That's good to know. I have an 05" with 50K, no probs at all (other than little stuff under warrenty) You read about people here that need new clutch at 12000 miles, good lord are you drag racing EVERY DAY!

 

I should have some good info for you in November. So far 249 G35 owners have signed up to participate in some reliability research I've developed. Initial results next month, but the sample sizes are small for most years. I expect they'll be better with the next update, in November.

In general, major mechanical problems are rare in just about every car until at least 100,000 miles. But once the data permits it I'll be sure to provide this information in a way that it can be compared from car to car.

 

I have a '95 Altima with over 400k miles (yes... that is what I said)

 

82k on my 2003.5 coupe

 

561 miles on my 07 G35S 6MT, had it about a month. no serious reliability issues yet.

 

Just hit 230k on the G, bought it new in '04 and had to get a sensor in '11, new radiator '12, throttle body cleaned '12. Synthetic oil every 5k all of those years. Always garaged.

 

I Say, at least if you do regular maintenance you should be straight. I'm at 157K on my 04, and just recently replaced the radiator, and fluids from my tranny and diff. Other than one bearing going out about a year ago thats it. Great cars, planning on upgrading to the newest model next year, that "q"

 

I decided to trade in my 06 G35 at 171796 miles on Aug 31st rather than spend the money for new brakes, repair a leaking differential seal, and an intermittent drivers side headlight ballast.
Eventually parts begin to wear out and labor is expensive.

A new vehicle comes with all new parts and a warranty

Telcoman

 

Some of you guys kill me with what your opinion of high mileage is. :lol:

I've owned only three cars in the 13 years I've been driving. My first car was a 1992 Honda Accord EX 5-speed manual Sedan. Because it was a first car, I had no money, and my parents were cheap, they bought it with right at 200,000 miles on it. I drove that car for six years and put 125,000 miles on it. When I sold it, it wasn't because it had any major mechanical problems, it was because I was tired of driving it. Ran strong at 325,000 miles.

After that, I bought a 1999 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 with 110,000 miles on it. Drove it for about six years as well. Only put 110,000 miles on it. Sold it with 220,000. It was starting to give me problems. Rear main was leaking, piston slap (which is common on the 5.3L) was getting worse, it was consuming oil faster than a bad case for the G35. Everything rattled, door were sagging, and the body was rusting out. I treated it, both mechanically and visually, as well as my Honda and it just didn't last as long.

Now I've had my G35 for about 9 months and bought it with under 70,000 miles on it. I'll sell it long before there are problems. I expect that in another 5 years or so and I'll get tired of it and off-load it for something else.

 

I've got an 03 with 119k miles. Had to replace the MAF sensor so far along with the typical bushings. Comp rod, LCA, and ball joint bearing. Might have a very very minor coolant leak, but I'm not even sure.

The thing that gets to me most is how it burns oil. I HATE that.. having to constantly check it every week. Burns like a quart a month or so or I don't really know, but it eats through oil fast. At that rate I'll never have to get my oil changed because it's constantly getting change -____-... besides the filter.

 

No oil consumption issues? Lucky you!

 

^ that is exactly what i wondered too! do we have to change our oil if we have OIC and constantly putting a new quart every month? ...

 

2004 with 120K ,no problem at all. 5AT

 

Just over 95K on my 04. I've had it since it had 7 miles.

In that time, I've put almost 40K miles on my pickup. So not a heavy driver like some here. Guess using planes and rentals for vacations have saved on car mileage. (though the last 2 big vacations on my 04 have included time spent in a shop, I am planning to drive my car to California late this spring .

 

2004 110000 miles only problem was the cats