G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08 Discussion about the 2nd Generation G35 Sedan 2007 - 08

My new 2007 G35 sport sedan

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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Okay, sorry for the hasty post about this car being fully loaded. I took out some time to take a look at the options again and the only package seems to be the sports package. Here is a link to the original add on autotrader:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?endYear=2014&zip=32807&listin gType=used&listingTypes=used&sellerType=p&sellerTy pes=p&transmissionCode=MAN&transmissionCodes=MAN&m mt=[INFIN[G35[]][]]&modelCode1=G35&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=INFIN& startYear=1981&searchRadius=500&listingId=33643266 1&listingIndex=2&Log=0
Yeah, definitely just the sports package. I don't see the extra speaker in the middle of your dash for the Bose Premium sound system.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Please correct me if I am wrong but I just thought it came with the "stereo on wheels" option if it comes with a sunroof. Either way, if it did come with the bose system, I am pretty disappointed, because I am an audiophile. Either way, I do intend to upgrade my sound system as one of my very first mods.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:31 PM
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Please correct me if I am wrong but I just thought it came with the "stereo on wheels" option if it comes with a sunroof. Either way, if it did come with the bose system, I am pretty disappointed, because I am an audiophile. Either way, I do intend to upgrade my sound system as one of my very first mods.
Nope, Bose Studio on wheels option is only for those with the Premium Package, thus the sound system upgrade with 10 available speakers. Your car just has the sports package with the sunroof option. You're also missing the heated mirror option that is in the Premium Package, which would greatly help during the rains especially in Florida. The heated mirrors will dry out the water droplets in the side mirrors, which would greatly improve vision.

It appears you only have 6 speakers in your car. The Bose audio system isn't actually bad at all. It sounds way better than BMW's audio system.

Be careful upgrading the system. I have heard several horror stories where some other electrical problem occurred. You can see the thread on the fan speed control **** not working thread.

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I forgot to mention, the Bose Studio on Wheels option is only available for models 2008 and over. The 2007 sedans did not have that option whatsoever. It was only a software upgrade, and I didn't even enjoy it. I always turned it off whenever I got a loaner new G37.
 

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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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To the OP, NICEEEEEEEEE car. This thread has given me new love for my car, btw. haha. These cars are so awesome and loaded with options for a fraction of the cost of other middle-high class cars. So nice.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Not to hijack, but I just went to autobytel.com and 'built' my car from new, to see what the original MSRP was. With premium and Nav packages, along with wood grain and other small options, MSRP was $40,680! I had no clue that these things were sold for that much $$$ from new....learn something new every day.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by matts08x
Not to hijack, but I just went to autobytel.com and 'built' my car from new, to see what the original MSRP was. With premium and Nav packages, along with wood grain and other small options, MSRP was $40,680! I had no clue that these things were sold for that much $$$ from new....learn something new every day.
Matt,

When I saw this example on autotrader I knew I had to have it! When I finally got to purchase the car and made my journey home to Florida, I knew I just made out like a bandit.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Sweet. Glad you're happy with the purchase. I just went on autotrader this afternoon (out of boredom) and searched, nationwide, for 2008 G35x's. The lowest mileage one/s I found were two that had 20,000 miles on them. I actually thought I'd be able to find lower mileage ones, but I couldn't. Again, that was only AWD versions, no RWD.....not like anyone cares, but it's just interesting.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Sweet. Glad you're happy with the purchase. I just went on autotrader this afternoon (out of boredom) and searched, nationwide, for 2008 G35x's. The lowest mileage one/s I found were two that had 20,000 miles on them. I actually thought I'd be able to find lower mileage ones, but I couldn't. Again, that was only AWD versions, no RWD.....not like anyone cares, but it's just interesting.
I am so glad I expanding my search. I was originally looking for an 05-06 coupe but didn't find any in the condition I wanted and I was leery of the oil consumption problem. I have to say I love my 2007 sedan. I am not a big fan of AWD, either.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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If you don't need AWD, then it's pointless to buy one. In my case, I live in PA and wanted a car I could drive in inclement weather, so I got an 08x. As it turns out, I like the car so much and care that much about it's condition, I bought a Jeep to drive around in the winter now as the car sits in the garage
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 01:53 AM
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i live in canada but it barely snows where i am and i just had to get rwd sport still because im all about performance. and when it does snow car stays in garage.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 01:56 AM
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I was stationed in Washington state about a year ago and everyone told me about buying an AWD vehicle during the snow season. I owned a 1990 mazda miata at the time and everyone said I would have a miserable time. Well, I purchased a set of dedicated snow tires from TireRack and I had no issues with driving a rear wheel drive car in the snow. Though if I were ever put into a similar situation, I would buy a winter beater .
 
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:48 AM
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If you planned on upgrading the sound system then consider yourself lucky. The Bose system just complicates matters. I have Bose, its nice however it sort of leaves you wanting more. It has great clarity and deep base at low volume, but lacks punch at high volume. Also the front speakers do all the work, the rear door speakers and subwoofer don't do much. A good pair of 6x9s in the rear deck would have been much better.

Also, you can install very nice nav and backup camera systems that will work directly with the dash screen and in _some_ ways are better than the factory package.
 

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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Very Nice ride I was about to say the same about your plates.
 
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