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#2774 of 2835 Re: Thinking of doing it [zenithfac] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 07, 2009 (7:23 am)
Replying to: zenithfac (Jun 06, 2009 7:01 pm) Well let's do the math here:   A clean used 2004 like you're buying is probably worth $16,000 in today's market. Being a wreck it will no doubt carry a rebuilt or salvage title, so that will cut value by 1/3, thus we are retail at about $10,500.   You are paying $4000 for it, plus let's say $2500 in parts with tax, etc. So you're in $6500 with no labor yet.   On the face of it, without seeing the car, AND even with presuming you're doing all the collision repair and paint yourself----it doesn't seem worth the trouble. If you have to hire someone to do some of the work, it definitely isn't worth it, in my opinion.   The only scenario I could see this working out for you would be a) if the car were not salvage title and b) if you did all the collision and paint yourself. THEN you'd have a much cheaper G35 than you could buy retail. But both those criteria have to be in place at the same time---no salvage, you doing all the work.   Otherwise, my two cents is FORGET IT!
#2775 of 2835 Re: Thinking of doing it [zenithfac] by liquidzblu Jun 08, 2009 (11:14 pm)
Replying to: zenithfac (Jun 06, 2009 7:01 pm) I personally dont like to be involved with a wrecked car you just never know what other problems it will bring. But it sounds pretty simple and it doesnt sound like the frame is bent or anything. I know that driving my 04 G35 is a true pleasure.
#2776 of 2835 Re: Thinking of doing it [zenithfac] by pscheid Jun 09, 2009 (5:58 am)
Replying to: zenithfac (Jun 06, 2009 7:01 pm) My wife is driving our 04 G35 Coupe, purchased new.   Once upon a time I was in the market for a used Corvette, and a private party seller let me take his car (a 1970 large block convertible) for a full one hour spin. The owner told me he had hit a telephone pole but that the car had been repaired by a reputable collision shop. The car generally looked good and the price was attractive.   Under acceleration and deceleration the nose of the car would travel upward slightly to the right and then dive down slightly to the left. I returned, told the seller about it (he probably knew), and asked if it was ok to take the car to a place of my choosing for an opinion. He agreed.   My guy confirmed that the car was straight but that incorrect motor mounts used in the repair were causing the issue. Plus a front suspension spring was also incorrect. He gave me a quote to correct these things, and I returned to the seller. But the seller wouldn't budge on the price. I took a walk, and eventually my patience was rewarded with a 1969 Coupe, slightly more money. Still have the car 36 years later.   If the G35 is straight and running well, the price is right, and you are facing just plastic, sheet metal, and paint, this could be a good deal. Just 45,000 miles makes the idea interesting, TO ME, to get into the G35 Coupe. The car is a blast to drive and (heresy!) so civil and foregiving relative to my Corvette.   Jack
#2777 of 2835 Paint Fix by kb124 Jun 09, 2009 (6:25 am)
I own a 2007 G35X on which I had the Paint Shield applied. Not too long after ownership (e.g., within 6-months) I started noticing little vertical scrape marks on the driver-side frontdoor and passenger-side backdoor. The only reasonable explanation I could come up with was my leaning the driver-side door against my rounded edge lawnmower handle, and the passenger backdoor being from my wife's reardoor that she would carefully rest against my car when she needed to retrieve something from her back seat. She always was careful about not 'banging' her door against my car. And I was always careful when I opened my driver-side door and rested it gently against the lawnmower handle. (All of this was because our garage is rather tight for space.)   Anyway, in spite of our careful efforts, the paint job managed to show little scrapes marks as a result. We were both very surprised that such little pressure would be able to cause these marks. We hoped that maybe we were just scraping the 'paint shield'.   I finally took my car to a recommended body shop who stated a blended paint job would do the trick for about $1000.00. Being I like this car, I was considering this option. But I also decided to stop at another body shop who discouraged me from the paint job just because of the cost factor. He suggested trying a buff-out first (for about $100.00). Boy! Am I glad I tried his recommendation. They got out 95% of the scrapes. Looks almost brand new. A couple dings were slightly deeper and couldn't be repaired this way. But they are very small. Heck, any car is bound to get a few dings eventually unless you never drive it. But the difference between the string of scrapes that were, versus what I see now is really astounding.   So basically nothing to complain or question about here. I am just happy that I was finally able to get something satisfactory repaired for under $250.00 on my car.
#2778 of 2835 Auto industry questions? by pat HOST Jun 10, 2009 (8:14 am)
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#2779 of 2835 Electrical issues by greg59 Jul 13, 2009 (9:30 am)
Hello everyone, I recently just replaced my battery, simple stuff really. After I did this I turned the power back on and the control panel inside the car comes on, however the outside temp guage stars at 54 and works it's way down to the outside temperature.   Also the indicators don't work and the 4 ways dont work. I checked every single fuse that car has and they are all good.   Has anyone heard or had this happen to them before? Any idea's thoughts??   HELP!!!!!
#2780 of 2835 30k Maintenance and Brake Replacement Cost? by joen05 Jul 13, 2009 (10:23 am)
Hi all,   I was just wondering how much the 30k maintenance and a rear brake(s) replacement should go for? Dealer quoted just over $900... Replies to this message: pscheid (Jul 13, 2009 10:49 am) joen05 (Jul 13, 2009 11:01 am) pat (Jul 13, 2009 4:31 pm)
#2781 of 2835 Re: 30k Maintenance and Brake Replacement Cost? [joen05] by pscheid Jul 13, 2009 (10:49 am)
Replying to: joen05 (Jul 13, 2009 10:23 am) Hi Joen,   You lumped two things together.......the 30K maintenance and the rear brake job. And you didn't state the year/model of G35. So it is difficult to say what is acceptable and what may be out of wack.   Jack.. Replies to this message: joen05 (Jul 13, 2009 11:01 am) pat (Jul 13, 2009 4:31 pm)
#2782 of 2835 Re: 30k Maintenance and Brake Replacement Cost? [pscheid] by joen05 Jul 13, 2009 (11:01 am)
Replying to: pscheid (Jul 13, 2009 10:49 am) Oooo sorry. It's an 08 G35x.   The 30k maintenance was a little over $500.   The brakes were just about $400.   Thanks for the quick feedback.... Replies to this message: pat (Jul 13, 2009 4:31 pm)
#2783 of 2835 Re: 30k Maintenance and Brake Replacement Cost? [joen05] by pat HOST Jul 13, 2009 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: joen05 (Jul 13, 2009 11:01 am) You can find out what exactly is recommended and get an approximate idea of the cost here as well: Maintenance Schedules, Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins. The costs may be a bit low here, but it will give you an idea.   Hope it helps!

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