Well this is the eleventh and yes, probably the last Christmas I'll own my G Coupe. I bought the car December 19th 2002. The sticker price was $36.5K. I just broke the 23,000 mile mark (24,250). It's really nice to drive an old...new car. People are always commenting on the fact that they think it's a new car (I live in north Alabama). Initially I had though about hanging onto it in the hopes that it might increase in value. But, I just don't see that happening. Hold value yes...increase in value...no. There are just too many cars I would like to own. I've currently been looking at 2011/2012 Porsche Cayman S's which I am sure will be my next car. If they had only brought out the Jaguar F Type Coupe a couple years ago. If I end up putting it in the marketplace...you will have the opportunity to own probably the most pristine 2003 G35 OB Coupe available (just guessing here but I don't see many Coupes available anywhere with mileage under 25,000) If I hadn't been around here along time...how could I have gotten the screen name BlkCoupe.

 

WOW!!! that would be a nice upgrade and hope you get to drive your next car more. But that is awesome to have low miles like that.

 

The problem with driving more (I'm the oldest member of the old farts club on here) I just don't have a need to drive more. When you're retired with 4 cars the miles just don't build up!

 

I'm not thinking of changing cars because I need too. Just because you only get the chance to own and drive so many cars in your lifetime. (This makes no sense to anyone under 65) Just as a point of reference here. My very first car was a 5 year old 1957 Triumph TR3. Yes I'm that old!!!

 

I think eventually (after the market bottoms out) this car will increase in value. It reminds me a lot of the 1st gen camaros. Makes a huge splash, becomes over saturated, devalues heavily after awhile and now 45yrs later one of the most saught after classic designs ever. Can't find an engineless rust bucket under $10k.

 

I agree that at some point in time these cars will increase in value. My problem is that as much as I love this car I don't have the time to wait (I'm 66). Better to get as much as I can for the G. My initial purchase was made because I always wanted a Z car. Well, now I've owned one and it's time to move on.

 

I can't see getting rid of it. I don't think you will get much for it on a sale or trade. If I had one that nice with those low miles, I would never get rid of it. Mine is 8 ears old and had 128K on it. I plan to keep it at least another 5 years.

 

Seems like you didn't get much use out of the car. I have about 74k on my 04 coupe and I feel I haven't driven it enough to even consider replacing it.

 

I completely understand and agree with you. My 07 sedan I bought new is getting older now too, and I enjoy driving different cars simply for the sake of the experience. Coincidentally, the car you want is also what I'd really like as my next car, and it's about time to get something new.

Good luck to whatever you decide. I'd say forget whatever money you lose by getting rid of your G35 and just have fun. Cars aren't usually an investment anyway.

 

I bought my car 5 years ago with 28k miles on it, it was less than 4 years old at the time. I don't see myself getting rid of it. My favorite part about it it.....all the Cayman S's that have been notched on to my belt. They are my favorite car to pick on.

 

You know guy's some of you are missing the point here. In April I will be 67. That means if I can drive for another 13 years I'll be 80. I initially bought the G35 (year 2002) as a retirement present and I love it. Did I get my use out of it...hell yes everytime I drive it. But I have go back to the fact that I have 13 years of future car ownership. There are great cars out there that I would love to own and drive...before I can no longer drive.

 

Well, when you put it that way, this is completely understandable. Enjoy your new ride!

 

You are depressing me! I'm 63 myself, but I wish I had all the cars that I have owned over the years that are worth more now than what I had paid for them. My first car was a 1952 Hudson Hornet Twin H, the 1966 MGB, then the 1968 Firebird Sprint, the 1973 Mercury Capri, all of which have increased in price if you can even find one for sale. If you can afford it, keep the G and buy whatever other car you wish.

 

I understand where your coming from. My dad was born in 1950. That puts him at 64 this year. He just went our and bought a 2014 Excursion. His last car was a 1992 Ford Clubwagon, that he totaled because the steering wheel locked up and when he loosened it it ended up cracking the frame. LONG STORY. But when he was out looking at cars, he just wanted to get what he wanted. If he keeps it another 5 years hes almost 70. Its just at a different point in life than most of us. I am 26 almost 27. In my 30-50 I plan on owning the cars I want after that priorities change.

 

I see where you're coming from, though you say you own 4 cars....why not sell a different car & keep the G? It would be my guess, a mint 03 with just 25k miles, you'll be looking at $16-18k realistically, more like $16k. I see cars for sale from time to time with very low miles for the age which had been rarely driven & maintained very well like in your case, however the sellers think its a gold mine simply b/c its mint. I've been searching for another E46 M3, you can generally find nice examples with 50-75k miles for $15k, there are about 3 or 4 sellers within 100 miles of me that have rarely driven, garage kept models with 10k miles, 25k miles, & 30k miles, & all want $30k+ for the car. The guy with the 20k model originally had his up for $40k! It sat for over a month, he lowered price to $37k, then to $33k, now its been steady at $30k for the past month or so. Chances are he will never see more than $25k for that car, being an 01 or 02. So again, why opt for the mint low mile example when you can save $10k and buy another nice one for $15k with a bit more miles, but still low for its age (50k)? Collectors who want a mint like-new car to keep in their garage mint & like-new are few & far between...I do see the thought behind it, but you see, when someone is spending that much on a car, they generally want something a bit newer...say a 2007+ E92 BMW 335i Coupe...its a twin turbo 300+ HP car and can easily be bought for $15k w/ 50k miles. Why buy a 2003 when you can have a 2008? Same with G's....for that money you can easily buy a nice 07 G35 or G37 with 50k miles, so why settle for an 03?