The G-spot

[GoCougs]

Should be able to hook it up with a usb cable. (If you can't, it's a garbage system)

The G USB port can be used with an iDevice or thumb drive.

[SVT666]

I don't have an iPod so thumb drives are where I keep all my music. I have to make do with XM in the Infiniti because I don't have a USB input and I haven't bought a CD in at least 6 years. 

[GoCougs]

What are you guys getting for mpg? With my all-seasons on and ski rack off I'm up to ~20 mpg (from ~17 mpg).  Mind you I upgraded to the stock 18" set which came with the stock Dunlop hi-po all seasons. Before the winter with the stock 17" set I was at ~21 mpg.

As an aside the ride and road noise has taken a dive with the stock 18" setup. I also have noticeably more interior rattles. Yeesh. Perusing the various G forums seems like everyone hates the stock Dunlops and there are a lot of complaints about rattles. I bought the 18" wheels/tires off a brand new car so as they wear things will only get worse.

[afty]

My '08 G has the CompactFlash port and the RCA/AUX inputs.  One interesting wrinkle is that the RCA inputs include video -- you can actually watch videos on the nav screen while parked.  The iPod input is a proprietary port that requires a $15 cable and won't charge my iPhone (too new). Realistically, I would get more use out of Bluetooth streaming and a plain USB port than the RCA inputs.

I posted a few pages back about my mileage.  For 2012 I averaged 18.7 mpg with a best tank of 21.9 and worst of 16.0.

[Laconian]

My '08 G has the CompactFlash port and the RCA/AUX inputs.  One interesting wrinkle is that the RCA inputs include video -- you can actually watch videos on the nav screen while parked.  The iPod input is a proprietary port that requires a $15 cable and won't charge my iPhone (too new). Realistically, I would get more use out of Bluetooth streaming and a plain USB port than the RCA inputs.

I posted a few pages back about my mileage.  For 2012 I averaged 18.7 mpg with a best tank of 21.9 and worst of 16.0.

You can fix the charging issue by buying a charging adapter on eBay. The system reroutes the FireWire power pin to the USB power.

[SVT666]

What are you guys getting for mpg? With my all-seasons on and ski rack off I'm up to ~20 mpg (from ~17 mpg).  Mind you I upgraded to the stock 18" set which came with the stock Dunlop hi-po all seasons. Before the winter with the stock 17" set I was at ~21 mpg.

As an aside the ride and road noise has taken a dive with the stock 18" setup. I also have noticeably more interior rattles. Yeesh. Perusing the various G forums seems like everyone hates the stock Dunlops and there are a lot of complaints about rattles. I bought the 18" wheels/tires off a brand new car so as they wear things will only get worse.

Absolutely zero interior rattles in my G, and the 18s provide a great balance between handling and ride.  From the sounds of things you want truck-like tire sidewall heights.

Gas mileage in my vehicles always suck because I drive my vehicles hard every time I'm behind the wheel.

[GoCougs]

All loaner Gs I've had (at least 3 - both G25x and G37x sedans) have had the same interior issues - center console squeaking, overhead sun glass door rattle, rattling inside the sunroof, and clicking at base of windshield on driver side. The dealer service adviser said Infiniti has already defined fixes for these. I've had all applied at various visits and it's gotten better but it's still there. Meh, at least it's better than the Accord plus Nissans have always had a reputation for rattlely interiors (though not as bad as Hondas).

[hotrodalex]

My 3 series has 135k miles and no rattles.

[GoCougs]

ALL cars have rattles. 3ers have a bunch of road noise too.

[hotrodalex]

What? E46s are one of the quieter cars I've driven or ridden in.

[Eye of the Tiger]

ALL cars have rattles. 3ers have a bunch of road noise too.

False. Accent has no rattles. 750Li has no rattles. Protege5 has no rattles. 0/3. Complete internetery failure. Try again, asshole.

[Morris Minor]

Even after ECM/TCM fix, gearshifts are still lumpy/herky-jerky until the car is warmed up. Once at working temperature everything is great.

[SVT666]

All loaner Gs I've had (at least 3 - both G25x and G37x sedans) have had the same interior issues - center console squeaking, overhead sun glass door rattle, rattling inside the sunroof, and clicking at base of windshield on driver side. The dealer service adviser said Infiniti has already defined fixes for these. I've had all applied at various visits and it's gotten better but it's still there. Meh, at least it's better than the Accord plus Nissans have always had a reputation for rattlely interiors (though not as bad as Hondas).

No squeaks or rattles here. 

[GoCougs]

Even after ECM/TCM fix, gearshifts are still lumpy/herky-jerky until the car is warmed up. Once at working temperature everything is great.

I (think) I noticed the same thing. Like many ATs the G has an "adaptive" function to it whereby it "learns" how you drive. To me it just results in an AT that shifts differently for seemingly random reasons - sometimes it's crisp sometimes it's super gushy. Also, the G has a very high idle at start-up which I've noticed can cause some weirdness in shifting.

[Raza]

Even after ECM/TCM fix, gearshifts are still lumpy/herky-jerky until the car is warmed up. Once at working temperature everything is great.

Yeah, automatics are really shitty.  Have you considered buying a car with a do-it-yourself type transmission?  I can't remember exactly what they're called.

[Morris Minor]

Yeah, automatics are really shitty.  Have you considered buying a car with a do-it-yourself type transmission?  I can't remember exactly what they're called.

[Morris Minor]

This is my third Infiniti.
2000 I30 (Maxima in drag - but we loved it: reliable, & first semi well-appointed car we owned)
2007 G35 Coupe 6MT
2010 G37

Guess I'm a loyal customer

[CALL_911]

What made you get an I30 over a Maxima (or any of its competitors)?

[Madman]

What made you get an I30 over a Maxima (or any of its competitors)?

That's a question I've always wanted to ask of anyone who ever bought an I30/I35 new.  I mean really, why would anyone?

I'll just have some popcorn whilst I wait for an answer. 

[Laconian]

In the Infiniti waiting room waiting for my reflash to finish.

(looks around at other waiting people)

I think Raza's generalization might be accurate.

[Laconian]

Got a G25x as a loaner. Fbpppththh.

[TurboDan]

With an AUX input you're stuck with a POS analog interface and only able to use your phone to play music.

Huh? LR2 has an AUX input + BT for phone calls. iOS knows to automatically switch from the headphone jack to the BT connection when a phone call comes in.

Also, my mom's car has A2DP and I'm not a big fan of the sound quality. AUX is better IMO. It's not as if any of the MP3/AAC files on our phones are 5.1 surround or anything. What's wrong with the analog connection? In video signals, I tend to prefer component to HDMI, for example.

FWIW, my boat stereo has USB direct connection to iDevices and it's no better than AUX.

[GoCougs]

So what does Raza's jealousy make him say about Infiniti owners?

FWIW, last time I was there (Kirkland) they had a white FX50 in the showroom. I liked it and the idea of it (mega throaty V8) but at ~$70k???

[GoCougs]

Huh? LR2 has an AUX input + BT for phone calls. iOS knows to automatically switch from the headphone jack to the BT connection when a phone call comes in.

Also, my mom's car has A2DP and I'm not a big fan of the sound quality. AUX is better IMO. It's not as if any of the MP3/AAC files on our phones are 5.1 surround or anything. What's wrong with the analog connection? In video signals, I tend to prefer component to HDMI, for example.

The G never offered AUX + Bluetooth. It was AUX + RCA + iPod cable from '07 - '09 then USB + ASDP from '10+.

I'm not a fan of A2DP because you can't use the car's multimedia controls (or at least that I've seen).

[CALL_911]

Yeah, but using the car's multimedia controls sucks dick.

[Laconian]

So what does Raza's jealousy make him say about Infiniti owners?

FWIW, last time I was there (Kirkland) they had a white FX50 in the showroom. I liked it and the idea of it (mega throaty V8) but at ~$70k???

Yeah, I sincerely doubt they're moving many at that crazy price.

Raza likened Infiniti owners to the Jersey Shore cast. The couple guys sitting next to me in the service area were greasy, massively slouched, and one of them wore sunglasses indoors. Made me think of Raza's comment.

[TurboDan]

I'm not a fan of A2DP because you can't use the car's multimedia controls (or at least that I've seen).

By multimedia controls, do you mean the touch screen and streeing wheel controls? In my mom's car, the A2DP interface hooks up with both of these.

[GoCougs]

Yeah, but using the car's multimedia controls sucks dick.

I disagree - mucking with the phone is a PITA and not all that safe. At least with the G I can use the steering wheel controls to do the basics - select playlists and songs...

[TurboDan]

Raza likened Infiniti owners to the Jersey Shore cast. The couple guys sitting next to me in the service area were greasy, massively slouched, and one of them wore sunglasses indoors. Made me think of Raza's comment.

Living where Jersey Shore was taped, I can confirm that a great number of those types rock Gs. Caddy CTS would be runner up, followed by Range Rover.

All have very gaudy rimzzzzzz.

[Laconian]

By multimedia controls, do you mean the touch screen and streeing wheel controls? In my mom's car, the A2DP interface hooks up with both of these.

The TSX only allows you to send Play/Pause commands to the paired device. I don't think support is uniform across the board.