New Member saying hi and some Questions
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New Member saying hi and some Questions
Hi everyone,
So recently my 3.5s Altima was written off in an accident . I am with a rental car atm, and seriously looking to buy a G37(XS) sedan.
I was told to avoid the G37 since it has Differential issues (aggressive driving can blow out the rear diff); mainly this vehicle isn't equipped well enough for its motor.
So im looking to see feedback from you guys if this is a real thing?
Also, what years are best to avoid for common problems. Thanks a whole lot and appreciate everyone's replies.
So recently my 3.5s Altima was written off in an accident . I am with a rental car atm, and seriously looking to buy a G37(XS) sedan.
I was told to avoid the G37 since it has Differential issues (aggressive driving can blow out the rear diff); mainly this vehicle isn't equipped well enough for its motor.
So im looking to see feedback from you guys if this is a real thing?
Also, what years are best to avoid for common problems. Thanks a whole lot and appreciate everyone's replies.
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the only really "big" issue is with pre-2011 motors used a crappy interal oil galley gasket that may leak and is an expensive fix due to the labour involved with getting to it....this was resolved by nissan switching to a metal gasket after that....
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Thanks for the replies.
I didn't visit any 370Z forums. I heard that info from a few people who had dealings with the car, and a tow truck driver whose friend blew out his diff from racing it. Minor mods. Tune, intake, exhaust.
So from what I'm gathering, pre 2011 have a bad gasket. So 2011 and up are a safer bet?
I mean this cars gotta have it's quarks. The Lincoln LS for example would burn through ignition coils. Coils gave false scanner readouts too, making people think its throttle body etc.. Altima 2008 3.5 had bad AC pulleys that whine like a mosquito. Anything similar on G37? Bad solenoid transmission switches? Thanks again.
I didn't visit any 370Z forums. I heard that info from a few people who had dealings with the car, and a tow truck driver whose friend blew out his diff from racing it. Minor mods. Tune, intake, exhaust.
So from what I'm gathering, pre 2011 have a bad gasket. So 2011 and up are a safer bet?
I mean this cars gotta have it's quarks. The Lincoln LS for example would burn through ignition coils. Coils gave false scanner readouts too, making people think its throttle body etc.. Altima 2008 3.5 had bad AC pulleys that whine like a mosquito. Anything similar on G37? Bad solenoid transmission switches? Thanks again.
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The most common points of failure unique to this car are the clutch slave cylinder, the main diff bushing, and the pre-2012 rear timing cover gasket. That's pretty much it.
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I mean this cars gotta have it's quarks. The Lincoln LS for example would burn through ignition coils. Coils gave false scanner readouts too, making people think its throttle body etc.. Altima 2008 3.5 had bad AC pulleys that whine like a mosquito. Anything similar on G37? Bad solenoid transmission switches? Thanks again.
Quirks?
- 7AT is indecisive. Reliable, but indecisive
- Trunk button wants you to stand in a specific spot before it responds to the key fob
- At least in my case - you'll have to reapply the Auto up on power windows
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I’ve never heard of anything serious happening to a G37. I think I’m one of the very few who had an issue and that was my throttle bodies somehow died lol. I just replaced both and I was back on the road. I am dealing with a minor coolant leak right now, but it only leaks when I drive really aggressively (that’s why my wife is driving the G) lol. Good luck on your search!
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rear differential bushing is no reason to avoid this car, its not an expensive item to replace. i just replaced mine with whiteline and it feels much better anyway.
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as far as 7AT being indecisive or weird at times i would agree, but i just recently did a tune with EcuTEk and it took care of that issue, the throttle response is much snappier and car doesnt lag anymore, mind you the car has 100K miles on it but feels better than when i bought it with 60K. so there are things you can do if you are willing