Hey Fellers,

Im new to the forums. I currently own a 2002 Protege 5 (finely rusted I might add) and looking to upgrade. Ive had my current car for nearly 3 years now and put in some work..learning alot along the way. Im quite mecanically inclined and looking to jump into something with a little more power; 130hp to 280hp to be more specific haha.

I've loved G35 coupes ever since I can remember. As far as reasonably priced dream cars; this one is right up there for me. What I'm looking for is a RED or BLACK 2004 or newer G35 COUPE; has to be MT.

-What kind of price should I expect to pay (I live in Toronto, Ontario in case and Ontarians want to chime in)
-What are known issues I should be aware of?
-Any info re: G35 coupes is appreciated.
-Comments/Critisisms?

If anyone can point me in the right direction; I'd be appreciated. I've been looking for a Red coupe with black interior for too long...

Cheers

 

what's wrong w/ a 2003? I have a 03 w/ no problems at all. so start looking around on Yahoo auto and price around. as far as problems go? coupes are known for window failure. but if your good w/ cars like you said. that should be a breeze.

 

What differences are there between the 2003 and 2004 model? The only reason I'm stuck on 2004's are because there was a beautiful red one posted on Kijiji that I used to check out daily...and I've been stuck on 2004s ever since.

 

lol - 2003-2005 are identical. 2006 and 2007 got updated headlights...
I have an '03 for sale relatively cheap because of mileage - 129k miles for $12.5k with this badass full warranty or $11k without.
Bone stock so perfect for modding...

 

js get an 06/07.

 

Actually 03-04 are the same. not 03-05. 05's got some interior upgrades, they got rid of the control buttons and added ****, moved the clock, and redid the headlights. AND they redid the breaks (03-04 models had a huge lawsuit on them for them having their breaks go bad prematurely. But they did have some wicked stopping power), making them not wear down as much. it has the same exterior. but the updated engine too. The 05-07 have the same engine. The 06-07 models they made the bumpers and side skirts stick out a bit more, and redid the TAIL lights. and if i'm not mistaken... after 04 all 6mt's had the sport suspension on them.. don't hold me to that one though.

and 2 years had the REV light.. it was 05...and another year... dunno

 

Or you can try finding a 04.5 which will have rev up and brembos.