Happy Friday all!

I just picked up an 03.5, full aero, Nav, sport.

After doing some reading here I've noticed a few things to look out for (i.e. brakes). I have 17M and the brakes seem fine right now. Are there any other signs besides noise that would tell me I have a problem?

Any advice on the car in general? This place seems to be the foremost resource for our cars... I'll be checking in on a regular basis to stay updated.

Thanks

 

congrats--nice car. On the brakes--sound and visual inspection by dealer should cover it. I had some seat popping and they replaced the drivers seat adjuster, some clicking on acceleration-(windows down)--tightened rear axle nuts, and I had a squeak sound from engine--they installed a 2004 AC compressor kit.

Like the full aero kit--every time I see that, I just need to go out and put mine on--but I need to wait 9-10 mos.

Nice color choice.

 

If you dont mind, what did you get that for OTD? I am looking for that EXACT car, packages, color, everything, and I just want a comparo price.

 

Thanks Texan1, I'll pay close attention to those things.

Mysubaruimp- I got the car from a high end MB dealership that just wanted to get traffic to their dealership with this car. I paid $24K + 8.25% CA sales tax. Luckily the license was paid a couple weeks ago. The car has 17M and is in brand new condition, seriously, not a freakin scratch and the seats look brand new. I got lucky with this one. They had the car advertised for less than 24 hours before I bought it. It would've been gone the same day if I had passed on it. Try to check out premium car dealerships because they don't really want a "budget competitor" on their lot. Good luck.

 

HA HA. I know that dealership where you bought the car at. If I'm not mistaken you bought the car from Fletcher Jones Mercedes in Newport Beach. Funny if this is true that I recognized that dealership since I used to work down the street and pass by that dealership everyday on my way to work. Also I am great friends with the used car sales manager there. Meaning next time you buy a car from that dealership you should ask me to hook you up with a good deal! hee hee.... Good to see you are now a PROUD Infiniti owner and enjoy it!

 

Yeah, Fletcher Jones in Newport. Small world. I worked on the deal with Ken Benoit. The only non-MB cars they had were an Aston, a Z, and this G35... then all you saw were hundreds of MBs. I'm in WLA but drove down and jumped on this deal. This dealership is huge and fancy.

I may give you a shout sometime, my bro is thinking of picking up an E320 but he looking around to see if he can get a great deal.

 

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....some clicking on acceleration-(windows down)--tightened rear axle nuts, and I had a squeak sound from engine--they installed a 2004 AC compressor kit.

Texan --

Can you describe this symptom?
I'm having a very similar issue on my '02 Maxima, and have been unable to diagnose it.
It's driving me FRIGGIN' nuts!!
Only on/off acceleration with the windows down.

HELP!

gr

 

Corinth, welcome to the forum. Beautiful sedan, I love the Nismo kit.

 

Ghostrider: Well, the only thing I can tell you is that I noticed it when I was cruising with the windows down. I was in manual mode 1st gear at a stop sign. There was a car parked to my left, the sound bounced of that car and was magnified. I was like what the hell is that clicking---it goes click, click, click--on acceleration squat(on 1st weight transfer to rear). I later was able to duplicate it in regular drive mode, on reverse--every time. Took it to dealer--at first they could not locate or whatever. The second visit, they found it--the rear axle splines were making noise--rear axle nuts needed to be torqued a bit. This took care of the problem for good. Hope that helps.

 

Son of a Be-atch!!!
That is ExACTLY what mine is doing...albeit in the front-drive version.
I have had more than five pros NOT able to diagnose this malady, and it's been vexing me for a month or two now.
Come to think of it, I had my tires rotated recently and I will bet ANYTHING that using that worthless IMPACT wrench as shops always do, didn't apply adequte or even torque to the to lugs.

I hope this hasn't caused any permanent damage.

I'll be jacking her up tomorrow to toque them babies PROPER!

Thanks for the response Texan!

gr

 

No problem. Surprised more on this board have not had this issue, as far as what I can see.