Hi, I'm thinking about buying an 03-04 sedan and have questions.

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Dec 7, 2008 | 07:00 AM
  #1  
Hello everyone, I'm in the market for a used car and the 03-04 Infiniti G35 Sedan fits me perfectly and can be had for cheap.

My biggest worry is everyone's complaint regarding interior rattles. Is it really that bad or is this a coupe specific problem?

I have never been to a car forum where one of the main complaints is interior rattles and that happens to be one of the things I detest the most about cars.

Anyways...that's it really... thanks for any advice.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 07:26 AM
  #2  
I'd be more worried about the radio issue if I were you.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 08:45 AM
  #3  
I've noticed an occasional rattle on the passenger side in my 04 sedan recently. Not when someone was over there, though, who could have attempted to isolate it.

Other than that, a torn floor mat, the main issue with my car is some paint scratches. And some scuffs in my wheels from getting too close to the curb.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 08:51 AM
  #4  
No problems so far with my car... If any rattles occur, they are very easy to deal with!

If you are buying a used car and you are worried about rattles, than you should go buy a brand new one G... just my 2 cents!
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Dec 7, 2008 | 11:15 AM
  #5  
No rattles here.

I'm pretty particular too. I hear one pop up now and then and start looking around, then I remember and reach down and grab my water botle in the cup holder and it goes away. I feel better again.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 11:52 AM
  #6  
only thing that rattles is my passanger door window when its open and someone closes the door. only cause people slam my door to much other than that no rattles
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Dec 7, 2008 | 12:01 PM
  #7  
The only rattle I hear comes from the passengers side when I have the bass turned up on the radio. I haven't pinpointed it yet, but it's only mildly annoying. Everything else is quiet as can be.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 12:17 PM
  #8  
I understand that used cars will have some rattles, but some people make it sound like the cars are utter rattle boxes. It's one of the most prominent complains I hear about the G35...the problem is that I don't know if it's the coupe that has this problem or both.

Brand New G37's cost over $45K down here ( I live in Puerto Rico ) so that's not an option...especially when I can get an 03-04 for $10K-$13K.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 02:18 PM
  #9  
The rattles aren't that bad. I only have a few barely notice them. I usually drive with my radio cranking or ALL my windows down anyway.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 02:22 PM
  #10  
^+1
With all the driving I've done and the miles I have on the car, I think the rattles are relatively tame and with the radio up, I never hear them anyways
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Dec 7, 2008 | 03:35 PM
  #11  
Yep I've had a couple minor rattles on mine since it was a year old. I've also replaced the Blose head unit twice. Look for posts where people compain about "stereo not working, no dash lights, and A/C stuck on heat" or "CD error F0"... that would be the bigger worry for me after reviewing posts on this forum.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 05:21 PM
  #12  
132k miles, no rattles here.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 06:29 PM
  #13  
Quote: Yep I've had a couple minor rattles on mine since it was a year old. I've also replaced the Blose head unit twice. Look for posts where people compain about "stereo not working, no dash lights, and A/C stuck on heat" or "CD error F0"... that would be the bigger worry for me after reviewing posts on this forum.
Hmmm...interesting. Is there a permanent fix for the radio/dash problems or is this something that people just live with?
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Dec 7, 2008 | 06:31 PM
  #14  
radio is going to be a bigger problem to consider. But it's not a big deal to either buy aftermarket or just replace it with another stock radio.
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Dec 7, 2008 | 07:15 PM
  #15  
My 03 is rattle-free.
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