Considering 3 G Coupes...Feedback Please!!!
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WhosUrBuddiee has a point; smart man. Car guy for sure.
How 'bout all of above, though? I say :
1) Get the last-gen E46 (for the purist)
2) Get the current E92 (for the beastly F1-tuned V8)
or if you can wait
3) Get the 1-Series M version that soon to come out for about $45K - brand stinking new.
4) Maybe a CPO Porsche Cayman (base model will do) for about $38-40K?
But, as I'm CLEARLY planning..........keep the G35/SKYLINE.
How 'bout all of above, though? I say :
1) Get the last-gen E46 (for the purist)
2) Get the current E92 (for the beastly F1-tuned V8)
or if you can wait
3) Get the 1-Series M version that soon to come out for about $45K - brand stinking new.
4) Maybe a CPO Porsche Cayman (base model will do) for about $38-40K?
But, as I'm CLEARLY planning..........keep the G35/SKYLINE.
The 05 would be the obvious choice for all the novelties it has over the 03-04 models but the mileage??? I would advise for you to look around and go for a lower mileage, again it will depend on your budget and patience, good luck.
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I have my eyes set on the G coupe for a while now...its too sexy and like i said earlier Im not really a speed guy more for looks and the G coupe is definitely a looker!
Oh and a 6MT is not really practical in NYC with the traffic over here...the amount of traffic over here is probably one of the wonders of the world
Oh and a 6MT is not really practical in NYC with the traffic over here...the amount of traffic over here is probably one of the wonders of the world
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It's not always what you pay for it initially..
For example.. If you save 2 grand buying a high mileage one.. in a few months you might end up paying 4 grand on replacement parts/service..
So it might be worth it to spend the extra few grand on a lower mileage one..
If you're this tight on cash.. maybe it's better to save up for a while.. not trying to discourage you or anything..
For example.. If you save 2 grand buying a high mileage one.. in a few months you might end up paying 4 grand on replacement parts/service..
So it might be worth it to spend the extra few grand on a lower mileage one..
If you're this tight on cash.. maybe it's better to save up for a while.. not trying to discourage you or anything..
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It's not always what you pay for it initially..
For example.. If you save 2 grand buying a high mileage one.. in a few months you might end up paying 4 grand on replacement parts/service..
So it might be worth it to spend the extra few grand on a lower mileage one..
If you're this tight on cash.. maybe it's better to save up for a while.. not trying to discourage you or anything..
For example.. If you save 2 grand buying a high mileage one.. in a few months you might end up paying 4 grand on replacement parts/service..
So it might be worth it to spend the extra few grand on a lower mileage one..
If you're this tight on cash.. maybe it's better to save up for a while.. not trying to discourage you or anything..
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I paid ~15k for a 50k mile 04 fully loaded. I was also $2k in negative equity on my trade... Spend a little extra for lower miles. Don't rush into anything. Save some down payment cash.
BTW: +1 on the 6mt. I learned to drive a standard in this car and it has been rewarding. I learned rev matching, and how not to cook my clutch. It took me about a week...
I have to say this car is geared well. Its easy to find the gear I need. I can creep in 2nd or 3rd, and enough power to pass cruising in 6th. 3rd will get you to ~90 pretty quick before you notice your at go-to-jail speeds. But I came from a 1.6L economy car and from that to this, it feels like a rocket ship.
I drove some 100k mile g's and they all had something that didn't feel quite right. Worn suspension, weak clutch, to much play in the shifter. I had my father that has driven standards for 25 years drive it for me.
BTW: +1 on the 6mt. I learned to drive a standard in this car and it has been rewarding. I learned rev matching, and how not to cook my clutch. It took me about a week...
I have to say this car is geared well. Its easy to find the gear I need. I can creep in 2nd or 3rd, and enough power to pass cruising in 6th. 3rd will get you to ~90 pretty quick before you notice your at go-to-jail speeds. But I came from a 1.6L economy car and from that to this, it feels like a rocket ship.
I drove some 100k mile g's and they all had something that didn't feel quite right. Worn suspension, weak clutch, to much play in the shifter. I had my father that has driven standards for 25 years drive it for me.
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I paid ~15k for a 50k mile 04 fully loaded. I was also $2k in negative equity on my trade... Spend a little extra for lower miles. Don't rush into anything. Save some down payment cash.
BTW: +1 on the 6mt. I learned to drive a standard in this car and it has been rewarding. I learned rev matching, and how not to cook my clutch. It took me about a week...
I have to say this car is geared well. Its easy to find the gear I need. I can creep in 2nd or 3rd, and enough power to pass cruising in 6th. 3rd will get you to ~90 pretty quick before you notice your at go-to-jail speeds. But I came from a 1.6L economy car and from that to this, it feels like a rocket ship.
I drove some 100k mile g's and they all had something that didn't feel quite right. Worn suspension, weak clutch, to much play in the shifter. I had my father that has driven standards for 25 years drive it for me.
BTW: +1 on the 6mt. I learned to drive a standard in this car and it has been rewarding. I learned rev matching, and how not to cook my clutch. It took me about a week...
I have to say this car is geared well. Its easy to find the gear I need. I can creep in 2nd or 3rd, and enough power to pass cruising in 6th. 3rd will get you to ~90 pretty quick before you notice your at go-to-jail speeds. But I came from a 1.6L economy car and from that to this, it feels like a rocket ship.
I drove some 100k mile g's and they all had something that didn't feel quite right. Worn suspension, weak clutch, to much play in the shifter. I had my father that has driven standards for 25 years drive it for me.
Trust me antsy is not the word
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I paid ~15k for a 50k mile 04 fully loaded. I was also $2k in negative equity on my trade... Spend a little extra for lower miles. Don't rush into anything. Save some down payment cash.
BTW: +1 on the 6mt. I learned to drive a standard in this car and it has been rewarding. I learned rev matching, and how not to cook my clutch. It took me about a week...
I have to say this car is geared well. Its easy to find the gear I need. I can creep in 2nd or 3rd, and enough power to pass cruising in 6th. 3rd will get you to ~90 pretty quick before you notice your at go-to-jail speeds. But I came from a 1.6L economy car and from that to this, it feels like a rocket ship.
I drove some 100k mile g's and they all had something that didn't feel quite right. Worn suspension, weak clutch, to much play in the shifter. I had my father that has driven standards for 25 years drive it for me.
BTW: +1 on the 6mt. I learned to drive a standard in this car and it has been rewarding. I learned rev matching, and how not to cook my clutch. It took me about a week...
I have to say this car is geared well. Its easy to find the gear I need. I can creep in 2nd or 3rd, and enough power to pass cruising in 6th. 3rd will get you to ~90 pretty quick before you notice your at go-to-jail speeds. But I came from a 1.6L economy car and from that to this, it feels like a rocket ship.
I drove some 100k mile g's and they all had something that didn't feel quite right. Worn suspension, weak clutch, to much play in the shifter. I had my father that has driven standards for 25 years drive it for me.
I've done the negative equity on trade thing, would do it again in heartbeat, and have been resisting my own impulses regarding CPO Lexus IS-F from a reputable local dealer - JM Lexus.
But I can't get myself to let go of the G.
I mean, for all the pristine/well running early mid-1980s to mid-1990s Nissan 280 & 300ZX's I see rolliing around South Florida?
Then considering our G35 is essentially a 10-year old SKYLINE 350GT design - and still looks current!!? I plan on having mine still looking & operating as it does now in the year 2020-2025........God willling.
And even before the Lexus sales dude recomended I keep paying the few payments left, get the title & equity, then decide on saving up or trading...........just couldn't find the rationale to trade.
In other words, had a FWD Grand Prix GTP, who's only fault was the FWD. Oh, and the interior pieces - err, cheap a-- GENERAL MOTORS interior pieces and crappy UAW workmanship - started were falling of around 35K. Friggin US car manufacturers.........but I digress.
So it made total sense to trade for what I really wanted, not to mention, I had the title.
Blue Book said $5-6K trade value in excellent condition for the GTP (now 5 years old w/44K miles). Then the dealer goes "I'll give you $7,300 beans on the trade."
I go What? Where do I sign? Here? Can I use your pen? (Thought to self: Aint gotta tell me that sh-- twice. Seventy-three what?)
Shortly thereafter, drove it off the showroom floor, with not even a test-drive.
The allegedly rough riding, bouncing beast of an IS-F will have to wait.
And you - DA KIID, I think will make the wisest choice.
Happy hunting, brother.
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Clob covers it pretty well, needless to say.
I've done the negative equity on trade thing, would do it again in heartbeat, and have been resisting my own impulses regarding CPO Lexus IS-F from a reputable local dealer - JM Lexus.
But I can't get myself to let go of the G.
I mean, for all the pristine/well running early mid-1980s to mid-1990s Nissan 280 & 300ZX's I see rolliing around South Florida?
Then considering our G35 is essentially a 10-year old SKYLINE 350GT design - and still looks current!!? I plan on having mine still looking & operating as it does now in the year 2020-2025........God willling.
And even before the Lexus sales dude recomended I keep paying the few payments left, get the title & equity, then decide on saving up or trading...........just couldn't find the rationale to trade.
In other words, had a FWD Grand Prix GTP, who's only fault was the FWD. Oh, and the interior pieces - err, cheap a-- GENERAL MOTORS interior pieces and crappy UAW workmanship - started were falling of around 35K. Friggin US car manufacturers.........but I digress.
So it made total sense to trade for what I really wanted, not to mention, I had the title.
Blue Book said $5-6K trade value in excellent condition for the GTP (now 5 years old w/44K miles). Then the dealer goes "I'll give you $7,300 beans on the trade."
I go What? Where do I sign? Here? Can I use your pen? (Thought to self: Aint gotta tell me that sh-- twice. Seventy-three what?)
Shortly thereafter, drove it off the showroom floor, with not even a test-drive.
The allegedly rough riding, bouncing beast of an IS-F will have to wait.
And you - DA KIID, I think will make the wisest choice.
Happy hunting, brother.
I've done the negative equity on trade thing, would do it again in heartbeat, and have been resisting my own impulses regarding CPO Lexus IS-F from a reputable local dealer - JM Lexus.
But I can't get myself to let go of the G.
I mean, for all the pristine/well running early mid-1980s to mid-1990s Nissan 280 & 300ZX's I see rolliing around South Florida?
Then considering our G35 is essentially a 10-year old SKYLINE 350GT design - and still looks current!!? I plan on having mine still looking & operating as it does now in the year 2020-2025........God willling.
And even before the Lexus sales dude recomended I keep paying the few payments left, get the title & equity, then decide on saving up or trading...........just couldn't find the rationale to trade.
In other words, had a FWD Grand Prix GTP, who's only fault was the FWD. Oh, and the interior pieces - err, cheap a-- GENERAL MOTORS interior pieces and crappy UAW workmanship - started were falling of around 35K. Friggin US car manufacturers.........but I digress.
So it made total sense to trade for what I really wanted, not to mention, I had the title.
Blue Book said $5-6K trade value in excellent condition for the GTP (now 5 years old w/44K miles). Then the dealer goes "I'll give you $7,300 beans on the trade."
I go What? Where do I sign? Here? Can I use your pen? (Thought to self: Aint gotta tell me that sh-- twice. Seventy-three what?)
Shortly thereafter, drove it off the showroom floor, with not even a test-drive.
The allegedly rough riding, bouncing beast of an IS-F will have to wait.
And you - DA KIID, I think will make the wisest choice.
Happy hunting, brother.
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From: Boston Metro West
Athens Blue G35 Coupe 6MT
The 05s have a better look, less expensive brakes, should have lower miles, and will have less salt corrosion (a real concern for us north-easters). You've got the right idea, wait for a low milage 05. Good luck!