Given a g35
#16
I'd keep it I'm sick of stick its over rated but think of this u know the car Is in perfect condition why would you sell a perfect car for someone elses head ache and start making payments (assuming you have none) be greatful keep the car and just go with it.
I live in NJ but drive a lot in the city and MT are a PIA to me. So I choose an AT if your gonna race with it then MT is the way to go but I can't really see that being the reason so getting rid of a car with 1 Oil change that's barely broken in. Only reason I would sell is to put $20k down on a new house
I live in NJ but drive a lot in the city and MT are a PIA to me. So I choose an AT if your gonna race with it then MT is the way to go but I can't really see that being the reason so getting rid of a car with 1 Oil change that's barely broken in. Only reason I would sell is to put $20k down on a new house
And I'm in the OC/LA area. Pretty sure traffic here is a lot worse.
#19
I'd keep it I'm sick of stick its over rated but think of this u know the car Is in perfect condition why would you sell a perfect car for someone elses head ache and start making payments (assuming you have none) be greatful keep the car and just go with it.
I live in NJ but drive a lot in the city and MT are a PIA to me. So I choose an AT if your gonna race with it then MT is the way to go but I can't really see that being the reason so getting rid of a car with 1 Oil change that's barely broken in. Only reason I would sell is to put $20k down on a new house
I live in NJ but drive a lot in the city and MT are a PIA to me. So I choose an AT if your gonna race with it then MT is the way to go but I can't really see that being the reason so getting rid of a car with 1 Oil change that's barely broken in. Only reason I would sell is to put $20k down on a new house
See if you can sell it for around 20-21k then buy a 6mt g35 (with obviously higher mileage) for around 15k and enjoy the extra 5 grand in your pocket for taxes, titling, insurance, maintenence and mods...thats what I would do at least
#20
I have no idea who came up with this imaginary number that a 2005 G35 sedan is worth $20k. Some of you need to do some research and be realistic of the value of the car. I 100% agree with selling versus trying to be a smart a$$ and swap in a manual into an automatic G35. The value of a 2005 G35 Sedan is between $12k-17k. This is all dependent on mileage, options, condition and location. Here is a 2006 G35 that is for sale with Clean AUTOCHECK and has 7200 miles for $18k. The seller is leaving the country and the car is still for sale. You can typically negotiate 5%-10% right off the bat and usually more if they are desperate to sell and you have some skills.
The Grandma car is only worth $17k-$18k and a G35 in 6mt will run very close to that price. You might have $2000 left over but you will be taking on THOUSANDS of miles and an unknown vehicle history.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success
The Grandma car is only worth $17k-$18k and a G35 in 6mt will run very close to that price. You might have $2000 left over but you will be taking on THOUSANDS of miles and an unknown vehicle history.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success
#22
Kid...this is what I would do listen to what he is saying. Just get a Valve body upgrade, Bolt on mods / tune, add some ground wires to throttle body, ecu, battery, engine and transmission, get some new fluid in the tranny, diff, oil and upgrade the suspension and brakes. Just enjoy the vehicle but you are still dead set on getting a 6mt...then PM me we can trade
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#23
Speaking for your dear old granny, if you sell the car (even if she says its ok) she is gonna be pissed with you. When people give you something they are giving it to you as is, not for trades or something to turn into cash. If that was the case she woulds sold it and handed you the cash to make it easy. You will hurt her feelings if you sell it, and it'll probably be the last thing she ever gives you.
Keep the car, mod it out, and be happy with your gift!
Keep the car, mod it out, and be happy with your gift!
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GeeGirl82 (08-06-2011)
#24
If you want a 6mt Sell your privately first and then get the 6mt. You dont want to start modding the 5at thinking you'll be happy with it. If a 6mt is what you want its what you want!
Originally i had a 5at i was in a rush to get a g35 coupe im like yeah whatever im ok with auto, i start modding it dumped a bunch of $$ into mods, then lost twice as much on it when i sold it few months later to buy a stock 6mt and started working on that
Get a 6mt if thats what you really want !
Originally i had a 5at i was in a rush to get a g35 coupe im like yeah whatever im ok with auto, i start modding it dumped a bunch of $$ into mods, then lost twice as much on it when i sold it few months later to buy a stock 6mt and started working on that
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Get a 6mt if thats what you really want !
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#25
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I have no idea who came up with this imaginary number that a 2005 G35 sedan is worth $20k. Some of you need to do some research and be realistic of the value of the car. I 100% agree with selling versus trying to be a smart a$$ and swap in a manual into an automatic G35. The value of a 2005 G35 Sedan is between $12k-17k. This is all dependent on mileage, options, condition and location. Here is a 2006 G35 that is for sale with Clean AUTOCHECK and has 7200 miles for $18k. The seller is leaving the country and the car is still for sale. You can typically negotiate 5%-10% right off the bat and usually more if they are desperate to sell and you have some skills.
The Grandma car is only worth $17k-$18k and a G35 in 6mt will run very close to that price. You might have $2000 left over but you will be taking on THOUSANDS of miles and an unknown vehicle history.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success
The Grandma car is only worth $17k-$18k and a G35 in 6mt will run very close to that price. You might have $2000 left over but you will be taking on THOUSANDS of miles and an unknown vehicle history.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success
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faiz23 (07-28-2011)
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#27
You know it's funny how biased this thread is, I'd bet most (if not all) of the comments to get rid of it and get a 6mt are from young people that currently have a 6mt (obviously because you can only truly be cool if you drive a 6mt... as seen from previous threads on the topic). I'm sure had this question been asked back when, due to cost, these cars were out of reach for most of the younger crowd there would have been a far more balanced response.
Now obviously if you want a 6mt then hey that's fine and only you can decide (in the end) if that's worth it but I for one would be thrilled to be handed a G with 5k on it and would never consider selling it right away simply to switch transmission type (either way... even if it were a 6mt and wanted an AT). Consider with many of the 6mt's you'll come across they will have been driven by people with a 'street racer' mindset and seen some questionable action (much of which will be from people that truly do not know how to properly drive an mt sport type car). I doubt grandma's 5AT has seen much action over the years, unless of course a younger driver has been taking it on occasional trips to the pharmacy to get grandma her medicine.![Wink](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Consider grandma's feelings here as well and show enough appreciation to include her in the decision process, after all you have a wonderful grandmother there.
Best of Luck & Drive Safe!
Jason
Now obviously if you want a 6mt then hey that's fine and only you can decide (in the end) if that's worth it but I for one would be thrilled to be handed a G with 5k on it and would never consider selling it right away simply to switch transmission type (either way... even if it were a 6mt and wanted an AT). Consider with many of the 6mt's you'll come across they will have been driven by people with a 'street racer' mindset and seen some questionable action (much of which will be from people that truly do not know how to properly drive an mt sport type car). I doubt grandma's 5AT has seen much action over the years, unless of course a younger driver has been taking it on occasional trips to the pharmacy to get grandma her medicine.
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Consider grandma's feelings here as well and show enough appreciation to include her in the decision process, after all you have a wonderful grandmother there.
Best of Luck & Drive Safe!
Jason
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messinax (08-06-2011)
#29
kid is ghey!![Wink](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
WRXBoy?...
https://g35driver.com/forums/g-spot/...t-night-2.html
who's grandma would drive 5K miles only and give it away...
Well if it is...
Get a Trans-go shift kit... you'll be amazed by how much better it'll be than MT
and plus only 5K miles?!?!!?.... it's almost a brand new car
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WRXBoy?...
https://g35driver.com/forums/g-spot/...t-night-2.html
who's grandma would drive 5K miles only and give it away...
Well if it is...
Get a Trans-go shift kit... you'll be amazed by how much better it'll be than MT
![Wink](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
#30
Speaking for your dear old granny, if you sell the car (even if she says its ok) she is gonna be pissed with you. When people give you something they are giving it to you as is, not for trades or something to turn into cash. If that was the case she woulds sold it and handed you the cash to make it easy. You will hurt her feelings if you sell it, and it'll probably be the last thing she ever gives you.
Keep the car, mod it out, and be happy with your gift!
Keep the car, mod it out, and be happy with your gift!
Why not just keep it? Its not every day a free car comes anyones way. Especially one with next to nothing miles. Enjoy it and appreciate it. Make your grandmother proud by taking care of the gift she gave you.