BMW to G35
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BMW to G35
Hey all! I'm new to this forum. Just to start off I just sold my BMW 3 series (amazing car). Sad to see it go but after warranty repairs were costing over $1k each visit. I just graduated and paying student loans off so I'm looking to see if the g35 is a reliable car and not to pricey to maintaine . I'm looking at 04-06s with 135k km on them. Would appreciate any feedback about the car! Thanks
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05-20-2015, 07:43 PM
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any luxury car you own is going to be expensive to maintain. my 04 sedan was expensive when i had to do simple repairs. but when i had the issues there wasnt very much after market for them. my valve covers leaked so i had to buy the whole valve cover not just the gasket. control arm bushing went out, guess what? yup i had to get a whole new control arm.....this was a while ago though im sure its different now. im trying to get BACK into the g35 car. so that alone will tell you how amazing these cars are when you own one. as long as you stay on top of the maintenance these cars are awesome but do be prepared to have money set aside for small stuff that can get costly. just my 0.02
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05-20-2015, 07:52 PM
I have an 05 coupe and I LOVE IT. I do the maintenance to it myself and it's not pricey at all (parts wise). It's a great car with lots of goodies and extremely fun to drive. There's a lot of aftermarket parts for these cars and this community can help with any questions you may have. Just do some research first and enjoy your ride.
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05-21-2015, 03:47 AM
Hey all! I'm new to this forum. Just to start off I just sold my BMW 3 series (amazing car). Sad to see it go but after warranty repairs were costing over $1k each visit. I just graduated and paying student loans off so I'm looking to see if the g35 is a reliable car and not to pricey to maintaine . I'm looking at 04-06s with 135k km on them. Would appreciate any feedback about the car! Thanks
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05-21-2015, 10:08 AM
Just made that move myself. I was in the same boat as you, OP, as far as the maintenance costs being $1k each visit, which was almost every other month.
Had a 2003 530i Sport (E39). Loved the car, but would've been better off with a new Bimmer by the time you factor in the maintenance costs.
I opted for the G because I've been a Nissan guy for years (had an '87 Z31 and a '94 TT Z32).
Compared to the Bimmer, it feels CHEAP. Nissan skimped on quality for both the interior upholstery and exterior paint (at least for my 2006).
That said, the weight distribution, modification options and HP make it more fun to own/drive.
The first month I had the G, I put it in the shop and spent $3k, but it felt great because it was for mods, and was completely voluntary. With the Bimmer, I was spending totals like that just to make it "not broken" (although to be fair, I was meticulous about how the Bimmer was maintained).
The G has cheaper parts (by far), slightly cheaper labor (depending on where you go), & overall fewer wear and tear issues once you near the 100k mile mark (I'm at 74k). There is also more you can do to mod it to make it more fun (my Bimmer didn't have much bolt-on wise that could be done to squeeze HP out of it - it's optimized pretty well from the factory).
All that said, the G is not a Civic. It will have maintenance issues. You can do a lot of it yourself to save cash if you're at all mechanically inclined, but make no mistake, there is still a cost-of-ownership factor. If you're not mechanically inclined and really liked your Bimmer and want something low/no-maintenance, buying or leasing a new car with a warranty may still end up cheaper (monthly average cost) than the G or your used Bimmer - especially if you factor in mods you may want to do.
Had a 2003 530i Sport (E39). Loved the car, but would've been better off with a new Bimmer by the time you factor in the maintenance costs.
I opted for the G because I've been a Nissan guy for years (had an '87 Z31 and a '94 TT Z32).
Compared to the Bimmer, it feels CHEAP. Nissan skimped on quality for both the interior upholstery and exterior paint (at least for my 2006).
That said, the weight distribution, modification options and HP make it more fun to own/drive.
The first month I had the G, I put it in the shop and spent $3k, but it felt great because it was for mods, and was completely voluntary. With the Bimmer, I was spending totals like that just to make it "not broken" (although to be fair, I was meticulous about how the Bimmer was maintained).
The G has cheaper parts (by far), slightly cheaper labor (depending on where you go), & overall fewer wear and tear issues once you near the 100k mile mark (I'm at 74k). There is also more you can do to mod it to make it more fun (my Bimmer didn't have much bolt-on wise that could be done to squeeze HP out of it - it's optimized pretty well from the factory).
All that said, the G is not a Civic. It will have maintenance issues. You can do a lot of it yourself to save cash if you're at all mechanically inclined, but make no mistake, there is still a cost-of-ownership factor. If you're not mechanically inclined and really liked your Bimmer and want something low/no-maintenance, buying or leasing a new car with a warranty may still end up cheaper (monthly average cost) than the G or your used Bimmer - especially if you factor in mods you may want to do.
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05-21-2015, 10:29 AM
^^ The 530i will be a bit pricey. But OP said he has a 3 series. If he has a late 90s E36 328i, it would be cheaper parts than a G35. The older 3 series is pretty much the civic of the luxury world when it comes to maintenance. The G35/350Z is the new civic when it comes to modding.
Doesnt seem that OP is mechanically inclined as he said he is droppping 1k on shop visits. He can easily expect to spend just as much or more on G35 if taking it to dealer for work.
Doesnt seem that OP is mechanically inclined as he said he is droppping 1k on shop visits. He can easily expect to spend just as much or more on G35 if taking it to dealer for work.
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05-21-2015, 11:44 AM
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I would honestly look else where. The G is awesome and all, but if you're trying to pay off some debts, the G wont be helping you at all in this situation.
I never owned a BMW so I can't comment comparison wise, but if you're dropping 1K per check, the G will likely be the same or a bit cheaper, depending on the work being done. Simple routine maintenance stuff is somewhat cheap and can be done yourself no problem and overall there's nothing too special in terms of the process itself. But some parts are pricier such as anything suspension related; this will burn a massive hole in your wallet. Keep in mind the fuel economy on the G is guarantee to be worse than the BMW and then slap in the premium gas cost as well. Seeing how you said km instead of miles, you're likely not from USA, which will most likely mean you're paying a slightly higher cost on gas as it is.
I never owned a BMW so I can't comment comparison wise, but if you're dropping 1K per check, the G will likely be the same or a bit cheaper, depending on the work being done. Simple routine maintenance stuff is somewhat cheap and can be done yourself no problem and overall there's nothing too special in terms of the process itself. But some parts are pricier such as anything suspension related; this will burn a massive hole in your wallet. Keep in mind the fuel economy on the G is guarantee to be worse than the BMW and then slap in the premium gas cost as well. Seeing how you said km instead of miles, you're likely not from USA, which will most likely mean you're paying a slightly higher cost on gas as it is.
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I would honestly look else where. The G is awesome and all, but if you're trying to pay off some debts, the G wont be helping you at all in this situation.
I never owned a BMW so I can't comment comparison wise, but if you're dropping 1K per check, the G will likely be the same or a bit cheaper. Keep in mind the fuel economy on the G is guarantee to be worse than the BMW and then slap in the premium gas cost as well. Seeing how you said km instead of miles, you're likely not from USA, which will most likely mean you're paying a slightly higher cost on gas as it is.
I never owned a BMW so I can't comment comparison wise, but if you're dropping 1K per check, the G will likely be the same or a bit cheaper. Keep in mind the fuel economy on the G is guarantee to be worse than the BMW and then slap in the premium gas cost as well. Seeing how you said km instead of miles, you're likely not from USA, which will most likely mean you're paying a slightly higher cost on gas as it is.
yes gas is crazy here. Thank you very much for the feedback . Super helpful towards my decision !
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Just made that move myself. I was in the same boat as you, OP, as far as the maintenance costs being $1k each visit, which was almost every other month.
Had a 2003 530i Sport (E39). Loved the car, but would've been better off with a new Bimmer by the time you factor in the maintenance costs.
I opted for the G because I've been a Nissan guy for years (had an '87 Z31 and a '94 TT Z32).
Compared to the Bimmer, it feels CHEAP. Nissan skimped on quality for both the interior upholstery and exterior paint (at least for my 2006).
That said, the weight distribution, modification options and HP make it more fun to own/drive.
The first month I had the G, I put it in the shop and spent $3k, but it felt great because it was for mods, and was completely voluntary. With the Bimmer, I was spending totals like that just to make it "not broken" (although to be fair, I was meticulous about how the Bimmer was maintained).
The G has cheaper parts (by far), slightly cheaper labor (depending on where you go), & overall fewer wear and tear issues once you near the 100k mile mark (I'm at 74k). There is also more you can do to mod it to make it more fun (my Bimmer didn't have much bolt-on wise that could be done to squeeze HP out of it - it's optimized pretty well from the factory).
All that said, the G is not a Civic. It will have maintenance issues. You can do a lot of it yourself to save cash if you're at all mechanically inclined, but make no mistake, there is still a cost-of-ownership factor. If you're not mechanically inclined and really liked your Bimmer and want something low/no-maintenance, buying or leasing a new car with a warranty may still end up cheaper (monthly average cost) than the G or your used Bimmer - especially if you factor in mods you may want to do.
Had a 2003 530i Sport (E39). Loved the car, but would've been better off with a new Bimmer by the time you factor in the maintenance costs.
I opted for the G because I've been a Nissan guy for years (had an '87 Z31 and a '94 TT Z32).
Compared to the Bimmer, it feels CHEAP. Nissan skimped on quality for both the interior upholstery and exterior paint (at least for my 2006).
That said, the weight distribution, modification options and HP make it more fun to own/drive.
The first month I had the G, I put it in the shop and spent $3k, but it felt great because it was for mods, and was completely voluntary. With the Bimmer, I was spending totals like that just to make it "not broken" (although to be fair, I was meticulous about how the Bimmer was maintained).
The G has cheaper parts (by far), slightly cheaper labor (depending on where you go), & overall fewer wear and tear issues once you near the 100k mile mark (I'm at 74k). There is also more you can do to mod it to make it more fun (my Bimmer didn't have much bolt-on wise that could be done to squeeze HP out of it - it's optimized pretty well from the factory).
All that said, the G is not a Civic. It will have maintenance issues. You can do a lot of it yourself to save cash if you're at all mechanically inclined, but make no mistake, there is still a cost-of-ownership factor. If you're not mechanically inclined and really liked your Bimmer and want something low/no-maintenance, buying or leasing a new car with a warranty may still end up cheaper (monthly average cost) than the G or your used Bimmer - especially if you factor in mods you may want to do.
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Thank you all for your feedback! Don't think I'm moving towards the g now, I'm looking towards something with warranty forsure, but I have no ideas what to purchase. My friends say a car for the power the g35 is the best bang for the buck but from hearing the maintenance is similar to my previous car and plus I am paying of debt looks like it isn't going to happen. I really appreciate everyone's imput! Cheers
#12
05-21-2015, 01:20 PM
Personally, the reliability for me has been ungodly. The G has been my track car for the last 40,000 km with nothing but regular maintenance. My clutch slave cylinder blew, and my window motor failed, but that was before this became my dedicated track car.
Edit: the only negative is that she guzzles more then a pornstar
Edit: the only negative is that she guzzles more then a pornstar
#13
05-21-2015, 01:50 PM
Personally for me, Ive owned 3 Gs. (2 G35s and 1 G37). 2 of the 3 were utter sh*t for reliability. I was always at the dealer or fixing something that broke. The engine is very reliable, so it wasnt a left stranded somewhere type issues. It was a constant stream of annoyance things breaking/failing.
#14
05-21-2015, 02:24 PM
My sedan has been VERY reliable over 160K miles, however, I DIY so my cost of maintanence is very low.
The only major issue my car has had has been 3 bad wheel bearings. Now, since I can DIY, that was $100 each and my time, but had I gone to the dealer it would have been $700-900 (actual dealer quote) to do that.
The only major issue my car has had has been 3 bad wheel bearings. Now, since I can DIY, that was $100 each and my time, but had I gone to the dealer it would have been $700-900 (actual dealer quote) to do that.
#15
05-21-2015, 03:49 PM
Having done almost 50k since owning my G, I am happy with the reliability with this car nearing 100k. Aside from normal routine maintenance of fluids, filters, tires...etc I've only had to replace 1 wheel bearing, all 4 brake pads, and replace a ripped piece of leather. I'm having a huge maintenance DIY done once I reach 100k so I don't really plan to see any labor costs in my future...at least on the G, idk about the Audi yet.