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Does anyone have a +2 year old coupe without RATTLES?

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Old 11-30-2005, 12:44 AM
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Does anyone have a +2 year old coupe without RATTLES?

I'm about to trade in my 1 year old BMW for a G35 coupe. The primary reason for me to get rid of it is because all the interior rattles that drive me crazy. That's how I started looking at the G35 coupe since I assumed it's Japanese built so it must have better interior quality.

Then I started doing a little more research on this board, and see A LOT of people complaining about rattles and noises, and it scares me to the point where I might as well keep my current rattle box instead of losing money and jumping into another.

So my question, does anyone have a G35 coupe that's at least 2 years or older that has no rattles?

One off-topic question, I read somewhere that the G35 has this "rear assist" to make it easier for the rear passengers to get in and out, and it's supposed to operate electronically. But I don't think I saw this when I test-drove a '05 G35 a couple weeks ago. Where is it located?

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Old 11-30-2005, 12:53 AM
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my 03 rattled in the first month but after took care of...no more
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:01 AM
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little rittles in my 05..
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:34 AM
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Very hit or miss

I think the rattle issue is very hit or miss.

My wife has a 2003 sedan that has rattled since month one. My 2003 coupe is as solid as I could ever want (KNOCK ON WOOD!!!).

Good luck!
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:36 AM
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I had my first coupe for about 2 years. The rear view mirror made a vibrating sound but when i had it replaced, my car was rattle free
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:39 AM
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only thing that rattles is a radar detector mount i put in.. i have an 05 tho but that things been pushed to redline and topped out like crazy lol.. if they see the amount of times i hit redline and past 130 they'll not allow me to drive ._.
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 02:26 AM
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i have one rattle, i think all cars have rattles, and the rear assist i think is how the seats move forward electronically
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 04:52 AM
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the only thing that rattles is my rear view mirror when my music is all the way up ... i have an 04 .. and i dont have rattles
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 06:51 AM
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There are a few areas that are prone to rattle in a G35 but they've all been identified and TSBs issued. The same should apply to your BMW. Have you ever had them try to remove the rattles for you?
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 08:26 AM
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my car rattles but its only due to my exhaust system
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 08:29 AM
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None on my 03.
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 08:43 AM
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all the MB's I've driven don't have rattles. They're like bank vaults.

My G rattles, but that's mostly cause of the tire roar from feathering.

so.... umm.. if you're buying used, mute the stereo, put up the windows, and drive on crappy roads.
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 09:03 AM
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None in my 03 either
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 09:10 AM
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as long as there is no vibration that parallel's the motor rpm's, im basically
fine. lol
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 09:13 AM
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None on my 03 after I had the dealer correct the issue with the parcel shelf. I think there is a TSB on that one. All quiet now except when I put my sunglasses in the holder in the roof the wrong way.
 


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