Gunna Buy a G35. Need some help

[Dereek]

Hows everybody doin? I have decided that in June, I will buy a G35 Sedan. It was a toss up between that, an Audi S4, a 350z, and a RX-8. I want a sedan because they are not only cheaper, but everyone has a coupe in San Diego.

Anyway, I would like to to know how much to expect for a sedan with less than 80K miles. I really want to do the whole lowering kit with coilovers, sway bar, strut support, etc. the whole package. I was thinkin it will be anywhere from $1-2k. I dont want the best of the best suspension. Just somethin to make it handle a little better. I was lookin at the Tokico D-Spec coilovers. are these decent?

Also we are sponsered by Konig and i get any rims for 1/4 the price anyone else will pay. All i have to do is slap 4 stickers on each corner of the car. no Prob! I was thinkin the Runaways. the color rim depends on what color G35 I buy. But what is a good size for these? I have always liked the rear tires bigger and wider. I was thinkin 18.5 in rear and 17.5 or 18 in front. What dimensions can I run to clear the calipers and wheel wells. especially after a 1.0"+ drop?

Any help would be great. Thank You

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Bump...

It depends on what year sedan you get...

How much you wanna spend? you can get a 03 for about 10k

DJ

[Dereek]

yeah It doesnt matter what year. 10K sounds about right. then that gives me about 4-5 grand to spend on aftermarket stuff. susoension, exaust, intake, tint. etc.

[jmcohen23]

I've heard that 03 models have more problems than the newer ones, plus 2003 was the first year infiniti made the G, thus the next couple of years were "enhancements".

I got a 2005 G35x in August of 2008, and so far, so good, more than satisfied.

In terms of maintanence items, nothing really stands out for the G compared to any other foreign car, just your typical wear n' tear items, of course, pending on your driving style.

[joe603]

There are many differences in the sedan depending on the year. I would recommend you buy a newer one and wait for some mods. The 05-06 are the best (IMO) as far as looks and enhancements. The 07 is a complete redesign, but very sharp...it will cost more than 03-06 for this reason alone.

Do your research and you'll come up with a good car.

Check my sig for the G-series FAQ which has a link to the changes through the model years.

[Dereek]

Ha agree'd. I always like the newer cars better. Part of my expensive tastes for my empty pockets. But I gotta keep the project under 14K. I was thinkin about picking one up for about 10-11K and that gives me about $3000 to play with. Ive decided that i dont really need the sway bars, chamber plates, the control arms... the works. just some coilovers will do I believe. I just want to drop it down to a height where it looks sporty, more of a sports car than the luxury car look. thats the only way I can explain it. lol maybe a 1"-2" drop? does anyone know the stock ride hieght?

what do you think this car has been dropped to? I like this look

http://media.photobucket.com/i...d/ttrank/DSC_0165.jpg

Thanks for all your help Guys