View Poll Results: How long have you had your car
less than a year but I love it
36
37.50%
less than a year and I hate it already
1
1.04%
1-3 years and loved every bit
30
31.25%
1-3 years and I've hated it
3
3.13%
more than 3 years and I still love it
26
27.08%
More than 3 years and I've hated every year
0
0%
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How long have you had your car and how has it treated you?
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How long have you had your car and how has it treated you?
I am pretty set on getting an 05 or 06 G35 6-speed sedan. My criteria is a reliable rwd with a manual transmission. The only things I don't like about the car is that its mileage is a little lower than some of the competition, its already been replaced with a newer model (I want the newest car possible for $15k) and the oil consumption thing concerns me a little. I also want something that I will enjoy for for at least 3 or more years.
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keep in mind that most people in this forum are "enthusiasts", and love their car more than the average person (as well as have the time and technical savviness to participate on this forum).
also, typically, anyone who is dissatisfied with their car after awhile is most likely to sell it.
some things to consider when getting this car (compared to it's primariy competition of BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Acura) is that even though those models may get better MPG or better oil consumption, they are typically higher in purchase price. thus, you will have to consider your net savings.
if you are primarily concerned about MPG, check out fueleconomy.gov. I just compared a 2005 BMW 330xi to the Infiniti G35, and both show MPG at 19.
also, typically, anyone who is dissatisfied with their car after awhile is most likely to sell it.
some things to consider when getting this car (compared to it's primariy competition of BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Acura) is that even though those models may get better MPG or better oil consumption, they are typically higher in purchase price. thus, you will have to consider your net savings.
if you are primarily concerned about MPG, check out fueleconomy.gov. I just compared a 2005 BMW 330xi to the Infiniti G35, and both show MPG at 19.
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I've owned mine since January 2005. I've had it long enough now to consider it like a good pair of jeans. I doubt I'll get rid of it for a very long time and will just buy an S2000 or something similiar for auto-x and weekend fun. I find this car extremely enjoyable and reliable.
To the orignial poster, be very careful with those Revup motors. Oil consumption appears not to be a question of if you're G will have an OC problem, but when. Also, those 6MTs have quite the issues too.
To the orignial poster, be very careful with those Revup motors. Oil consumption appears not to be a question of if you're G will have an OC problem, but when. Also, those 6MTs have quite the issues too.
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I've owned mine since January 2005. I've had it long enough now to consider it like a good pair of jeans. I doubt I'll get rid of it for a very long time and will just buy an S2000 or something similiar for auto-x and weekend fun. I find this car extremely enjoyable and reliable.
To the orignial poster, be very careful with those Revup motors. Oil consumption appears not to be a question of if you're G will have an OC problem, but when. Also, those 6MTs have quite the issues too.
To the orignial poster, be very careful with those Revup motors. Oil consumption appears not to be a question of if you're G will have an OC problem, but when. Also, those 6MTs have quite the issues too.
What issues does the 6-speed have? I've read that they can be tricky to shift smoothly but haven't seen anything else.
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