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#2834 of 2838 Re: warranty question as a second owner [gooddeal2] by srs_49 Oct 28, 2009 (8:59 am)
Replying to: gooddeal2 (Oct 28, 2009 6:01 am) Yes, that would change the equation for me also.   Heck, I paid $36,450 for a new G37S which included the Premium, Nav, and Aerodynamic packages, Cargo area organizer, splash guards, and destination charges. Take away the options that you don't have, and the prices comes down to ~$34K. IMM, I'd rather have something brand new for a ~20% price difference.
#2835 of 2838 Re: Infi G35 Compression Rod Bushings.... [pfreak76] by beanctr Oct 30, 2009 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: pfreak76 (Oct 27, 2009 3:39 pm) pfreak76, I have a 04 G35 sedan that had its compression rods replaced late in the warranty period. The car has 80K miles on it currently and I expect at some point in the not too distance future I will be replacing them again. I think there have been some other comments about this particular issue on this thread. In my opinion, the wear issue on the compression rods doesn't rise to the level of the known brake wear issue, but it still is another one of those problem areas with the G. Speaking of brakes, I have to go get them replaced again (probably the rotors too)
#2836 of 2838 Maintainence question for 2005 G35 sedan - Help neded by adarshp Dec 03, 2009 (1:24 pm)
I own an Infiniti G35 sedan 2005 with 41K miles.  I went to Infiniti dealership for regular oil change he recommended a full service I was postponing 30K service for a while but this time I said OK.   In that service he recommended Coolant system flush Estimated cost - $139.00 Transmission fluid change - $ 199.00 ( he told fluid is dark in color and bad condition) Engine belt change - $ 189.00 ( he said he saw acrack on belt )   Is engine belt mean the timing belt?   Can I do all these at other shops like Friestone etc for less cost? What is the usual price for these at other shops for G35 sedan? Other than dealership which place do you guys recommend?   I'm living in Deerfield -north suburbs of Chicago . My warranty is expired.I dont know much about cars.   Thank you for your time. Replies to this message: pscheid (Dec 04, 2009 8:43 am)
#2837 of 2838 Front wheel/suspension rattle by nick154 Dec 04, 2009 (7:49 am)
2004 G35X 65,000 miles. I have a bad rattle in left front wheel area when driving on washboard streets or gravel roads. When I lightly depress brake pedal while moving rattle will stop. I'm a car guy, do most of my work myself. Installed new rotors - pads. Old ones didn't look bad at all. Installed new sway bar link. None of this made a difference. A mechanic put the car up on a lift, didn't see anything. Does anyone have a clue to this problem? Thanks.
#2838 of 2838 Re: Maintainence question for 2005 G35 sedan - Help neded [adarshp] by pscheid Dec 04, 2009 (8:43 am)
Replying to: adarshp (Dec 03, 2009 1:24 pm) I have a 2004 G35 Coupe with 38K miles. I will soon be driving it to the grave while my wife gets the new(er) vehicle. I am retiring a 1998 Olds Aurora with 112,000 miles, not because its dependability is coming into the picture but because my wife's angst that the car will break down on us at an inopportune time with her precious dogs inside.   Choosing whether to have a dealer or a private mechanic do maintenance and repair work is a matter of individual choice and preference.   Whenever lubricant and coolant decisions arise, I always have those done. Lubricants: power steering fluid, brake fluid, motor oil, differential. Coolant: anti freeze and radiator/overflow tank, belts, water pump, hoses, and thermostat.   Personally, I feel that my trusted mechanic of 15 years is a better practical and cost-effective source for anything I need on my G outside of covered warranty work. But that's me. He's the one who stays on top of things (like brakes!) to avoid more costly repairs down the line. He recently suggested, and I had performed, both a coolant system flush/fluid replacement and a transmission flush/fluid replacement......but he has the equipment to do it right. While the mileage did not justify the work the age of the fluids did.   If you look at the manufacturer's scheduled maintenance, there is some preventative items that make sense but also an element of overkill too. Labor rates and parts prices at the dealer are steep.   Most of the expensive but avoidable repairs are avoidable if you simply stay on top of recommended changes and checks. Most of us may have to admit we don't keep up with these as well as we might, and we don't check the levels when we gas up. In four decades I have never had a drivetrain failure or premature breakdown due to coolant or lubrication self-inflicted mistakes. Keeping your engine temperatures where they should be and your lubricants up to snuff is the name of the game.   I think your dealer was referring to the cracked condition of your fan belt. As part of the coolant system, replace it, regardless of whom you trust to do the replacement. It is not worth a few bucks or a few thousand extra miles to risk an expensive faux pas or an untimely breakdown, especially in the winter.   Hope this gives you some usable food for thought.

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