Look at these repairs! Unbelievable...
#16
02-22-2010, 01:20 PM
trade-in, no question. basically, you'll be paying $8k for a car (that you already own)that is worth $12k (assuming you have 100k+ miles) that's 75% of the value, which is, in insurance terms, totalled.
If, for example, you were able to sell that car to carmax for $5k, then you can take that $5k plus the $8k you would have spent, and buy a newer car (or place a down payment).
#17
02-22-2010, 01:23 PM
just that for now, i was there 2 weeks ago. just looking at that i think they might be lower on their prices and services.
#18
02-22-2010, 01:25 PM
Lots of DIY vids http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/index.htm here
Check that out. They have been very helpful for me and alot of people.
Check that out. They have been very helpful for me and alot of people.
#19
02-22-2010, 01:28 PM
trade-in, no question. basically, you'll be paying $8k for a car (that you already own)that is worth $12k (assuming you have 100k+ miles) that's 75% of the value, which is, in insurance terms, totalled.
If, for example, you were able to sell that car to carmax for $5k, then you can take that $5k plus the $8k you would have spent, and buy a newer car (or place a down payment).
Pretty much everything on that list is a fairly easy DIY.
#20
02-22-2010, 01:36 PM
+1 on keeping the car. I'm not ready to finance a car. My car has 90k and if suspension is it's only problems then that's awesome. The things that the dealer mentioned are to make the car a 10/10. Put it this way, I got new wipers rain-x which were close to $40, and they are telling me I should replace them. Really, wipers? I basically brought the car in to get a professional diagnostic and fix the things myself. I did ask for trade-in value, though I won't be trading it in. Would be nice keeping this '09 G37X loaner though!!!!
#21
02-22-2010, 01:38 PM
Lots of DIY vids http://infinitihelp.com/diy/gsedan/index.htm here
Check that out. They have been very helpful for me and alot of people.
Check that out. They have been very helpful for me and alot of people.
#23
02-22-2010, 04:39 PM
Thank you very much Dave!
I'm not lowered and I got an alignment in December. It's under warranty for 6 months, so I can get that done for free after I replace my suspension components.
The brake job is much cheaper than even you quoted!
MYNISMO.COM
NISSAN OEM Front Brake Pads: 2003-2005 INFINITI G35 $48.00
NISSAN OEM Front Brake Rotors: 2003-2005 INFINITI G35 $83.40
I have no idea about the steering rack, but I'll be sure to research and check it out for myself.
I hit the rods with PB Blaster. My rear wheel hub bearing definitely needs to be replaced so I can do both with a socket set so long as I purchase the assembly which includes the bearing and the hub already bolted on as one piece. Thats around $120.
The rear axle boot is around $15, but what is the fluid inside that I would have to replace? Is it just grease? I could also hit the drive axle click problem all at once! Very exciting.
Thanks again Dave.
I'm not lowered and I got an alignment in December. It's under warranty for 6 months, so I can get that done for free after I replace my suspension components.
The brake job is much cheaper than even you quoted!
MYNISMO.COM
NISSAN OEM Front Brake Pads: 2003-2005 INFINITI G35 $48.00
NISSAN OEM Front Brake Rotors: 2003-2005 INFINITI G35 $83.40
I have no idea about the steering rack, but I'll be sure to research and check it out for myself.
I hit the rods with PB Blaster. My rear wheel hub bearing definitely needs to be replaced so I can do both with a socket set so long as I purchase the assembly which includes the bearing and the hub already bolted on as one piece. Thats around $120.
The rear axle boot is around $15, but what is the fluid inside that I would have to replace? Is it just grease? I could also hit the drive axle click problem all at once! Very exciting.
Thanks again Dave.
If you've got the tools and time, working on these cars is fairly easy. A good set of ramps, two floor jacks, a good set of deep and short metric sockets, breaker bar, and screwdrivers will allow you to do most any maintenance work.
It's grease that's in the axle. Servicing the axle is a bit messy and the hard part is getting the old one out. The hardest part is breaking loose the axle nut. After that, it should be easy. Most people just a remanufacured axle. You could service it yourseld for around $40.
If you replace the rear hub, do a DIY if you can as I'd be interested in this because I'm sure my rear bearings will die an early death thanks to autocrossing.
#24
02-22-2010, 08:19 PM
Originally Posted by azt108 View Post
front wiper worn 22 DIY in 2 minute.
airfilter 60 DIY in 10 minutes for $13
Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow.
power steering fluid 140 Don't bother
alignment 150 What's off? Tires have odd wear? Are you lowered?
collant flush 180 Good idea. Have them do it.
Splash shield missing 181 Buy it and DIY.
Drive belts cracked 220 Cracked or missing ribs? Cracked is fine. Missing ribs on the belt is not fine. DIY for $60 and 1 hour of time.
tranny flush 230 DIY for $90
Rear sway bar links and bushing 281 DIY for $90 in parts and one hour.
Left hand rear axel boot is leaking 493 DIY for $200 if you have access to ramps, a large socket (22mm?) and breaker bar.
Front brake pads and rotors. 565 $565? WTF? DIY for $220 in OEM parts and 1 hour of your time.
Moaning noise, rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 1,031 Have an independant shop do it. I thought replacing rear wheel bearings on these cars was easy. I could be mistaken. I believe the OEM parts are $400.
Steering rack leaking 1,767 What's leaking?
Lower control arm, compression rod, and ball joints all front 2,613 Do you notice a driveability issue or noise. If the rods are sqeaking, hit them with some silcone.
TOTAL 8,073
dave hit the spot on this...but i wanted to say, he was typing too fast and put down "Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow." i'm sure he meant BLACK. And dave's time frame is of one who has experience and does work consistently. Me I make a brake job last 2-3 hours cause i like to mess around and drink and talk to people if possible. Most upper part of your list are common suggestions on every slightly used car.
get the brakes done, consider the wheel bearing and do the rest when you have time.
$8000 is a lot, i'm only expecting about $2500 MAX maintence cost for the next 5-7 years with this car.
front wiper worn 22 DIY in 2 minute.
airfilter 60 DIY in 10 minutes for $13
Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow.
power steering fluid 140 Don't bother
alignment 150 What's off? Tires have odd wear? Are you lowered?
collant flush 180 Good idea. Have them do it.
Splash shield missing 181 Buy it and DIY.
Drive belts cracked 220 Cracked or missing ribs? Cracked is fine. Missing ribs on the belt is not fine. DIY for $60 and 1 hour of time.
tranny flush 230 DIY for $90
Rear sway bar links and bushing 281 DIY for $90 in parts and one hour.
Left hand rear axel boot is leaking 493 DIY for $200 if you have access to ramps, a large socket (22mm?) and breaker bar.
Front brake pads and rotors. 565 $565? WTF? DIY for $220 in OEM parts and 1 hour of your time.
Moaning noise, rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 1,031 Have an independant shop do it. I thought replacing rear wheel bearings on these cars was easy. I could be mistaken. I believe the OEM parts are $400.
Steering rack leaking 1,767 What's leaking?
Lower control arm, compression rod, and ball joints all front 2,613 Do you notice a driveability issue or noise. If the rods are sqeaking, hit them with some silcone.
TOTAL 8,073
dave hit the spot on this...but i wanted to say, he was typing too fast and put down "Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow." i'm sure he meant BLACK. And dave's time frame is of one who has experience and does work consistently. Me I make a brake job last 2-3 hours cause i like to mess around and drink and talk to people if possible. Most upper part of your list are common suggestions on every slightly used car.
get the brakes done, consider the wheel bearing and do the rest when you have time.
$8000 is a lot, i'm only expecting about $2500 MAX maintence cost for the next 5-7 years with this car.
#25
02-22-2010, 08:37 PM
Originally Posted by azt108 View Post
front wiper worn 22 DIY in 2 minute.
airfilter 60 DIY in 10 minutes for $13
Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow.
power steering fluid 140 Don't bother
alignment 150 What's off? Tires have odd wear? Are you lowered?
collant flush 180 Good idea. Have them do it.
Splash shield missing 181 Buy it and DIY.
Drive belts cracked 220 Cracked or missing ribs? Cracked is fine. Missing ribs on the belt is not fine. DIY for $60 and 1 hour of time.
tranny flush 230 DIY for $90
Rear sway bar links and bushing 281 DIY for $90 in parts and one hour.
Left hand rear axel boot is leaking 493 DIY for $200 if you have access to ramps, a large socket (22mm?) and breaker bar.
Front brake pads and rotors. 565 $565? WTF? DIY for $220 in OEM parts and 1 hour of your time.
Moaning noise, rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 1,031 Have an independant shop do it. I thought replacing rear wheel bearings on these cars was easy. I could be mistaken. I believe the OEM parts are $400.
Steering rack leaking 1,767 What's leaking?
Lower control arm, compression rod, and ball joints all front 2,613 Do you notice a driveability issue or noise. If the rods are sqeaking, hit them with some silcone.
TOTAL 8,073
dave hit the spot on this...but i wanted to say, he was typing too fast and put down "Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow." i'm sure he meant BLACK. And dave's time frame is of one who has experience and does work consistently. Me I make a brake job last 2-3 hours cause i like to mess around and drink and talk to people if possible. Most upper part of your list are common suggestions on every slightly used car.
get the brakes done, consider the wheel bearing and do the rest when you have time.
$8000 is a lot, i'm only expecting about $2500 MAX maintence cost for the next 5-7 years with this car.
front wiper worn 22 DIY in 2 minute.
airfilter 60 DIY in 10 minutes for $13
Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow.
power steering fluid 140 Don't bother
alignment 150 What's off? Tires have odd wear? Are you lowered?
collant flush 180 Good idea. Have them do it.
Splash shield missing 181 Buy it and DIY.
Drive belts cracked 220 Cracked or missing ribs? Cracked is fine. Missing ribs on the belt is not fine. DIY for $60 and 1 hour of time.
tranny flush 230 DIY for $90
Rear sway bar links and bushing 281 DIY for $90 in parts and one hour.
Left hand rear axel boot is leaking 493 DIY for $200 if you have access to ramps, a large socket (22mm?) and breaker bar.
Front brake pads and rotors. 565 $565? WTF? DIY for $220 in OEM parts and 1 hour of your time.
Moaning noise, rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 1,031 Have an independant shop do it. I thought replacing rear wheel bearings on these cars was easy. I could be mistaken. I believe the OEM parts are $400.
Steering rack leaking 1,767 What's leaking?
Lower control arm, compression rod, and ball joints all front 2,613 Do you notice a driveability issue or noise. If the rods are sqeaking, hit them with some silcone.
TOTAL 8,073
dave hit the spot on this...but i wanted to say, he was typing too fast and put down "Brake fluid flush 140 Don't bother unless the fluid is yellow." i'm sure he meant BLACK. And dave's time frame is of one who has experience and does work consistently. Me I make a brake job last 2-3 hours cause i like to mess around and drink and talk to people if possible. Most upper part of your list are common suggestions on every slightly used car.
get the brakes done, consider the wheel bearing and do the rest when you have time.
$8000 is a lot, i'm only expecting about $2500 MAX maintence cost for the next 5-7 years with this car.
I saw the same thing, but i didn't want to nitpick.
I do my brake fluid every year. It's excessive, but even then i notice a difference. I usually recommend every 2 years. It's under $20 and takes about an hour with a buddy.
I also have the slow relaxed pace when i do my work. When i did my brake job, it took me 3 hours because I cleaned all my parts, dried them, painted the rotors and calipers and then put it back together...with a break for beers, chat with friends, cell phone, etc.
Brake work is easy. I spend $250 for new nissan parts up front. Is that $80 for each rotor or the pair??
#26
02-22-2010, 09:10 PM
front wiper worn 22
You can buy them but don't be cheap!
airfilter 60
K&N is better and you can get it for around that price
Brake fluid flush 140
Do it yourself or your local mechanic for around $90
power steering fluid 140
Do it your self or your local mechanic for around $90
alignment 150
Local mechanic for around $60
collant flush 180
Do it yourself
Splash shield missing 181
Buy it at Infinitipartsusa.com or partstrain.com (partstrain is cheaper but shipping fee is high.)
Drive belts cracked 220
Nissan $144.99
Front brake pads and rotors. 565
Do it yourself or Nissan $189.95
Moaning noise, rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 1,031
Nissan $370
tranny flush 230
Rear sway bar links and bushing 281
Left hand rear axel boot is leaking 493
Steering rack leaking 1,767
Lower control arm, compression rod, and ball joints all front 2,613
not sure about these
You can buy them but don't be cheap!
airfilter 60
K&N is better and you can get it for around that price
Brake fluid flush 140
Do it yourself or your local mechanic for around $90
power steering fluid 140
Do it your self or your local mechanic for around $90
alignment 150
Local mechanic for around $60
collant flush 180
Do it yourself
Splash shield missing 181
Buy it at Infinitipartsusa.com or partstrain.com (partstrain is cheaper but shipping fee is high.)
Drive belts cracked 220
Nissan $144.99
Front brake pads and rotors. 565
Do it yourself or Nissan $189.95
Moaning noise, rear wheel bearings need to be replaced 1,031
Nissan $370
tranny flush 230
Rear sway bar links and bushing 281
Left hand rear axel boot is leaking 493
Steering rack leaking 1,767
Lower control arm, compression rod, and ball joints all front 2,613
not sure about these
#27
02-23-2010, 01:04 AM
As Mustang pointed out, that $83.40 only gets you 1 rotor, not 2, so you're looking at $215 in parts.
#28
02-23-2010, 01:08 AM
