I am looking to buy a G37 sedan to replace my wife’s aging TL. I have a FX35 that I am quite happy with so I thought I’d test drive some G37 since it’s a competitor of the TL.
Need some help deciding between 2 local G37. The numbers and prices are rounded but I tried to include as much detail. Both cars have the same exterior and interior colors. Both cars are at independent dealers (Non Nissan, Infiniti, brand name dealers)
1) 2011 G37x Sedan Auto
a. Miles: 50K
b. Price: 17,400
c. Basic coverage Warranty remaining: 5 months
d. Condition: Very Good. Exterior is better than the 2012
e. Options: Sunroof, Bose Speakers. (No Navi or Tech package)
f. User Car Inspection: Not performed yet was leaning toward car #2 looking for some advice before I spend another $125 for used car inspection.
2) 2012 G37 Journey RWD Sedan Auto
a. Miles: 50K
b. Price: 18,000 - $200 for tires = $17,800.
c. Basic coverage Warranty remaining: 14 Months
d. Condition: Very Good overall Interior is better than the 2011 but the exterior has some door dings and small scratches.
e. Options: Sunroof, Bose Speakers, Navigation, Bluetooth, Wood grain trim.
f. User Car Inspection: Took the car to local Infiniti dealer. They said the car was good over all but needed new tires. The dealer/seller offered $200 discount to compensate older tires.
The Infiniti dealer found that the previous owner must have ran over something in the road. It put a small to medium size dent in the Catalytic converter, y pipe and on the transmission pan
There are no CEL or issues while driving the car. The car also just passed emissions inspection.
So I was leaning toward # 2 since my location is in the south and it when it does snow (Few times a year) I almost never drive in it thus not needing the AWD.My concern is that I took the 2012 Journey in for used car inspection and found some issues with small dent in Catalytic converter. Not sure how big a deal this is? The dealer scared me with a $1800 quote for replacing the 1 Cat and y pipe. The transmission pan and gasket, I was going to have replaced by mechanic or Infiniti dealer who charging around $220 for it.
I complained to the dealer/seller about the 2012 door dings and marks. He very arrogantly said he can get them out or removed. Just stuck at this point not sure if I should pursue getting the 2011 inspected? What do you guys think? I’ve been debating this with my wife and just can’t decide. On one hand I love that the 2012 has longer warranty, but will I miss the AWD ? Is a dented Cat that big deal?What would you do? Hoping to make some decisions tomorrow once I hear back from the dealer that has the 2012 and if he can remove the door dings.
Need some help deciding between 2 local G37. The numbers and prices are rounded but I tried to include as much detail. Both cars have the same exterior and interior colors. Both cars are at independent dealers (Non Nissan, Infiniti, brand name dealers)
1) 2011 G37x Sedan Auto
a. Miles: 50K
b. Price: 17,400
c. Basic coverage Warranty remaining: 5 months
d. Condition: Very Good. Exterior is better than the 2012
e. Options: Sunroof, Bose Speakers. (No Navi or Tech package)
f. User Car Inspection: Not performed yet was leaning toward car #2 looking for some advice before I spend another $125 for used car inspection.
2) 2012 G37 Journey RWD Sedan Auto
a. Miles: 50K
b. Price: 18,000 - $200 for tires = $17,800.
c. Basic coverage Warranty remaining: 14 Months
d. Condition: Very Good overall Interior is better than the 2011 but the exterior has some door dings and small scratches.
e. Options: Sunroof, Bose Speakers, Navigation, Bluetooth, Wood grain trim.
f. User Car Inspection: Took the car to local Infiniti dealer. They said the car was good over all but needed new tires. The dealer/seller offered $200 discount to compensate older tires.
The Infiniti dealer found that the previous owner must have ran over something in the road. It put a small to medium size dent in the Catalytic converter, y pipe and on the transmission pan
There are no CEL or issues while driving the car. The car also just passed emissions inspection.
So I was leaning toward # 2 since my location is in the south and it when it does snow (Few times a year) I almost never drive in it thus not needing the AWD.My concern is that I took the 2012 Journey in for used car inspection and found some issues with small dent in Catalytic converter. Not sure how big a deal this is? The dealer scared me with a $1800 quote for replacing the 1 Cat and y pipe. The transmission pan and gasket, I was going to have replaced by mechanic or Infiniti dealer who charging around $220 for it.
I complained to the dealer/seller about the 2012 door dings and marks. He very arrogantly said he can get them out or removed. Just stuck at this point not sure if I should pursue getting the 2011 inspected? What do you guys think? I’ve been debating this with my wife and just can’t decide. On one hand I love that the 2012 has longer warranty, but will I miss the AWD ? Is a dented Cat that big deal?What would you do? Hoping to make some decisions tomorrow once I hear back from the dealer that has the 2012 and if he can remove the door dings.
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