Keep 07 m35x or lease 13 g37xS

[pelov008]

Hey all, wasn't getting any hit in the M forums and am looking on moving on this fast if I do choose the G.

So I need honest advice since i have been pondering this the past 2 weeks and need honest non biased advice.

I currently own a 07 M35x with 70k miles on it that overall is good. Warranty runs out in July.

I will need rear brakes soon(~200-300 bucks), I have a rust spot the size of a dime that isnt through the paint yet but will need to fix it this summer (~400-500 bucks) and the dreaded Y pipe rattle that Infiniti will not take responsibility for (~300- 1000 dollars depending if I go just ypipe or i go complete aftermarket exhaust)

I Currently Pay 320 a month for this and owe 15800 left on the car. I currently get around 15-16 mpg mixed mileage (lead foot and possibly something wrong with my car since i used to get 17-18). I also just put brand new michelins primacys on the car which i owe 500 left on so total 16300

OR

Should i lease a 2013 g37xS that is fairly loaded with 12000 miles a year. I think the only option i didnt do was the cargo organizer.

The lease would be 359 down and 359 a month and they will pay off my car with tires.

Really a tough decision and i have NEVER leased which makes me nervous but have always had a payment and tend to trade cars every 2 years anyways. I was hoping the stealership would refuse my nickel and diming on the up front payment, but they are really hungry to get these g37x's off the lot to make room for the q50. So thats where I am at.

I have owned my m35x for a year and a half and put on about 11000 in that time so I dont think mileage would be an issue.


My main goal is pretty easy- Give me the biggest gain for my buck. I do not carry passengers a lot. I like the bigger M for just that reason but man is the g37 sportier and gets awesome gas mileage comapred to my M. The week i had the G while my car was getting fixed i averaged 22mpg same driving conditions.


Thanks for the advice guys. I figured who better to turn to!

[kmckis1029]

love my 2010 G37x first of all LOL, im at 82k miles and havent had any problems.

i see you are aware the Q50 will be out soon... i dont know your financial situation... but that could be worth the wait to lease a Q50.

but if thats not financally possiable, based on what you wrote the lease of the new g37xS sounds best. the main thing with leasing a car is not going over the milage and you are not free to do any permanent MODs to the car. Also i believe it doesnt count against your credit total debt wise, as you dont have a loan, but a usage agreement. so thats a plus. But you dont own the car in any way, you are just a user of the car. If you really see your self being in another car in two years, i say lease the g37xS.

[SVTCOBRA]

I prefer the G series over the M series due to the handling and size, however, my wife would prefer an M due to the size and interior.....So, they are very different cars in my mind with a different target audience.
I'm not into leasing, have always been told financially that is the best option for the dealership, which would mean not the best for the customer. However, based on your situation it might serve you well.
The G37xS is a great car! If they are making deals on them, then I would pull the trigger as opposed to getting the Q50 since it sounds like money is an issue with you......but, since I didn't win the lottery this week it's also an issue with me!!!
The last few cars I've purchased have been slightly used cars still within the bumper to bumper warranty. Have you looked at this option??

[audtatious]

Financial people would say not to lease at all. Get a 2011 G37 for less than 30k and low miles + extended warranty. That's probably what I'm going to do with my '07 G35s sedan.

[dan87951]

If you trade cars every two years than a lease is definitely for you. The only thing is you have to keep the car in like new condition, service the car properly, and most of all not go over your mileage. If you can do that its probably in your best interest to lease. For someone who keeps there cars a long time buying makes more sense.

[JohnD]

You might consider waiting for the 2014 Q50 due this summer. This is the G37 replacement. I saw it at the auto show in Toronto yesterday and it gorgeous. I am told it is slightly larger than the G37 and the interior is upgraded to near M quality, so it might be a good compromise between a G and an M.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/14/2014 ... roit-2013/

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sed ... to_22.html