Post YOUR G35s mileage thread!
I know this is the sedan thread but this question is regarding all VQ. I have 170000 mi now and car is running like new. I must say; this motor can go forever with good maintenance. I am a speed guy and I was considering supercharging. Do you guys think that would be bad for the motor at this mileage? Like I said, runs like new and I change oil every 2500 mi.
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Nah, no mods... I'm old. Just started meaning I think this thing has a LOT more miles left in it. I've considered a new one several times, but I just love driving this car. It's awesome.
Right now though, I just went out to go to the store and found a dead battery. Headlights came on and one was burned out (new to me), so I'm wondering if it's got some sort of short.
I'll have a look at it in the am, but if you have any ideas, I'm open.
Right now though, I just went out to go to the store and found a dead battery. Headlights came on and one was burned out (new to me), so I'm wondering if it's got some sort of short.
I'll have a look at it in the am, but if you have any ideas, I'm open.
03 w/ 106000 bought at 98000 , so far I've fix the AC controls JDM DD w/JVC HU, lower control arm and compression rod bushing and sparkplugs. I knew all this when I bought the car, it's a great car so far.
Not quite the highest, but still deserves a post over here: https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sed...-g35-here.html
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158K and Counting!
I have a 2003.5 G35 Sedan I've owned since new that just turned 155K. I've run Mobil 1 since new and have never had any engine problems. I've followed the factory maintenance schedule (never the BS the dealer tries to sell!).
Here are the major items I've replaced over the past nine years:
Windshields: two so far due to stones from trucks.
Compression Rods (Front suspension): two sets so far, they seem to go around 80K and its $600 at the dealer.
Rear Rotors: finally got too thin at 110K - always change the pads before they get too thin.
Rear Calipers: 140K they were frozen and expensive dealer-only part - about $225 each!
Front Rotors: finally too thin at 90K.
Front Calipers: just replaced them this weekend with NAPA (actually Tokico units) that were only $75 each with the bracket versus $320 each the dealer quoted!
Shocks/Struts: replaced at 125K with a nice set of Bilsteins.
Exhaust: muffler to resonator pipe rusted at 130K so I replaced system from cats back with a Borla system. Great sound on acceleration, but way too boomy at 2000-2500 rpm.
Ball joints: dealer replaced all at about 100K. Might have been overkill, but I'd rather have them all replaced at once to maintain the tight steering feel like new.
Hood hinges: be careful leaving your hood open in high winds! While giving a neighbor's car a jump start, the high wind took the light aluminum hood off the prop rod and slammed it against the windshield, rendering the car undriveable! While the hinges only cost $30 each, you have to take the whole front clip off to replace them, so I had the whole front end repainted.
Stereo: Replaced the Bose head unit with an Alpine Double-DIN touchscreen with Nav, Bluetooth, and iPod when original CD changer started acting up.
B-Pillar Rust: the driver's side rear door post is starting to pit and I learned that the warranty is extended to 10 years, so I stopped at the dealer earlier today and its looking good the door will be replaced at no charge!
Hands down, the best car I've ever owned but I just don't like the new ones as much as I did when mine first came out, so I'm struggling with what to buy next.
Here are the major items I've replaced over the past nine years:
Windshields: two so far due to stones from trucks.
Compression Rods (Front suspension): two sets so far, they seem to go around 80K and its $600 at the dealer.
Rear Rotors: finally got too thin at 110K - always change the pads before they get too thin.
Rear Calipers: 140K they were frozen and expensive dealer-only part - about $225 each!
Front Rotors: finally too thin at 90K.
Front Calipers: just replaced them this weekend with NAPA (actually Tokico units) that were only $75 each with the bracket versus $320 each the dealer quoted!
Shocks/Struts: replaced at 125K with a nice set of Bilsteins.
Exhaust: muffler to resonator pipe rusted at 130K so I replaced system from cats back with a Borla system. Great sound on acceleration, but way too boomy at 2000-2500 rpm.
Ball joints: dealer replaced all at about 100K. Might have been overkill, but I'd rather have them all replaced at once to maintain the tight steering feel like new.
Hood hinges: be careful leaving your hood open in high winds! While giving a neighbor's car a jump start, the high wind took the light aluminum hood off the prop rod and slammed it against the windshield, rendering the car undriveable! While the hinges only cost $30 each, you have to take the whole front clip off to replace them, so I had the whole front end repainted.
Stereo: Replaced the Bose head unit with an Alpine Double-DIN touchscreen with Nav, Bluetooth, and iPod when original CD changer started acting up.
B-Pillar Rust: the driver's side rear door post is starting to pit and I learned that the warranty is extended to 10 years, so I stopped at the dealer earlier today and its looking good the door will be replaced at no charge!
Hands down, the best car I've ever owned but I just don't like the new ones as much as I did when mine first came out, so I'm struggling with what to buy next.