Good question.

We currently have what I prefer as a "beater" car. It's a 1996 Lexus ES300. Basically, we use it on long trips, poor weather, etc. We've recently found a good deal on this G35 and so we're looking for this car to replace the Lexus.

I've always wanted a G35 coupe, so I believe this will give me a good idea what a G35 is capable of. When I do get the coupe, however, it will be a 6-Speed.

I'm addicted to modding ever since I owned my 1997 Talon TSi AWD. So I believe I cant help myself with new cars, a/t or m/t.

Cato, thanks for the warning. I'll be sure to checks those out. Have people prefer to replace the entire system, rather than just replacing?

 

i was not happy with how 03s were built. fit and finish, esp.
i would strongly recommend getting hawk break pads, btw.

 

<< Ownes a 03' 5AT G35.

Brakes blow chunks. If they are stock (which they probably are) they will squeek the day after getting new rotors and pads. I think its the biggest downfall of the G35. They didn't completely fix the problem until like 06'.

Other than that these cars rock. They are quick as hell. 6MT in a couple would be better, but even the sedans are a blast to drive.

 

use the search dood. all you guys answering his easily searchable questions are part of the problem no the solution.

 

Thanks for the info guys.

I'm going to go see the car on Friday. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

if it is your beater replacement, you will be very happy with your g, esp if it is gonna be replacing es300!

 

I went and looked at it, and I think I'll have the car by this Friday!

Thanks for your help guys.

It's time to start looking for a good deal on 350z suspension

 

Did you drive it? And what were your thoughts?

 

Congrats on the new ride. What color did you pick? You should of gotten the coupe instead. I love the intoxicating sound of the coupe. I just wish the sedan was the same.

 

The coupe is for later. I'll be going to China for a year coming up in about 6 months, so I want to get a coupe when I can enjoy it. This car was merely to replace an ageing lexus es300 (1996) and it's a "family" car -- thus the four doors. It's white.

Yes, I drove it. I liked the power and the *sportyness* compared to the lexus. I think after driving this for a couple of months, it'll give me a good idea what the coupe is capable of -- Plus it has all the bells and whistles (besides the nav).

 

eh you won't miss the factory navi much, get an aftermarket unit which as more features.

 

I like how the factory nav pops up.

 

i'm selling my 03 g35sport, great condition and 8,000 in up grades-ie supercharger CARB legal 414 horsepower, and many other changes.note my post of today for more info , or call me 949-644-4740. i,m jim

 

Electric fan conversion? What?

I think I'm going to stay away from the engine. Maybe I'll get an an air filter/z-tube, but I think the Z suspension is a must. How much time does it take to install suspension? I've never done it. Would it be worth while just taking it to a shop?