Hello all, reaching out to the owners here. I've been considering three different cars 330i, Acura TL and G35 and am leaning towards the 6MT G35 Coupe as it fits my desires best in a DD.

I understand every car will have it's own issues as I'll be purchasing them with 70 - 100k miles (of course only with full ensured maintenance history). I'm wondering if I should be talked out of a G at this point in it's life being 8 or 9 years old at this mileage?

Nobody better to ask then the owners of these cars! Thanks!

 

Regardless of what you buy if it's taken care of mileage in irrelevant. Best advice, you're better off finding a G with 50 to 60K miles that has a maintenance records available and another plus if it's been "Garage" kept!
Gary

 

As an owner of a 06 sedan for going on 7 years now, my experience has been typical of what people complain about on this forum.

I'd rate the top three issues i've seen as follows:

1.) Suspension is great when new, after some years and miles it's noisy and causes weird creaking sounds at low speeds.
(This can be fixed with all new bushings that are now available in more durable materials)

2.) valve cover leaking oil past spark plugs. It's extremely common although as of the last time I've checked mine they are fine. If you are serious about buying a g35, make your mechanic (or you) pull the #6 spark plug and check for oil

3.) cam sensors and related timing sensors failing. I had this happen and the engine stalled while I was on a busy road. I managed to get the car off the road with no power assist, but it seriously made me question if I wanted to move on to something newer. After reading about the sensor issues here, I just replaced them and the car is back to running fine and i trust it again to not leave me stranded.

I'm sure other people have other issues they would be more apt to complain about, but these are just my top three. After 7-9 years on the road, interior wear and tear is to be expected and the leather infiniti uses shows wear very soon dispite using all kinds of leather care products.

Also, the 05-06 dashes seems to be prone to developing hairline cracks. Mine has developed a crack right around the metal trim piece. It's not that noticeable, but I see it everytime i get in the car.

In all, the running costs for maintaining my G35 has been very low, which is what i was looking for when I bought. Initially, I considered BMW and AUDI and after reading about repair costs I starting looking towards Infiniti, Acura, etc.

My MPGs have remained consistent throughout the years as well. I normally get 21 combined and about 26 on all highway road trips. If you're getting a 6mt you'll probably beat those highway numbers as the top gear is taller.

 

8 Year old 105k G here.

Suspension never replaced and only reason I had pops or squeaks out of the front suspension was because they were under-lubricated (quick greasing fixed that right up).

Don't spend more than 16k.

 

where exactly did you lubricate ? I am hearing squeaky noise at low speed now and it bothers me.
thanks

 

I bought my 2004 G35 coupe with 147,000 miles on it. It currently has 158,000 and i have never had a problem or anything in my 1 3/4 years of owning it. Just take care of your car and make sure the previous owner did too and you will be fine. Every car will have its issues with time, but the G35 is no worse for wear than any other of your options

 

Bought mine with 95k. It now has 103k and have only had to change the oil. Did do some suspension upgrades but because I wanted to

 

Jack up a corner, grease all things suspension that have rubber and push it in with your index finger. There are about 20 locations per side to be greased

 

I bought my '06 around 15K miles. It has 140K miles now. It really hasn;t nickle and dimed me much.

Since i've owner it since practically new, i've taken good care of it. All the fluids have been regularly changes, and the routine stuff like tires, brakes, belts, etc are done on schedule.

Other than that, not really much in terms of repairs. I had both front wheel bearings fail at 70K miles, and had to replace a rotting muffler flange at 120K miles. Now at 140K, another front wheel bearing is failing again.

But from 70-120K miles...all i really had to do was oil changes


I do my own repairs, so a front wheel bearing to me is a $99 bearing, and 3 hours of my time. I'll take that over a $400/mo payment for something new.

 

Bought my 03 sedan woth 98k im at 108,900 k now and only problem ive had is my cam sensor fail..changed it and all good...justt regular oil changes and thats it so far i love my G. Strong ride

 

11 year old G here 95k , still pulls like a dentist extracting teeth

 

nope. as long as you do your normal maintenance requirements, I have seen them go well over 200k...