tdoug

The car is approaching 80k and I am feeling the need to drop and get new rim/tires and trunk lip\spoiler. Is it worth it at this point or should I just bank the money for a new ride. The car looks new..just wondering how long these motors last.

Also I was about to change the diff. Oil Front and rear as it is an x. I just read a post that people did the trans too....I though that was sealed for "life". It's a 2010 37z sedan.

Thanks in advance for the input.

blnewt

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If you're happy w/ the G I'd hang on for awhile, drive train is solid at least up to 200k w/ good routine servicing. The AT is a mixed bag as far as when to service, some say as soon as 30k, some 60k, others 100k, and some~never.
I have 70k on mine and I'll be doing the ATF at 80k miles. It is a sealed unit so doing the trans fluid service is a dealer service and costs in the $250 range.

Vizard_87

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If you're going to keep your car for a lot longer mod it. My G has 97k miles and I'm trading it in; I shouldn't have bought wheels 3 months ago but oh well I still sold them.

ANMVQ

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Agree with the above if you like it keep it and mod it , 80k is really nothing I have 72k+ on mine and I just did everything in my sig in the oat year including the manifold swaps the last two weeks in a row

Redfire32

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Yep just depends on how much longer you plan on keeping your car. As far as reliability goes, I had a G35 that I kept for just under 9 years before I traded it in (still got $10,000 for my trade in btw) for my current G37. I plan on keeping this one just as long or longer than the G35. I have yet to have to make any repairs on either car. Not once. So in my opinion these cars are extremely reliable. I'm actually considering skipping the warranty on the next G I buy assuming this G37 never has a single problem.

Def mod if your gonna keep it. But if you wanna maximize your trade in value you'll trade in before your ride hits 100K miles. If that's the route your thinking on taking you should start saving up cash for a down payment and a little savings ready to blow on mods once you get your new ride.

Rochester

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Do both: modify the car, and save up for the next one.

In order for that to work, you have to have a long schedule (years), expect to spend money not just on mods but on repairs too, and you should plan on a private sale rather than a trade-in. Essentially, you need a budget and the resolve to stick to it.

serega13

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If you are already thinking about the next car - I would say save my money. Noth worth it if you are just going to sell it soon.

STownSaint

My solution: modify the car at a very slow pace so that it evolves quick enough to never get bored, but slow enough that there is always a next step to look fwd to.

That said, with plans for long-term ownership, it is hard to resist modifying up front, so that the time to enjoy them is longest.

Really up to your own tastes and satisfaction. But def don't modify a car you plan to sell in the near term, just wasting money in both cost of parts/install/uninstall and depreciating value of the car in most cases

Tuckermaclain

That depends on a lot of things. It's a kinda big decision because it involves some real cash. If cash is no big thing, get a new one. Who wants to be driving an old car that's out of production and a better-looking, brand new version is available? If you don't want to part with the bucks because yours is in great shape, then keep it. Depends where on that spectrum you are. How much value do you put on either way? Personally, I would keep it for a winter car (if you have winters), and get a really sweet ride that you can keep for a long time.