Hi All,

Greetings from Singapore, I'm currently in the market for a Nissan Skyline V35 coupe which is basically a rebadged G35. Does anyone know what are the major differences between the models? trim level, suspension? It's basically very rare here. If I actually ordered it there would only be 2 V35s running around.
Also how's the reliability of the G35? I've heard of people having seats problems but being RHD I don't think it'll affect me much. Would you recommend the 5AT or 6MT if I were to supercharge the car in the future?
Is there a Nissan international warranty like BMW's 2 yr Intl warranty? Cause my dealership is only offering me a 1 yr warranty deal.

Thanks
Jason

 

Here are the spec for the V35 5AT

2006 Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT Premium
3500 Petrol / 5 Speed Auto Transmission with manual model

Specifications (New specs for facelift model)
1. Power Steering,
2. Electric Window,
3. Full auto aircon (PLASMACLUSTER ION),
4. Clean Air Filter,
5. Dual Airbag,
6. Side & Curtain Airbag,
7. ABS with EBD,
8. Brake assist,
9. HID Headlight with auto leveling function,
10. UV cut green glass,
11. Auto light control system,
12. Front windshield with top shade,
13. Electric fold-in door mirror with heater,
14. LED rear combination lamp,
15. front fog lights,
16. Electric power seats,
17. Power Walk In System,
18. Rear trunk through,
19. Leather & Suede combination seats,
20. Driver’s lumbar support,
21. Leather covered steering system,
22. Leather covered shift ****& parking brake lever,
23. Aluminum center cluster panel,
24. Keyless entry system (with trunk opener)
25. Fine vision meter,
26. Tilt & Telescopic steering,
27. Center Console, box with armrest,
28. Aluminum pedal set,
29. Aluminum kicking plate,
30. Front door step lamp,
31. Aluminum engine hood,
32. 18 inch aluminum wheels,
33. VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control),
34. Engine immobilizer,
35. In dash 6 disc CD Changer + MD player + AM/FM radio + 6 speakers
Price : $140,988 (Coe pegged at $12,000 & 5% GST) (USD$83,495)
Option of Bose sound system (In dash 6CD changer+MD player+AM/FM radio+8 speaker)+ Steering audio control switch ) – Add $2,000

 

Here are the spec for the V35 6MT

The main differences between the 6MT and 5AT are that the 5AT doesn't come with Viscous LSD or Tilt Meter panel. I also have no idea if the price includes the Rear Active Steering package that Infiniti America is offering

2006 Nissan Skyline Coupe 350GT Premium

Specifications (New Specs for facelift model)
1. Power Steering,
2. Electric Window,
3. Full auto aircon (PLASMACLUSTER ION),
4. Clean Air Filter,
5. Dual Airbag,
6. Side & Curtain Airbag,
7. ABS with EBD.
8. Brake assist,
9. HID headlights with auto leveling function,
10. UV cut green glass,
11. Auto light control system,
12. Front windshield with top shade,
13. Electric fold in function door mirror with heater,
14. LED rear combination lamp,
15. Front fog lights,
16. Electric power seat,
17. Power walk-in system,
18. Rear trunk through,
19. Leather & Suede combination seat,
20. Driver’s lumbar support,
21. Leather covered steering wheel,
22. Leather covered shift **** & parking brake lever,
23. Aluminum center cluster panel,
24. Keyless entry system (with trunk opener),
25. Fine vision meter,
26. Tilt meter panel,
27. Tilt & telescopic steering,
28. Center console box with armrest,
29. Aluminum Pedal,
30. Aluminum kicking plate,
31. Front door step lamp,
32. Aluminum engine hood,
33. 19 inch forging aluminum wheels,
34. Viscous LSD,
35. VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control),
36. Engine Immobilizer,
37. In-dash 6 CD Changer + MD player + AM/FM radio + 6 speakers

OMV : $51,051
Price : $145,988 (Coe pegged at $12,000 & 5% GST) (USD$86,455.85)

 

should be very cool to be driving around a $146K car in Singapore...

wow.

 

Get the 6speed.

 

Uh... It's not cool with the price of cars in SG. The funny thing is... the Government just cut down taxes... It use to cost about 160K for the V35 coupe. Anyone help has any info about the questions I have?

 

I have 03.5 coupe with 32k miles. No problems.

6MT would be better for FI applications. For 5AT's, you have to do a valve body job for it to have better shifts. Then you might have to raise the rev limiter in order to keep the car from hitting it as autos tend to get confused when they are given a lot more power than stock. Plus 6MT's are more fun

 

Yeah, been doing some research it seems there are some S/C kits out there for 5ATs too. Guys so how's the reliability of the G35? The SMG on my Bimmer is terrible in terms of reliability, that's the main reason why I want to do the switch.

 

yeah same thing in Pakistan, my cousin was the first person in Pakistan to get a 350Z, cost him over 100k USD, its like driving a enzo here, lol

 

i'd suggest it. overall its a very reliable and good looking car. how much do M3s go for out there? i got a 6speed manual and dont regret that at all... i volunteer to drive everywhere because i love it so much.. and even after i get out of my car, i turn back around and admire it at least 4 times as i walk away

 

M3s would cost about SGD$330,000. Hella expensive!

Another thing with warranty claims. Any idea if Nissan offers 2 yrs International warranty claims with their vehicles?

 

My friend from Singapore just got an Olivine Green M3 convertible. He drives it around all the time. Say hi if you see him!

 

I would go with the 6MT, esp if you are going FI

 

There's room to drive a car in Singapore? LOL

 

LOL, yeah but if you really want to have fun and drive fast. I'll head to Malaysia. The BMW club in SG heads to Sepang GP circuit evey quarter. It's fantastic. But in SG itself, the police are fanatical.
Man, I'm so psyched about the V35. Any issues with the 5AT trannys?
BTW what's the 0-100 timing for the 6MT and 5ATs?