Infiniti G35 vs Mazda RX-8 vs Genesis Coupe // $10,000 Question 

"I respect your pronouns, but I dont respect you as a person." These intros. 🤣

At one point in my life, I wanted each of these three cars. Now I'm a 40 year old man, and I daily a 20 year old Jaguar XK8 convertible that I bought for 10 grand. So my budget stayed the same, but my tolerance for maintenance nightmares is higher!

As a old guy who had a crush for g35 and Nissan 350z I was blessed from a friend who sold the g35 for $500 because he didn’t know how to fix valve covers and control arms. 158k miles and alive and well being in one of dream car as a teen brings my heart and nostalgia out and now the g is my project car!

They are all nice cars, but RX8 takes my heart. I drove one once, and that rotary engine is something else in ICE world.

Dang dude that Gen Z impression is spot on

5:19 The splitscreen Subway Surfers part was gold 😂

I picked up a Genesis Coupe 3.8 for 3K. It needed 3K in parts which I did myself. It only had 100k on it. Best 6,000$ car ever.

I had a 2004 G35 coupe in my mid 20s back 15 years ago and it was the best single dude bachelor pad cool guy car ever. loved it, sounded great, decently quick, girls loved it. the nostalgia ahhhh.

Thank you Throttle House, for still appealing to your core fan base. In which you know cannot afford most of the cars you review. Content like this makes people like me, with a lower end car, not feel so bad about owning one. Cheers!

As a former RX-8 owner, this video brings back the feels...Most fun car I ever had. 88k kms no issues, real rotary owners know that "a redline a day keeps the carbon away"

Love these types of reviews. It’s easier to see myself in any of these cars than in a 6-figure vehicle. Also, brilliantly funny bits from start to end.

VQ boys assemble

This video is a breath of fresh air. Some of us aren’t rich or don’t like debts, but still want to have fun behind the wheel.

The intro and subway surfers parts are too funny 😂

Yes yes yes. A 10 year and older sporty car review series / segment is awesome. One of my favorite vids yet. Reminds me a little bit of Matt Farah’s older one take vids. More of this please!

There are so many different car review channels. Absolutely love you guys. You VibE well together . , you're funny and genuine/real. Glad I found your Channel. I just went down the rabbit hole and watch like 30 videos of yours

One of the reasons the G35 doesn’t look dated is that half the switches are still being used in the 2024 Z

There's nothing I love more, than this type of videos. Lambos and ferraris are fun, but the videos on cars accessible to the public are gold P.S.: The intro itself is gold 😅

So much feels. Owned a 03 fully loaded 6MT black on black back in the days. Agreed with everything they’ve said, the mods i got were pretty much wheels, suspension, exhaust, intake, plenum spacer, and a short shifter. Best luxury sports coupe of its time.

Please do more videos like these! Three way battles like these are epic

Top gear dying was the worst loss I’ve ever suffered, I appreciate this channel I think it’s the closest we’ve gotten to top gear humor in a long time.

Never thought I’d see my baby on this channel. Got my ‘04 G35 my freshman year of college for $1500. Learned manual on this thing and have had it for a little over 5 years now. About to hit 230k miles

Y’all gotta bring in the 3rd gen TL Type S for this conversation

Love this! Please make more videos about older and affordable cars.

I had a 2005 RX8. I fell in love with it when I took a corner much faster than I should have. I thought to myself "this is it! There's a tree with my name on it"! I came out of that turn with just a smidge of a squeal. Best handling car I've had. It's an awesome car! Another secret about them. Know how to keep the rotory in good shape? Drive it like you stole it! Keep those revs high and your engine will stay healthy. That and 2 stroke oil in with your fill ups!

I bought a 2013 Genesis coupe 3.8, but I got mine new, put 142k on it, and it's been great. Ended up slightly modding it (headers, intake, exhaust). I've always kept up with the maintenance. I walnut blasted the carbon out at 100k, flushed the radiator, changed injectors, plugs, and coil packs. No issues, knock on wood

My first car was an 04 Infiniti G35 and I absolutely loved it. I had the all wheel drive version, so it launched like a beast. Loved that car. I used a cassette to aux converter and everything.

Thanks for making this video. I just bought a 2007 bmw 335i with the 6 speed manual. It has 102,000 mi and I picked it up for $7,500. I put about $1,500 into it with full maintenance, fluids, brakes, tune-up, etc. I also blught down pipes, intercooler, intake,and an MHD tune. It needs the turbos to be replaced and i just ordered them. It already rips and its fun as hell! I'm a general contractor and I daily drive a 2020 F-150 with the 3.5 ecoboost. I love both my vehicles and I really enjoy project cars. I've owned a bunch of cars from the 2000 - 2010 range. I keep them for a year or 2, fix wm up, and then sell them. I don't do it to make money but ive made money on every single one. Good times.

Oh that intro!!! My 15-year-old stepson has had that hair for a while. This is the first video of any type I’ve seen where it kind of makes light of it. The dancing and TikTok was just icing on the cake. This is the best laugh I’ve had all week!!!

CONTINUE !! This is a great (to be) series. I am older, not wealthier, and this will help my son and I in selecting his first car. A series on affordable used cars works on many levels.

This is, by far, the best car themed channel on RU-vid. Content just gets better and better.

Perfect series. Keep these coming please. Also you could go back and do tuned versions of cars you reviewed so far. Hard maybe logistics wise but would make for some dope ass content. Keep’em coming guys!!

RX-8 has a timeless design. Has not aged at all !

Had a 2005 RX8. Bought at 22k miles, took it to 155k miles. No engine issues. Idemitsu, and redline keeps it healthy. Why? If you need four doors and four seats but want as lightweight as possible and rwd, the decision was easy.

Love cars, love your humor, thanks Thomas and James for making these entertaining AND educational videos. Nothing else like it on youtube.

Thank you for making a video geared towards the people and cars most can afford, and not another ubersuperhypercar who no one will probably even see. Absolutely love this!

I bought a 2015 Genesis coupe 3.8 R-spec for 9k and it was the best purchase of my life, I still miss driving it daily

RX8 chassis is on a completely different level. One of the best ever made. Significantly more ridgid, all aluminum double whishbones, more suspension travel, and lighter.

LOVE this video. MOAR OF THIS!

Had a 3.8 genesis 10 yrs ago loved it

I had a 2015 3.8 Genesis Coupe that I absolutely loved and adored. Never gave me any issues or anything. I would have the most fun in it whether its mountain runs, pulls on the street, participating in car shows or even washing it. She introduced me to the world of the car scene and Ill forever be grateful. I plan on getting another in the future once Im done having to play adult lmao

For 30k in 2004, you could get a 280hp rwd luxury car. For the same amount of money in 2024, you can get a 158hp cvt civic!

Great video guys. Please keep up this segment, for sporty cars, sedans, SUVs, trucks... Prices for newer cars are so insane right now and us regular ppl mostly just want good reliable transportation for a fair price. Thanks

More vids like this please- the vids for us everyday blokes that can’t afford all the new machines you guys review. And my money here goes to the G35 coupe its design was timeless and still looks great.

That RX-8 handles way better than it should for a 30k car from 2010. I almost bought one back in 2012. Then I remembered how much “fun” my RX-7 was to maintain and operate and I went another direction.

I owned a new 2004 Infinti G35x sedan with a Nismo factory aero body kit for 10 years. The most reliable car ever owned had no issues whatsoever. Sold G at 190k miles and still running strong.

I had a 2012 altima coupe and loved that car, turned mine in at 260k miles still running like a top

You guys nailed this video, keep up the content!

BRO WHY DID I ACTUALLY WATCH THAT SUBWAY SURFERS GAMEPLAY😭😭😭😭

I had a 3.8 L genesis coupe and I miss it dearly. A short shifter really helped with the shifter feel. Really fun car.

I owned a g35 and two genesis coupe 2.0ts, a 2010 and a 2013. Great cars, super fun to track and tune.

Really like the staggered exhaust on the Genesis, those cutouts are hard to work with but this actually fits the design great

I’m a sedan guy (have a G37 Sedan 6-spd), but the G35 Coupe is just chefs kiss. It’s the Acura Legend of its time. It is simply timeless and STILL looks amazing. I remember when it first came out it really looked like a concept car that made it to production. And the stock exhaust was amazing. And I am shocked at how well the interior has aged looks wise. That really is a clean one. Ahh… Infiniti’s prime. Miss it so.

i love the Rx8 .. they have amazing handling

man i’ve always wanted you guys to do VQ content this makes me happy as a former G35 coupe owner and former G37 6mt sedan owner. also i’m Gen Z and the intro was funny

As an owner of a 2016 3.8L Genesis MT, I love it.

Let’s be honest, that RX8 is the star of the bunch but the reliability concerns make it difficult to own. Not to mention finding a good rotary mechanic is getting rare.

The Gen Z jabs were spot on. The Subway Surfers gag had me dying at work

I bought a 2013 Genesis Coupe Track 3.8 with the auto transmission and it was my first big purchase! I still own it to this day!

I used to have a G35 6MT - loved that car, luxury and performance. And for its time it sounded and looked awesome.

Between these 3? Genesis Coupe, they’re so unique and cool to me. What I always send people to is the 99-04 Mustang GT’s, extremely reliable engine and a phenomenal sound. Cheap platform to work on and modify and great to learn the basics of engines on and it’s a Mustang, they’re just fun.

Petition to let Harrison sit in the front so us tall people can see how we fit. None of us ever sit in the back.

bro the music in these videos getting better too, easily the best car channel. also I really want to hear your thoughts on the new chevy avalan... i mean Silverado EV

Love the intro. You guys are crazy. And the ending.

Lovely to see the rx8 featured. Reliving college life!

These cars are like a young car enthusiasts “rite of passage” in addition to some of the old E3/4x bmws and American stuff. You LOVE them when you own them bc it’s all you can afford and considered a pretty “cool” car, but once you have the means to move on to better sports cars you have so much more appreciation for what these car are, what they represent about a time in your life, and how great whatever cars you decided to get next are. I fondly remember not too long ago going thru college with my semi shitbox $5k 350Z.

Got my 04 G35 coupe 6spd with brembos. 8 years ago with 37k miles for a steal of 8k. Still have it today, just hit 100k. Best car I’ve owned, super reliable, power, eats turns. I did slap a few mods on tho

Love my 2010 Genesis coupe 2.0T. Have a catback and an intake, makes all the noises I want. Bought it for 8k and only started having problems recently (Transmission rebuild) has 203k and still strong!

Still in love with the G35 coupe and sedan - this video has made me want one all over again 😆😩❤️

The guy dancing at the start is the biggest legend in the world.

I currently have the 2015 infiniti coupe Q60S AWD with 40,000 miles, 3.7L V6 330 Hp. Garage kept and spotless.

These “almost-nearing-vintage”, affordable sports car comparos are excellent- But love all your comparison vids: keep ‘em coming!

My 2015 genesis coupe 3.8 r spec was hands down my favorite car ive owned, bought brand new when i was 19, made 320whp when i traded it. Owned it for 7 years and 140k miles, if a car could talk whew what a story it would have.

I am an 2008 G35 sedan owner myself and this car with the VQ35HR engine is just really good, it also handles better than the older G35 coupes and sedans, I live in bahrain and G35's here cost around 5000 US dollars after conversion and for that money the infiniti G35 is just the best car u can buy

I got my 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2 weeks ago, and I love it a lot and got it for $10,000 with 103,000 mileage. It was a good damn steal of a deal too. I love it so much especially with the engine

They need to make a video compilation of all their intros! Great stuff!

Love the Party City phone call at the end! Hahahaha!

This makes me so sad. I used to own a 2004 RX-8 GT with all the "bits" done. Genuine Mazdaspeed dual canister exhaust, Axial Flow short shifter, BHR midpipe, upgraded Corvette coil packs, OMP maxed out, pre-mix.. the car was a damn joy to drive with the rifle bolt shifter and that screaming motor. I truly, truly miss it.

Former 2006 G35 owner, I miss that car. Kept it mint, rarely ever beat on it, and stupidly sold it at 50k miles when it was still like new inside and out.

I’ve daily driven a 2013 2.0t Genesis Coupe for the past 6 years and it is without a doubt one of the most underrated and enjoyable daily sports cars out there. It has plenty of power, makes all the right noises, has useable backseats and storage space, handles nicely, is quite comfortable to cruise in at high speeds, and is easy to work on and maintain. The gen 2 2.0s in particular have incredible tuning potential and are the rarest of the rare models due to them only being produced in 2013-14. Plus there isn’t really any other turbocharged RWD sports car from this era. Sure you could get an eco boost mustang but then you also have to live with the stigma of not having the V8. They’re the best cars to ever come out of Korea imo, and i am forever disappointed at Hyundai N for refusing to create a new flagship RWD Hyundai sports car to undercut the new Z and Supra.

This brings back good memories of owning the 03 g35. That stock exhaust sound was just beautiful.

I miss my RX-8 sometimes. It would only get 21 mpg on the highway, and I was always topping off the oil. However, the scream of 9,000 rpms and great handling made it really fun to drive.

Since I was a teenager, the Rx-8 has been one of my dream cars and even still to this day as a 30year old it still forms part of my perfect 5 car garage.

I had a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe as my first car I saved and bought when I was 15. It was red and is to this day my favourite car I’ve ever owned. Wish I would’ve never sold it but such is life. I’ll get one as a 2nd car in the next few years.

I drove a G35 sedan for 15 years. That car was honestly just a delight, simple everywhere that matters and comfortable for a big American

Had a genesis coupe bought new in 2010 sold it in 2017 for 10k but with 150k miles on it never had a single issue was a great car

mannnnn, i wanted the Hyundai Genesis Coupe so bad when i was finishing up college. I JUST couldnt afford it, so ended up getting an elantra coupe that lasted me a good 10 years. Now i recently bought myself a nice Kia Stinger GT and I couldn't be happier.

My 2nd car was a 2006 350Z. I still miss it. Great segment of cars these are. Made a lot of us car people.

I have been daily driving a G37 convertible for three year now. It might not be the best sports car with its extra 400 pounds over the coupe but on a nice sunny day I’m thankful I have it.

The Genesis is severely underrated. Both the coupe and sedan.

I currently have a genesis coupe v6 and i love it

Had a G35, one of the best cars ive owned & way ahead of its time!

Rotarys are cool. In the 80’s I had an RX-2. Michelin radials, 8-track stereo. It would give an audible beep at redline. Mixed bag. It would overheat, then it wouldn’t.

I miss my bk1 3.8 GC, was a great car even with the zf 6 speed instead of the manual

I enjoyed your take on the Infiniti G35 Coupe. Although having owned one for 5 years and put over 100k miles on mine, I thought I'd give my take on them. For the money, they are entirely worth it if you can find one that has been taken care of. The 2005-2007 versions of the G35 has an updated DE rev-up(301hp) engine that does wonders in making the car feel quicker in the mid rpms, and increases the redline of the car by a marginal amount compared to the older models (in this review). The redline doesn't even cut fuel after 7400, and allows you to maintain your top end power, which is where this car really shines. Personally, I have never once had my car skip a beat when it comes to reliability or other engine related issues, and I really drive my car hard sometimes. As long as you keep up with the basic maintenance, give her good oil, and don't skimp out on cheap parts, it will treat you well. The manual is the only way to go with these cars, as the transmission on these cars are GREAT, and the later models with the cd009 transmission are indestructible! So much so that people use these transmissions in other engine swaps and they can hold an insane about of power. My neighbor has himself a built single turbo 350z with the same exact stock transmission and he is making well over 600whp on one lol. The G35 is one of those cars that is in dire need of upgraded suspension from stock, as it really makes the car feel night and day difference. With some aftermarket coilovers and a few other basic suspension mods, this car can handle SO well. It is easily my favorite part about the car!! All that dead feel in the steering wheel and slight heavy feel in the front of the car disappears, and the car gives you great feedback and that genuine agile sports car feel. I have a pretty meaty tire setup with some slightly aggressive track camber, and you can pull some serious Gs around corners and turns. No other sports car I have driven compares to the handling in this car with some aftermarket work! When it comes to the exhausts on these cars (a touchy subject for these cars I know), the stock exhaust is actually very nice with a great tone and isn't too quiet. However, if you plan to upgrade from your stock exhaust at all, tread lightly! People tend to throw a cheap exhausts or shitty straight pipe on these cars and they just don't sound good at all. BUT, with a nice exhaust system on these cars, they can sound surprisingly good. I have a Motordyne exhaust system on my car, and it really was worth every penny (not cheap though!). It can make the car sound like one of the best NA V6's on the market, and made me enjoy the car tenfold. Just look up "motordyne exhaust system" on RU-vid and I'm sure you'll understand after that, its a heavenly sound! Overall, I have been seeing these cars make a comeback in recent years, as it seems people are finally starting to realize how much fun they are for the price! However, it is becoming increasingly hard to find ones that are manual, low mileage, and taken care of. I swear they are out there, patience is key! I know I sound like a spokesman or something lmao, but I just wanted to tell others about my wonderful experience with this car in case they were considering one, because I promise they are so worth it. Just ask around and see if someone you know will let you test drive one, because that is exactly how I became interested in these cars. On Christmas Eve my buddy was trying to convince me how great they were, and ended up tossing me the keys to test drive his as an early Christmas present. And now the rest is history! going single turbo soon ;)

Love this channel. I started cracking up with the side panel of Subway Surfers.

I had a 2004 RX-8 that I drove for 4 years (including winters with Blizzaks) and never had an issue. Yes it lacked torque but the 9K redline and amazing handling made up for it. When the lease was up I got the 2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3 but I will always miss the RX-8. I would be tempted to buy this white one if it were for sale, to be honest. Great video guys!

I loved my 13 Genesis Coupe. It was a little slow for its power and displacement but comfortable and fun and mine was dead reliable my entire ownership

Y'all are so wild for these intros, I love it 😂😂

I’ve had a 6MT 2006 G35 coupe for a decade now, and I’m still not ready to give it up. Such a great combination of performance, comfort, and reliability for the price. Cars like it just aren’t being made anymore, which is encouraging me to keep holding onto it. The 2006-2007 models also received interior and exterior updates that modernize it even more while maintaining that sexy design lol