DPGreen

Hello all, love this Forum, happy to be here - and STOKED to hopefully own a 2011-2013 G37 sedan soon...

I believe that I want AWD, so G37x.

I'd love a little help with these questions:

• How does one tell if a G37x has the features found in a Journey versus a Sports model?
• I do want the luxury package, & was told if the car has heated seats, it has the luxury package - is this correct?
• Would AWD add significantly to maintenance costs?
• Trying to get a handle on maintenance costs:
  • For a 2011-2013, likely 40-80k miles, any ballpark ideas regarding what I should budget for maintenance?
  • At around 100k miles (or sooner?), what big ticket items should I expect? timing belt, CV joints... maybe water pump etc? AC...?
• Random question here - I'd like to install a hitch for a hitch-mounted bike rack. Any problems with this idea, or tips?

Thank you in advance!!
David

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

If you get a 2012+ G you really won't have much to concern yourself with except for typical wear items like brakes, and regular fluid changes. The G has a timing chain that's good for at least 200k miles for all I've seen. Spark plugs at 100k, Coolant and ATF at 75k and the other fluids according to which maintenance schedule you follow in the owners guide.

DPGreen