2004 G35 Packages
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2004 G35 Packages
I am sure after posting this that I will be hounded by people telling me to "SEARCH!!!," but I can't seem to find the information that I want.
I am in the market for a black 2004 G35 coupe. I am ignorant when it comes to the different packages. I am not interested in the 6MT, but I would like one with the spoiler and the better rims. What should I look for? Is the the Sports Package, Aero Kit, ?
Also, another thing that I am curious about:
I have driven two 2004's. On the first one, the button on the gear shift was facing the front of the car, but on the other, it was facing the left. What's the deal with this? I personally prefer that it faces the front. Was this a difference in packages, or something?
And also, what about navigation? Would you recommend getting one with the navigation system?
Thanks so much for any input!
I am in the market for a black 2004 G35 coupe. I am ignorant when it comes to the different packages. I am not interested in the 6MT, but I would like one with the spoiler and the better rims. What should I look for? Is the the Sports Package, Aero Kit, ?
Also, another thing that I am curious about:
I have driven two 2004's. On the first one, the button on the gear shift was facing the front of the car, but on the other, it was facing the left. What's the deal with this? I personally prefer that it faces the front. Was this a difference in packages, or something?
And also, what about navigation? Would you recommend getting one with the navigation system?
Thanks so much for any input!
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According to InfinitiHelp, the "Performance Tire & Wheel Package" has the 18" rims (the standard rims were 17" in 2004).
The spoiler was available as an option or as part of the "Aero Package".
As far as the navigation system goes, that comes down to personal preference. I really like that the navigation system is part of my car (my girlfriend has had her Garmin stolen out of her car).
There are a few downsides to the navigation system: It reads all the map data off of a DVD, and new ones are $185 (they put out new ones every year - I buy them every other year or so); it doesn't calculate routes terribly fast; and you can't do certain things while driving.
But if I don't know how to get somewhere, I just plug the address in, and it takes me right there.
Oh, and they changed the automatic gearshift **** somewhere in the middle of the production year. If you get one with the old **** (the one with the button on the left), you can just buy the new one and put it on.
The spoiler was available as an option or as part of the "Aero Package".
As far as the navigation system goes, that comes down to personal preference. I really like that the navigation system is part of my car (my girlfriend has had her Garmin stolen out of her car).
There are a few downsides to the navigation system: It reads all the map data off of a DVD, and new ones are $185 (they put out new ones every year - I buy them every other year or so); it doesn't calculate routes terribly fast; and you can't do certain things while driving.
But if I don't know how to get somewhere, I just plug the address in, and it takes me right there.
Oh, and they changed the automatic gearshift **** somewhere in the middle of the production year. If you get one with the old **** (the one with the button on the left), you can just buy the new one and put it on.
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2004 models have the gear shifter button on the left.
2004.5 models have the gear shifter button on the front
(technically there isn't a 2004.5 model, its just a mid year change)
Performance Tire and Wheel Package:
- Titanium Center Console Trim
- 18" 7 Spoke Wheels
- Summer Performance Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
- Need to get the Premium Package to get this
Aero Package:
- Underbody Diffusers
- Rear Spoiler (if there is a brakelight inside the rear windshield, then the spoiler was added on at the dealership or at the port and not the factory...which most likely means it doesn't have the Underbody Diffusers either)
- Need to get the Performance Tire and Wheel Package to get the Aero Package
Premium Package:
- Bose Stereo
- Auto on/off headlights
- Sunroof
- Autodimming Rear View Mirror
- Homelink
- Dual Zone Climate Control
Navigation Package:
- Navigation
- Need to get Premium Package and Performance Tire and Wheel Package to get this
As far as your navigation question: don't fret too much about Navigation. If you can't find a car that has it but you find a car that you like, many people on the forum have added the AVIC Double Din Nav units to their car and looks great. It'll run you around $2500 to put this in correctly with everything (that might be a little bit on the low estimate).
2004.5 models have the gear shifter button on the front
(technically there isn't a 2004.5 model, its just a mid year change)
Performance Tire and Wheel Package:
- Titanium Center Console Trim
- 18" 7 Spoke Wheels
- Summer Performance Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
- Need to get the Premium Package to get this
Aero Package:
- Underbody Diffusers
- Rear Spoiler (if there is a brakelight inside the rear windshield, then the spoiler was added on at the dealership or at the port and not the factory...which most likely means it doesn't have the Underbody Diffusers either)
- Need to get the Performance Tire and Wheel Package to get the Aero Package
Premium Package:
- Bose Stereo
- Auto on/off headlights
- Sunroof
- Autodimming Rear View Mirror
- Homelink
- Dual Zone Climate Control
Navigation Package:
- Navigation
- Need to get Premium Package and Performance Tire and Wheel Package to get this
As far as your navigation question: don't fret too much about Navigation. If you can't find a car that has it but you find a car that you like, many people on the forum have added the AVIC Double Din Nav units to their car and looks great. It'll run you around $2500 to put this in correctly with everything (that might be a little bit on the low estimate).
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Sorry for the newbie-ish question, but I have a question that I havent seen answered on this forum: I have a 2004 (bought it about 2 years ago) and it has 6-spoke chrome wheels, what kind of option/package was that a part of??? I have researched many sites for that specific model year and I see all the other options, but I cant find this chrome wheel deal. Thanks for any info. P.S. I just got the mod bug, so a few mods are in the way soon (as soon as I get back home from Iraq)...
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Originally Posted by dreamcatchr23
Sorry for the newbie-ish question, but I have a question that I havent seen answered on this forum: I have a 2004 (bought it about 2 years ago) and it has 6-spoke chrome wheels, what kind of option/package was that a part of??? I have researched many sites for that specific model year and I see all the other options, but I cant find this chrome wheel deal. Thanks for any info. P.S. I just got the mod bug, so a few mods are in the way soon (as soon as I get back home from Iraq)...