Alright, well, after about a year of lurking it's about time to bag up a g35 of my own. I am looking for a used sedan, autotragic (if you had my commute you'd understand) and have two questions I was hoping the crew could provide some assistance with:

(1) Between the '03-'04 and '05+ version, is there any one I should get over the other? Are there sufficent reasons I should push for one over the other?

(2) Are cluster gauges between the two years swappable? Has anyone ever tried?

Thanks for the help in advance, I look forward to joining SOON

 

Get an 05. It is a lot more improved over the 03-04 in terms of exterior styling, and interior fit and finish.

 

You just need to worry about the engine oil leak issues in the '05-'06 manual transmission models (rev-up engine).

Here are some threads I found useful when I was making my decision:

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...4-05-06-a.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-cou...ears-g35s.html

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...03-2004-a.html

Hope this helps.

 

05/06 interior is much nicer. But honestly... 03/04 with a nismo kit surpasses the 05/06 exterior style by a mile. The 05/06's seem to be more in the lux department. 03/04 with a nismo is very sporty looking and looks great. I'm not being bias at all, it's just my honest opinion

 

g35freak got it right on the bullseye

 

Yes he did!

Pre 05s have a really nice look with the full nismo aerokit, 19s, and a mild drop. The 05s have more attention to detail in the interior--but imo not enough to make we wish I had one. If however I had no aerokit and alot of miles, the 05 would look more appealing.

good luck.

 

Well, gents - I just bit! I am picking up n '04 from NC

Seller wants $19k, which is a fair price - this things kitted, dropped, custom box in trunk, headers, 19" wheels, exhaust, and some other goodies.

This is one of a few pics, (I KNOW, THE WHEELS HAVE TO GO)

 

grills gotta go too

 

clean.. grille needs to go too :P can you get a list of mods?

 

19k for that? how many miles?

 

To the best of my knowledge:

Tein H-Tech on OEM struts
??? 19" Wheels
Grounding Kit
2 x 12" RF Punch Subs in custom sealed box
RF Amp (don't know name)
??? Body Kit
AEM CAI
??? Exhaust
Headers are not installed
Forget the brand of the RSB

 

26k

 

Not bad. I think those are the stillen side skirts

 

wtf? awy overpriced for overvalued parts. this better have less than 30k miles

 

Read on, my friend