So im new to the form and needed some knowledgeable input. So im deciding on a g35 coupe or sedan. Yes I know clear cut question, go with the coupe, but due to insurance reasons I might not be able to afford the coupe. My absolute budget is $11,000 sticker price. I am 18 years old and am commuting approx 62miles (100km) four times a week to school, all highway driving. I do not want a car over 95,000miles (150,00km) and its MUST be AUTOMATIC. So all together I am only looking at 05-06 sedans because I do not like the look of the 03-04. As for coupes I've heard really good and bad things about the 03-04. From my knowledge the 05 is the one to get (personally the best looking), but there is alot of contradiction I hear about this. So my main concern is maintenance! If i am looking at 05-06 sedans (maybe 7) and 03-07 coupes, what should I look for and what is generally the year with less hassle/less money hungry? Also the oil consumption issues, is that relevant to the automatics?

first what you heard about the 03-04 coupes is wrong.
the 05 looks just like the 03-04s with possibly OEM 19" wheels. the best years to get styling wise is gonna be the 06-07 coupes both inside and out. the oil issues are prevalent throughout all models however, the 05-07 revup motor coupes (6mt) and the 05-06 revup (6mt) sedans typically tend to get it worse.

best bet. go with the lowest mileage, newest year G with the best record of maintenance. whether you want a sedan or coupe is up to you.

Jersey nailed it ^ however I wouldn't let insurance company's policies dictate what I was going to drive coupe or sedan. Anyone that would jack up my rates because I wanted a coupe would find me looking for a new insurance company...f'em!
Gary

Maybe for you it's different, but unfortunately at 18 years old, there is not an insurance company in the country that wouldn't charge more for a coupe over sedan.

A coupe is ok as long as it's a four seater. My insurance did not increase. It's a 2 seater where the increase can happen, like a 350z

Quoted the same here for the coupe and sedan.

Insurance on my 03 Coupe is ridiculously cheap. Its under my fathers name, but its $462 a year for full coverage. Not sure if that's relevant at all; just thought I'd give my two cents.

Being in NC helps a lot too lol^

believe it or not, my estimate is around $5,500 yearly. My parents suv is $4,200. Perks of living in Toronto.

That's a lot of commuting miles to be on a budget with. You do know these get awful mpg right?

But they look as cool as your gonna get for a 10 year old car. Nobody buys a G for any other reason than it still turns heads.

^^^^ I beg to differ. I bought my G because it's an all around great car that still looks beautiful at almost ten years young.....and having only 25,000 miles on the clock helped a lot...lol

Retracting my previous statement of just searching for 05-06 sedans I just checked out a 2008 g35x with 128,000 km (80,000 miles) and was wondering if this generation is any better than the 2003-2006 sedans, and what I should be looking out for in the way of problems?

Looking to buy a 03-04 G35 sedan. I've heard there very problematic. Im only looking at cars with a max of 100,000 miles (160,000km) with a budget of $8,000. What are some common issues that I should look out for? It will definitely be an automatic. If the 03-04 are too problematic should I just spring for the 05-06 G sedans (If this is the case im willing to spend $10,000). I know the 05-06 are better in basically every way, but if the 03-04 are good enough I might as well get them and put more money into aftermarket parts.

You got the wrong budget. Look elsewhere at other makes or be ready for some potential problems.
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