What about this deal? One owner, low miles, in great condition
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=134187617

 

thats been the best one youve shown so far^

 

^^ I'd try to find out what the paint issues are about but if you don't mind them and it checks out mechanically I'd agree this is a definite contender.

 

Best one by far. I recently bought an 06 sedan with 100k on the clock from the first owner (technically 2nd, dealer owned it first for 10k miles). Interior has some minor issues and exterior has some minor issues but mechanically it is solid. If you can't do your own repairs, then I would suggest paying more for a lower mileage one or looking at a different car altogether. It's not the routine maintenance that gets you, it's the ongoing issues that croup up.

For example, I've been chasing a P0430 code for a couple of months now since I did a spark plug change. Finally giving up and taking it into a Japanese auto specialist to run a diagnostic on it. From there I'll take it home and do the repair myself.

Another example, when I had the car inspected, the dealer quoted me about $2500 in repairs that the car needed. The biggest expense were the rear shock replacements and front steering knuckle. Each job was quoted at over $800 a pop. I spent $200 and 2 hours of my time replacing the rear shocks. Now I'm saving up to do the front as I'll be doing it as more of a preventative maintenance/modification so it'll be a bigger job.

 

The owner of the first car I posted (06 infiniti g35 sedan) just sent me all the maintenance records of the car since new. It has been inspected and maintained every year of its life at either the dealership or pepboys. The suspension and steering was last checked at 107k miles in 2014. The owner of the vehicle is actually a wholesale dealer and the car was repossessed because the last owner couldn't afford the payments. This seems like a great deal to me. The last car that I posted was a great deal but at the end of the day, after a down payment of $4500 I have to pay $105/month for 3 years (i have bad credit). So if i bought the higher mileage car and I had to pay $500+ after buying the car to fix everything (if that were the case) and have no issues after for awhile I'd be saving money in the long run. In great condition this car can resell for $6100 easy.

 

From the 2 cars you posted initially, the white 06 Sedan is definitely the better choice. Being a 4-door sedan would work better for you and your family vs a 2-door coupe.

You can also purchase an extended warranty if you can afford it. It will cover the main things like the engine, drivetrain, a/c, radiator, etc but not wear items such as brakes/clutch/suspension. When I bought my 05 Coupe in 2014, I bought an extended warranty for an additional 3-yrs/100k miles for $60/month.

My car currently has 125k miles. I try to keep it in good shape with routine maintenance.

I pay $50 for the oil change every 3k miles. That's it.

Now you will have to keep in mind that any wear items or unforseen issues/repairs can come up anytime. For that, you will need around $1000 if you get it done at a shop or dealer.

In general, its better to buy a car outright than finance it. The car with lower mileage doesn't automatically mean it won't have issues; it all depends on the overall condition and maintenance/accident history of the vehicle. From what you're saying, the white 06 Sedan seems to be in good condition overall, and probably the best choice if you still want a G35. Just make sure you do a full inspection including a test for oil consumption.

In the end, remember that these are luxury cars and may have expensive repair costs. Just keep that in mind. Good luck to you.

 

Thank you very much! I'll keep you posted

 

I wouldn't finance a 10-year old car at all. Nothing worse that having payments while making repairs.


Honestly, these cars were great cars from 0 to 125,000 miles. After 125K it seems that's when the little things start to go wrong. Nothing major that leaves you on the side of the road, but the little ball-buster stuff that drivers you crazy until you can fix it like work bushings and suspension parts, small electrical gremlims, etc etc.

I religiously maintain my '06 and it seemed that right after 125K is when stuff just started showing it's age, mainly the suspension. It hasn't chased me away yet...but I am getting frustrated now having to spend time on the weekends chasing these minor repairs vs enjoying life.

My only recommendation is this....buy the newest car, with the least amount of miles you can afford, in stock OEM condition (no modded cars..no matter how slight). Not a total guarantee of a perfect car, but odds will ever be in your favor.

But, from a personal finance perspective, I would not finance a 10+ year old car.