Ive got an 04 explorer now, im about to start driving alot, and im looking for something that gets a little better gas mileage


but i dont want to spend 24-25k on a car, max of about 20k probably, less would be even better, everywhere ive looked on cars.com and autotrader
i would rather have a coupe, because they look better to me, but all the ones i find are good bit more expensive than the sedans and there arnt that many of them in 1st place, and i want auto because i dont feel like doing manual everyday

so question, can you get all kinds of exhaust for the sedan like the coupe?

how much faster would the coupe be if each one had intake and exhaust upgrade?

how much did some of you guys pay for 03-04 G35s?

 

your looking at 03s with mid range miles for 20k.
i payed 24 for my 04 with ~30k miles, premium package, and areo package (or w.e you want to call it... lip and spoiler)
and if you want good gas miles... id look elsewhere imo... i get like 16-17

edit: im talknig coupes btw!

 

plz search next time. there's many topics that u are looking for.

since money and gas is an issue, i wouldn't recommend getting the G.
if i could get at least 18mpg, i would be so happy!

try looking into toyota prius. cheap, reliable, excellent on gas!!

 

Hey, where in Bama are you? I assume you are still here given the sign in name. There is a ton of info in searches for most things. Check out the Tech section about the exhausts. Also, if you are looking for a used car, I have someone who is awesome for finding cars if you are in the SE. Send me a PM and I'll give you his number if you are interested.

 

i you want something good on gas the G is not for you i get 13mpg in my 05 coupe

 

how do you get 13mpg?

gotta love the high rpms?

i want one, but everything i look at gets expensive, i didnt realize exhaust was going to be 1200-1300$, then intake, and what ever else i want

 

The G35 is expensive to mod as is most other luxury cars ie BMW, Audi, Lexus etc...There are a ton of more mods for the coupe.
You should get a coupe or sedan based on your need for back seat and trunk space. They have the same engine and similar weight so they will be equally fast. You're goin to have a hard time gettin a car under 20k and you'll get about 18 mpg.

 

Wow, you guys get horrid gas mileage. We flog the hell out of sedans and still get an average of 20mpg combined city/highway.

 

sedans seem to be less expensive than the coupes ( here in san diego at least )

 

2004 5AT Coupe 18s.. sport pkg
14,400 miles 21,809.50 out the door

 

bought an 03 sedan last year around june with 48k miles for 16,500 plus 300 for the auction fee.

 

gas mileage from an explorer to a g - still gonna be in the same boat!

 

not really, have subs and box in the back, it was for competing

2 batts in the back + amps and 300lb-350lb box and subs

so should be a good bit better

 

i hardly push the car thats normal driving gas milage sucks

 

if 20k is all you have, i doubt youll find a coupe for that price.