Cheapest Used Infiniti Cars - G37 Coupe, G37 Sedan, M35

Choosing to buy a luxury car can often mean substantial monthly payments. It is unusual to find a premium brand which is particularly value oriented, as these car companies derive a significant portion of their prestige based on the fact that the majority of automobile buyers cannot afford to get behind the wheel of one of their vehicles.

This attitude drives many drivers to test the waters of the secondhand car market when shopping for a high end automobile. Given that the brand new sticker price of certain luxury cars might not actually represent the true value of the vehicle itself, these automobiles are often victims of rapid depreciation. While this is frustrating for those who purchased the vehicles when new, anyone seeking to pay entry-level prices for a recent luxury model can often score a deal which makes it worth forgoing the desire to be an automobile’s first owner.

While top of the line models tend to suffer the most, there are still plenty of bargains to be found in the entry-level lineup of a luxury car company. Even a company like Infiniti, which has been able to generate a good deal of success as a result of their decision to redesign most of their vehicle models over the course of the past few years, can offer used car buyers significant savings on their least expensive models.

This article takes a look at the three lowest priced automobiles in the current Infiniti stable and then compares them in terms of features and pricing to used examples dating back only a few years. The numbers mentioned in this article are meant to reflect the average asking price of a low mileage used car in excellent condition, but it helps to keep in mind that the cost of a vehicle can definitely vary from region to region. It is recommended to use these numbers as the baseline against which a potential purchase can be compared instead of as an absolute judgment on a vehicle’s value.

2005 Infiniti G35 coupe versus 2009 Infiniti G37 coupe

The 2009 Infiniti G37 coupe one of the least expensive vehicles available from Nissan’s luxury division. Even still, it stickers for just under $36,000. For their money, buyers are treated to a very quick sports car that features a 330 horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 and a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting capabilities. Push button ignition, remote keyless entry, 8-way power leather seats and a 7-inch LCD vehicle information screen help to dress up the G37’s interior.

The 2005 Infiniti G35 coupe represents the first generation of what would later become the G37. Engine displacement is down to 3.5-liters but power is still quite good at 280 horses for the base model, matched with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Automatic climate control was standard for 2005, along with heated leather seats and HID headlights. Styling is similar, although the older two-door is not quite as sleek looking as its more modern counterpart. The price of a 2005 G35 coupe comes in at $15,000 less than the cost of a new model for a low mileage vehicle. However, if buyers are willing to tolerate slightly more use – in the neighborhood of say, 40,000 miles – they can easily pick up a 6MT edition of the coupe which features a sport suspension, 6-speed manual transmission and nearly 300 horsepower for the same price

Deciding which edition of the Infiniti G coupe presents the best overall value is a tough call. The 2005 G35 is certainly much less expensive than the G37, but the newer model offers more power and tweaked styling that some would say bests the older car. The 2009 Infiniti G37 is also very competitively priced, especially considering the level of standard equipment. Ultimately, if the budget allows then the new car would most likely take precedence over the old. However, if every dollar counts then choosing the 2005 edition of the car certainly doesn’t leave much on the table in terms of luxury and performance.

2005 G35 sedan versus 2009 G37 sedan

Infiniti’s entry-level sedan also makes use of the same platform as the coupe, albeit with a somewhat different drivetrain. For $33,000 the G37 represents the bottom of the company’s pricing structure. However, buyers will definitely not be disappointed with the vehicle’s 3.7-liter, 328 horsepower V-6 that is matched to a 7-speed automatic transmission along with traction and stability control and of course anti-lock brakes. Power windows and door locks, sumptuous leather seats and satellite radio round out the list of standard equipment found in the G37 sedan.

When compared to the coupe, the 2005 G35 sedan has not held its value quite as well. Sub-20,000 mile examples can be found in the $17,000 dollar range, half the cost of a new G37. With the same 280 horsepower engine and 5-speed transmission as the coupe, the G35 sedan packs a considerable performance punch. This is only enhanced by the fact that all-wheel drive editions of the car can be had for the same amount of money as rear-wheel drive models, an important consideration for buyers living in the rust belt. Even the rarer, 298 horsepower 6MT sedans can be had for less than $20,000 dollars, proving that sedans almost always play second fiddle to their equivalent coupes when it comes to secondhand values.

With savings of 50 percent, it is very hard not to recommend the 2005 G35 sedan over the 2009 G37 – particularly when considering either the all-wheel drive or performance 6MT editions of the car. With styling that has aged well and an under-the-radar quality that many buyers enjoy, the 2005 G35 sedan is one of the best used luxury bargains period and is strongly deserving of consideration from frugal shoppers.

2006 Infiniti M35 versus 2008 Infiniti M35

At $43,900 the Infiniti M35 is a mid-size luxury sedan that provides buyers with a 275 horsepower, 3,5-liter V-6 engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The rear-wheel drive four-door sees 16 miles per gallon in city driving and 23 miles per gallon on the highway, and offers up the usual litany of luxury features: dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth integration, power windows, door locks and mirrors, 10-way adjustable power leather seats and a 6 CD changer mounted in the dash. The M35 also features Infiniti’s 7-inch LCD screen which drivers can use to navigate through the vehicle’s many functions.

The Infiniti M35 was all-new for 2006, and in fact was the first year of the current vehicle’s generation. What this means for shoppers is that the 2006 M35 is virtually identical to the 2008 model. Engine output is the same, and the interior boasts excellent leather seats and trim that match those in the newer vehicle. Where the 2006 and 2008 M35’s differ is of course in price. Careful buyers can expect to pay a mere $25,000 dollars for a very well-equipped edition of the car, one that features options such as a DVD navigation system, a backup camera and a sunroof. All of this is available on models with as low as 20,000 miles, meaning that they have been barely broken in.

With a savings of nearly $20,000, it is easy to see the value in choosing a two-year old Infiniti M35 over a brand new version of the car. Since the 2006 and 2008 models are impossible to tell apart inside or out, there is little that anyone else will know that the vehicle didn’t roll off the lot yesterday. With a classy image and excellent performance, the 2006 Infiniti M35 presents a great opportunity to drive a solid used luxury car for very little money.