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08 G35x or 09 G37x?
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It depends on how long you think you're going to keep the car IMO:
- If you're only going to keep the car 3-4 years then the deprecation hit you're taking by buying an 08 this late in the year cancels out the majority of the $5500 discount you'd be getting up front. - Conclusion: 09 G37
- If you plan to keep the car most of it useful life (6+ years) then you'll actually realize most of the $5500 in savings. I don't honestly think the changes from 08-09 are worth more than $5K. - Conclusion: 08 G35
- If you're only going to keep the car 3-4 years then the deprecation hit you're taking by buying an 08 this late in the year cancels out the majority of the $5500 discount you'd be getting up front. - Conclusion: 09 G37
- If you plan to keep the car most of it useful life (6+ years) then you'll actually realize most of the $5500 in savings. I don't honestly think the changes from 08-09 are worth more than $5K. - Conclusion: 08 G35
#5
What if affordability is a borderline issue? I can afford the 08 with confidence and can "afford" the 09 but its toward the top end of my budget.
Basically will I more regret "wasting" money on the 09 down the road or will i more regret not splurging for the 09 if I get an 08?
P.S. - PLEASE anyone who stops by please vote regardless of whether you reply to the post. Thanks guys.
Basically will I more regret "wasting" money on the 09 down the road or will i more regret not splurging for the 09 if I get an 08?
P.S. - PLEASE anyone who stops by please vote regardless of whether you reply to the post. Thanks guys.
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I voted for 09 just because of the bigger engine and 7AT however to be honest I would go either way. When the 07's came out, they had a ton of TSB's (technical service bulletins) over the ensuing months which is completely understandable during a model change. The 08's so far have very minimal TSB's that I am aware of.
My point being is that i'm sure with the new engine and tranny, you are going to see yourself at the dealership a lot to get some TSB's done. For me personally, it just became way too annoying after a while with the 07 to keep going to the dealership for this and that.
Sooo in your situation I wouldn't mind getting the 08 which has the nicks and crannies all worked out or waiting until 2010 when the 09's shall have all their "problems" worked out. Hope that made sense.
My point being is that i'm sure with the new engine and tranny, you are going to see yourself at the dealership a lot to get some TSB's done. For me personally, it just became way too annoying after a while with the 07 to keep going to the dealership for this and that.
Sooo in your situation I wouldn't mind getting the 08 which has the nicks and crannies all worked out or waiting until 2010 when the 09's shall have all their "problems" worked out. Hope that made sense.
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2008 Vs 2009
Here's what I would do.
Recently saw a used 2008 Loaded G35X for some $26000. If I want an 08 I would go with this since the 1st year's depreciation is already suffered by the first owner. Otherwise I would go for a 09. 2008 G35X with some 11000 miles registered as a personal vehicle is as good as a brand new for me as it would save some 10 grand which can be invested some where else like modding![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Recently saw a used 2008 Loaded G35X for some $26000. If I want an 08 I would go with this since the 1st year's depreciation is already suffered by the first owner. Otherwise I would go for a 09. 2008 G35X with some 11000 miles registered as a personal vehicle is as good as a brand new for me as it would save some 10 grand which can be invested some where else like modding
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#8
Originally Posted by TaBzRx
I voted for 09 just because of the bigger engine and 7AT however to be honest I would go either way. When the 07's came out, they had a ton of TSB's (technical service bulletins) over the ensuing months which is completely understandable during a model change. The 08's so far have very minimal TSB's that I am aware of.
My point being is that i'm sure with the new engine and tranny, you are going to see yourself at the dealership a lot to get some TSB's done. For me personally, it just became way too annoying after a while with the 07 to keep going to the dealership for this and that.
My point being is that i'm sure with the new engine and tranny, you are going to see yourself at the dealership a lot to get some TSB's done. For me personally, it just became way too annoying after a while with the 07 to keep going to the dealership for this and that.
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Originally Posted by Wannabe6MT
I'd get the 08 just to help the dealer move inventory and to get a great deal. Performance specs arent that much better, and the rest is pretty much identical.
I'd save the $$ and just get an 08. It is still a great car.
I'd save the $$ and just get an 08. It is still a great car.
#12
Originally Posted by oC|-TiTaN
What if affordability is a borderline issue? I can afford the 08 with confidence and can "afford" the 09 but its toward the top end of my budget.
Basically will I more regret "wasting" money on the 09 down the road or will i more regret not splurging for the 09 if I get an 08?
P.S. - PLEASE anyone who stops by please vote regardless of whether you reply to the post. Thanks guys.
Basically will I more regret "wasting" money on the 09 down the road or will i more regret not splurging for the 09 if I get an 08?
P.S. - PLEASE anyone who stops by please vote regardless of whether you reply to the post. Thanks guys.
That said, if affordability is borderline and you really want a G, I'd look into a used 08 as suggested above. My neighbor just bought a clean 08 G35 Journey/Prem/Nav with 17K miles for $27K
#13
Originally Posted by nlens
I can't decide either. the deals are just so good on the 08, but i want the 7 speed and better gas mileage. gotta see what kind of prices i can get. but i want that same configuration.
My hunch is buying the more expensive car for the 2mpg improvement isn't probably going to payoff for ya in the pocketbook.
#14
What i meant by affordability in reference to these cars is that I can well afford the 08 at the deal I have been offered but that adding $5500 on top of that is pushing the budget a bit.
To be honest I make good money for being my first job out of college and can afford either year as I have no other bills to speak of so I can devote a good sum of money towards the car now before I have other things to worry about. I plan on making more than my monthly payment and getting the car paid off early which will in turn make me spend even less overall.
I figure in my current position if i get a yearly maximum raise of 4% then I'm making the least now that I will make for the next 5 years so if I can afford one at my current salary then it will only get better from here on out.
To be honest I make good money for being my first job out of college and can afford either year as I have no other bills to speak of so I can devote a good sum of money towards the car now before I have other things to worry about. I plan on making more than my monthly payment and getting the car paid off early which will in turn make me spend even less overall.
I figure in my current position if i get a yearly maximum raise of 4% then I'm making the least now that I will make for the next 5 years so if I can afford one at my current salary then it will only get better from here on out.
#15
I'm actually in the market for a G35 Journey + Sport + Premium
I'm currently getting quotes at $33,500 + TTL
From what I've read, these quotes aren't too bad, but I just got some info that the G37 sedans have actually been around for a while, and that they're not appearing at the dealers cause they need to get rid of the G35 sedans first.
I'm wonderring if I can leverage this information to get further cuts on my current quotes. What do you think?
I'm currently getting quotes at $33,500 + TTL
From what I've read, these quotes aren't too bad, but I just got some info that the G37 sedans have actually been around for a while, and that they're not appearing at the dealers cause they need to get rid of the G35 sedans first.
I'm wonderring if I can leverage this information to get further cuts on my current quotes. What do you think?