To keep or Sell?

Post by **CStew** » Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:00 pm

Hi NICO Club members. I am new to the forum but I have loved Infiniti and Nissans for a long time. I have a 2004 Brilliant Silver Metallic M45 with Willow Interior and I am torn on keeping or selling it. I have never had any major issues with this car and I am the second owner. I realize this is a rare car and feedback and input would be appreciated.

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Post by **PalmerWMD** » Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:19 pm

Nice car!
and welcome to Nico!

How much money do you have in it for maintenance?
What did you all do it it that a possible buyer might assume was not taken care of?
is it just the pics or are the headlights a bit faded?
Polishing those may increase its appeal to buyers and also it's appeal to you to keep it

Post by **CStew** » Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:27 pm

Great questions, not driving it much so maintenance is not really expensive. Tires are relatively new with low mileage on them so that is not an upcoming expense. I can only think of two items that need to be repaired and neither are mechanical. Mechanically it is sound. The driver's side seat rail is broken so the seat will not adjust but the motor is working. The other issue is there is a scrape on the driver's back quarter panel... see photo.

Post by **CStew** » Thu Feb 03, 2022 1:39 pm

Just realized I did not address the headlight question. They are a bit cloudy. Do you have a solution for fixing the cloudy appearance? They are plastic.

Post by **Bubba1** » Fri Feb 04, 2022 2:39 pm

NIce M. I recognize the prices for selling used cars is good quite now, but that also means anything you buy is going to cost a lot more. That said, if your M runs well, doesn't cost that much to keep and you enjoy driving it, then I think you should consider keeping it. M45's are great cars, and they were around for just 2 years. I don't believe it's considered collectible...yet. But in the future? Sure, it'll eventually become a minor collectible. I'm not sure what kind of shape your G35 is in, but, I'd recommend using a "beater" for daily driving, perhaps a small SUV or pickup, and use that nice M for weekends and/or fun rides.

Post by **CStew** » Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:42 pm

Thank you Bubba1. I was leaning toward keeping it but I don't have a garage. I have three other cars including the 2006 G35 which has under 95K miles and it is a 5-speed sedan. The M45 has 174,134 so I am keeping the G35. That car is so fun to drive with the touring and sports package! I love the M45 and it is beautiful which is why I hate to sell it. It is fantastic on the highway and every time I take it out, someone wants to know what kind of car it is. I just don't need four cars. I would love for it to go to someone who can appreciate it as much as we have.

Post by **macgiver** » Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:05 pm

Call a broker , get wallstreet ...............SELL.....SELL............SELLL
Ya had your fun , make some money , make someone happy to take it !!!!!!!!!
SELL i SAY !!! SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Cut that umbilical cord ???

Post by **macgiver** » Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:26 pm

The game has changed - a new set of rules .............NWO ??
Coming in waves , the future , Driverless Cars .................
Ya sit there , not just in the passenger seat up front..... but in back...........
Wearing your depends , with a football helmet and a F 'n drool-cup to dribble in..................
no need to touch ...........a ............STEERING WHEEL ? ......ACCELERATOR ...? No No

Post by **CStew** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 10:28 am

Thanks macgiver! I think I will list it on this forum and see what happens.

Post by **macgiver** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 4:27 pm

Good luck CStew , you know what to do , you be a straight shoot'n seller , get a good price to a decent family , your selling a solid safe car - you'll feel good about the deal in the end - keep up the good Kharma !!

Post by **VStar650CL** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:48 pm

Or he'll miss it terribly and hate you forever.

Post by **CStew** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:49 pm

Thanks macgiver! Always keep it straight because it is just the right thing to do. I just posted it on the M45 section.

Post by **CStew** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:53 pm

VStar650CL no doubt I will miss it but never hate. End of the day, it's best for everyone.

Post by **macgiver** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:12 pm

All good people ................All good

Post by **VStar650CL** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:27 pm

Mac knows I was kidding, no worries. BUT...

I do still wish I had my '67 Tri-Power Goat. My '79 CVCC Honda Accord. My '84 LeBaron vert. Wouldn't have sold any of them if I'd known then what I know now.

Measure twice, cut once.

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:45 pm

I wish I still had my '15 Blue Xterra and my 2004 G35 Coupe in Caribean Blue...

Post by **CStew** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:41 pm

PalmerWMD I have a G35 in Caribean Blue but it is a 2006 sedan with manual transmission. It has both sport and touring packages. I bought it new off the showroom floor in February 2007. Who else wanted a manual sedan?

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:51 pm

CStew wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:41 pm
PalmerWMD I have a G35 in Caribean Blue but it is a 2006 sedan with manual transmission. It has both sport and touring packages. I bought it new off the showroom floor in February 2007. Who else wanted a manual sedan?

Be sure to join our other G35 folks and post it up in the G35 forum with pics

g35-and-g37-general.html

Post by **CStew** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:55 pm

PalmerWMD wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:51 pm

CStew wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:41 pm
PalmerWMD I have a G35 in Caribean Blue but it is a 2006 sedan with manual transmission. It has both sport and touring packages. I bought it new off the showroom floor in February 2007. Who else wanted a manual sedan?
Be sure to join our other G35 folks and post it up in the G35 forum with pics
g35-and-g37-general.html

I'll do that! It has under 95,000 miles on it. So much fun to drive!

Post by **macgiver** » Sat Feb 05, 2022 10:16 pm

That's JUST IT - we all "BEEN THERE ,,,,, DONE THAT "

Post by **PapaSmurf2k3** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:38 am

That's a great looking car. Since it sounds like its just an extra vehicle for you, I'd definitely see how much you can fetch for it (or one of your other vehicles) in this overpriced market.
A headlight buff, wash and wax, and fixing that seat rail issue will go a long way.

Post by **datechboss101** » Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:08 pm

Keep it. It might come in handy later on down the road. Just make sure you drive it once in a while. Or just use it as a weekend car.

Post by **CStew** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:39 am

PapaSmurf2k3 wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:38 am
That's a great looking car. Since it sounds like its just an extra vehicle for you, I'd definitely see how much you can fetch for it (or one of your other vehicles) in this overpriced market.
A headlight buff, wash and wax, and fixing that seat rail issue will go a long way.

Thanks, PapaSmurf2k3! I did post it here. It is in the classified section. I am not in a hurry to let it go but someone will appreciate it for its unique qualities I am happy to let it go. It has been washed and waxed in the photos and I am considering fixing the seat. I appreciate your input.

Post by **CStew** » Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:42 am

datechboss101 wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:08 pm
Keep it. It might come in handy later on down the road. Just make sure you drive it once in a while. Or just use it as a weekend car.

Thanks, I did list it in the NICO classified section. I am not in a hurry to sell so we will see what happens. It is a beautiful car and mechanically sound with nothing other than oil changes coming up.

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