Used G35, things to watch for?
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03-24-2006, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ABQ_G35
How do you roll back the mileage on a digital odo?
Ya, so again...just unplug the battery and you will know if it's rolled or not.
#17
03-24-2006, 05:34 PM
#18
03-24-2006, 08:27 PM
Originally Posted by canuck
Yep, exactly......alot of the curb side dealers that you speak of get alot of their vehicles from auctions. At least they do here in the maritimes. I have heard a lot of cases where mileage has been rolled back. Definitely get try and purchase from an Infiniti or Nissan dealership like Chico suggested. At the very least, have the G inspected by an Infiniti dealership.
Good luck with your purchase.
Good luck with your purchase.
Most of the cars at curb side dealers come from trade ins at franchise dealerships. These are cars the dealer won't keep because of higher mileage, suspect problems or high reconditioning costs. Usually new car dealers have a few regular curbside dealers they wholesale these cars out to. Basically these are cars below the franchise dealer standard and they don't want to have to stand behind for warranty and quality purposes. Other times they just don't want another piece in their inventory so it's easier to just wholesale it quickly. The curb side guys also buy from the auction but these tend to be the slightly older models and higher miles.
Most new car dealers have a large percentage of their used car inventory (50-60%) they buy at the auction. These are trade ins, fleet cars, rental cars etc.
#19
03-24-2006, 08:31 PM
Originally Posted by BbyG35
There was talk about a class action lawsuit concerning the excessive wear of the brakes and rotors warping. Nissan/Infiniti countered this by extending the brake warranty on the 2003 sedans and non-Brembo coupes to 60,000km or 3 years.
There has been also some transmission issues with the 2003/4 models... have not heard about alot of cases with G35's but many 350Z owners have experienced issues... some of them on their 3rd transmission.
Tire feathering problems in my research has ony really occured in 2003 and early production 2004 350Z's --- have not heard of coupe problems.
There is also a TSB out there for axle clunking on some early model coupes.
Other than this most other issues are relatively minor: window pops, body creaks, sunroof clicking, A/C controller, grease on inside of door window, etc.
Check out the thread re: TSB's to get a better idea.
There has been also some transmission issues with the 2003/4 models... have not heard about alot of cases with G35's but many 350Z owners have experienced issues... some of them on their 3rd transmission.
Tire feathering problems in my research has ony really occured in 2003 and early production 2004 350Z's --- have not heard of coupe problems.
There is also a TSB out there for axle clunking on some early model coupes.
Other than this most other issues are relatively minor: window pops, body creaks, sunroof clicking, A/C controller, grease on inside of door window, etc.
Check out the thread re: TSB's to get a better idea.
Good information. A couple of updates for you....
my 04.5 coupe has feathering problems. It also had the axle clicking you described for early model coupes, but is a later model. No transmission issue though.
#20
03-24-2006, 08:58 PM
Only one issue with my '03 Coupe.......and it was a biggie: the Feathering that RBull (Deane) just mentioned.
After I sold it to my bro, he bought 2 new sets of tires in 20k clicks, had umteen alignment checks and adjustments (at his expense), and still the issue existed, and a fix was not forthcoming either.
Nissan really needs to step up for owners with this problem as they did for 350z owners, but so far NADA.
My bro is now in a new Accord and happy once again.
C.
After I sold it to my bro, he bought 2 new sets of tires in 20k clicks, had umteen alignment checks and adjustments (at his expense), and still the issue existed, and a fix was not forthcoming either.
Nissan really needs to step up for owners with this problem as they did for 350z owners, but so far NADA.
My bro is now in a new Accord and happy once again.
C.
#21
03-24-2006, 09:13 PM
#22
03-24-2006, 09:48 PM
#23
03-24-2006, 09:53 PM
Originally Posted by canuck
Deane, is O'Reagans helping you with any your issues?
O'Regans has been pretty good yes. They haven't helped with the feathering issue though and haven't been able to diagnose a very loud howling noise drivetrain related for first 5 minutes driving when car is cold.
#24
03-24-2006, 10:24 PM
Originally Posted by RBull
O'Regans has been pretty good yes. They haven't helped with the feathering issue though and haven't been able to diagnose a very loud howling noise drivetrain related for first 5 minutes driving when car is cold.
Up at hwy speeds it wasn't very noticeable at all, but did it howl at low speeds.
I don't know if it was just while it was cold (first 5 minutes)???
Deane, Have you tried another set of wheels/tires to see if the howling disappears? Might be worth the effort. If you don't have another set, perhaps O'Regans wouldn't mind subbing another set for a short test drive.
C.
#25
03-24-2006, 10:34 PM
Originally Posted by Msedanman
Terry, (my bro) had that howling on the coupe after the tires got really feathered. It was quite bad from about 40 kph down to about 10.
Up at hwy speeds it wasn't very noticeable at all, but did it howl at low speeds.
I don't know if it was just while it was cold (first 5 minutes)???
Deane, Have you tried another set of wheels/tires to see if the howling disappears? Might be worth the effort. If you don't have another set, perhaps O'Regans wouldn't mind subbing another set for a short test drive.
C.
Up at hwy speeds it wasn't very noticeable at all, but did it howl at low speeds.
I don't know if it was just while it was cold (first 5 minutes)???
Deane, Have you tried another set of wheels/tires to see if the howling disappears? Might be worth the effort. If you don't have another set, perhaps O'Regans wouldn't mind subbing another set for a short test drive.
C.
#26
03-24-2006, 11:17 PM
#27
03-25-2006, 08:55 AM
Originally Posted by Msedanman
Yeah that does sound like a different issue.... YOu thinking suspension, driveshaft, bearings, or diff????-- Thankfully the warmer weather is coming and you won't get much noise....
Makes you wonder what the problem is tho???
C.
Makes you wonder what the problem is tho???
C.
Bearing or diff is my thinking. Hopefully we can figure it out.
#28
03-25-2006, 05:36 PM
#29
03-25-2006, 05:53 PM
Originally Posted by Msedanman
Yeah, absolutely.....as you've gathered, it will probably get worse.
At least then it'll be easier to pinpoint.
G/L
C.
At least then it'll be easier to pinpoint.
G/L
C.
Tiny part of the gasket folded over in the back and was able to fix it and reinstall. PITA Also did my first pedal reset and then played around with the DSpecs. All is good. Going out for another little ride now. May change the diff fluid again tomorrow if I can pick some up tonight.
#30
03-26-2006, 11:36 AM
Originally Posted by RBull
Got my baby out yesterday. Put in a new mobil 1 filter and syn oil to match. Installed the copper throttle body heater. Had to take the plenum back off since there was a leak and very rough idle. Still ran strong out on the street though. Tiny part of the gasket folded over in the back and was able to fix it and reinstall. PITA Also did my first pedal reset and then played around with the DSpecs. All is good. Going out for another little ride now.
May change the diff fluid again tomorrow if I can pick some up tonight.
Tiny part of the gasket folded over in the back and was able to fix it and reinstall. PITA Also did my first pedal reset and then played around with the DSpecs. All is good. Going out for another little ride now. May change the diff fluid again tomorrow if I can pick some up tonight.
Looked at the G yesterday and still WAY too much snow on the streets to bring it out for a spin. This waiting for spring to arrive and get working on the car ....... is just fu**'n frustrating.