Hey guys, i currently drive a mkiv supra and am looking for something more practical for daily purposes so im interested in the g35. I was wondering what should i look out for when buying one of these used. I've read the tech part and majority of them have the window motor problem, cd changer jam, and squiky axel? What years would be suitable, i'm looking to spend around the low 20's for these. Thanks

 

All years are pretty good. But if you are looking for a 20K price range go for an 03 or 04. I have an 03 with 83K on the odometer and my car runs just as well as it did when it was new. I love it!!

 

03 Interior, center console is kinda funny ._. (Laser Red is available this year)
- Cloth seats are offered in non prem package (w/o sunroof)
04 Interior, center console slightly revised (Twilight Blue is offered this year)
- Problems head unit would loose sound in Left, Right, Front, Back speakers, in random combination
- Navigation pops up via spring (heavy navi users should start seeign wear on their springs now)
- Front Seats Backrest adjustments do not return to original position once moved (moved to let the guy in the back out)
- CD Changer would start loading slower and slower over time
05 Interior REVISED! very sexy =) sunglasses holder that can actually hold sunglasses, shifter revised, navi is now on a MOTOR, 12v power plugs are moved into center console, revised head unit (no more tape deck) w/mp3
- Brembos are no longer offered
- New color was introduced. I forgot what
- New instrument cluster w/shift light
- LED A/C displays are used
- clock is moved further up so it may be visible with navi
- 2005.5 stopped offering black interior with Ivory Pearl
- 19" Forged Ray's wheel package was introduced and standard on SPORT COUPE
- Springs, Struts, Say Bars are revised and beefed up in SPORTS PACKAGE
- Brakes were beefed up (But we rather have brembos)
- New ECU introduced.
- MTs now carry more HP (298)
- CHROME INNER DOOR HANDLES FTW
- Radio BASS and TREBAL settings would reset everytime when key is removed
- Steering wheel buttons are now pretty and LIGHT UP so you can see them at night.
- Brake, Gas and Clutch pedal now have sexy covers on them
06 LED Tail-Lights w/trunk opening button, SPORT BUMPER, SIDESKIRTS, & WINGoffered, Bi-Xenon Projector headlamps,
- AXLE CLICKING PROBLEM IS FIXED!!
- Once again no brembos
- Floor matts no longer included infiniti logo
- NEW COLOR ?desert platinum?
- Speaker rings on door panels are now brushed trims
- blue tooth now offered
- homelink mirror has different design
- Navigation REVISED with updated template and settings =)
- added seat belt holders on the seats (that dont work)
- Headunit BASS &TREBAL problem fixed
- Door arm rests are wrapped in leather
- I think new key is offered? i duno i have a MT so we dont get the new key. .if not then it was offered in 07 for AT.
- 4 week steering is now offered (do no get it)
07 is the same as 06
- STILL NO FCKING BREMBOS

 

common g35 problems:
Something in the head liner makes a popping noise when chassie flex (going up a ramp)
- FIX: install tower strut bar (ARC & Scott's Relentless Bars) are known to work - some have claimed the stillen trunk strut fixes this as well

Stain on windows after rolling it down
- FIX: do not roll down your windows when it is dirty. If you already have a stain then take off your door panel, R&R your window glass and you'll see these cloth guides that keeps the windows from bouncing around.. clean those or take them out.

Radio Head Unit has sound bouncing back and forth
- FIX: smack Driver side Center Console (where radio is housed). Repeat until audio works. OR replace heaad unit with sexy aftermarket one

Axle Clicking
- FIX: take it to your dealer there is a DTB on it & stop launching your car

Cannot do burn out
- FIX: R&R Shifter cover.. Find wire to YAW sensor.. Install on/off switch to enable burn out ability. PULLING THE FUSE WILL CAUSE YOUR ABS TO STOP WORKING.

GAS LID WONT OPEN
- Actuator = owned, take to dealer or buy part yourself

WINDOW WONT ROLL UP
- window motor = owned, take to dealer or buy part yourself (reset with button on motor)

I R&R my intake manifold and now I have a check engine light/service light
- You shouldnt have disconnected the TB harness to the TB.. keep driving.. it'll go away

Vehicle stalls after start up at times
- your idle is off.. take to nissan to get it fixed

i think thats it

 

thanks guys, i really appreciate the information. Atleast theres not a lot to look out for as my supra. Looks like i'll be looking for an 03-04. Is there a way to motorize the navi unit?

 

it is already motorized stock

 

youll enjoy a g

 

thanks, i'm looking forward to it.

 

Cannot do burn out
- FIX: R&R Shifter cover.. Find wire to YAW sensor.. Install on/off switch to enable burn out ability. PULLING THE FUSE WILL CAUSE YOUR ABS TO STOP WORKING.


clarify please...

 

^ power is reduced in our cars when stepping on the gas and brake at the same time.. (yes even if you turn VDC off) if you try to do a burn out.. you wont.. you'll just stall or roll forward lol.. some people pull the fuse to the whole system turning off everything INCLUDING ABS.. so if you're going to track you might want to not do that.. a way to get around this is by hooking up a switch to the YAW sensor (harness runs through our center console).. once you cut the connection your "BRAKE, VDC, SLIP" lights will come on but ABS will still continue to function allowing you to TRUELY turn off traction control.

Downside to this is that theres no way to enable traction control back with out recycling the key and of course.. re-connect the harness (flip the switch back on).


- Eric