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Replying to: raizelgs (Aug 23, 2009 7:33 pm) |
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I attempted to open the moonroof, and it made a grinding sounds. When closing it made the same sound. But didn't close completely, is there a manual way to close it without having to open the headliner?
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Replying to: mrwatts (Aug 25, 2009 6:22 am) |
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I drove over something today that created a hole in the engine shield (arg.. stupid tailgaters!!!). Does anyone know how much that would cost to replace on a 2008 G35x? I'm also bringing it to the service center to see if any other damage was caused.... |
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Replying to: caballero1 (Dec 12, 2004 11:38 pm) Thanks, Eric |
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Hey everyone, I've been having an issue lately with the automatic shifting of my 03 G35 Sedan and I can't seem to figure out what the problem is. Basically what is happening is that around 30 mph or so, or slightly thereafter, my car upshifts, but the upshift is hard and not fluid at all. The car almost jolts itself, and I can feel vibrations in the peddle from the engine. This usually only occurs when I am accelerating slowly. Fast acceleration there is no problem. I was reading online that this has something do with the programming of the automatic transmission. The things is I don't know much about cars but I know it doesn't feel right when I'm driving. It feels like the engine is straining to get up to 40mph. Once its going fast its fine. You can see where the gage jumps to 3000rpm and then falls to 2000 rpm. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this problem? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! |
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I'm looking around for used vehicles and a used G35 coupe caught my attention. It is listed at $13,950 with 101k miles on it. My gut tells me it's a scam and the car will fall apart or become a money pit, but if not this is a really good deal i'm thinking. Any insight would be greatly appreciated, Thank You in advance!
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Replying to: ace_coyne (Oct 05, 2009 10:15 am)
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Replying to: ace_coyne (Oct 05, 2009 10:15 am) I have to assume this is an 03 or 04 and is a private party sale at that price and mileage. No? Anyhow, when buying used I always try to take out some of the worry and guesswork by running a Carfax report and paying my mechanic to thoroughly check out the car. Then I negotiate with the seller from there. The Carfax will provide title history with ownership changes and locations of ownership, state vehicle inspections with dates, and in many cases dealer-performed maintenance at various mileage points. A good mechanic can usually give you an arms length opinion on the car's value as it is and what it needs (including repair estimates) to get it up to snuff, including an examination for previous body and suspension damage, replacement panels, and the like. I also like to see a private party's maintenance and repair records/receipts. If the private party doesn't have any, that gets me to wondering if what he says he has done actually has been done. I save all that stuff, but that is anal-retentive me. Many normal and otherwise sane folks skip important and critical scheduled maintenance items like oil changes and timing gears/belts. "Hmmmmm, I think I'll skip a few oil changes and a $400 maintenance item and risk a $4,500+ engine repair." My mechanic caught that one on a used car my son was buying, and the seller, a private dealer, quickly performed the timing belt service and threw in a thermostat, water pump, and belts to boot. I don't have to know this stuff. My mechanic does. He can tell by looking at the condition of the bolts......clean, no evidence of removal. Plus that scheduled maintence was not on the Carfax while all of the dealer-performed oil changes were, on a one owner car! The reason you don't find a lot of 100K+ mile 03 and 04 G35 Coupes kicking around for sale is because they are not the best choice for winter driving for the average person with the G's rear wheel drive, and even with all-season 225fr/245rr tires. Some in snow country garage the cars in the winter. Others use dedicated winter tires and wheels to make the car passable for the snowier climates. Sales types don't drive them if they need to haul a lot of stuff around because, if I am not mistaken, the trunk is under 8 cubic feet (but the rear seat folds down with pass thru to the trunk). Properly maintained, a 100K mile car doesn't frighten me so much if the price is right and it checks out. Consider the lower initial cost, lower insurance rates (if this is an 03 or 04), lower excise taxes, lower depreciation costs, and lower financing costs. The lower cost of ownership versus buying new can be quite attractive and get you into a car you might otherwise just dream about. Check out edmunds.com for cost of ownership info. Personally, I have not been back to the Infinity dealer for my maintenance but did have to take it back for a n/c recall item; and the dealer redid the brakes, rotors and pads, because the manufacturer extended the brakes under warranty to 3 years/36,000 miles. The next brakework, done by my mechanic, steered clear of Infinity parts, no further issues. The Infinity pads don't seem to hold up, and it all goes downhill from there. I change the pads a bit early to avoid the "Your rotors are scored and too thin to be salvageable" discussion too many of us have had. Now for the engine.......you may want to go to www.wardsauto.com and do a little reading which may give you some perspective. Off the top of my head, Wards started ranking the top 10 automotive engines back in 1995, the best engine available in a "for retail sale car" with a base sticker under $50,000. The Nissan VQ and the variants, and which is resident in the G35 you are looking at, was the only engine that made Ward's 10 best engines list every year, for 13 consecutive years, from 1995 through 2007, and has been a nominee since then. The web site will bring you up to date with Ward's selection criteria (power, torque, durability, etc). So if the G you are looking at has been properly maintained, a G with 100K miles may not intimidate you so much. Expect repairs. They go with the 100k+ territory. But you are basically funding the the repairs with the money you are saving (3 paragraphs back). As long as the car is dependable, the sheet metal and interior are clean, you have a "trustworthy and experienced mechanic (I do, for 15+ years), and you want more than humdrum 4 wheels and transportation, I'd give the car a serious look. The G35 Coupe isn't the most practical. But the rear seat is passable for folks under 5'6". I don't ride back there so I don't care. Plenty of luggage space for 2 with the back seat folded down. The fuel mileage is acceptable for a performance vehicle capable of a speed-limited 155mph (18/24 highway mpg). I can routinely top 26mpg on pure highway, cruise-controlled trips at 65mph-70mph. But around town I keep suffering "happy right foot syndrome" and "delayed braking syndrome" on the exit ramps. 12mpg is feasible, less if I tried. These are just my observations and opinions. There will be a lot of folks that may jump in here and disagree with me. Their experiences with the G35 may not have been as positive as mine. I just think the car is a good bang for the buck overall.
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Replying to: eddierae (Oct 05, 2009 10:35 am) 
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