The G-spot

[giant_mtb]

I don't think so, everybody on here has the same problem with their Gs.

Interesting.  His started when he had the original brakes replaced at whatever mileage.  It's an '05 coupe.  I think he took it back in once and then it was fine (don't recall if they turned the rotors or what), but then it started back up not long after.  So now he just sorta...lives with it.

[afty]

Here are the issues I've had with mine:
1) 5th gear synchro went bad, transmission replaced under warranty.
2) One of the rear wheel bearings went bad, replaced under warranty.
3) Tapping noise from dash above 3500 rpm.  Turned out to be this TSB (http://www.infinitig37.com/TSB/1RW10.pdf), fixed by flushing the heater core.
4) Brake rotors are warped, will replace them next time I do brakes. 

That doesn't sound great when you write it all down, but I'm at 83k miles and haven't had to pay for any significant repairs out of pocket.  The transmission is worrisome but the other stuff is all minor.

[MexicoCityM3]

Nice out-of-context quote.

Correct-context quotes are almost never fun. 

[Laconian]

Another trip to Bellingham. I averaged 31mpg going 60-70mph along the freeway stretch. I had fun zipping around the lakes at extralegal speeds, which brought it down to 24mpg combined for the trip.

Normally I get 16.5mpg for my daily cross-town commute.

I really love my car. It's a spot-on blend of comfort and sport, it can adapt to whatever situation you throw at it. Sure, it could be more raw, but my boyfriend would probably complain like he did when I drove my Miata longer than 100mi at a time.

[MrH]

Sure, it could be more raw, but my boyfriend would probably complain

G drivers are a bunch of pervs. Exhibit B.

[Laconian]

 

[Laconian]

My car's back seats have LATCH anchors. I am looking forward to taking my niece and nephew for a top-down spin this summer.

[AutobahnSHO]

Kevin, loved your car- would have been awesome with the top down!!

My current dream is to get a car big enough for the family then a mini convertible or Miata or anything with a drop top for commuting/fun.

[Raza]

Kevin, loved your car- would have been awesome with the top down!!

My current dream is to get a car big enough for the family then a mini convertible or Miata or anything with a drop top for commuting/fun.

Two words, one car: Murano Convertible.

[Laconian]

The G37 is big enough for four average sized adults. The people in the back get an earful of wind but the seats are comfort and legroom is (barely) not an issue.

[AutobahnSHO]

Two words, one car: Murano Convertible.

Hmmm...

Like it BUT

-too tall (seriously, a non-SUV??)
-didn't debut until 2011? (money will be a serious issue...)

But I will have to keep it in mind- likely won't be shopping for at least a year or two.

[CJ]

Uh...it IS an SUV. 

[Soup DeVille]

No, its not, its a unicorn.

They don't really exist. Its just a long running joke among the automotive press corps, and some tricky photoshoppery.

[AutobahnSHO]

Uh...it IS an SUV. 

To me, SUV implies that it has at least a mediocre level of off-road capability.
Otherwise, it's a crossover.

-CVT????
-car-based frame
-no "Utility"- they had to up the weight to add bracing underneath and the trunk is waaaaay down.


"Speaking of overpriced Muranos, the ridiculous CrossCabriolet model remains in the lineup, for anyone looking for a tippy, overweight four-seat ragtop. "

"It is a sport-utility without sport or utility. It is a crossover that crosses over to where form has no relation to function."
-Car and driver

[GoCougs]

~300 miles left on my bumper-to-bumper warranty and the g-d driver side door lock is FUBAR again. Have an appt. for Monday... The last week I've noticed a lot more interior rattles. The weather has been hot so maybe that's loosened things up. My tires are fairly worn (stock Dunlop "ultra" A/S) which can cause issues too...

I had high hopes for the TLX but like most any car these days it's laughably overloaded with "tech." A M/T SH-AWD version is rumored for MY2016 (I've 90% decided that my next car will have M/T).

[AutobahnSHO]

door locks are easy- take the door apart, disassemble the locking mechanism, pry apart all the plastic crap, order a tiny motor. Put it all back in.

[hotrodalex]

Yeah but this is a premium car so maintenance is premium difficulty for no good reason. I'm sure there are some steel plates welded all around the actuator just because screw you.

[MX793]

~300 miles left on my bumper-to-bumper warranty and the g-d driver side door lock is FUBAR again. Have an appt. for Monday... The last week I've noticed a lot more interior rattles. The weather has been hot so maybe that's loosened things up. My tires are fairly worn (stock Dunlop "ultra" A/S) which can cause issues too...

I had high hopes for the TLX but like most any car these days it's laughably overloaded with "tech." A M/T SH-AWD version is rumored for MY2016 (I've 90% decided that my next car will have M/T).

Warm weather loosening things up?  Can't say I've ever noticed more rattles in warm weather.  Nothing brings out rattles like starting a car that's been sitting outside in sub-zero temperatures all night.

[MexicoCityM3]

(I've 90% decided that my next car will have M/T).

That limits your choices a lot these days. I may live to see you in a dimmer even.

[GoCougs]

door locks are easy- take the door apart, disassemble the locking mechanism, pry apart all the plastic crap, order a tiny motor. Put it all back in.

The days of me working on cars is long over mang...

[GoCougs]

Warm weather loosening things up?  Can't say I've ever noticed more rattles in warm weather.  Nothing brings out rattles like starting a car that's been sitting outside in sub-zero temperatures all night.

We went fro 50s to ~90 in a day, so things expand relatively quickly, preloading all sorts of fiddly bits, is what I'm thinking...

[hotrodalex]

What kind of junk can't handle a normal spring temp jump?

[GoCougs]

What kind of junk can't handle a normal spring temp jump?

Do you know what "preload" means?

[hotrodalex]

Do you know what "preload" means?

Do you know what "your 'awesome' G37 is junk compared to a BMW since it can't even handle a temperature jump without rattling" means?

[FoMoJo]

Do you know what "your 'awesome' G37 is junk compared to a BMW since it can't even handle a temperature jump without rattling" means?

I was never that keen on anything Nissan to begin with...with the odd exception.  This thread has convinced me to stay clear of them at all cost.

[GoCougs]

That limits your choices a lot these days. I may live to see you in a dimmer even.

I know - a bit of a downer. The only two current cars that fit the (my) wants are the S4 and 335i Xdrive sedan, with the "maybe" of the MY2016 TLX SH-AWD 6MT.

[GoCougs]

Do you know what "your 'awesome' G37 is junk compared to a BMW since it can't even handle a temperature jump without rattling" means?

I was never that keen on anything Nissan to begin with...with the odd exception.  This thread has convinced me to stay clear of them at all cost.

Pretty brave considering the cars you guys own/were given ...

[Laconian]

Mine just has cowl shake.

[GoCougs]

Mine just has cowl shake.

And warped rotors .

[3.0L V6]

door locks are easy- take the door apart, disassemble the locking mechanism, pry apart all the plastic crap, order a tiny motor. Put it all back in.

Take door apart. Break cheesy plastic clips. Swear. Remove locking mechanism. Throw away entire motor assembly, since that's the only way you can order it. Lose pieces of door assembly. Swear profusely. Wonder how they ever assembled the damn thing at the factory in the first place. Eventually "persuade" new motor assembly to fit. Put door together, realize you have extra door pieces. Profanity. Take door apart (breaking more plastic clips), find where extra part goes, reassemble door. Enjoy 15,000 new squeaks as all plastic clips that previously prevented cacophony are now broken. Congratulate self on job well done.