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Nah, just RATTLES. Squeaks and rattles piss me off!!! They told me the sport suspension is horrible at keeping rattles out of your interior
yes this is somewhat true. the stiffer suspension absorbs less of the shock for bumps and shocks. this loosens things up over time but shouldnt be too big of an issue. My G had a consistent rattle when the sunroof was open. I hated it but once you realize its just part of the car it starts to not matter. gotta take the good with the bad. My seat squeaked too but the dealer was able to fix that.
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now people like Archie, those are people i look up to
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Archer proves he is one of the most intelligent here.
Bought my '06 brand new 4 miles on the ODO... f*ck depreciation, i bought my car to drive not to sell... could care less, enjoying my time w/ her... currently @ 19k... don't give a sh*t!!
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saying Neft is a strong Christian is an understatement.
damn! thats a steal! private seller I 'm assuming?
Nope, Infiniti dealer in Springfield, MO. They showed me the CARFAX and I happened to point out they had been sitting on it since 8/07!
The bargaining went better after that.
They had 3 5AT's sitting there for less than my 6mt. I think all 05's and 06's?
Just having some second thoughts on buying my car new versus an '05 or '06 used. The reason I bought it new is for the nicer spoiler on the '06+ 2007 Coupe 6MT, I have all the goodies, nav. etc.
I like the fact it has the warranty and everything but according to KBB I have already lost like $6k and have only owned it like 9 months.
When I drove it off the lot, it had door squeaks and rattles, the sunroof was completely LOOSE from the factory and popped when going over speed bumps. I had to get 4 panels replaced and the doors STILL rattle & Squeak to this day. Also, the driver's window had rattling but the dealer finally got that fixed... What a headache.
Since it was a black car it had spiderwebs, swirl marks, etc. that I didn't notice since I bought the car at night after work. They did their best to fix them, but I still notice the difference. I advise anyone to never buy a car at nighttime.
Anyways, just bitching, but I don't think a new car is worth the $$price premium of a used or certified. Needless to say this will be my last $40k car but I plan on keeping it a long time. Putting $1k tires on her every 15k miles is killing me. Also, the dealer sold me on some paint protection crap which was $1200 bucks and diddn't do jack shit. Total rip off.... Discuss.
Unfortunately, it sounds like this will be a learning experience for you. I can't stress enough that you have to do your research! Especially when spending this kind of money! Fortunately, for you, this forum has lots and lots of valuable information floating around on it. Just ask and research.
Tip #1 Depreciation. A new car immediately depreciates $4k-$6k AS SOON AS IT IS DRIVEN OFF THE LOT. That's just the way it has always been. If you don't mind worrying about how the previous driver drove the car, you can always buy used or used/certified and save you the anxiety of depreciation cost. I tend to buy new and just expect the depreciation because I know that I am buying a car that I'm confident someone else hasn't ragged the shit out of. Yes, you get that wonderful warranty for up to 48 months on the used car, but what's the point if your engine, etc. is shot and you will be spending a large amount of time having to make return trips to the dealership to get stuff fixed on it? Another reason that the G35 may be showing a bit higher depreciation in such a shorte amount of time might have something to do with the fact that now there is a G37 which has replaced the G35 too.
Tip #2 You got a black car. What does this mean to you? You will be spending lots and lots of time and effort trying to keep her clean, otherwise, it will show ANY discrepency on the paint including swirl marks and spiderwebs, etc. The trade off is a clean black car sure does look sweet when it is dirt-free. (I know, I have a black one.) You will also soon be introduced to the wonderful world of rock chips too unless you take the proper precautions to clear bra the front end, or make a conviction not to drive your car.
Tip #3 Never ever pick up your new car purchase at night. I am guilty of this and found several discrepencies with it that I didn't notice until I got her under a flourescent light or in regular sunlight the following day.
Tip #4 I keep reading about folks having to replace your tires every 15k miles. I still don't understand how that is possible. I have 18k on my '04 coupe (low mileage) but there is still alot of tire tread on my original tires. I will admit, I don't drive my car hard though, so that may have something to do with it. Same with my brembo brakes.
Door rattles and body creaks have all been discussed multiple times on this forum and other G35 forums, I believe it has something to do with the way the frame was designed, but I may be wrong. You did get ripped off buying the paint protection.
Someone else on this forum had a problem with their sunroof making popping noises, and he had to take it back to the dealership - and they had to tighten the bolts holding the sunroof or something, I think that was BIADA too...
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Last edited by AustinG35 : 02-26-2008 at 04:36 PM.
mileage does not determine new/used status. if it's been titled, it's used. if not, it's new.
i've seen plenty of new cars, sold with over 100 miles on them.
Correct, I've been told by the dealerships here in Texas that a car with up to like 1200 miles or until it is "titled" can still be sold as "new"!
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True, they DO depreciate, yet the resale value is still much better than a lot of other cars out there. I shopped for 04's and 05's before I found mine and a lot of them were still selling for $24-28k (at least the lower mileage ones). If there ever comes a time to sell, private sale is the ONLY way that I will go. Dealerships will just plain RIP YOU OFF on any trade-in...just my two cents.
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I've never bought a new car. I always found that you can get "more car for your money" by going with a used car. I've also never financed a car though, and if I were financing one I would consider going with a new vehicle.
Correct, I've been told by the dealerships here in Texas that a car with up to like 1200 miles or until it is "titled" can still be sold as "new"!
F that. I wouldnt pay invoice for a "new" car with 1200 miles.. My car had 7 miles of the lot and I asked them wtf did they do? Drive it here from the port? haha.
I bought my car new two years ago. I dunno... I never bought a used car. I think I'm just paranoid that it might break down and have other problems. My brother bought a used Jetta and it cost a lot to repair. He regrets it and he told me he wishes he had just bought a new one.
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Upgrades:Invidia G200 Exhaust,Stillen Intake with Z Tube..oh yah and a Hello Kitty sticker
So what should I call you then
You are a racist and you are a nazi lover, you didn't even deny it
Why should I deny it? I already know it isn't true.. But the more you cry about it. The more I hate you. Reminds me of Israel.
They complain about Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Palestine... Why not look at themself? If all those countries are antagonistic towards Israel.. Maybe Israel is the problem?
Its like a boss who cries about his workers hating him. Maybe it's the boss who is the jackazz....
See my post about you in the Off Topic Thread.. You will now be on my Ignore list.
Why should I deny it? I already know it isn't true.. But the more you cry about it. The more I hate you. Reminds me of Israel.
They complain about Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and Palestine... Why not look at themself? If all those countries are antagonistic towards Israel.. Maybe Israel is the problem?
Its like a boss who cries about his workers hating him. Maybe it's the boss who is the jackazz....
See my post about you in the Off Topic Thread.. You will now be on my Ignore list.
hahahahahaha.. "I'm taking my ball and going home.." hahaha you are putting him on your "ignore list??" I didn't get the feeling he was trying to get on your buddy list hahahaha!!
In my opinion, both of you are acting like couple of BITCHES right now.. If you can't play nice, just leave each other alone..
hahahahahaha.. "I'm taking my ball and going home.." hahaha you are putting him on your "ignore list??" I didn't get the feeling he was trying to get on your buddy list hahahaha!!
In my opinion, both of you are acting like couple of BITCHES right now.. If you can't play nice, just leave each other alone..
OK OK, back to topic... I received an Infiniti Roadside assistance with my new coupe. Do used owners get this perk too? Pretty cool, it tows you for free to the closet Infiniti dealership for service. Guess they know they have reliable engines!!
