My ex is getting ready to give another car away so she will not have to "deal with wierdos looking at my car" The local Infiniti dealer has offered her $5k for her 2004 G35 Coupe in trade for a 2011 FX35. Here is where the blasphemy starts (actually the blasphemy starts with a hot blonde thinking of driving an ugly FX35). Should I sell my Miata to get the G? The Miata is a clean early 1990 150, 000 mi. with a hardtop and a Hard Dog rollbar. I am currently selling my 88 Jeep Comanche Eliminator and between the two, I would only need to scrape together about a grand. The G has 160k (she used to commute 100 miles per day) It is super clean, no bodywork, Sport pkg. however it is an automatic. There is another factor to consider, when I was engaged to said hot blonde, it didn't look as strange to go out on the town with my dog riding along. Now that I am single, I'm the guy with the cute little car and a Yorkie. I have rationalized that the G will attract the attention of attractive women who will eventually grow tired of my hobbies and general attitude rather than people of my same gender. In the meantime, my Yorkie is only allowed in the Xterra, which is typically muddy. So.....what would y'all do. Avoid the hassles of a somewhat problematic electrical system and keep the most fun car I have ever owned, or make the leap to the G?
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:18 p.m. windsordeluxe New Reader
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:22 p.m. pigeon Dork
This thread is worthless without pics... of the alleged hot blonde
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:23 p.m. 1967cutlass New Reader
G does nothing for me. If you're gonna get rid of the miata get a real sports car like an s2000 or e36 m3, just in my opinion.
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:28 p.m. z31maniac SuperDork
After having owned a 350Z, which was by all measures a fantastically fun car to drive, it just never made me fall in love with it.
I can't imagine a heavier, auto with a pitiful excuse of a back seat would be any different.
On the other hand, you could probably flip it for a bit of cash.
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:35 p.m. BoxheadTim Dork
In reply to windsordeluxe:
If you're any good at selling cars, why not offer to sell it for her for a commission and spend the money to improve the Miata?
I'd keep the Miata, but then again I usually gravitate back to one, get fed up with it, sell it, rinse, repeat...
Sanity is vastly overrated.
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:36 p.m. windsordeluxe New Reader
Pics, as requested. (As long as I added them properly)
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:40 p.m. windsordeluxe New Reader
Flipping was also a consideration, but she will only let me keep a grand at the most. Which isn't bad considering the effort needed to post a car on Craigslist.
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:51 p.m. WilberM3 Reader
what are you looking to get for the comanche? ive got a friend who expressed interest in getting one.
Dave
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:53 p.m. BoxheadTim Dork
windsordeluxe wrote: Flipping was also a consideration, but she will only let me keep a grand at the most. Which isn't bad considering the effort needed to post a car on Craigslist.
At the price level, up to a grand doesn't sound too bad to me...
Sanity is vastly overrated.
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Nov. 16, 2010 6:57 p.m. Woody SuperDork
I think that for about $80, you should be able to rid yourself of the Yorkie. Just tell the vet that he bit your neighbor's kid.
Unleash the relentless power of her 1400cc Quadrozontal engine...
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Nov. 16, 2010 7:07 p.m. Appleseed SuperDork
Automatic killsl it.
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Nov. 16, 2010 7:25 p.m. Feedyurhed HalfDork
I agree with the general consensus so far. The vehicles you already have are infinitely (pun intended) more interesting than the Infiniti.
Bottom line: Keep current vehicles and get new hot blond with a more interesting car.
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:02 p.m. Marty! Dork
I'll buck the trend and say for DD use I'd rather have the G.
Minivans - Pleasing Soccer Moms since 1984....
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:10 p.m. Osterkraut Dork
I wouldn't get in an ex-fiancee's chili.
Also not interested in an auto G35.
I'm Jeremy Clarkson with better hair.
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:14 p.m. irish44j HalfDork
windsordeluxe wrote: Pics, as requested. (As long as I added them properly)
wow, you are a photoshop pro!! How in the world did you find such a clear photo of a woman from a 1970s Buick advertisement and make her look like she is standing in front of a modern car???
;)
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:18 p.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork
It all reeks of bad. You have a nice Miata, and a truck to cart your muddy dog around, and you're single.
Why mess with a good thing?
SCAVENGE THE SEA FLOOR FOR NUTRIENTS
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:21 p.m. LordTurbonia New Reader
1) I think the "hairdresser" aspect of the Miata is completely nullified by the hardtop and roll bar. (I have yet to meet a gay man who drives a Miata, and I run into a good cross-section of both gay man and Miata drivers. Where did that trope come from?)
2) Picking a car to attract women will attract women who are picking you by your car. Do you want to pick up girls who like Miatas or girls who like badges?
3) $5k is an utter travesty, even for a slushboxed blob of a car. KBB says $11k private party in midtown Memphis, which is not an area known for opulence. If you have skin in this game (and the breakup was amicable) tell her not to trade.
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:34 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork
windsordeluxe wrote: Pics, as requested. (As long as I added them properly)
It seems that you may not be adding them properly. Try another photo, maybe something near the beach. -
Nov. 16, 2010 8:39 p.m. Teh E36 M3 HalfDork
Woody wrote: I think that for about $80, you should be able to rid yourself of the Yorkie. Just tell the vet that he bit your neighbors kid.
This.
And, this:
racinginc215 wrote: Wait a Yorkie and a Miata. Now I know why she's the ex. she was tired of your borrowing her clothes.
But I agree find another hot blonde with a better car..........whats Fabio driving now?
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:42 p.m. thestig99 New Reader
If the G35 was m/t, yeah. Auto is the killer.
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Nov. 16, 2010 8:52 p.m. dj06482 Reader
G35s are pretty complicated from an electrical perspective. Honestly, I'd walk away from a used one. One of my friends has an '04 6MT Coupe that he's owned since new, and he's had his fair share of issues with it (A/C issues, driver's seat frame broke, stereo head unit issues, short in trunk wiring causing all sorts of ABS/VDC/etc lights, oil in the coil packs, etc.) And he's taken very good care of the car since day one. Consumables, such as tires and brakes are a pretty significant cost over time, as well.
They're a great car, but the long-term costs of owning an older used one would scare me away (and I own a 13 year old BMW)!
'97 328is | '05 Odyssey | '06 RAV4 | '06 Dodge RAM 1500 QC
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Nov. 16, 2010 9:16 p.m. integraguy Dork
I would second the idea that a dealer offering your "friend" 5 or 6K for this G is taking her for a ride....and probably not the fun kind of ride.
I also think what you have beats owning the G. I also wouldn't mind finding a decent Eliminator.
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Nov. 16, 2010 9:37 p.m. RoosterSauce Reader
Since the answer to every question is Miata, you need to rephrase the question so the choices do not include G35's or anything else that is not a Miata.
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Nov. 17, 2010 7:37 a.m. bluej HalfDork
1- get a loan
2- buy g35 from ex for 6k
3- drive it for a month and declare you can't deal with the auto
4- sell for 9-10k at tax refund time
5- turbo/v8 miata!
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Nov. 17, 2010 7:54 a.m. Raze Dork
LordTurbonia wrote: 1) I think the "hairdresser" aspect of the Miata is completely nullified by the hardtop and roll bar. (I have yet to meet a gay man who drives a Miata, and I run into a good cross-section of both gay man and Miata drivers. Where did that trope come from?)
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