileage manual coupes have sold for over $30,000. As the best examples get preserved, we expect values for top-tier cars to continue to climb.
Buying Tips
- Check for excessive oil consumption, a known issue with the VQ35DE engine, especially the 'Rev-Up' versions. Look for blue smoke from the exhaust on startup and acceleration.
- Test all electronics thoroughly. Window motors, power seat controls, and the gauge cluster (specifically the fuel gauge) are common failure points.
- Inspect the interior for heavy wear. The soft-touch dashboard and door panel materials can peel, and the driver's seat outer bolster is prone to cracking and tearing.
- Listen for clunking noises from the suspension during a test drive. Worn compression rod bushings and differential bushings are frequent problems that can be expensive to fix correctly.
- Prioritize unmodified examples. Many G35s have been altered, and while some are well-built, poorly executed modifications can lead to reliability headaches.
Observed sales range from as low as $102 for parts cars to over $30,000 for pristine, low-mileage manual coupes.
14,652 Infiniti G35 3rd Gen vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 7549 currently live. Sold prices range from $500 to $9,961,699.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
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