G35 Sedan Reliability - First Car / Daily Driver !
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09-15-2013, 06:03 PM
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I've had my car for about 10 months, and aside from replacing the seat gear when I first got it (I bought it knowing it was toast) I've done brake pads ($120), changed the transmission fluid ($150 at the Nissan dealer), air filter ($20), and a synthetic oil change ($50). That's it.
Thus far, it's been one of the most reliable cars I've ever had.
In general - and take this from a guy who has owned 14 cars over my 35 years - buy the best, lowest mileage car you can.
Thus far, it's been one of the most reliable cars I've ever had.
In general - and take this from a guy who has owned 14 cars over my 35 years - buy the best, lowest mileage car you can.
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10-01-2013, 09:37 AM
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I figured I'd bump this thread instead of making a new one. I'm looking at a 2005 G35 6mt this weekend. Maintenance doesn't scare me as I'm coming from a turbo'd BMW M3, but is there anything I should be looking out for when I go look at it?
Any telltale signs of high oil consumption?
Any telltale signs of high oil consumption?
attached is what I'm talking about.
Do this when the car is off(durhhh). I've performed this test and it has never failed me. Work your stuff when it comes to getting to know the person, if they seem genuine, then keep on and check other things(no deals with fishy people). I've owned over 15 cars and I'm barely 24(I bought and sold for a short while). Also make sure it doesn't have any rattles/shakes/weird stuff.
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10-01-2013, 09:39 AM
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Good advice!!!
Make sure engine idles quietly. When checking for oil consumption, stick your finger in the muffler and rub against it. The key is no get little to none residue on black silt on your finger. If it is significant, then it is "burning" more than usual. VQs are normal for burning oil but you have to know what is "normal".
attached is what I'm talking about.
attached is what I'm talking about.
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10-01-2013, 10:29 AM
Make sure engine idles quietly. When checking for oil consumption, stick your finger in the muffler and rub against it. The key is to get little to none residue of black silt on your finger. If it is significant, then it is "burning" more than usual. VQs are known for burning oil but you have to know what is "normal".
attached is what I'm talking about.
attached is what I'm talking about.
Tha'ts a Terrible way to check for oil burning. Most of the black stuff is normal. Due to the car running rich, Which it does at cold starts.
If the black stuff is oily,smelly then you can maybe assume its an oil burner. But if its its just dry black soot, then thats no indication that the motor is an oil burner.
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Tha'ts a Terrible way to check for oil burning. Most of the black stuff is normal. Due to the car running rich, Which it does at cold starts.
If the black stuff is oily,smelly then you can maybe assume its an oil burner. But if its its just dry black soot, then thats no indication that the motor is an oil burner.
If the black stuff is oily,smelly then you can maybe assume its an oil burner. But if its its just dry black soot, then thats no indication that the motor is an oil burner.
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10-01-2013, 12:02 PM
While not the best method for your own personal car short of physical oil measuring techniques, it does come in handy when used car shopping.
You simply don't have the luxury to measure oil levels there, so i've checked for extra sooty tailpipes at used car lots before. DO it to 30-40 cars and you get used to what is typical, and what is a red flag. It's better than nothing, and not something the average car buyer looks at.
Of course once i bought the car, i'd do more direct techniques. I actually physically measure my oil after each change to understand how much burns off per x amount of miles
You simply don't have the luxury to measure oil levels there, so i've checked for extra sooty tailpipes at used car lots before. DO it to 30-40 cars and you get used to what is typical, and what is a red flag. It's better than nothing, and not something the average car buyer looks at.
Of course once i bought the car, i'd do more direct techniques. I actually physically measure my oil after each change to understand how much burns off per x amount of miles
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