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07-05-2010, 10:50 AM
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Hi everyone,
I signed up for REVscene because I heard it was the best forum for automative talk in the city.
I'm currently buying my first car ever and I'm kind of set on getting a G35 sedan. I want a car that's stylish but yet practical.
I've found some buys locally that seem like a good deal cost wise, but before I sink the cash into them I wanted to know what everyone here things of them in terms of reliability and resale value (I don't wanna get screwed over on my first car  ).
If you have any thoughts on that I'd appreciate your input.
Thanks.
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07-05-2010, 11:20 AM
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prepare for gas rape.
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07-05-2010, 11:34 AM
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if he can afford a G im sure he can afford the gas....well i hope so  | |
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07-05-2010, 12:33 PM
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07-05-2010, 12:41 PM
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What year G35 were you gonna buy?
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07-05-2010, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN  if he can afford a G im sure he can afford the gas....well i hope so | Thats like saying every honger in richmond can afford the payments on the benzes and bimmers they buy.
We all know even if they cant really afford it they buy it for status
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07-05-2010, 12:45 PM
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no matter which car you choose, get it inspected by an independent mechanic/expert.
g35 is a nice car. got a v6 so gas prices may be an issue depending on your budget. same with insurance too!
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07-05-2010, 12:57 PM
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u shall be analed by gas stations every 3-4 days.
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07-05-2010, 01:04 PM
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first car as in you just wrote your written exam or just got your N?
As mentioned before, G35 sedan spanned 2 generations. Which generation r u looking at?
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buy an acura tsx or tl D:
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07-05-2010, 01:46 PM
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I'd stay away from luxury and get a basic car. You want low maintenance fees , and high reliability.
I'd look at Honda / Toyota sedan. Reliable, economical, practical.
>my assumptions.
- you are paying for the car + associated costs
- you are a student (it says UBC), you are almost graduating (you joined in 2007 , but you buy a car in 2010)
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07-05-2010, 03:46 PM
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Your looking at 70 to 90 $ on cash depends on how you drive too ! Posted via RS Mobile | |
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07-05-2010, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vanboy604=] Your looking at 70 to 90 $ on cash depends on how you drive too ! Posted via RS Mobile | your telling me that a G runs on cash?
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dont do it man get something a little more relaible dont think oh it's my 1st car need to show-off. life isn't a big show and tell
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07-05-2010, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by aznboi128 your telling me that a G runs on cash?
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dont do it man get something a little more relaible dont think oh it's my 1st car need to show-off. life isn't a big show and tell | Dont listen to this guy, being too low has tainted his mind.
IF you can afford the gas and maintenance, I say go for it if its what you really want.
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Originally Posted by Yaminashi Dont listen to this guy, being too low has tainted his mind.
IF you can afford the gas and maintenance, I say go for it if its what you really want. | if you can afford the gas
and insurance
and pay for it all yourself go ahead
if not get something cheaper. please rather then having a nice can and no gas
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07-05-2010, 04:09 PM
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Get one of those hotwheels
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Originally Posted by aznboi128 if you can afford the gas
and insurance
and pay for it all yourself go ahead
if not get something cheaper. please rather then having a nice can and no gas |
I want a nice can  all I have is a rotary caR Posted via RS Mobile | |
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Originally Posted by Inaii I want a nice can all I have is a rotary caR Posted via RS Mobile | fuck, typo lol
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g35 not reliable? here i was thinking the vq is pretty bulletproof
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07-05-2010, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by threezero g35 not reliable? here i was thinking the vq is pretty bulletproof | What did you expect? He only drives hondas 
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN if he can afford a G im sure he can afford the gas....well i hope so | G35s are not that expensive...
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07-05-2010, 07:24 PM
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Do the research before you buy...get a quote on insurance first and see if your comfortable paying that amount (since its your first car, and a luxury car at that its probably going to be high)...also like the others said gas is gonna rape you, especially premium. Take into account the maintenance charges....its going to be more expensive than other cars like honda etc. (unless you can do your own maintenance) but if you can afford it (gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.) then by all means go for it and enjoy the car  | |
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07-05-2010, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tiger_handheld I'd stay away from luxury and get a basic car. You want low maintenance fees , and high reliability.
I'd look at Honda / Toyota sedan. Reliable, economical, practical.
>my assumptions.
- you are paying for the car + associated costs
- you are a student (it says UBC), you are almost graduating (you joined in 2007 , but you buy a car in 2010) | i absolutely agree. not to mention the G's pack a lot of power for a new driver and it is also rwd. knowing out weather, rwd would be less practical and would be more challenging to drive than a fwd or awd car. i would stick with a honda civic or a toyota matrix for a first car, regardless of how much cash the owner has. once you get more comfy with driving, then trade your car in for the one you want. since you are more prone to get into an accident (not saying that I want you to get into one) as a new driver, save the nicer cars for when you are a more competent driver.
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