Hello... Newbie here, need some suggestion :D
Originally Posted by LjN_728
The other thing you have to think about is the lack of a sunroof. Hey I live in socal...i love the sun!
Originally Posted by LjN_728
Any mention of an extended warranty since the original is out?
Originally Posted by BlueSkyG35
Thanks.
I initially want to buy a used IS300 for around 15K budget but after learning that the Skyline was so cheap in the state (it cost around 130K in my hometown) , my dad force me to look for one... I was very surprised but I am not complaining.

I initially want to buy a used IS300 for around 15K budget but after learning that the Skyline was so cheap in the state (it cost around 130K in my hometown) , my dad force me to look for one... I was very surprised but I am not complaining.

i have that same blue, its sick. esp when the light hits it. i'd bargin first and if it doesnt work i'd still buy it for that price.
and its def. not a "cheap" color. its rare, so u barely see another g on the freeway with that color.
and its def. not a "cheap" color. its rare, so u barely see another g on the freeway with that color.
Originally Posted by GR8TG35
Carribean Blue is a very rare color even though it was available for two model years...Carribean Blue w/graphite interior is probably harder to find.
As far as being considered a "cheap" color, I couldn't disagree more.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......I think this color has the most striking changes/differences when different ambient light hits it......and that alone makes it a very desireable color to own.
Ask any CB owner if they think their car color looks cheap.....I don't think you will get anyone to agree.
If you don't like the color, fine....but don't call it cheap.....
As far as being considered a "cheap" color, I couldn't disagree more.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder......I think this color has the most striking changes/differences when different ambient light hits it......and that alone makes it a very desireable color to own.
Ask any CB owner if they think their car color looks cheap.....I don't think you will get anyone to agree.
If you don't like the color, fine....but don't call it cheap.....
I mean really, every time I see one in person, I just cringe and think that that color should only be on the Suburu's and Mits. Maybe he should say "That color makes the car look 'cheap'", that way he is stating an opinion
Of course if you are going to ask any CB owner if they think that that car color looks cheap, they won't say yes. They bought it, didn't they? And the last statement about ambient light hiting it makes it striking, so what about the other 90 % of the time when it looks like an eyesore?
OK, ok, this is only our perspective on the color, so I own't bash it that color any more
Anywho, I think that is alot of miles for a used G for an 03 (3 years roughly, with ~12K per year should be about 36-40K miles). You should get an extended warranty with it for sure.
Last edited by mephistomyhero; Oct 4, 2007 at 04:11 PM.
mephistomyhero........
I respect your opinion and the rebuttal.....However, if I may point out something....
If this is the case, then I'll assume that the following are in the same category
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
Here are three examples of rather "rare" colors also available for the G....
So I can assume that these colors were not chosen as well because they made the car look "cheap"?
Also, what I meant when I said ambient light, was that yes it looks good in bright sunlight, but it also has the ability to change colors with the different light thru out the day/night......This color is spectacular in most or all lighting......can one say that for My color, or DG or OB for that matter?
I know its all opinion, but not everyone wants to have the cookie cutter colors that make their cars look all the same.....mine included
I respect your opinion and the rebuttal.....However, if I may point out something....
Yes, it is a rare color for a reason I mean really, every time I see one in person, I just cringe and think that that color should only be on the Suburu's and Mits.
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
Here are three examples of rather "rare" colors also available for the G....
So I can assume that these colors were not chosen as well because they made the car look "cheap"?
And the last statement about ambient light hiting it makes it striking, so what about the other 90 % of the time when it looks like an eyesore?
I know its all opinion, but not everyone wants to have the cookie cutter colors that make their cars look all the same.....mine included
Originally Posted by GR8TG35
mephistomyhero........
I respect your opinion and the rebuttal.....However, if I may point out something....
If this is the case, then I'll assume that the following are in the same category
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
Here are three examples of rather "rare" colors also available for the G....
So I can assume that these colors were not chosen as well because they made the car look "cheap"?
Also, what I meant when I said ambient light, was that yes it looks good in bright sunlight, but it also has the ability to change colors with the different light thru out the day/night......This color is spectacular in most or all lighting......can one say that for My color, or DG or OB for that matter?
I know its all opinion, but not everyone wants to have the cookie cutter colors that make their cars look all the same.....mine included
I respect your opinion and the rebuttal.....However, if I may point out something....
If this is the case, then I'll assume that the following are in the same category
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
Here are three examples of rather "rare" colors also available for the G....
So I can assume that these colors were not chosen as well because they made the car look "cheap"?
Also, what I meant when I said ambient light, was that yes it looks good in bright sunlight, but it also has the ability to change colors with the different light thru out the day/night......This color is spectacular in most or all lighting......can one say that for My color, or DG or OB for that matter?
I know its all opinion, but not everyone wants to have the cookie cutter colors that make their cars look all the same.....mine included
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
I think these colors are not as apealling either. However, I do like Lakeshore Slate, the other blue color in 06, and that other blue color that offered in the 08 Sedan (the dark one).
Well, that is true regarding "cookie cutter" colors. However, I think our DG and IP are different because they have metallic flakes in them which stands out more. Yes, it's more common, I agree.
Lastly, I actually think that CB look awful in bright sunlight in particular. You are right though, it does look decent when the sunsets and the sun cast a golden color onto the car (yes, I live out in the west by the ocean where this happens alot
). Anywho, we all have different tastes so that is why there are many colors to choose from
Originally Posted by mephistomyhero
Funny thing you mentioned those other colors:
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
I think these colors are not as apealling either. However, I do like Lakeshore Slate, the other blue color in 06, and that other blue color that offered in the 08 Sedan (the dark one).
Well, that is true regarding "cookie cutter" colors. However, I think our DG and IP are different because they have metallic flakes in them which stands out more. Yes, it's more common, I agree.
Lastly, I actually think that CB look awful in bright sunlight in particular. You are right though, it does look decent when the sunsets and the sun cast a golden color onto the car (yes, I live out in the west by the ocean where this happens alot
).
Anywho, we all have different tastes so that is why there are many colors to choose from
a) Twilight Blue
b) Serengeti Sands
c) Platnium Silver
I think these colors are not as apealling either. However, I do like Lakeshore Slate, the other blue color in 06, and that other blue color that offered in the 08 Sedan (the dark one).
Well, that is true regarding "cookie cutter" colors. However, I think our DG and IP are different because they have metallic flakes in them which stands out more. Yes, it's more common, I agree.
Lastly, I actually think that CB look awful in bright sunlight in particular. You are right though, it does look decent when the sunsets and the sun cast a golden color onto the car (yes, I live out in the west by the ocean where this happens alot
). Anywho, we all have different tastes so that is why there are many colors to choose from

It was fun having our little debate about a color neither of us own!
I think you were referring to Athens Blue, which I might ad is very similar to CB.
Also, I could be 100% wrong here, but I believe the Carribean Blue has a Pearl flake in it as well, which made it another pretty tough color to match....
I think that is what really made that color go from deep blue to a aqua marine color in different light....
very nice color very "rare" just like my SS coupe
miles seem high but thats just me i guess not to bad for 4 years old
extended warranty?
and like LjN_728 said find out what TSB have been or you should have done
g/l
miles seem high but thats just me i guess not to bad for 4 years old
extended warranty?
and like LjN_728 said find out what TSB have been or you should have done
g/l
Originally Posted by BlueSkyG35
It do have a sunroof but very hard to see it in original photo...
Just couple things on the 03's, the brake pads/rotors tend to wear out quicker than usual and have huge amounts of brake dust, but set of aftermarket pads/rotors would take care of it, the power window motors tends to go out as well.
Originally Posted by limeg35
So it does have moonroof...Hey dont worry about what other said about the color, as long as you like it? thats what counts.


