Almost Bought a G35 Coupe But Some Problems...

stilzx61 · 05-02-2008, 05:20 PM

I was looking at a low mileage (17k) 2004 G35 Coupe today but I went with my buddy and he pointed out some problems.

Here's the list:

-some of the engine parts looked oxidized (seller lives maybe a mile or so away from the ocean)

-left side of the car audio does not work (Bose)

-VDC off (could this mean that he beats on the car...maybe?)

-paint could use some TLC

The price is $21.5k (he was asking $24.5k) it is a 2004 blk/blk G35 with 17k miles 6MT with Premium and Aero

What do you guys think? Is this a fair price for the car which could definitely use some TLC!!

Kirk Lazarus · 05-02-2008, 05:26 PM

VDC is off all the time? Is it supposed to turn on each startup like the Z does? This could indicate a problem within the powertrain or something.

The audio can be brought up to the salesman, and you can ask for money off due to the audio being faulty.

The engine oxidation is normal, unless it's rust.

If the paint doesn't have any deep scratches or oxidation or clear coat peeling, etc, just be prepared to give it a good wash/polish/wax after you buy it.

I'd look around $20k.

stilzx61 · 05-02-2008, 05:35 PM

Hey Silverstone Z thanks for the reply.

The car was already turned on when we hoped in for a test drive. We asked him about the VDC and he said we could turn in on and we did...so the VDC does turn on/off...

High Octane · 05-02-2008, 06:36 PM

I bought an 04 black 6spd recently as well. The VDC always starts on, but you can turn it off with the push of a button. And my left side speakers also dont work when I have the CD player on. I'd say 21k is a good price for a low mile car like that.

Why does it have such low mileage though?? Does he have a DD? Or that could mean that it spent a lot of time in the shop.

stilzx61 · 05-02-2008, 08:36 PM

I mean if the car was absolutely mint then it would be in my driveway already haha...just want to see what the community thinks before I decide

spooze · 05-03-2008, 12:02 AM

17k on a 2004 man thats low miles. has the car sat for a long time.

05-02-2008, 05:20 PM	#1
stilzx61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Almost Bought a G35 Coupe But Some Problems... I was looking at a low mileage (17k) 2004 G35 Coupe today but I went with my buddy and he pointed out some problems. Here's the list: -some of the engine parts looked oxidized (seller lives maybe a mile or so away from the ocean) -left side of the car audio does not work (Bose) -VDC off (could this mean that he beats on the car...maybe?) -paint could use some TLC The price is $21.5k (he was asking $24.5k) it is a 2004 blk/blk G35 with 17k miles 6MT with Premium and Aero What do you guys think? Is this a fair price for the car which could definitely use some TLC!! __________________ 2002 ///M3 Vert SMG

05-02-2008, 05:35 PM	#3
stilzx61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Hey Silverstone Z thanks for the reply. The car was already turned on when we hoped in for a test drive. We asked him about the VDC and he said we could turn in on and we did...so the VDC does turn on/off... __________________ 2002 ///M3 Vert SMG

05-02-2008, 06:36 PM	#4
High Octane Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	I bought an 04 black 6spd recently as well. The VDC always starts on, but you can turn it off with the push of a button. And my left side speakers also dont work when I have the CD player on. I'd say 21k is a good price for a low mile car like that. Why does it have such low mileage though?? Does he have a DD? Or that could mean that it spent a lot of time in the shop. __________________ OB G35 6pd mods will come soon

05-02-2008, 08:36 PM	#5
stilzx61 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	I mean if the car was absolutely mint then it would be in my driveway already haha...just want to see what the community thinks before I decide __________________ 2002 ///M3 Vert SMG

05-03-2008, 12:02 AM	#6
spooze Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: texas Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	17k on a 2004 man thats low miles. has the car sat for a long time.