Is a 2008 Infiniti G35 a good car?

Is a 2008 Infiniti G35 a good car?

Sport-focused, well-designed and attractively priced, the 2008 Infiniti G35 is an excellent choice for an entry-level luxury sport sedan.

Do rebuilt engines last?

So to answer your question, if an engine rebuild is done well, the engine absolutely can last many tens of thousands of miles. And if you really plan to keep the car for 75,000 or 100,000 miles, you should consider finding a good car that you like, and then having the engine rebuilt yourself.

Is it hard to rebuild an engine?

Rebuilding engines is not HARD work, it is fine work with much measuring, machining, mating, matching and such. Special tools are needed to clean the block and heads, mill their mating surfaces flat, bore the cylinders and line bore the main bearing and cam bearing mounts.

How much does it cost to replace a V6 engine?

New engines start at around $4,000 for a 4-cylinder, around $5,500 for a V6 and $7,000 for a V8. Prices increase from these figures based on complexity of the engine and the brand of car.

Why would a short block need to be replaced?

The most common reasons for a new short block is: probably a spun rod bearing or “rod knock” AND low compression (broken rings/ringlands). Agreed about the lifters, a shortblock wouldn’t fix the lifter at all, since the lifter are in the heads. If anything, they would leave the same SB and replace the heads!

How much does it cost to replace a short block?

You buy a short block as a replacement part for an engine on a project you’re working on. The price of a short block assembly will vary depending on the engine and car, but they generally start off in the $1,000-3,000 range for an average option.

How many hours does it take to replace an engine?

Engine replacements typically take between 15 and 25 hours of billed time, with simpler engines taking as low as 10 hours, and the more complicated mechanisms taking the full 25 hours. With this time range, the average time of billed hours for engine labor range between 15 and 20.

How much for a new engine for a car?

Unfortunately, replacing an engine often costs more than the vehicle’s worth. On average, you’re looking at $4,000 to $5,000 dollars to replace a 4 cylinder engine. This price is likely to go up with a V6 or V8 engine. And, figures tend to range based on the complexity of a job and the performance of a vehicle.

How do you know if you need a new engine?

Knocking, backfiring, hissing, spitting and popping are noises that can occur when there is an abnormality in the combustion flow. If you hear strange noises from the engine, schedule an engine service as soon as possible! Engine Stalling!

How much is an engine worth?

Generally, used engines on most passenger cars can be replaced for $3000-$4000 and new engines can be between $4000-$6000. Some will be more, some less. The average price of a used car is well over $8000, and if you’re looking for a model 3-4 years old, that number jumps to over $20,000.