Find or Sell Used Cars, Trucks, and SUVs in USA

2003 Infiniti I35 6 Speed Manual Transmission. Limited Slip on 2040-cars

US $4,500.00
Year:2003 Mileage:105000 Color: is also in good shape for the age
Location:

Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States

Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States
Advertising:

Clean and clear Missouri title
This was originally a standard 2003 i35 with a little over 200,000 well-maintained miles. Got it with a bad engine but since the body was good I decided to swap the engine and transmission while at it. The donor car was a 2003 Nissan Maxima (Titanium Edition, 6 speed manual with a Helical Limited Slip Differential). Everything was done meticulously without cutting corners. I have receipts for the parts I bought but I have no receipts for labor. I did all the work in my garage.

Let's get straight to the point, listing the good and the bad. Forgive me as I go into a detailed description, but you can't find this thing on wikipedia.

Good
The car runs and drives properly. It pulls strong with no strange noises
Electronics work: windows, locks, sunroof, seats 
Every light works like it should: headlights, foglights, turn signals. hazards. I even managed to connect the cornering lamps
The interior is pretty good for a 200K mile car
The exterior is also in good shape for the age. 
Most, if not all of the 100K mile maintenance was done to the engine  as well as other "while the engine is out" stuff:
- OEM Nissan Spark plugs
- All ignition coils are good
- Intake manifold gaskets
- Exhaust gaskets
- Valve cover gaskets
- PCV valve
- Some hoses
- MAF, throttle body, intake cleaning
- Oil pan half moon seals
- Timing chain. Timing chain guides are in good condition and there is no rattling whatsoever
- Axle seals
- New KOYO radiator with lifetime warranty
- Newer high pressure power steering hose
- All fluids flushed: Clutch, brake, engine oil, transmission/gear oil, coolant & blinker fluid
- Buffed out and paint treated the common trouble areas for this model year

But it can't possibly be perfect, right?
It drives, yes... but it could use an alignment/ wheel balancing
The speedometer does not work. It worked on the donor car right before the project started. I have not had time to test it, but I suppose it is the speed sensor in the transmission
The ABS light is on. You can hear the pump run when the car is turned on. The regular brakes work just fine though
The SRS light started blinking about a week after startup. All the airbags are intact but it might have something to do with me removing the seats and turning the car on. I honestly haven't looked into this issue yet. The seatbelts work
The check engine light is on and the only 2 codes point to the fuel sender unit. This should go away when the tank is filled, but I can include a spare used fuel pump unit with the sale
Both bumper covers have paint imperfections
There is minor surface rust on the driver side rear wheel well. I think it can be arrested and effectively stopped

Miscalleneous details
The interior is 2-tone tan and black. I still have the tan pieces if the buyer prefers to have a fully tan interior
Has one key and one key fob

I am not a salesman, just a guy who had some time on his hands. I am selling it now because I can't seem to find time for the car anymore. The car is nice, but I ride a bike in the summer and I see no point in paying insurance and registration for a car to sit in my driveway. I have other projects that I need to free up the space for. That being said, I am not trying to trick anyone. It is not licensed at the moment, so I've only made a few spirited runs around the block and let it idle extensively under load (No leaks, no overheating). I also know that I cannot make up all the money spent on parts or labor on it. I just want it gone.

The car is located in zip code 52577. Buyer arranges for vehicle delivery after payment clears. If you make it here, I am open to test drives. Will add pictures, video links & more information as I remember it. 

Auto Services in Iowa

Yaw`s Auto Salvage ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Accessories
Address: 919 SE 21st St, Hartford
Phone: (515) 266-2046

Witham Auto Centers ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, New Car Dealers, Automobile Body Repairing & Painting
Address: 2728 S Main St, Dike
Phone: (319) 277-8123

Wheelworks ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Performance, Racing & Sports Car Equipment
Address: 3140 Cedar Cross Ct, Sherrill
Phone: (563) 583-9433

Virgil`s Repair Service ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Tractor Repair & Service
Address: 607 N 4th St, West-Branch
Phone: (319) 643-2211

Super Low Price Auto Glass ★★★★★

Automobile Parts & Supplies, Windshield Repair, Automobile Accessories
Address: 4100 Vandalia Rd, Carlisle
Phone: (515) 299-9000

Mill Creek Machining ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Machine Shop, Machine Shops
Address: 119 N Willow St, Calumet
Phone: (712) 949-3857

Auto blog

Infiniti lifts veil on Q60 Concept in final teaser shot

Mon, Jan 5 2015

Well, here it is. Ahead of its official debut at next week's 2015 North American International Auto Show, Infiniti has given us our final "teaser" image of the new Q60 Concept. Teaser, though, applies only loosely, as this is a full-frontal shot of the new two-door, meaning all we're waiting on is the glut of information that will follow ahead of next week's show in Detroit. Overall, it's a very attractive piece of sheetmetal. There are a lot of interesting design touches, including the new nose, which is very, very heavily inspired by Infiniti's partnership with the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Aside from that, many of the company's most notable styling touches have been toned down on the Q60 Concept, particularly the double-arch grille, which has been softened noticeably. The slim headlights, aggressive kink in the beltline behind the B-pillar, strong character line and the air-curtain-like element behind the front wheel arch are the other big styling features. We'll have far more on the Q60 Concept on Sunday, January 11, when it makes its official debut on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show. Until then, take a look at the final teaser up top and let us know what you think of Infiniti's latest efforts in Comments.

Infiniti puts EV plans on hold again

Thu, Jan 22 2015

Think of it as the green-automotive industry's version of Groundhog Day. Nissan's Infiniti division is putting plans for its first mass-production electric vehicle on hold. Again. The Infiniti LE, whose concept version was unveiled 2012's New York Auto Show, is again being put up on the proverbial blocks, USA Today says, citing a presentation by Infiniti executive Michael Bartsch at a recent company event in Detroit. Essentially, the Nissan division has bigger fish to fry, in the form of boosting overall Infiniti sales, and doesn't yet want to put the effort into introducing the Infiniti LE. The Infiniti EV plans were first postponed by then-Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen during the summer of 2013, as de Nysschen wasn't quite buying into Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's ambitious electric vehicle sales projections. De Nysschen resigned last summer to join General Motors' Cadillac division. One issue may be the fact that the Infiniti wouldn't be all that different from the Nissan Leaf. Despite the fact that US sales of that EV surged 34 percent last year compared to 2013, to 30,200 vehicles, an Infiniti version was apparently not enough of a selling point within the company. While the Infiniti is sportier looking than the Leaf and would boast inductive, wireless charging, it would have a similar power output and single-charge range as the Leaf.

Nissan recalling 909k vehicles globally over accelerator issue

Thu, 26 Sep 2013

Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of the affected models in the United States. While an official recall notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm the recall with Nissan.
Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much throttle the driver dials in. The huge recall covers mostly Japanese domestic models like the Serena, X-Trail, Lafesta and Fuga, which make up for 764,800 of the 908,900 faulty vehicles. However, 98,300 Infiniti M sedans are being recalled in the US, although it's unclear at this time which model years and trims are affected. The remaining vehicles are found in Europe and Oceania, according to Nissan spokesman Chris Keefe.
No injuries or accidents have been reported due to the faults. The 90-minute repair will see techs replace the accelerator pedal and tweak the engine control programs. We'll update this story as soon as Nissan or NHTSA makes an official statement.