Need help deciding between two G35
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Need help deciding between two G35
Hi All,
New to the forum but I am definitely buying at G35 Coupe in the next two weeks. I have done my research and have found two cars that meet my criteria.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...822627894.html
This car has upgraded rims(with decent bit of curb rash), an intake, and an aux cable. recently replaced ceramic breaks and slotted rotors. the clutch was replaced about 10k ago. Seat tear is small and there is about a 3 inch dent in the rear quarter panel with some scrapes. The car looks clean from afar, but of course being black you see all the imperfections as you get closer. I have gotten him down to $12,000.
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an 06 5AT red coupe with 62k miles for $11,600. This car is ridiculously clean with minimal scratches, no seat tear, intelligent key option, and OEM rays. This car is completely stock and has had no mods. Only current issue is it needs a break job.
I'm torn because the Black on black is exactly what I want aesthetically as well as having some modifications that I would like, but I feel like the red 06 is a better car.
I would just like your guys input. Before you say "Go with the manual!!!" I live in Washington DC where traffic is horrendous and I don't want to spend all day shifting, so getting a manual isn't a big factor to me. Thanks
New to the forum but I am definitely buying at G35 Coupe in the next two weeks. I have done my research and have found two cars that meet my criteria.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...822627894.html
This car has upgraded rims(with decent bit of curb rash), an intake, and an aux cable. recently replaced ceramic breaks and slotted rotors. the clutch was replaced about 10k ago. Seat tear is small and there is about a 3 inch dent in the rear quarter panel with some scrapes. The car looks clean from afar, but of course being black you see all the imperfections as you get closer. I have gotten him down to $12,000.
and
an 06 5AT red coupe with 62k miles for $11,600. This car is ridiculously clean with minimal scratches, no seat tear, intelligent key option, and OEM rays. This car is completely stock and has had no mods. Only current issue is it needs a break job.
I'm torn because the Black on black is exactly what I want aesthetically as well as having some modifications that I would like, but I feel like the red 06 is a better car.
I would just like your guys input. Before you say "Go with the manual!!!" I live in Washington DC where traffic is horrendous and I don't want to spend all day shifting, so getting a manual isn't a big factor to me. Thanks
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Uhh, the red one, no question. You don't want some bodies failed project. The 06 is cheaper, less miles, better condition..sheeit, the only thing that sucks about the second one is the color, but I've seen a few red ones done right.
Besides, black is better than red if the paint is of equal wear. That black paint looks like **** tho.
EDIT: just re-read that the black is 6spd and the red is auto. That would be the major decision for me. I couldn't drive an auto in a car like this.
Besides, black is better than red if the paint is of equal wear. That black paint looks like **** tho.
EDIT: just re-read that the black is 6spd and the red is auto. That would be the major decision for me. I couldn't drive an auto in a car like this.
Last edited by ScraggleRock; 12-29-2014 at 03:26 PM.
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Yea for me I'm not big on red cars, but my gut feels like its the more logical choice in my mind. First thing would be to black vinyl wrap the roof to break up the color.
The auto vs manual isn't a deal-breaker for me because living in the DC area, traffic is terrible, and I'm honestly not the best manual driver yet. Call it blasphemous, but I'm fine using triptronic to have a little fun.
The auto vs manual isn't a deal-breaker for me because living in the DC area, traffic is terrible, and I'm honestly not the best manual driver yet. Call it blasphemous, but I'm fine using triptronic to have a little fun.
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If you're down with the auto, then that's hands down the better car.
But yeah, it helps tremendously to put a (very) light tint on the tail lights. I would normally not suggest this on any other color, but it looks so bad how the lights are a slightly different red than the car. You do that, and you'd be surprised how much better it looks.
But yeah, it helps tremendously to put a (very) light tint on the tail lights. I would normally not suggest this on any other color, but it looks so bad how the lights are a slightly different red than the car. You do that, and you'd be surprised how much better it looks.
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No brainer, the red one. Because its stock stock stock...
Ive walked away from many many g35's before finding the right one. It may look all nice and cool cause its upgraded but you really don't want somebody else's project/headaches along with an abused car. In my mind, as soon as i saw any engine upgrades, including an intake, i walked away, just more reason to believe the reason its there is cause the person who owns it drives the car hard.
Ive walked away from many many g35's before finding the right one. It may look all nice and cool cause its upgraded but you really don't want somebody else's project/headaches along with an abused car. In my mind, as soon as i saw any engine upgrades, including an intake, i walked away, just more reason to believe the reason its there is cause the person who owns it drives the car hard.
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Thanks all for the input so far. I was also worried with the black one having the clutch replaced at 60k miles now that you mention about it being driven hard.
Yes both cars are private sales.
Any other color combos you guys think look nice for a red g35 other than blacking out the usual items?
Yes both cars are private sales.
Any other color combos you guys think look nice for a red g35 other than blacking out the usual items?
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