M owner looking to trade to a G sedan 07+

[1scott]

I will be driving a lot more this year (Around 20kmi yr) and should be for the next few years for my job till we can move closer to my work(Cant move in Florida, housing market, dead). I need my next car to go 150kmi and servicing every 5-9kmi, will the G fit the bill. If so, what should I look out for in the G.

I am a current M45 owner who has had average realibility and poor fuel economy. I am average only 16.9 in 50/50 mix of driving and premium only. The car drives good but the fit and finish of the interior has started to develope several little rattles (now at 45kmi) and it suffered from oil consumption which resulted in engine replacement (8qts of oil in 10kmi car had 29kmi with 7 oil changes at the time). The Ms are very sensitive to tires and brakes, they require the best which costs alot often. So far these issues have spoiled an otherwise great car.

I got a G35/7 as a loaner while my M was getting a new engine and in a word, wow, this V6 has power and the car drove nice,tight and light. I understand the V6 is as good as the Toyotas and Hondas V6 when it comes to durability (I wish the V8 was). How are the G sedans interiors holding up? The G35 loaners door handle area was chewed up and finish peeling off and the instrument panel was misaligned, I know these loaners are treated poorly or are they poorly made? Any issues with the engine/auto transmission with the miles? Also, after reading some articles online and seeing pictures of the interior, how can u tell if it has the wood package or the allum. (on the M the allum. is the sport). Thanks for the info.

[zozoka1212]

07+ sedan is a great car. Reliabilty is good on these. No oil consumption and transmission holds up pretty good. Some had some issue with torque converter.

Interior holds up good. The door handle inside on the 07 wasn't good material and the 08+ have a different material now and they replace it for you if you take it in. The 07 was soft silicone like the 08 and younger is hard plastic but they look same. Same idea with the steering wheel controller trim.

Fuel well it ranges from 13-27mpg. Depends on your driving habit. If you have a lighter foot you should be getting around 20. Same goes to the brake and tires.

Wood is an stand alone option on the G. At least here in Canuck Land.