2011 G37S coupe buying advice
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
2011 G37S coupe buying advice
Hello
I'm about to buy a 2011 G37s Coupe
It's in a good condition apart from the normal aluminum trim scratches
It has 60K miles
What are the things to look for ?
the car has full service history
I've noticed that the car has excessive vibration when I rev the engine ( I'm a previous owner of an inline 6 BMW and a current owner of an 8th gen accord V6 )
and the vibration is too much for me when you drive the car I'm not sure if that's normal for the VQ37VHR engine or not and if not what are the possible causes
another thing is the rear timing chain oil gallery leak
I'm soooooooooooo afraid about buying it and getting into this problem
is it very common or it's just a matter of luck ?
if it happened can it be done by replacing the 2 gaskets from the VQ35 ?
And do I need to take the whole front end ( Bumper, radiator support and all ? ) or it can be done without removing all of that ?
at that kind of mileage what to expect to go wrong ?
I've also noticed that when I touch the brake pedal it's vibrating
It's not a warped brake disk ( no vibration at the steering ) but the pedal is vibrating like the ABS Is kicking in but less aggressive of course
I've noticed the lower arms are not good but other than that all seems working fine
Kindly advice
thank you
I'm about to buy a 2011 G37s Coupe
It's in a good condition apart from the normal aluminum trim scratches
It has 60K miles
What are the things to look for ?
the car has full service history
I've noticed that the car has excessive vibration when I rev the engine ( I'm a previous owner of an inline 6 BMW and a current owner of an 8th gen accord V6 )
and the vibration is too much for me when you drive the car I'm not sure if that's normal for the VQ37VHR engine or not and if not what are the possible causes
another thing is the rear timing chain oil gallery leak
I'm soooooooooooo afraid about buying it and getting into this problem
is it very common or it's just a matter of luck ?
if it happened can it be done by replacing the 2 gaskets from the VQ35 ?
And do I need to take the whole front end ( Bumper, radiator support and all ? ) or it can be done without removing all of that ?
at that kind of mileage what to expect to go wrong ?
I've also noticed that when I touch the brake pedal it's vibrating
It's not a warped brake disk ( no vibration at the steering ) but the pedal is vibrating like the ABS Is kicking in but less aggressive of course
I've noticed the lower arms are not good but other than that all seems working fine
Kindly advice
thank you
Registered Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 322
Likes: 19
From: Hanover, MD
Hello
I'm about to buy a 2011 G37s Coupe
It's in a good condition apart from the normal aluminum trim scratches
It has 60K miles
What are the things to look for ?
the car has full service history
I've noticed that the car has excessive vibration when I rev the engine ( I'm a previous owner of an inline 6 BMW and a current owner of an 8th gen accord V6 )
Already not good. The engine should have a little vibration, but nothing that should be as concerning as you are making it.
and the vibration is too much for me when you drive the car I'm not sure if that's normal for the VQ37VHR engine or not and if not what are the possible causes
Motor mount? Could be something else, but impossible to tell from description.
another thing is the rear timing chain oil gallery leak
Hellp no. Me No Likey
I'm soooooooooooo afraid about buying it and getting into this problem
Trust your gut
is it very common or it's just a matter of luck ?
This sounds like bad luck on this car. Neglect/abuse possibly?
if it happened can it be done by replacing the 2 gaskets from the VQ35 ?
IMO, shouldn't even be worrying about gaskets at 60k
And do I need to take the whole front end ( Bumper, radiator support and all ? ) or it can be done without removing all of that ?
IDK
at that kind of mileage what to expect to go wrong ?
Under 50k, I had some cosmetic issues (carpet and center console not opening), and power steering reservoir needing replacement under warranty.
My rear differential bushing leaked (6MT), and I need brakes (normal)
I've also noticed that when I touch the brake pedal it's vibrating
Probably rear brakes if wheel isn't shaking
It's not a warped brake disk ( no vibration at the steering ) but the pedal is vibrating like the ABS Is kicking in but less aggressive of course
Probably rear rotors. I doubt it was the ABS, you would see the light
I've noticed the lower arms are not good but other than that all seems working fine
No bueno. Lower arms shouldn't be struggling at all yet.
Kindly advice
It's a no from me. That car sounds jank. I wouldn't be so uneasy about such a low milage car. I would walk away and look for something else you can buy with confidence. Not to say the G37 isn't a great car, just saying I don't think it is that exact one. walk away...
thank you
I'm about to buy a 2011 G37s Coupe
It's in a good condition apart from the normal aluminum trim scratches
It has 60K miles
What are the things to look for ?
the car has full service history
I've noticed that the car has excessive vibration when I rev the engine ( I'm a previous owner of an inline 6 BMW and a current owner of an 8th gen accord V6 )
Already not good. The engine should have a little vibration, but nothing that should be as concerning as you are making it.
and the vibration is too much for me when you drive the car I'm not sure if that's normal for the VQ37VHR engine or not and if not what are the possible causes
Motor mount? Could be something else, but impossible to tell from description.
another thing is the rear timing chain oil gallery leak
Hellp no. Me No Likey
I'm soooooooooooo afraid about buying it and getting into this problem
Trust your gut
is it very common or it's just a matter of luck ?
This sounds like bad luck on this car. Neglect/abuse possibly?
if it happened can it be done by replacing the 2 gaskets from the VQ35 ?
IMO, shouldn't even be worrying about gaskets at 60k
And do I need to take the whole front end ( Bumper, radiator support and all ? ) or it can be done without removing all of that ?
IDK
at that kind of mileage what to expect to go wrong ?
Under 50k, I had some cosmetic issues (carpet and center console not opening), and power steering reservoir needing replacement under warranty.
My rear differential bushing leaked (6MT), and I need brakes (normal)
I've also noticed that when I touch the brake pedal it's vibrating
Probably rear brakes if wheel isn't shaking
It's not a warped brake disk ( no vibration at the steering ) but the pedal is vibrating like the ABS Is kicking in but less aggressive of course
Probably rear rotors. I doubt it was the ABS, you would see the light
I've noticed the lower arms are not good but other than that all seems working fine
No bueno. Lower arms shouldn't be struggling at all yet.
Kindly advice
It's a no from me. That car sounds jank. I wouldn't be so uneasy about such a low milage car. I would walk away and look for something else you can buy with confidence. Not to say the G37 isn't a great car, just saying I don't think it is that exact one. walk away...
thank you