I'll be picking up a G35 this weekend, coming from a 1997 Prelude. Looking at either a 2003 with 30k miles for $22, a 2004 with 35k miles for $23, and a 2005 with 30k miles for $23. All black on black 6 sp. The 2005 looks most appealing to me. I think that one might sell super quick though...

Did all 2003 models have Brembo brakes? Did 2005 discontinue Brembo? Are there any major styling differences between the 2003-2005 models?

 

Brembos - yes '03-'04, yes discontinued thereafter

Styling differences - 18" wheels '03-'04, 19" wheels '05. Improved interior in '05 as well.

That '03 is overpriced and '03s have too many problems - Get the '04 or '05

Oh '05 has 298 crankshaft HP vs 280 in the '04 due to the RevUp engine. However, RevUp has also been implicated in oil consumption issues that weren't present before. I think the '04 has more torque, however, and some people seem to think the '05's are slower than the '04s. How/why?

 

That's a wealth of info. I'm gunnin for that '05 now. Thanks dude.

 

I may have made it unclear that the '05+ has the RevUp with oil consumption issues, not '03-'04 - just FYI

 

Yah I understood. I remember looking that up a while ago too.

 

K just wanted to be sure

 

get an 05 they have the better interior

 

I want it more than ever now. All this hinges on CapitalOne and their sweet *** time in getting back to me. I have a feeling that car will be gone before I know it... if I'm not able to get it in time, I think I'll wait for another 2005 to come along...

If anyone knows anyone Gotta keep it under $24, black/black 6sp and less than 50k miles

 

If your not worried about the interior upgrades, get he 04, the Brembo's are sweet and I've not had one 05, 06, 07 or 08 N\A pull away at any speed at any time with only 2 basic mods and a reflash... In fact, the 05-07's are pretty easy game for me, the 08 is tougher, especially a 6MT with a good driver.
The 03 & 04 are lighter also!

 

dude! i'm all stoked on getting this '05 now! why do you have to drop that bombshell on me! i think 32kmiles for $23 is a steal, I'll live with bein beat by '04s and being a bit heavier at that price. I'll manage...

 

Haha I'm partial to '04's myself - but you'll enjoy the interior upgrades of the '05. I'll be sure to wave as I drive by

 

damn you guys!

 

I got 21K miles for $18

 

and he sure will be "pharbehind"

LOL.. just playin with you man!

 

i'm used to that comin from the Prelude forums No biggy. So you've got an '05 as well? Best car ever, or what?