2006 Infinity G35 Sedan 6MT - Charlotte, NC - 167K Miles - $4K

Well - the Saab sold as quickly as I thought - so - next up in the hurricane reduction program....

Some of you may remember the car from here:  https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/cars-sale/2006-infiniti-g35-sedan-164k-miles-manual-trans/187344/page1/

That's right - following in the footsteps of the previous owner - I've put 3k miles on in almost 3 years.   

Also - pictures (it looks exactly the same) and receipts to follow - but you'll want this car if you're even considering any other G35 6MT.

Let's get to the Good/Bad:

Good:

1.   Look at the receipt and mileage for the new clutch and sensors.   Yeah - the PO did that right before he sold it.   

2.  I bought it as I was going to commute to Charlotte every day - so - I bought and had installed OEM (yeah - Nissan!):  Valve covers w/gaskets, pulleys, belts, coil packs, plugs, tensioner, racing radiator (ha - becuase 110 degree commute in summer) and high flow thermostat (mistake - I'll tell you why in the bad section).   Receipt for labor ONLY to install is below - I can find all other receipts for the parts - probably.

3.  Always starts - runs - drives - and is a riot on the back country roads around Charlotte.   Smooth - fast - fun.  AC is ice cold.   Heat is hot.  Seat warmers work.  Sunroof works but is sloooow.   

4.  Parts/labor exceed what I'm asking.   The car is free really.    Yeah - I'm hoping one of you believes that.

5.  As I mentioned in the Saab ad - true for this car - zero rust.   Southern car.  

Bad:

1.  I mean - the interior still has tears in the seats and door panel trim that I was too lazy to glue.   Maybe you'll do better.

2.  Radio has... Issues.   There are a Fat Boys (don't judge), Mariah Cary, and maybe Journey (idk actually) CD stuck in there - it does eject at times - but hey, listening to the original beat box by Fat Boys - non stop -  is worth the price of the car.

3.  Cruise works when it wants to.

4.  Gas gauge works when it wants to.

5.  Probably needs front shocks - or - avoid all bumps when driving.

6.  Does have an oil....... drip.   I've been chasing it - thought it was the famous oil filter cooler gasket - but - I changed that.  Still has the drip right onto the exhaust (of course).  You never notice until you're getting your Starbucks at the window - and - yeah - I smell it then.   Uses ZERO oil - but then - I rarely drive it.   Still - in 3k miles - it doesn't move from full and you see no drops.    IF I had to guess?   RMS is leaking.   I'd guess.   

7.  The "racing" thermostat.    Yeah - well.....  While GREAT in the summer for this area - in the winter it (can you guess - can you?) takes too long according to the computer to warm up - and - throws a code.   So - yeah.   Needs changed back to OEM - or - live with the code in the winter.

Whew.   That's it.   

Pics below.   

Going to have to see how long this one sticks around. Don't have an urgent need and you're a ways away, but I'm likely to need a good airport commuter soon. 

Parts receipts.    Bought it - updated it as I was going to commute every day in it - I've been working fully remote ever since.   

Of course.....

Anyway - for those that like receipts (I do!) here they are.

I guess I can go research elsewhere too, but any common issues on these at higher mileage? I am looking for something to get (probably) just to and from the airport but potentially in surrounding areas for a time too. 

In reply to classicJackets (FS) :

The only common issue I'm aware of - specifically for 6MT G35's at any mileage including higher - is they seem to become drift cars.    :)

To be serious - IDK - I've driven it so rarely (obviously) but every time I say to the wife "hey - let's take that thing to get sushi today" - it fires up and has zero issues.   Every time.

Sent you a PM!

Just a minor update as - well - I found more parts and remembered recent (3 months ago) work.

New rear rotors and pads w/emergency brake adjustment 3 months ago (I'll find the receipt).

Then - found this stuff in the garage while cleaning out today:

So - yeah - more stuff for you!   :)    Front rotors and pads (hasn't needed them) - cabin filter (too lazy to install) and air filter.

Please buy this - as - with the arrival of the Miata yesterday my reduction effort is going in the wrong direction.

You'll only paying for the parts and labor - the car is free!!!!!    :)

That's a great looking car. I know a non-GRMer looking for a car, what would your non-GRM asking price be?

In reply to P3PPY :

I have it listed for $4500 firm at one other place - and - have received two "serious" offers:   1) $3800 and a sketchy 250k mile Accord - I declined;  2) "I need $1k off as you say it has an oil leak" - and - I declined.   :)

So - yeah - $4500 firm - but - like - if they join GRM and start a thread on it - $4K for them also!

Thanks for trying to sell it - as - my hurricane fleet reduction is heading in the wrong direction thanks to the Miata.

I've been contemplating buying yours, was originally looking for a 328i but I prefer Japanese cars. A few questions, do they make Bilstein b6 or Konis for this model? I can't find any on tire rack. Any idea if there is a company who sells new seat covers for it?

Thank you, excuse my laziness

In reply to taborbraian :

Ha - NP - I was looking at that 128i also - what a great car - great parts thrown at it - great deal.   I want it.   Hmmmm.....  OH - this is about MY car.

Yes to Bilstein B6's - yes to Koni Sports - I use (as I'm - more or less - close to them):   https://www.z1motorsports.com/

Seats - yeah - IDK.   I've looked at buying new (used) seats out of another G35 - or - patching them.   As you can see I "looked at" that for quite some time and never did anything.  LOL. The usual suspects make seat covers for it - I truly have no clue if any are good.

Hope that helps a bit!