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**sitescools** · 06-26-2009, 10:34 AM

My parents just bought her a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe (3.5L V6, 282/269) with ~50k miles on it for $13000 USD.

I'm aware that the '04 models have stronger and more responsive brakes than the '05 models (only referring to the '03-'05 coupe generation), but the '04's brakes wear much faster. The dealer is willing to put new pads and machine the rotors for free, so I'm assuming that's a good thing. It also has a brand-new set of tires.

As a concerned (and somewhat envious) older sibling, I'm interested to hear from owners or afficionados on what other problem areas this car has that she should look to prevent since she's only 17 years old, after all... can't really afford a transmission rebuild.

What worries me is the gas -- I hear it only gets ~20mpg combined and recommends the use of premium fuel, which means a full 20 gallon tank will cost upwards of $70 to fill.

Anyway, thanks for the input! [thumbup]

06-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#1
sitescools Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 615 Senior Member	Sister got a new car and I'm curious (attn: G35 owners) My parents just bought her a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe (3.5L V6, 282/269) with ~50k miles on it for $13000 USD. I'm aware that the '04 models have stronger and more responsive brakes than the '05 models (only referring to the '03-'05 coupe generation), but the '04's brakes wear much faster. The dealer is willing to put new pads and machine the rotors for free, so I'm assuming that's a good thing. It also has a brand-new set of tires. As a concerned (and somewhat envious) older sibling, I'm interested to hear from owners or afficionados on what other problem areas this car has that she should look to prevent since she's only 17 years old, after all... can't really afford a transmission rebuild. What worries me is the gas -- I hear it only gets ~20mpg combined and recommends the use of premium fuel, which means a full 20 gallon tank will cost upwards of $70 to fill. Anyway, thanks for the input! [thumbup]
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