Hey, I am looking to get a G35 coupe. I love them ever since my brother got one. He has an 05. I saw a 03 coupe for $16,000 but it has 100,000 miles. Is it worth it? I am on a budget figuring I am 16 and want to put a Pioneer and DD kit in it and swap out speakers. Also maybe put a TT kit on. But thats in about 2 years.

So should I spend the $16,000 on an 03 or an 04 for $20,000. Again I am on a budget. I would only drive about 7,000 miles a year. i plan on having it 5 years.
Thanks!

 

get an 04 for 20k... the G's engine will last about 250,000 miles

your 16 and want a TT kit your crazy even if its in the next few years thats to much power

 

well next few years is when Im maybe 18-19. I need to come up with the cash first. Thats what I really want. But whats everyone else got to say about the year and which one to get?
Thanks!

 

How are you going to drive only 7,000 miles a year!?!?

 

well 03 the first year and will have the most problems and 100,000 miles is high

but 16k sounds makes it good lol

 

Im guessing that. My moms jeep is an 05 and only has 16,000 miles on it. Plus I would only drive to and from school, I get a ride out to friends houses most times because i dont do the big no no, if you know what I mean. Drink and drive, That is not me. So 7,000 miles a year sounds right, plus my dad takes me to work since i work for him.

Also do you have to use premium gas? or could you use the mid grade? NOT regular.

Thanks!

 

well im 16 and drive alot more than home to school and you wont want to if you have a TT lol

but i agree with the no driving drunk...

and yes use premium gas

 

bro, it's very nice to have a g35 specially for your age but maintenace is a little heavy for a 16 year old. try some 4 bangers and learn from it for now. learn the variable timing, then the force induction and you will surely appreciate what it means to have a higher hp car. when you turn 20 you will see alot of used G37 and 335i. so save up....

 

Where did you find that, G35 engine will last 250k miles? I'm curious because I'm sure it's hard enough to even find one with that many miles already let alone enough of them to determine the lifetime of a G engine.

 

the dealer told me and a few people on this site... im just going by what they say

 

tthe motor will only last for 150, till it needs a major tune up, god forbid the motor was ever abused, and didnt have frewuent oil changes, it will last alot less. i would suggest get a brembo 04 car, for a little more, by the way finance the car, so you can get a better car, and it will only cost you a smaller monthly payment.

 

Yea, Im leaning towrds the 04. Trust me, I will appreciate it because a. my mom drives crappy cars, b. I'm paying for it(not my parents), and c. I love anything with a motor. I think the 04 only has some 50,000 miles on it if that. Anything else I should know? How much do you spend per week on gas? I just dont want to buy it and have it sit on the street for show. I buy cars on how they drive not look.
Thanks!

 

get the 04 and if you want mods do the simple mods...

use synthetic oil

when i feel up i pay about $50... and mpg sucks for me