How much G35 can I get for $15k?
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03-08-2010, 07:22 PM
you can def get some for 20k, the 2006.
I would consider that just MAYBE if it is reliable. The difference between 15 and 20 is not that much to me, it's something I would consider...maybe.
Reliable though? I don't know...
I really really don't want to drive a Camry or Accord. Something with ***** in the body.
I would consider that just MAYBE if it is reliable. The difference between 15 and 20 is not that much to me, it's something I would consider...maybe.
Reliable though? I don't know...
I really really don't want to drive a Camry or Accord. Something with ***** in the body.
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I could get an older g35 to offset the repair cost and time involved maintaining it. Eh.
Why can't someone make a reliable car worth driving that looks fun.
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Reliability is not even close to a Honda or Toyota.
Tires: replace very 10-15k - Cost: $900+
Spark plug seal - every 70k. Cost : $700 plus (u must purchase valve cover gasket at the same time).
Window Motor, Door lock mechanism:
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I had a S2k and Integra before the G. Integra hit 200k. Never had to replace a door lock mechanism, window motor or valve cover/sparkplug gasket.
The only thing I had to replace was the clutch/flywheel, and timing belt, and other belts at 150k. That was it.
Everything else was just simple stuff like radiator flush. I replaced the headgasket at 180k. Even then, it was still good. Wasn't blown or showing any sign of wear/tear.
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So, if you're going to get this car, expect tons of money being spent on maintenance and gas. Don't forget insurance and other BS. I bought my car new, so the registration fee was $380 bones.
Tires: replace very 10-15k - Cost: $900+
Spark plug seal - every 70k. Cost : $700 plus (u must purchase valve cover gasket at the same time).
Window Motor, Door lock mechanism:
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I had a S2k and Integra before the G. Integra hit 200k. Never had to replace a door lock mechanism, window motor or valve cover/sparkplug gasket.
The only thing I had to replace was the clutch/flywheel, and timing belt, and other belts at 150k. That was it.
Everything else was just simple stuff like radiator flush. I replaced the headgasket at 180k. Even then, it was still good. Wasn't blown or showing any sign of wear/tear.
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So, if you're going to get this car, expect tons of money being spent on maintenance and gas. Don't forget insurance and other BS. I bought my car new, so the registration fee was $380 bones.
Window, door lock mechanism, I can replace that yeah?
What other things could I expect and how much would the parts be (and how hard are they to do yourself), or is that mainly it?
Piddly maintenance I would be OK with (every 70k is not horrible, as long as it's not random stuff breaking) if I know it's coming.
I googled for IS250 stuff and that's out the window now; CR only gives it average reliability for major engine problems; and the manuals have serious flywheel and clutch problems. Further, the replacement part is $2700-3200 OEM. Yikes! Who wants to drive an automatic...
My last try at this is accepting there will be routine repairs I will have to make. How many would I not see coming, and what would those things be that break?
Thanks so much for everyone's help.
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03-08-2010, 11:53 PM
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03-09-2010, 12:07 AM
Just for some balance, I have 120,000 miles on my 2004.5, only repairs I have had to make on the engine so far have been the belts (one shredded at about 60,000) and the power steering hose. I have replaced the spark plugs once. Engine has zero leaks and burns about 1/4 QT in 3000 miles. this motor sees 6000+ rpm almost daily.