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Yah, but popping $6-800 for a new set of tires, just to see if it helps?
No.....first determine the model, age, and tread depth of the current tires. Verify they aren't bargain tires that put tread wear before grip. Also verify they are the correct size. Then go from there.
No.....first determine the model, age, and tread depth of the current tires. Verify they aren't bargain tires that put tread wear before grip. Also verify they are the correct size. Then go from there.
Even after doing that, if the tires fail those tests, there is no assurance that the pricey purchase of new tires will render sufficient improvement to satisfy the owner. That would still be speculative. It will also not improve at least half the deficiencies mentioned by the OP, such as turning radius and interior space, braking and acceleration.
Even after doing that, if the tires fail those tests, there is no assurance that the pricey purchase of new tires will render sufficient improvement to satisfy the owner. That would still be speculative. It will also not improve at least half the deficiencies mentioned by the OP, such as turning radius and interior space.
If the tires fail all of the inspections I suggested they wouldn't be safe to stand next too.
The car is nearly 10 years old. It is very likely the shocks/struts and bushings are all shot leading to atrocious handling. In addition you can have some cheap tires on it that aren't helping.
Also, get an alignment done. Alignment can have a large influence on how well a car handles....or doesn't.
Have you looked into this?
Totally agree with you. Tires can really mess up the way a vehicle drives and steers.Even tire pressure can really make a difference.
The OP should go test drive a few cars just like his.
Totally agree with you. Tires can really mess up the way a vehicle drives and steers.Even tire pressure can really make a difference.
The OP should go test drive a few cars just like his.
I did have an alignment done this past summer, along with tire rotation. Difference was practically non-existent. I should add that the tires still have a great deal of tread left on them.
....or if you really think a car that is based on one of the better platforms on the market and is universally praised for its handling is worse than a typical FWD sedan then maybe you ought to look into an alignment, some struts some tires etc.
Have you ever driven one? You really can't go solely by reviews. I did get an alignment and tire rotation done this past summer which didn't solve much of anything.
This review actually sums up my take on the car pretty well..too bad I didn't see beforehand: 2008 Infiniti G35x AWD Review
And I don't think it has anything to do with struts or shocks as it has 65k on it and receives regular inspections and nothing negative ever comes up. Part of the reason why I'm questioning selling it, can't deny that it has been relatively inexpensive (besides gas mileage).
Selling a car, let alone buying one, is a huge hassle. Just want some insight as to weather or not it's really worth it to go through all of that when the car isn't technically causing me any serious problems. 75% of me says "life is too short to drive something you don't enjoy", but the other 25% of me is saying "it's just a car, it gets you where you need to be, and who knows, by some miracle you could even regret it"...
And I could just throw money at it hoping it gets better, but who knows if that will solve the problem.
If you think a 9 year old car can't possibly have blown suspension you are incorrect and the person you are paying for advice isn't too far off.
I had a 10 year old car with 69k and the front struts looked fine. No fluid leakage. Did the bounce test and the car didn't bounce excessively. No abnormal tire wear. All of the things a mechanic would check. But my automotive common sense said it was time to replace the struts. As I removed the front strut the piston collapsed into the strut body. Blown. Totally blown. The car handled so much better after the new ones went in.
Road and Track said your car can hold .84G on the skidpad. That is good.
Just one look at the mess that is your front suspension tells me there are a lot of bushings and failure points. I am bettting if you did a suspension refresh it would be a different car.
And with a complicated front suspension system I would be weary of buying an older car unless it had already been addressed.
Edited to curb my enthusiasm on the skid pad number.
Last edited by wankel7; 12-07-2015 at 08:57 PM..
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