I bought a very red thing (repost for the night shift)

"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11) 07/03/2019 at 20:55 • Filed to: None

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I bought this 2009 Infiniti G37x yesterday and I’m loving it. It’s exactly what I wanted with power, features, comfort, and athleticism. The color is a little obnoxious for my tastes, but it’s an amazing car otherwise. It has 178k miles, of which the previous owner put on 130k+ over 6 years. The best part?

It was only $4000. The guy I bought it from just wanted more than trade in for it and I can’t complain about getting a $5500-$6000 car  for a whole lot less.

I’ll take some better pictures today and add some additional thoughts about it.

The Fleet

Ash78, voting early and often > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:22

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Nice. These are my favorite generation all around. Earlier ones were a little rough around the edges, especially the interior. Later ones were too frou-frou and bulbous on the styling. This car works well for all occasions. Not many vehicles can pull that off.

Man, if on they made a wagon version (and not just the hatchback/SUV one)

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Ash78, voting early and often 07/03/2019 at 10:24

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Thanks! I think it’s aged super well (it helps that they were still making it 4 years ago), but it’s definitely a huge step up from the first gen, even the 05-06 refreshed model.

fintail > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:29

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Sounds like NP, and IMO these wear red quite well . Now you need to modify the exhaust so it drones constantly.

Ash78, voting early and often > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:29

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I’m really starting to think 2009-10 was just about the peak for cars in general. Great quality and features, but not too overbearing with intrusive nannies or complex interfaces.

I just wish I wasn’t so scared of 100k+ mile vehicles because it seems like everyone drives 15k/year now...

random001 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:31

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That’s only MOSTLY red....

But they are nice.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > random001 07/03/2019 at 10:34

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Trust me it’s brighter in person. This is it in the sun:

Also keep in mind my past 2 cars have been black so this is super bright by comparison haha

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > fintail 07/03/2019 at 10:35

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I’ll pass. It’s loud enough as is and doesn’t sound like a garbage disposal with the OEM system so I’ll stick with that

random001 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:35

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My neighbor across the street had one.  They are pretty red.  I was just giving you crap.  You should enjoy that for a while!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > random001 07/03/2019 at 10:37

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I should hope so! First on my list is changing all the fluids

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:44

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Awesome car! Congrats! And I for one love the red.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/03/2019 at 10:47

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Thanks! I know I’ll get used to it but coming from 2 black cars an actual color is a bit of a shock!

random001 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:47

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I like this plan.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:48

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That sounded so Amish hahahaha. But I get what you’re saying.

BeaterGT > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:50

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Congrats! Best of luck with it

412GTI > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:50

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Nice find! I still think the G37 is a pretty modern looking car and I’m sure that red will pop even more if you put a little love into the paint. Sure will be nice to have some proper torque! 

WilliamsSW > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 10:56

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Very nice!! Unmodified too, it appears?

People complain these are all fart-canned and trashed now, but I do see well cared for sedans regularly- almost all AWD.

The coupes, on the other hand...

shop-teacher > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 11:05

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Nice price!

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 11:06

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I knew it was going to be some sort of Infiniti G car! Surprised you managed to find a G37X for so little, usually G35/X’s are around that, so that’s cool that you found a newer one for good money. Also once you sell the TSX you should wrap it or something lol. Enjoy it, it’s a great car.

E90M3 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 11:09

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Those tail lights must be aftermarket because they’re not blacked out.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 07/03/2019 at 11:12

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dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > BeaterGT 07/03/2019 at 11:13

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Thanks!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 07/03/2019 at 11:14

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I thought about wrapping it, but I know I’ll get used to it and I’d rather put that money towards preventative maintenance and paying off college debt

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > WilliamsSW 07/03/2019 at 11:16

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Bone stock, I bought it from a 64 year old attorney from Champaign. He’d got it after several BMWs but got sick of paying $1000 anytime something broke. 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > 412GTI 07/03/2019 at 11:17

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Absolutely! Acceleration is so effortless and when you give the beans it’ll put you back in your seat a little bit

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > E90M3 07/03/2019 at 11:18

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That wasn’t the toughest part about shopping for Infiniti G35/37s, trying to find ones that hadn’t been riced and abused. This one was owned by a 64 year old attorney, so it’s lived the good life.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > shop-teacher 07/03/2019 at 11:18

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I agree!

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 11:24

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NAhhh who needs that stuff

Jk, that is more sensible. Either way it’s a very good car, color be damned. Here’s to a long and healthy relationship with it

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 11:49

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It’s not red enough.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 13:10

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Killer deal on a great car!

superdave847 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 13:44

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That’s a great car and a deal! Congratulations!

GSKING19 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 14:21

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Ccongratulations! I'm considering getting a fun zoomie car and this is on my list. Probably the coupe tho, you gonna tint it? That red with some black would like fire.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > superdave847 07/03/2019 at 14:40

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Thank you!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 07/03/2019 at 14:40

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Thanks, I agree!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/03/2019 at 14:40

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Should I tint the windows red?

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > GSKING19 07/03/2019 at 14:41

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I’m definitely thinking about it, it’s $2000 under my budget so I’ll have some extra money to play around with, just not until my other car sells

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 14:46

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Yup, headlights too....and paint the rims. And dye the interior.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/03/2019 at 14:48

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Don’t forget to spray paint the engine cover red

GSKING19 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 15:00

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I feel ya, and tint isn’t wildly expensive. It's one of the things that helps make a car.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > GSKING19 07/03/2019 at 16:23

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And keeps your butt from melting into the black leather  seats on a hot summer day

dogisbadob > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 21:06

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cool car

I hope you get many enjoyable miles out of it :o)

lone_liberal > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 21:15

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My wife misses hers terribly. My thoughts on the car was that the steering was great, and the power good but it could have used more low end torque.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > dogisbadob 07/03/2019 at 21:28

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Thanks! I hope so too!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > lone_liberal 07/03/2019 at 21:29

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Compared to my TSX, this is basically a diesel, that only had 166 lb/ft

Alfalfa > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 21:53

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Re d is where it’s at.

Under_Score > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/03/2019 at 23:36

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Nice! That’s a fantastic value! Enjoy not needing to take a key out of your pocket or bag.

I hope this isn’t personal, but I’m pretty sure you buy these cars yourself (TSX, G, etc.) What did you do for work? If I had to buy a car with what I’ve earned to still be comfortable, $4,000 would be A LOT. 

WilliamsSW > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/04/2019 at 00:21

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Nicely done!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/04/2019 at 00:56

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Neat. I thought about getting one of these but the closest manual one was 5 hours away. At the time that I was shopping. My e90 was 5 minutes away so that made that choice pretty obvious 

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Under_Score 07/04/2019 at 09:19

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I know, I’m loving the keyless go! And I don’t mind you asking. I’ll give a full run down, starting from day 1:

2013 : I start mowing my neighbor’s yard, takes about an hour and I’m making $25/wk.

2014: Another neighbor asks me to mow their yard, as well as weed wack, and other chores. Making $30/wk from them, plus the other job. I get another job working for my church as an assistant janitor, working 10 hours/wk at $10/hr.

2015 : On top of all those, I start doing yard work at 2 more houses and start a childcare position. With all 6 jobs, I’m making $250/ wk, during the school year. I’m saving a lot of this money as I just turned 16. I’m driving my dad’s old 2001 Corolla that my brother and I share. In November, it gets totaled after the brakes go out while going down a hill. Parents give my brother and I half the insurance check to buy our own cars, or around $2300. I drive my mom’s van for 9 months after that.

2016 : I drop 1 landscaping job, but start working at Chickfila, making $8.25/hr, working 15-20 hrs/wk, more during the summer. I also get my first car in June, my 98 GS300. That was $2900 out the door. It immediately needed a timing belt service ($800) and shortly after, a camshaft position sensor and battery ($800). I continue working and saving throughout the year.

2017: I’m now making $9.25/hr and up to 25hrs/wk during the school year and 35 in the summer. I sell my Lexus for $3000, and which about $1600 saved up, I buy my Acura for $4000 out the door, and immediately put new tires on it ($400). I start college in the fall.

2018: I’m still in college, working 40+ hr/wk over the summer, but not able to save much after paying off college (which I won’t be debt free, but I’ve attended 2 private universities and I’ll only have less than $20k of college debt).

2019: I get rear-ended but take the paycheck instead of getting it fixed. That’s an easy $550, of which I put $400 to paying towards college. I’m now interning at my church, making $10/hr for 40 hr/wk. My Acura gets totaled out from hail damage, I buy it back for $830. I receive a check for $3300. I borrow $700 from my parents to pay for the Infiniti, but the Acura should sell within a week or 2 for $2750. I will give my parents $750, as well as a yet unknown amount to pay off college debt. The rest will be put towards changing fluids on my car, getting it professionally detailed, and tinting the windows, as well as anything else it might need.

I hope that helped!

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/04/2019 at 09:21

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The E90 is a great choice too, I’m just worried about reliability as a broke college student haha. Manual G35/37s are super rare, so I don’t blame you not wanting to hunt for one, especially one that hasn’t been riced and abused.

Under_Score > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 07/04/2019 at 15:29

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That’s good! Thank you! I didn’t get my first job until June 2016, and I only worked on weekends for the most part ($100-$150 weekly). Then, I took a nine month gap (August 2017-May 2018) and had no employment, running off of what I’d saved. I started selling Poshmark stuff, but that was minimal compared to my previous earnings. Now, I’m making more than ever (same job, but $9.25 and working more) and I’ll have two school jobs this fall. I basically based my career knowing my parents got the big things covered, but I’ve started to pay for more (my phone, Apple Music, gas starting last month). I really like that G37x, though. Nice color, AWD, and equipped better than 98% of the cars at that price. One of the future cars I’ve thought about is a mid-2010’s Q50 Hybrid with AWD in that pale blue color.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > Under_Score 07/04/2019 at 17:02

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My parents still pay for some stuff (phone bill, insurance are a couple big ones) but I’m a lot more financially independent than most of my friends. It helps that I was homeschooled so I could work during the day in high school and do school in between. Next semester I’m hoping to work a lot more so I make more than $50/month with my current job.