I bought this 2006 G35x brand new in 2006, custom ordered, waited for it to show up from Japan and owned it until this last week. It was at about 144k miles and had a few minor age issues. The bushes where creaking, the fuel sender was going, the turn signal lights on the dash were flakey, she consumed a bit more oil than before, but damn if it didn't still run and shift about like new. Fantastic vehicle overall, but I have noticed more and more kids in various sporty vehicles always racing up to it trying to see what kind of kid was driving it, only to see my 40+ year old face. Hoping someone gets it that is responsible. I got about $2k on a dealer trade, and logistically that was my best play since I drove it 6 hours to buy my next daily. a lightly used 2024 MINI John Cooper works Clubman ALL4 with iconic trim. It is smaller than the G, stiffer suspension and makes 302hp/330ftlbs from its bmw B48 twin scroll turbo inline 4. It is a total hoot to drive.
I haven't been active on these forums in a long time, but I always knew when the day came that I would want this in my post history.

Best of luck to the G/VQ community!




14" rotors, 4 pot brembos.

Multitone roof.

 

Mini owner here too. Great cars. Glad to also have the G around… hopefully i can drive the G again too.