Finally got her, been wanting it since High School!
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Finally got her, been wanting it since High School!
After years of waiting... I finally found my G-Ride...
2005 Infiniti G35 6MT, 100% OEM.
...and I can't WAIT to keep her STOCK and drive her moderately. (Gotta love that 3 year warranty!)
(Thank God too, she's in the shop for engine knock . Hopefully they drop a new motor in her. )
They didn't let me keep the bow.
2005 Infiniti G35 6MT, 100% OEM.
...and I can't WAIT to keep her STOCK and drive her moderately. (Gotta love that 3 year warranty!)
(Thank God too, she's in the shop for engine knock . Hopefully they drop a new motor in her. )
They didn't let me keep the bow.
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Didn't knock until I drove it home and it got nice and warm.
Still comes and goes intermittently. I think it might be the timing guide? But not sure.
Either way, the warranty and free 30 day replace anything warranty will fix it.
As mentioned before, hopefully I get a new motor out of it. some 30-60K pulled or re-manufactured would be nice.
Still comes and goes intermittently. I think it might be the timing guide? But not sure.
Either way, the warranty and free 30 day replace anything warranty will fix it.
As mentioned before, hopefully I get a new motor out of it. some 30-60K pulled or re-manufactured would be nice.
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Didn't knock until I drove it home and it got nice and warm.
Still comes and goes intermittently. I think it might be the timing guide? But not sure.
Either way, the warranty and free 30 day replace anything warranty will fix it.
As mentioned before, hopefully I get a new motor out of it. some 30-60K pulled or re-manufactured would be nice.
Still comes and goes intermittently. I think it might be the timing guide? But not sure.
Either way, the warranty and free 30 day replace anything warranty will fix it.
As mentioned before, hopefully I get a new motor out of it. some 30-60K pulled or re-manufactured would be nice.
Clear side markers are not OEM and usually a fair sign that the previous owner might have been the type to modify their vehicle. It's not really a red flag per se, but once you spot any modification, you need to be on the look out for others and make sure they weren't half-assed.
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Did you look it over in-depth before purchasing it?
Clear side markers are not OEM and usually a fair sign that the previous owner might have been the type to modify their vehicle. It's not really a red flag per se, but once you spot any modification, you need to be on the look out for others and make sure they weren't half-assed.
Clear side markers are not OEM and usually a fair sign that the previous owner might have been the type to modify their vehicle. It's not really a red flag per se, but once you spot any modification, you need to be on the look out for others and make sure they weren't half-assed.
Whomever had it before me, put in LED lights everywhere (white bright ones) looks great. Based on all that I was able to find, the person before just did lighting upgrades. Maybe they removed performance parts, but I noticed I do have the standard G35 intake tube, factory air intake, headers, cats, y-pipe, exhuast, and factory bose cd player. If they swapped it all back to stock, that doesn't bother me. Carmax is fixing the motor either way.
Wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if there were minor upgrades I have not found yet. It's quiet and smooth, only bother I have is it sounds like a diesel with that knock.
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Carmax can't find any issue, they say they can't duplicate the problem. They offered to send it to Infiniti, and take care of 100% of the cost. So I am having them do that.
Listen to this though, ever hear a VQ35 Diesel?
Listen to this though, ever hear a VQ35 Diesel?
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I went through with a notepad and wrote down every detail I wanted them to address/fix. I get new door hold-open mechanisms, and trunk lifts.
Whomever had it before me, put in LED lights everywhere (white bright ones) looks great. Based on all that I was able to find, the person before just did lighting upgrades. Maybe they removed performance parts, but I noticed I do have the standard G35 intake tube, factory air intake, headers, cats, y-pipe, exhuast, and factory bose cd player. If they swapped it all back to stock, that doesn't bother me. Carmax is fixing the motor either way.
Wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if there were minor upgrades I have not found yet. It's quiet and smooth, only bother I have is it sounds like a diesel with that knock.
Whomever had it before me, put in LED lights everywhere (white bright ones) looks great. Based on all that I was able to find, the person before just did lighting upgrades. Maybe they removed performance parts, but I noticed I do have the standard G35 intake tube, factory air intake, headers, cats, y-pipe, exhuast, and factory bose cd player. If they swapped it all back to stock, that doesn't bother me. Carmax is fixing the motor either way.
Wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if there were minor upgrades I have not found yet. It's quiet and smooth, only bother I have is it sounds like a diesel with that knock.
I hope it all works out for you, but that engine sounds horrible. It is in fact not rare tho; I've heard many Gs with that diesel sound. Thank goodness for that warranty. If there's an option to return if the problem is not solved I would take that option and continue shopping
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Infiniti said they found a knock in the bottom end, wanted to charge Carmax 10 hours labor to open it up and look at it.
Carmax declined, and is looking for a second opinion. HOWEVER if the opinion is verified they say, then Infiniti will be the one to do the work.
So, for now, I have a crappy rental but I may get a new engine out of it, especially if its rod bearings or something similar.
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Thank you.
Infiniti said they found a knock in the bottom end, wanted to charge Carmax 10 hours labor to open it up and look at it.
Carmax declined, and is looking for a second opinion. HOWEVER if the opinion is verified they say, then Infiniti will be the one to do the work.
So, for now, I have a crappy rental but I may get a new engine out of it, especially if its rod bearings or something similar.
Infiniti said they found a knock in the bottom end, wanted to charge Carmax 10 hours labor to open it up and look at it.
Carmax declined, and is looking for a second opinion. HOWEVER if the opinion is verified they say, then Infiniti will be the one to do the work.
So, for now, I have a crappy rental but I may get a new engine out of it, especially if its rod bearings or something similar.
Even if you get a new engine, this could have a negative impact on your Carfax if the dealership (or whoever does the work) reports it. Seeing a Carfax that reports a total engine replacement makes me wonder if the car was neglected, abused, etc... If you ever plan to sell the car, it's something to consider.