Goodbye my Solara...

[DocJohn]

Well, it did it... I sold my Solara last week and bought an Infiniti G35 coupe. My Solara was a great car and I miss it, but I’m really enjoying my G35... IT ROCKS! Yes, I know they eat tires and brake pads, but its not my daily driver so I can keep the miles down.

The aftermarket for the G35 is awesome. You name it and at someone makes it. Want a supercharger, turbocharger, performance exhaust system, headers, plenum spacer, coilovers, performance ECU? ... You got it. I already have Nissan JDM clear side marker lights, an AFE air filter, and a “Z tube” (this is the air intake tube from the 350Z that can replace the one in the G35 for about 6 more HP) on their way.

I just wanted to say “Thank you” to all the folks on this site that have helped me. It’s the members of SolaraGuy that make it such a great site. I hope the G35 forums are near as good and helpful as this site is.

I’ll still drop in and see what’s up from time to time.

BTW - Later tonight I'll have my complete 4 volume set of Solara Factory Service Manuals for sale on e-bay (Item number: 220038043462)

[solaraN8]

congrats on the car. i have thought of trading mine in for a g35 sooooo many times.. post some pics of the new car when you have a chance..

Nate

[Turbosolara]

nice up grade

[woa_its_j3ff]

very nice. had it before is300. nice car but didnt like understeer very much.. i loved the styling and the aftermarket of it is pretty vast. have fun with it.

[TW85]

Good decision. I'll be doing the same thing in about three weeks, though it'll be a sedan. Did you buy new or used? Options? Price?

[HID04V6]

Nice- You'll enjoy the car. I'm planning on doing the same thing in a few years after the redesign has come out. I'm thinkin either the G coupe fully loaded or a 350Z convertible- not sure yet. I'm sure I'll change my mind hundreds of times between now and then.

[dvdchris45]

congrats on the new car and thanks for the contributions you made DocJohn!

[DocJohn]

Good decision. I'll be doing the same thing in about three weeks, though it'll be a sedan. Did you buy new or used? Options? Price?

Its an '04 AT, Platinum Graphite with Charcoal leather, with 12K miles. All options (including Bose, XM radio, 18" wheels), except NAV and aero package. Paid about $28K out the door.

Things I miss from my Solara include the trip computer (must be part of the Nav system on the G35?) and power lumber in the driver's seat.

Will try and post pictures next week.

[mluu510]

i would have waited for the new g35 coupe redesign. the concept looks amazing. or, at least get the new 07 g35 sedan.

[PXLpainter]

Lemme know if you wanna get rid of the OEM wheels!

Also - go check out g35driver.com

Nice cars!

[DocJohn]

Lemme know if you wanna get rid of the OEM wheels!

Also - go check out g35driver.com

Nice cars!

Sorry, I sold the OE wheels and tires 2 years ago.

I've registered on g35driver.com. I was able to download the entire '04 G35 coupe factory service manual (157 MB zipped) from that site. Very helpful.

[gone]

heyy.. congrats with the g35, its a hot ride.

[PXLpainter]

Sorry, I sold the OE wheels and tires 2 years ago.

Oh

Guess I misread your first post:

Well, it did it... I sold my Solara last week and bought an Infiniti G35 coupe. My Solara was a great car and I miss it, but I’m really enjoying my G35... IT ROCKS! Yes, I know they eat tires and brake pads, but its not my daily driver so I can keep the miles down.)

...makes it sound like you just bought the G35.

[cklinh]

Lemme know if you wanna get rid of the OEM wheels!

Also - go check out g35driver.com

Nice cars!

Sorry, I sold the OE wheels and tires 2 years ago.

I've registered on g35driver.com. I was able to download the entire '04 G35 coupe factory service manual (157 MB zipped) from that site. Very helpful.

I think PXL was referring to the Infiniti OE wheels.

[krawzyazn]

so I take it you got a used G35

I'll be joining you next year about this time with an 07 white coupe