To buy or not to buy - a new G

[i30daretodif]

Quick opinion check.

I have an '04 G35x with ~94k miles on it - and I really do like the car. I have an opportunity to buy a friend's low mileage (43k) '07 G35x for a bit below book. I prefer to keep cars for a long time, but thought this might be a good opportunity to upgrade (I wouldn't otherwise be getting a new car). I've done a few things to mine (Pop Charger, grounding kit, clear corner lights), but the '07 has Nav, tinted windows, a stereo that is much better, and it gets a bit better mileage than mine.

Thoughts?

[370Z/28]

Go for it!

Can you trade your mods to the other car?

[telcoman]

Quick opinion check.

I have an '04 G35x with ~94k miles on it - and I really do like the car. I have an opportunity to buy a friend's low mileage (43k) '07 G35x for a bit below book. I prefer to keep cars for a long time, but thought this might be a good opportunity to upgrade (I wouldn't otherwise be getting a new car). I've done a few things to mine (Pop Charger, grounding kit, clear corner lights), but the '07 has Nav, tinted windows, a stereo that is much better, and it gets a bit better mileage than mine.

Thoughts?

Here is my $.02

From a strickly economic standpoint it is probably not worth it.

How much out of pocket will this deal cost you?

I assume your current 04 is paid for. Why not just save up for a brand new one in a year or two?
You should be good for 200k miles on your 04. I can't remember if the 07 has a 7 speed auto. If not you will not see better mileage with another 5 speed auto.


Telcoman

[audtatious]

Go for it!

Can you trade your mods to the other car?

Maybe the grounding kit. The '04 G has a VQ35DE (single TB) whereas the G37 is a VQ37VHR (dual TB) so his other parts won't work.

[kmckis1029]

I say wait til 2013 and see what the new G will offer, should be a redesign of some sort. worst case you snagg "the old model" 2010-2012 G for a bargin.

[audtatious]

The next gen will be released in sedan form late 2014 as a 2015 model. Coupe will follow afterward.

[i30daretodif]

Thanks everyone for the good food for thought. Tough call. '04 is paid for, and I'd have to throw down some extra $ for the new(er) G.

[370Z/28]

If what you have is paid for, I would start saving $$$$ and get me a new one.