I know, but I cant afford a new one and this is going to be a steal or I am not going to get it. Question is for sites to get best parts for it? Only need stuff in front of engine. and is anyone upgrading their headlights, or do I just have to break down and buy the OEM ones from a dealer? Any advice is welcome. I have a mechanic friend to help with the work, but he has not clue on parts for this car, mostly does non-luxury types. Gonna press him into service for the major stuff and have the minor or pretty stuff done at the more expensive shops as finishing touches.

 

Try Ebay they seem to have some things for G35, I saw the whole airbag kit for sale on Ebay couple of days ago, but don't know what happened to it. Also try going to junkyards. There are some websites that sell OEM parts for wholesale you can check them out.

Good luck with fixing it up.

 

Wow ... sounds like a monster project that isn't going to be cheap either. If you can't afford a G, do what most people do and just lease one. Either way, goodluck!

 

ITS NOT WORTH IT!!

i know someone who bought a damaged 04 black g35 at an auction for 14,000 and had to pay 15,000 for repairs He eneded up paying 29,000. Thats almost MSRP plus he had to pay everything cash! G35s are to expensive to fix and parts are really expensive ... better off leasing

 

I was gonna suggest Ebay also...I know they have various parts and even salvaged vehicles listed...good luck

~Julie~

 

yeah, it would be an e-bay g35 or at least from one of the salvage companies that often sell on e-bay. I am not going to pay over 11k for it and I have a mechanic friend who can almost everything but frame work. Looking for one with under 8k of work to be done on it...hoping to end up with a 2k5 for like 14-18k total...then supercharge it...who knows. As for lease, it is so expensive and then you have nothing to show for it at the end. Thanks for the ideas and input so far though.

 

YoFool. Don't buy a salvage car or you are asking for troubles!

 

Nirvana4all --> the only thing you need to know is www.pinnacleinfiniti.org & www.infiniticarparts.com . Pinnacle is by far the CHEAPEST and BEST service you will find anywhere. Of course, they only sell new OEM parts, so any used stuff you find on ebay should still beat them, but not always...i've seen Pinnacle Infiniti beat prices on Ebay and your getting brand new with warranty. Good luck man.

 

Good luck to ya. I hope it all works to your favor.

 

I welcome you comment, my only question is, proof from relative/friend, or just opinion?

 

This car could be a good investment for you, but you should seriously price all the parts before buying the car and know how much your friend will charge as well as frame and paint shop. Another good resource to buy parts is www.car-part.com also www.autopartspeople.com. I rebuilt my own 2003 sedan last year myself, parts are very expensive, even used. I spent about 4,000 alone in parts not including air bags. good luck!

 

It won't cost him that much. My dad is a body man so for my friend he bought a wrecked and fixed it up very good with only 11000 miles on the car. Guess how much it costed, $13000 for us and we gave it to my friend for $15000. On blue book the price is $20000.

He also knows alot of people who have junkyards, so it was a bit easier for him to get the parts. No problems till this day. My friend even raced a few of g35s that had pink title and won. So you can't say it will give him problems or the car won't be that fast or whatever.

If I knew it would cost only $13000 I would've bought it.

 

i almost bought one....im really glad that i didnt....i have the peace of mind of not having to deal with other problems brought on by the collision...

 

Having a salvage car is like having a hot girlfriend with a nasty STD. Sure she might look good but her faults are always on your mind. Was that clip welded in as well as it should be? I hope it doesn't come apart on you at 140mph. I know in many states you have to go through quite a bit to get the car recertified for licensing. No matter how well you fix the car, the title will always say salvage which will always be worth less than a comparable non salvage vehicle.

 

Well if the guy doesn't have that much money then why not get a classy car but salvage title.

I would ratter pay $13000 for salvage G35 than a brand new KIA with 10 year warranty.