saywat?

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for those who consider buying a used out of warranty gtr is following the expensive nissan maintenance still important and mandatory? and if so is that something u take into consideration?

4doorfury

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I would avoid any used turbo vehicle. I also looked at the used gtr crowd and they still command about 60-70k for decent mileage. For that price I can land myself in a brand new srt charger, a nice zl1 camaro, gt500 etc etc.

I have had my g37 for about 4 months now. It is a nice car but coming from my 400whp 450wtq monster it is definitely missing something.

Been tossing around the idea of trading it in near the 1 year mark for the srt charger or a qx70.

Black Betty

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Sold the G sedan and bought a GS350 F Sport. Definitely an upgrade all around.

nintendo5

Ah I see some good choices mentioned...Its not like Im anti Nissan (I've had a 96 maxima, 02 altima, 06 altima, 03 g35, 09 g37). Its just the 7 spd with this low turque, heavy car (awd) make it AWFUL for city driving. Even my I4 altima was faster getting off the line at lower rpms. Let alone the G35 coupe.

The SRT8 chrysler I've always wondered about, I was thinking M56, CTS-V (albeit a little high mileage). But one thing is for sure, I will most likely test drive MUCH more extensively so I can keep the car for a longer time.

Do they offer like 100k mile/few years warranty on german cars (S5) for a reasonable price?

ZahyMatar

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With the G being my first car, I feel like I've set the standard kinda high. I'm gonna drive it for a while, not too worried about resale value cause it's trash anyways. I'm thinking Lexus IS-F, Audi S6 (Avant?), CTS-V, Pontiac G8 or maybe even a newer STi... I love the Mercedes C/E class, but I can't deal with that maintenance unless I have a great paying job. And even then, I like doing my own work and learning as I go. I'm only 20 right now so I still have a long time to think. For now I'm focused on upgrades for my G.

AUR11

Carmax offers great warranties. We have a 5 year 100k warranty on our 128i and it's damn near bumper to bumper coverage and was around 2k bucks. You can go 6 years 125k I believe as well, even on AMG or M cars. The best part is, the warranty starts the day you buy the car.

Rochester

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My 6MT Sedan was "next car" for about 3 years before it became a reality. It's a great feeling when a plan gets put into motion, and you actually ride that plan through. Because of low miles, and a detailed budget for mods, my G represents a 10 year plan for ownership, and I'm almost 5 years into it.

My next "next car" is still on track (in my head), as a 4 to 5 year old Jaguar F-Type S Coupe 6MT. If all goes well, I suspect I'll be retiring with that Jag.

However, if age gives me feet of clay, and the days of driving a stiff, RWD, 6MT car are over... then I may very well consider the 400hp Lincoln MKZ, and do nothing with it whatsoever except keep the car clean.

CRiME

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BB! I went with the IS350 F Sport.

nintendo5

Man that is an awesome car to have at 20, stick with it until your financial means improve, as you age. God knows how much money I wasted buying a different car every year in my younger days.

Thats a good option, 2012s and under S5 are within my price range and would gladly pay for the extended warranty for the peace of mind.

See thats what I'm after, a car I can keep for 3-5 years, I've only kept 1 car that long (g35 coupe) and am getting tired of private listing my car to sell and then chase a new one

Rochester

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The thing that makes long-term planning feasible is mileage. I average between 4-6k miles per year, so owning a car for 10 years is a much more realistic plan than if I drove the typical 12-15k miles.

Not that it can't be done. Cars today easily hit 100k and more. Particularly mature engine designs, like the Nissan VQ. Add simple, regular maintenance, a car enthusiast's attitude, and a little bit of luck... and you can have a like-new car for 10 years easy.

jfisher

My next car will be an 09+ CTS V.

RavensMinded00

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Whenever I get rid of the G I would like to upgrade to a E63 or E550 (turbo model). Much bigger body but they have a decent upgrade community and are good handling cars.

A few months ago I was moments away from getting a C63 sedan but I couldn't get over how small that interior was. Wasn't going to suit my family's needs. Still.... that exhaust note!

Mkhlmnn

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What don't you like about Merc? the SRT8 is actually built off the 02-09 E-class chassis with some s-class suspension parts also. Basically getting a Amg with american styling and a Hemi.

What's your favorite part of your G? If you want Sedans ATS and IS350 both handle well and are fun. Coupes the new mustangs and camaros have a similar exciting factor as a G imo with a good amount of oversteer when you want and the new interiors have came along way. 370z is always something to look into, getting a nismo would be a nice setup if you're a fan of the G and VQ engines.

Plenty of options I could go on for days of all the new vehicles I've driven compared to mine. One of my favorite sedans in high 20s/low 30s was a 3.0 supercharged XF. Handled well, fun to drive, rwd, classy and you have some tunability.

valdaviper1

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After 4 G's and countless outher rides, I'm looking at S5 or ISF, likely the Lexus next. Just want more power even if it will mean going back to boring auto. 420HP and half the repair/maintenance of an E92/AMG really calls my name though lol.

JSolo

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If I had 50 gran burning a hole in my pocket i'd get the new camaro 2ss. Only problem with it is;

1) Very impractical
2) first model year, lots of bugs to work out
3) it doesn't come in a 4dr

Hmm.. All the more reason to hold on to the G for as long as possible.