I've been wanting one of these cars ever since they came out in 03. Finally got the funds to make it happen. Let me know what you all think.

It is an 03 with about 93k on it. I didn't think was too much for the condition it was in. They guy who had it before me took good care of it and never really ran it that hard. However it had 4 owners so I'm not able to say the same about the first two, really have no idea. This is my daily driver and I want it to last me another 4 years or so and hopefully still be a nice sports car by then if I respect it. Do you all think 93k was too many miles?

Personally I absolutely love it. This is my first 6 speed car and I look forward to driving it every day. The orange seats really sold me on it too.

As far as mods are concerned I want to upgrade the wheels first. I don't have 5g's RIGHT NOW to blow on a set of brand new 19'' volks, tires, camber kit, lowering springs, etc, so Im going to get a set of the 19'' rays that come on a lot of the g35's and get them powder coated a gunmetal silver...or black?

After that I will probably do a few simple bolt ons like 5 16'' plenum spacer, intake, high flow cats, and a tune. Wayyyy down the road id like to go forced induction but that's out of the question right now. Also, part of me thinks those simple bolt ons are pretty much a waste of money, but we'll see how much extra cash I have to work with after the wheels.

 

I really like those seats too.

 

Congrats!

 

You want this to last 4 years and you are considering FI? From what ive heard is that these cars last exactly 200,000 miles and then self destruct.

I only say that because its my opinion ANY car will last more than 300-400k if you do oil changes and maintain them. So someone who knows more correct me if im wrong.

 

Btw, those seats would have sold me the car really quick.
Currently I am looking at a white Z with white leather seats.

 

I love the white on white look. Really hope that 200,000 mile self destruct rumor you heard isnt true though .My friend had an 04 g35 coupe that he ran pretty hard bc it was his first car and all and he had a heavy foot. It had like 50k on it when he got it and after he put about 30k on the car his engine developed a loud ticking sound and gradually became undriveable. He took it to forged performance and they told him he was going to need a new engine. Sucks

 

Kinda late for opinions now isn't it? hahaha, jus kidding. Car looks good. I think what I would do is update the headlights, then the tails, THEN go for wheels. Do some lil stuff along the way too, shift ****, stereo... Then dig into performance. Don't get all hyped up on I/H/E on this car, unless for sound.

Good luck and happy modding!

 

Welcome and congrats!

 

welcome and congrats! love the seats

 

Nice color combo

Wheels will not cost you $5K, look in the marketplace or in your own regional marketplace and you will see plenty of options at or below $2K.

 

congrats and welcome

 

Welcome and congratulations. Nice seats!

 

congrats and welcome

 

congrats, looks the previous owner(s) didn't take care of the seats, looks like alot of dirt built up, should get that taken care of, anways welcome!

 

Congrats and welcome to the forum. I absolutely love the color combination of the Silverstone and the Orange seats. So much that mine is the same.

Great pics and it sounds like you've already been bitten by the mod bug. Good luck, man. I love tinkering with mine, but it keeps my wallet empty. A few suggestions would be read on here a lot before you spend money on a mod, and be patient and watch the vendor and private classified section for good deals.

Based on your post of planned mods, I can't wait to see pics as she transforms.

 

Great car, welcome sir