I'm in the market for a new car and found a 2011 G37 IPL 6MT, exact color and transmission that I want. it's priced at 22k for 50k miles. I was going through the carfax with the sales guy there and it had 3 owners. The 3rd owner had infiniti purchase the car back due to a misfiring cylinder and from there it looks like infinity had to replace a few things along with putting the stock intake and exhaust back onto the car.

It seems the car may have been modded previously but as it sits right now it looks bone stock. The test drive went smooth enough I guess but I'm still hesistant about pulling the trigger.

The dealer assured me that the replaced parts have an additional 20k mile warranty on the items and that once a vehicle goes back to nissan it will come back good as new.

any opinions are appreciated. also, does the price seem fair?

Thanks!

 

Does the paperwork support what they are telling you...listing of all diagnoses and parts replaced along the way?

 

i didnt see any official paperwork outside of what was listed on the carfax. I asked the salesrep to email me a copy so hopefully he sends me that today.

 

It'd be the deal of the century had this post included only the first sentence. I think you'll have to weigh the consequences of having a rebuilt engine against a lowered price. Even if the parts have an extra 20k warranty on them, it doesn't mean that the engine won't misfire at 21k. I'd keep looking for other clean examples since there will be more inventory once the Q60 is released.

FYI - dealers will say almost anything to get your signature on that contract.

 

For most owners sure, but if you have some mechanic skill it wouldn't be all that bad...of course with all supporting docs to help.
I'd hold off until receiving more info...if you don't hear anything by COB tomorrow just move on.

 

I think it comes down to this: would you buy this car for its power plant or its wheels?

Hint: I'd rather buy YOUR wheels

 

You already took them from me #FROWNYFACE

 

jesus he just sent me the carfax and it was reported as a lemon in california. code P0300 MULti cylinder misfire.

i asked the sales guy if this car was a lemon and he said no. what a shady guy smh

 

Might be able to source a used motor and save some money...

 

is 22k for an IPL 6MT with 50k miles cheap enough to warrant purchasing?

Here is what the lemon law notice form has listed at the bottom.

NONECONFORMITIES OR OTHER CONDITIONS: 1. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT / PO300 Multi cylinder misfire- Replaced the intake ducts, mass air flow meters, air filter boxes and exhaust muffler to resolve. WO#504776 Dated 3/4/16

So I'm hoping that the issue is resolved? im having trouble convincing myself not to buy this car

 

Unless if you know how to do it yourself it could cost thousands down the line. A typical IPL now with similar mileage would cost less than $25k. I'd rather pay a little more to avoid the headaches and possible time in the shop later on.

 

Remember this; this car will always have the Lemon stamp. Will make a big difference upon resale.

 

I paid 26k for my 13 ipl one owner lease return 34k on the clock factory warranty powertrain in effect to 70k. Id move on!!!

 

yeah i think im gonna move on. thanks for all the input guys

 

There will always be a better car amd deal out there you just need to keep researching and be patient. Best of luck with the search.