[mjcn121789]

So my brother is getting a car sometime this year. He really likes my car (09 accord coupe I4), so I am thinking I could give him my car (he starts taking over the payments of course) and I can get a used 07 G35 coupe. What do you think guys? Should I do it? Pros and cons?

 

[droop]

do it. i was thinkin bout doin the same thing (trading in for a g) next year. only pros about it. no cons if you think about it unless you like your honda that much.

 

[KHANHNGO]

Lol! exactly what I want to do. Only con is lower gas mileage I guess, but the g35 is a sweat car especialy in manual

 

[esquiss]

hellz yeah, i cant find any reason not to. g37 will be so much more fun of a car

 

[paperboy42190]

g35 is a more expensive higher end car. of course its going to be better in pretty much every way. yes it will need quite a bit more gas than your I4 but that goes with any higher end car.

 

[Baldeagle]

The G35 is obviously a great car. Rear drive, powerful, classy, wonderful road manners, nice c0ckpit, option for manual transmission if you like driving a stick. I wonder more about the deal you're giving your brother by giving him your car in exchange for him taking over the payments. Depending on the relationship between the Accord's current payoff, remaining payments and current fair value, that type of transaction has the potential to screw one of you.

If you made a large down payment when you bought your Accord and have a lot of equity in the car, the present value of the remaining payments may be much less than the value of the car. You get screwed. On the other hand, if you made a small down payment when you purchased your car and are still upside down, the present value of the remaining payments may greatly exceed the current value of the car. In this case, your brother gets screwed.

If you agree that the transaction is fair, I also wonder about the remaining logistics. Of course your brother can make your monthly payments, but was it your intent to get the loan out of your name? Will the loan company permit this? If the loan remains in your name, is your brother okay with the idea of making payments for 3-4 years but not establishing or improving his credit? If the car loan remains in your name and your brother misses a payment, how will that affect your credit rating? If the loan remains in your name, how does that affect the car's registration and insurance? Who is legally responsible for what? If the loan remains in your name, can you get another loan to purchase the used G35? How will two loans affect your credit rating and interest rate? To be safe, before you and your brother commit to anything, I would suggest you contact your loan company and make sure there'll be no problems.

 

[woodensoldiers]

Well apparently I'm the only one who would not trade my car for a G35. I'm driving the V6 right now and looks wise, I think our cars are hotter than the G35. The G35 may handle better, have better performance but to trade an 09 vehicle in for an 07, I think is just dumb. Maintenance on those cars isn't cheap. Another thing, G35s are now the teenager cars. Everyone and there mother drives one. Atleast thats the case in my neighbourhood. I rarely see Accord Coupes in my area.

My best friend drives a G37s. In my opinion, if you are going to consider trading... this is the car you should be looking at. It's expensive, I know. But its worth saving for. If you get the G35, everytime you see a G37 you will think back to this post and be like sh*t, that guy was so right.

 

[Silverstreak]

Another thing, G35s are now the teenager cars. Everyone and there mother drives one. Atleast thats the case in my neighbourhood. I rarely see Accord Coupes in my area.

This. The G35 is the modern equivalent of the old IROC-Z, every punk who thinks he's a badass and is good at spending Daddy's money drives one of these things.

 

[ezshift5]

This. The G35 is the modern equivalent of the old IROC-Z, every punk who thinks he's a badass and is good at spending Daddy's money drives one of these things.

To supplement above guidance, 'Eagle makes several valid fiscal/credit points.....................

Let us consider "Act in haste/repent at leisure".

I test drove the G35 6M coupe. IMHO, transmission, sound and fuel efficiency fell short of the AV6 6M of the period (2005).

Take care.

ez....

 

[Vixen89]

Would you be losing any money in this? My only setback on getting the g35/g37 would be the maintenance and $$$ for modding it. LOL

 

[08EXseDaN BBM]

g35s are so played out..stay with the accord.

 

[coupe_nasty]

i looked at g35's when i got my accord coupe. I honestly didnt like the feeling of their manual transmission. The only thing i like more about the g35 is that its rear wheel and that the car is a little shorter and has a flatter trunk and rear in general. But i see about 10 g35 coupes on the road for every 2 accord coupes i see.

 

[Nighthawk08]

I simply wouldn't trade in a nearly new car, for a 3 year old one. Plus, IMO the G35 isn't that great looking compared to the Accord Coupe. G37? Possibly. But you're going to lose alot on the transaction, a new car, a trusted engine and transmission, pretty good gas mileage, and cheap maintenance. Upon purchasing a Used G35 you'll have to inspect it thoroughly and possibly spend money right off the bat in maintenance costs neglected by the previous driver.

Yes its RWD, and a V6. But you should just drive what you have for a couple of years and once its nearly paid off, or paid off completely, used it as your down payment. I know you'll be able to get plenty for one of the most popular and reliable rides on the planet.

 

[Ryan Pringnitz]

Insurance / Gasoline / Repair costs / Premium Gas

But it is an Infiniti....

 

[Gosha]

Only if its a manual

 

[GoLowDrew]

Insurance / Gasoline / Repair costs / Premium Gas
But it is an Infiniti....

I used to own a Nissan that "recommeded" Premium Gas. First you think..Performance baby..I'm feeding my car right FTW.

That get's old (when you look at your gas bill).

 

[LAYFORSHORT]

Well apparently I'm the only one who would not trade my car for a G35. I'm driving the V6 right now and looks wise, I think our cars are hotter than the G35. The G35 may handle better, have better performance but to trade an 09 vehicle in for an 07, I think is just dumb. Maintenance on those cars isn't cheap. Another thing, G35s are now the teenager cars. Everyone and there mother drives one. Atleast thats the case in my neighbourhood. I rarely see Accord Coupes in my area.

My best friend drives a G37s. In my opinion, if you are going to consider trading... this is the car you should be looking at. It's expensive, I know. But its worth saving for. If you get the G35, everytime you see a G37 you will think back to this post and be like sh*t, that guy was so right.

+1 ! you're not the only one :]

 

[L's TLS]

i wouldnt do it. But i have the 6-6. If I had the i4 I dunno. Performance is better but its uglier. a 6mt g35 cant see my 6-6 0-anything. Turns is another story............for now

 

[MatmanVT]

To supplement Bald Eagle's great memo, Dovetailing into the Ins, what happens if for some reason he is in a accident and the car is totaled. If the Ins comes up short, who is going to pay the balance of the loan off. If he doesn't have the money and the car is still in your name, the bank is gonna come looking for you and won't care that you gave the car to him. If you are going to do this, I would say sell him the car and make a clean break, that give thing has a LOT of room for a family feud. And in my experience, Family and Money can get REALLY ugly.

 

[LunchpailJ]

i use to have a friend that has a g35 modded out. The gear box isn't fun to play with. its really stiff. the seating isn't comfortable. There is no backseat room at all. and YES it is played out. And every kid that wants a car, wants a g35. It is a chick magnet, but so is the 8th gen accord coupes. If the accord 6-6 was a little faster. it would probably be the new "G35"