Hello everyone,
I just got rid on my 350z and now in the market to purchase a G35 !
I know the Z had its issues with oil comsumption, as my 03 did. I wasn't a fan of that at all. I also understand that it is more common in the rev-up engines?

I currently have my eye on a 06 G35 auto with 35K miles. It has a rebuilt title due to rear end damage, I could get into it a great price but dont want to deal with the oil comsumption issues again.

What issues should I be looking for while viewing car I might purchase? Any other well known faultly parts I should be aware of.?

Is there a way to pre determine engine issues using the VIN? Also whats everyone's option on stealing this car for under $12k due to the rebuilt title after the repairs are checked out? Keep in mind I'm in the market for a G35 in FL in the $12 +/- range..

Thank for your time and imput!

 

Personally I would not buy a rebuilt title car because of insurance issues and future resale value. Just my 2 cents.

 

^ what he said, just try to find a good clean car with a nice title.

 

wouldn't recommend a rebuilt title, also 12k is not a steal for a rebuilt title for sure

 

I was in a similar situation. I found an 03 with a rebuilt title for 7k in the dallas area. I decided against it for the reasons stated by lung. I kept searching and found a clean one for a very good price.

 

yea i would stay away from a rebuilt you'll never get any kind of resale value and it will never ride the same plus who knows what problems could come from it

 

Thank you guys... Pretty stoked if all goes well tomorrow I'm a picking up a clean title 04 w/85k miles very clean for only $12k-- I'll be posting pics shortly.!

 

good, that is a much better choice

 

One of my relatives bought a salvage car. Price wasn't even that great BUTT, he had a bad wreck and my mechanic (who is also his mechanic) told me that the accident my brother had was a direct result of the car not being repaired properly after the original wreck. You never know what exactly went wrong. It's not worth your life.

 

congrats. I got a new motor in my g