Here's the scenerio.
I just sold my 2007 335 coupe for $25,500 so cut my costs. Currently drive a 4runner which I love cuz if its flexibility. I've had 2 cars for most of the past 4 yrs but I'm a huge car fan, but go through cars quickly.

In the past 7 yrs I've had:
2003 G35 coupe (1 1/2 yrs)
2002 X5 (1 1/2 yrs)
2005 M3 (2yrs)
1997 4Runner (still own)
2007 335 coupe (2yrs)

Sadly, i have the itch again, and I came across a 2006 G35 6spd, Nav, sport with 111K miles for $13,700. I justify getting it cuz its main depreciation is pretty much done...

Big question: How reliable is this car at this mileage, and what is its life expectancy?
I know Toyotas can go easily to 200K with normal maintain, and upwards to 400K.
My 4runner is at 190K and drives great.

Thoughts? I'm checking it out today, but don't want to make a mistake.

 

offer him 11500 if he dont take it. walk away. there is other g35c out there with less miles for the same price.

 

agreed. price is wayy too high for that many miles.

 

Just test drove the car.
Visually, its in pretty good condition. 4in scratch on one door, and little scratch on front bumper, but otherwise great condition on the exterior and interior.
New Tires, timing belts, and brakes.

There was a lil issue with the moonroof. It opened but studdered when closing. I think it might be an easy fix. Seemed like it may just need some grease, cuz it felt like it would stop like something was blocking it, but nothing in the tracks...

Also the TPMS light was on. He said it happened when he replaced the tires last week, and he took it to the dealership, and they reset it for him, but it came back on again, so thoughts?

He did say that he was flexible with the price but was offered $12,500 (which may be BS).

I'm going to bring it to my shop to get inspected before I do purchase it.

Anything else i should look out for? btw - any links for an '06 6spd with less miles for under $13K? Cars.com and autotrader only have '03-'04 when i recently checked.

Thanks!

 

YAY. Bought my auto 05 with 100k for 13k from the dealer with almost 5k worth of mods on it AND it runs like a champ! 6mts tend to be more expensive for some reason but if you can get that thing below 12.5 then you just came up!

 

Don't fool yourself that this car is done depreciating.

You know what to look for since you had a G. Does it have the CD009 trans?

 

Where are you located? 13k for that car here in Cali is a little high. If you can drop to 12k, it may be worth it.

 

Thanks everyone... Where have you guys seen a 2006 for $12K? Please let me know, cuz the only ones I see are salvage, or 2003-2004...

 

What's a CD009 transmission? its a 2006. And is that good or bad?

 

Im located in NorCal bay area. It was from a dealer so it was bound to be a little higher. Although they did do all the service work previously and they also changed my HKS coilovers and tires for brand new stuff when the coils took a dump on me a week after i bought it. STupid construction ruined some sexyass suspension.

 

just bought my 05 11-28 with 73k 6mt for 12k

 

got an 04 100K miles in Los Angeles for 8K Flat... Clean Title. I only need a new bumper.. so when i do that I might as well get a nismo bumper and side skirts.

 

Damn you got a steal as long as its not all ragged out i bought my Black on Black 6MT with 72000 miles for 15k , Has Brembo Package , After market DVD headunit , 5% professional tint , Stillen intake & 19 inch O.Z wheels with a engine bay that looks like it just came off the showroom floor. It was worth it for me because like most people have said the only 12-13k ones i could find had salvage titles not even reconstructed titles to drive it in maryland you need to get it inspected by some one then inspected by insurance company it takes forever and you cant get real insurance so if you get in a axxident you're screwed..

Also i couldent find a black with black interior for **** all were A/T .

 

its in great shape, has some cosmetic mods(lip,skirt and corners) i'm the 3rd owner. car is super clean in and out. they had it on the lot for 14k and i got it for 11900

 

Thats great , Im the 3rd owner on mine too my leather looks and feels brand new.