Keep it or sell it?
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Keep it or sell it?
So I have a '04 G35 sedan that I use as a daily driver. I am on the road frequently and drive long distances to make sales calls. The car is great for what I do, but sometimes I have to carry lots of heavy boxes and a SUV would be better. I really don't care for how SUVs drive though. The car has 104k and has some routine maintenance coming up. I was planning to:
-flush trans
-flush coolant
-replace battery (still using the OEM one!)
-replace spark plugs
-install new struts
This is all routine maintenance but it isn't free either. The car will be paid off in August. I can't decide if I should go to a 09 G37xS (live in MN, definitely want AWD in next car) OR just keep my G35 and perhaps buy a fun project car I can put mods on and drive in the summer only.
The body is near mint and the interior is in very good condition. I actually own THREE sets of wheels for this car. 16" snows, 17" OEM, and 18" 04 coupe wheels.
The only issues the car has is that the 5AT shift quality has gone down a bit (transmission "hunts" for gears sometimes), the 3rd brake light is out (NOT replacing that for $600, FU Infiniti dealer!) and that's really about it.
If it were you, would you keep it or sell it?
-flush trans
-flush coolant
-replace battery (still using the OEM one!)
-replace spark plugs
-install new struts
This is all routine maintenance but it isn't free either. The car will be paid off in August. I can't decide if I should go to a 09 G37xS (live in MN, definitely want AWD in next car) OR just keep my G35 and perhaps buy a fun project car I can put mods on and drive in the summer only.
The body is near mint and the interior is in very good condition. I actually own THREE sets of wheels for this car. 16" snows, 17" OEM, and 18" 04 coupe wheels.
The only issues the car has is that the 5AT shift quality has gone down a bit (transmission "hunts" for gears sometimes), the 3rd brake light is out (NOT replacing that for $600, FU Infiniti dealer!) and that's really about it.
If it were you, would you keep it or sell it?
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The EX is tempting, I have never driven one. It would be nice to have something bigger but I think I would actually enjoy something smaller. The 2 cars thing is really calling me but I have never done it so I'm a bit unsure of it.
Other cars I have been contemplating..
'11 WRX 5 door (not the STi, insurance is insane)
'09 EX35 AWD
'08 335xi sedan
'09 G37xS
As far as the maintenance I have no problem with the fluids and battery, and I could probably handle the spark plugs, but I am NOT interested in doing the struts.
Other cars I have been contemplating..
'11 WRX 5 door (not the STi, insurance is insane)
'09 EX35 AWD
'08 335xi sedan
'09 G37xS
As far as the maintenance I have no problem with the fluids and battery, and I could probably handle the spark plugs, but I am NOT interested in doing the struts.
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Thanks for everyone's opinions. Seems like its not really an obvious decision. I'd like to get something new, but I'd also like to not make car payments for awhile and start on finishing my basement.
Thanks for the invite, but I will be in Las Vegas that weekend.
Thanks for the invite, but I will be in Las Vegas that weekend.
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Paid off? KEEPER!
The used market on G's isn't fantastic, but it will quite likely serve you well for another 100k miles.
If you can continue using it for a while, you can have a chance to work on your basement and then get something newer as a 2nd car after you have the basement out of the way.
The used market on G's isn't fantastic, but it will quite likely serve you well for another 100k miles.
If you can continue using it for a while, you can have a chance to work on your basement and then get something newer as a 2nd car after you have the basement out of the way.
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Paid off? KEEPER!
The used market on G's isn't fantastic, but it will quite likely serve you well for another 100k miles.
If you can continue using it for a while, you can have a chance to work on your basement and then get something newer as a 2nd car after you have the basement out of the way.
The used market on G's isn't fantastic, but it will quite likely serve you well for another 100k miles.
If you can continue using it for a while, you can have a chance to work on your basement and then get something newer as a 2nd car after you have the basement out of the way.
My fiancee's car is paid for as well, but I don't think it will hold up quite as well as mine. It's a '03 Volvo S40, I thought about using this as my work car but it has had its fair share of problems.
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