Hey guys,

I'm fairly new to this forum, but I am very interested in buying a g35. I basically decided to mainly search for a 2005 g35 coupe MT and I found one on craigslist. The guy is asking for 21,000 and its graphite with about 32000 miles on it. I was thinking about going to check it out, but if it is in good condition what is a reasonable price that I should be paying for it?

Thanks for the help.

 

21k

 

Good price..I'd say jump on it after running a carfax on it.

 

the kbb price is about 18.5k, so in this economy I'm thinking i should try to get it down to around 18k, what do you guys think?

 

$21k is way too much. you can get an 06 or an 07 for that price

 

might be able to find one cheaper on autotrader.

 

OFFER 19K..if they say no walk out..

 

Thot I'd approach this from a different angle. This is just me but I would seriously hesitate before buying a used Coupe.... Coupe drivers tend to be very hard on their cars and what may look good can hide problems in the drivetrain due to being throttled heavily. In the city I often see coupe drivers doing figure 8's on abandoned off-roads, speeding, throttling their car, at the track somewhere racing a Lancer Evo, BMW 335 or or Mustang.

Much of this won't show up on an inspection by your mechanic or on Carfax, but oftentimes emerges as the car "prematurely" ages (kinda like what tobacco does to the lungs even tho the face may still look young and fresh). I'm not suggesting all coupe drivers drive like NASCAR racers, but a good percentage do.

Most will disagree with me, but this is based on experience and observation.

 

Not as a direct attack, but you're basically saying that any used coupe is hazardous. It's smart to be patient/careful and to do inspections and research on the car to find as much history and any potential problems as possible, but just ruling out every coupe because it's geared more for people who will beat on their cars is a little extreme IMO.

To the OP, just do your research, aim low, since car sales are low and it's still Winter, worst case another one will come up. GL

 

21K for 323K miles graphite... Not bad? But it is depends for you if you offer your car for cost of 21K only...



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Nope, what I'm suggesting is that he be very careful since Coupes are often driven very hard. And then I back up my suggestion with observation and experience.

 

I would not pay more than $19,000 for an 05 that's about to lose it's warranty this year. You will be able to find an 06 for close to that price range.

 

last july i picked up my 05 with chrome wheels and 32k on it for 20. at the time that was an excellent deal. so 21 for that is about right.

 

i'd pay no more than 18.5k for it, maybe 19 if it had navi and it was perfect

i picked up my 04 last summer for 17.5 with 38k on it.. and it wasn't a great deal

 

$21k is too much for a 05 with that miles.. They go for like $17k. Look up the prices on KBB.com

Good luck