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Drag-Goon 06-30-2011 04:32 PM

New paint job
 
I would like your guys opinions on this matter. I'm looking for a white G37 sport, manual with Navi. I've looked 500miles from my location in VA and I havent found one in my price range(price range from $25k-$28k on an 2008 G37). But I did find a black manual navi very close to my location. I'm thinking of buying it then have it painted white as soon as I get it.

My question is has anybody done a paint swap on their G37? I was even thinking about leaving the engine bay black so the labor guys wouldnt have to take the engine out to paint the bay white, that would save me money also. Any suggestions as to what I should do would be great.

CDONNS 06-30-2011 04:52 PM


Originally Posted by Drag-Goon (Post 3171298)
I would like your guys opinions on this matter. I'm looking for a white G37 sport, manual with Navi. I've looked 500miles from my location in VA and I havent found one in my price range(price range from $25k-$28k on an 2008 G37). But I did find a black manual navi very close to my location. I'm thinking of buying it then have it painted white as soon as I get it.

My question is has anybody done a paint swap on their G37? I was even thinking about leaving the engine bay black so the labor guys wouldnt have to take the engine out to paint the bay white, that would save me money also. Any suggestions as to what I should do would be great.

I would just keep looking if I were you. I just don't trust a whole repainting of a car unless it has to be done.

Drag-Goon 06-30-2011 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by CDONNS (Post 3171310)
I would just keep looking if I were you. I just don't trust a whole repainting of a car unless it has to be done.

yea thats what Ive been doing for the last couple months is waiting. I see all these hot G37's on this site and its making it very hard for me to keep waiting :)...

cardoza 06-30-2011 04:56 PM

I wouldn't worry about it turning out well if you went to a reputable shop, but the cost definitely wouldn't be worth it. Even if you find a car that's 3,000 miles away, it'll be probably 20% of the cost to have the car shipped (~$800) as opposed to having it painted by a reputable shop (~$5000). Just keep searching for what you want, it'll show up.

Drag-Goon 06-30-2011 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by cardoza (Post 3171315)
I wouldn't worry about it turning out well if you went to a reputable shop, but the cost definitely wouldn't be worth it. Even if you find a car that's 3,000 miles away, it'll be probably 20% of the cost to have the car shipped (~$800) as opposed to having it painted by a reputable shop (~$5000). Just keep searching for what you want, it'll show up.

Thats true also...man you guys making it hard for me to wait.

Fentress24 06-30-2011 04:58 PM

yeah keep waiting for the car you want. repainting a car from black to white wont look good. It wont look as bad as red or blue when you open the hood, doors, trunk, but you will always know its there. Patience my friend.

Oh and used car prices are sky high right now. Might help to wait a few months anyways.

Drag-Goon 06-30-2011 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by Fentress24 (Post 3171317)
yeah keep waiting for the car you want. repainting a car from black to white wont look good. It wont look as bad as red or blue when you open the hood, doors, trunk, but you will always know its there. Patience my friend.

Oh and used car prices are sky high right now. Might help to wait a few months anyways.

I did notice the prices are higher then normal. Maybe b/c its summer?

_ant_ 06-30-2011 05:00 PM

just have patience ;)

Xenolith666 06-30-2011 05:08 PM

that and white sux!

Fentress24 06-30-2011 05:17 PM

White is the fastest color. haha

Prices are high because of the economy. People who would usually buy a new car are buying used.

AllentownG37 06-30-2011 07:04 PM

I had the same thing happen when looking for my G37x in Obs. Several of the Infiniti dealers I spoke with mentioned that the price point for used G37s are inflated right now due to the shortage from Japan. The dealers were expecting to receive new shipments sometime around September, but until then, they're not as willing to drop the prices on their used inventory. Just keep waiting, the right one will come along and be ready to jump when it does.


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