What are the problems with 03/04 vs 05 G35 coupe

[g35cpe]

Thinking to buy a used g35 coupe. Earlier version of g35 seems to have some problems which later on corrected in 2005. Can anyone tell me what those problems are?

ThankS!

[joe603]

Welcome to NICO!!

Here is a quick synopsis for the coupe:

03/04 negatives: Brake dust problem. Tire feathering problem, early design of the VQ35-non REVup (The REVup went to variable intake/exhaust timing with better valve springs allowing the engine to increase max RPMs, making more HP), stereo deck has known issues 19" rims not offered, seat belt design sub-par, some engines have oil consumption problems, stock tires wear very fast.

03-04 positives: Baer brakes offered, cheaper to get into, different color options, good spoiler

05-07 negatives: Stock tires still wear fast, 06-07 went with smaller spoiler design, no Baer brake option, some oil consumption problems, seat belt design (05).

05-07 positives: REVup engine, better stereo deck design, 19" rims, larger standard brakes, seat belt design (06+)

[JeromeS13]

03-04 positives: Baer brakes offered, cheaper to get into, different color options, good spoiler

You mean Brembo brake option

The '05+ also has a more appealing interior trim and steering wheel control that are illuminated.

Then in '06+, you have projector headlights and different tail lights.

-Jerome

[joe603]

D'ohh! Right you are Ken!....good catch, thanks!

[T-]

Yeah I have experienced the CD deck problems and it is very annoying. Anything easy that can be done about that or is it a pretty big expense to fix?

[joe603]

The only solution is to take it to the dealer. You could send it to a clarion shop (do a bose search). Replacing it with aftermarket is expensive because you have to get a new console trim piece, bracket, AC controller. ($300 + the cost of the new deck/amp/speakers...)

[JeromeS13]

D'ohh! Right you are Ken!....good catch, thanks!

Who's Ken??

-Jerome

[Andy_V35Sky_350GT]

Welcome to NICO!!

Here is a quick synopsis for the coupe:

03/04 negatives: Brake dust problem. Tire feathering problem, early design of the VQ35-non REVup (The REVup went to variable intake/exhaust timing with better valve springs allowing the engine to increase max RPMs, making more HP), stereo deck has known issues 19" rims not offered, seat belt design sub-par, some engines have oil consumption problems, stock tires wear very fast.

03-04 positives: Baer brakes offered, cheaper to get into, different color options, good spoiler

05-07 negatives: Stock tires still wear fast, 06-07 went with smaller spoiler design, no Baer brake option, some oil consumption problems, seat belt design (05).

05-07 positives: REVup engine, better stereo deck design, 19" rims, larger standard brakes, seat belt design (06+)

What causes tire feathering? Is it incorrect camber? Don't the front wheels have neutral camber?

[g35cpe]

Thanks for the quick synopsis. It was really helpful.

[joe603]

Who's Ken??

-Jerome

You've never seen Most Extreme Elimination Challange (MXC) on Spike?? It's a Japanese game show that's dubbed in english...funny as hell! Kenny is one of the hosts, and thats a catch phrase used. Check it out!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MXC

[JeromeS13]

Yes, I've seen it. However, you came way out of left field with that one. Hahaha.

-Jerome

[G_whizz]

LMAO!! Love that show