Skyline73

If u willing to pay 16k. U might want to consider a 04-05 G35 coupe or 350z of the same year. At least you will be close to your dream. You'll get a chance to hone your skills in a comparable car until u can afford a new one. Then when u graduate and get a job u can trade for a G37 or G38, by that time? Lol.
One last thing...
Ur gonna fall in luv with lots of cars in your lifetime. Believe me!

doublea88

iTrader: (2)

lmao lol yes i have fallen in love with many, and more to come. i was considering getting a g35 but im not so into it like the g37, i bet if the g37 was out of view, the g35 would be perfect. im sure i can get a decent 35 for $16k with low miles. My dad bought my brother a new mazda 3 2006 4 door for $16-17000. It was a complete waste in my opinion for a mazda 3, he couldve gotten a 35 that was still in good shape.

KnoxvilleG37

Bro, i hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Infiniti's are one of the most expensive production cars to repair. The damage on that car is a HELL of a lot more than $2500. Do NOT purchase that car. Spend the $16k on something else used in much better shape that doesn't need repairs. That car will be a headache for the rest of the time you own it. It was salvaged for a reason.....let her rest in peace.

I see you've added a poll....I DEFINITELY support getting a used G35....great car.

heff

if you can get it for 16k do it ONLY IF the guy who quoted you $2500 to fix signs a paper and you get it in writing. If I were in ur shoes i still wouldnt do it tho.... wrecked cars never drive like they used too

Gunit37

iTrader: (9)

I say dont do it and get a used G35 for now.

kingkong79

Don't do it. Be prepared to spend at least 5k to 10k to fix this car half a***sss, unless your friend is going to do the labor for free. It won't even be close to a full G37 because you will be cutting corners to save cash. G37 minor parts are expensive. Example, the weather strip for the front fender is $60 bucks (just for a 6 feet piece of rubber). The pinstripes $30. The radiator cover is $60. Painting the parts is also very expensive. Your cost is going to skyrocket. Just not worth it.

terrycs

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From head on picture in your first post, it looks like the impact beam is not centered and has shifted over toward the drivers side. Possible frame damage?

IcebergG

I was thinking the same thing Terry. Frame damage = no go, you do NOT want the headaches that come with that.

Mike

iTrader: (1)

The car wouldn't have been totaled out with some frame dmg...

myk1013

iTrader: (2)

The G35 was my "affordable" dream car when I was in college. I was in love with that thing and told myself I would get one after I graduate. In late 2007,when I could finally afford one I thought about it and waited for the 37's to come out. And I'm glad I did.

Listen to these guys, forget about this car. It is going to cost more than 2500 to fix it. I suggest buying a '04-05 G35 for abiut $16K and buy the G40 when it comes out in a few years.

y3chen86

I'd say wait 5 years, and hope a G38 comes out. Haha. Maybe it'll be sleeker and have 400+ ponies?

shabbo

looks like definite subframe damage. This car will cost arm and leg to fix.

save up, once you're ready and you know it's right, get a new G without anyone elses mark on the armrests...you'll be alot happier!

Redline37

iTrader: (2)

I would agree with everyone else. Don't do it! This post reminds me of this video I found a while back. YouTube - Time lapse vid of repaired G35

Kidcane

iTrader: (7)

IDK I would say if you can get him down to 10K then take it otherwise I agree with everyone to get a G35. There are tons of them and 350's in that price range that are not wrecked.

superslick

Dude dont get it. I am an insurance appraiser and you have a lot more then $2500 worth of damages. Using oem parts; the headlamp ($914.23) airbag ($765.92) hood ($575.64) and the fender ($307.82) alone puts you at $2500. Writing a quick estimate for you on what I can see on ur pic, I'm already at $6465.35. Good luck with trying to find aftermarket parts.