SlateBlue G

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I want to give a big shout out to all the people that's helped me out for the past 8 years I had my G37 coupe. A lot of troubleshooting and feedback from folks here was truly appreciated.

Bought the G brand new Oct 07 and sold Mar 16. Learned a lot here and met some cool people.

Now onto the next. 11 E92 M3 6MT w/ 19k on the clock


Old baby LOL

Kris9884

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Ah very nice trade up, enjoy it man.

Topher9425

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Damn Slate.....be sure to check on us lower class people from time to time! lmao, gorgeous step up bro!

SlateBlue G

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HAHAHA I've had 3 Nissans(pathfinder, maxima, G37) and will always be a Nissan guy. Would have bought the Q60 if it came in stick.
Hoping to get a R33 in 2019

04gtoryder

Nice upgrade. What are your thoughts on the car as it compares to the G?

G37sGraphite

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Congrats OP, I sold mine and bought a G simply due to the engine fears associated with the S65 engine. They have connecting rod bearing clearance issues and it caused the engines to crap out. Probably rare but thats all they talked about on the M3 forum...the engine cost 20 to 25k to replace so get a blackstone report and keep your eye on it!
Love that high revving engine its intoxicating right!!??

SlateBlue G

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Night and day difference.

Cons
- Thirsty *** girl (avg 13MPG 80% city)
- noisy engine
- maintenance is double (even though I do my own work)
- No touch screen interface (iDrive blows)
- Can't set stupid things like vanity lights, setting without coding the car

Pros
- Blast to drive V8 roars
- Builds power all the way up to redline unlike the linear power on G's
- Minimal body roll compared to the G (hugs the road)
- Clutch system 100 times better
- Responsiveness is also night and day
- Easy to drive unlike the G which is very jerky
- Much more spacious than my G coupe
- Suspension and brake very responsive

SlateBlue G

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I see mostly 08's having the bearing issue. Planning on sending oil to blackstone on my next oil change at 25k

I thought the VQ was a blast until I met this V8 monster. Thing screams and puts a grin every time I WOT

G37sGraphite

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Nah they all had the problem just the 08s are older so more were feeling the effects of the clearance issues. BMW never did anything about it -there is a million page thread on the forum...Dont read it all or you will sell your car...lol

SlateBlue G

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I try not to get too crazy about. I figure I have low miles, don't track the car and its not abused.

On the other hand my G from 0-135K miles never gave me any issues besides 1 o2 sensor, clutch master cylinder and thermostat being replaced.

All makes have different issues. G had the notorious bad clutch system where the CSC fails like hot cakes. I replaced my master 2 times

redlinernyc

Actually, all the years are prone to engine failure (08-13). I believe in 2010 BMW changed the material of the rings but the problem still exists. Because of the material used in the 08-09 years, it's easier to find in an oil analysis compared to 2010+. This is what I've read on the forums.


I was contemplating this car for a year and the engine issues were just rampant and it was so disappointing because if it wasn't for that, this would be THE perfect M3 IMO. I chose a Nismo 370z instead.
Go on the forums and plenty of the newer years such as 2011 and 2012 cars have blown engines with low mileage too. Totally unacceptable on BMW's part.


I hope you have a good one though and it doesn't give you any engine issues. Congrats!

SlateBlue G

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Thanks bro. Same reason I didn't go with the STI. Didn't want to worry about ringland issues. Was considering a 370z nismo but that would have been my 4th Nissan.

Black Betty

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Congrats and happy trails.

SlateBlue G

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I did all my trans and diff DIY's thanks to you

redlinernyc

All good man.


You do know there is a sure way to prevent the rod bearing issues from happening, right? It's a $2k fix but well worth it IMO if you plan on keeping the car. People on the m3 forums have been changing out the rod bearings as preventative maintenance and they never have to worry about the problem ever happening. B/c I'm the paranoid type, that's something I would do if I ever got that car. Just wanted to put that idea out there though. If you do get it done though, make sure you get it done from a reputable shop that knows of this issue.