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bYuPride · 05-10-2008, 05:03 PM

I'm looking at this one now.. I've read a lot of reviews on it, both good and bad. I'm leaning towards it... it's a beautiful car, it's sporty and quick, the engine definitely growls (I hope the loud engine won't bother me long term) It's Cougar Blue so the BYU license plates will look great, nice leather interior and a few other bells and whistles i really need, but are fun to have I guess. I have a 3 year 36k warranty so I feel good about that part of it.

One question I had was about the importance of the type of fuel. It calls for Premium gas. Is that absolutely necessary? If it is that's cool. I'll drive around 10 miles a day on most days so I'm not too concerned about it, but just wondered if putting in the premium as opposed to regular or mid-grade really helped the performance and maintenance of the car...

I've read they hold their value well and with proper maintenance they will last a really long time.. I'd rate Nissan on the bottom of the big 3 of the Japanese cars after Honda and Toyota, but if I could get a good 3 years out of it, it would be pretty fun.

il Padrino Ute · 05-10-2008, 05:18 PM

The general rule is that if the owners manual calls for premium, use premium fuel. If it calls for regular, use regular.

The difference between premium and regular is the octane content. More octane doesn't mean more power (or less MPG) - what it means is that there is less chance of engine ping (small explosions in the cylinders that are not cause by the spark plugs). It happens less because the higher octane in premium causes the gas to burn slower.

IOW, you'll get lousy performance from your engine if you put regular in a car that needs premium. You'll get the same mileage with premium as regular, but you'll also save your engine.

bYuPride · 05-10-2008, 05:25 PM

perfect. that's what i needed to know! thanks!

il Padrino Ute · 05-10-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

perfect. that's what i needed to know! thanks!

You are welcome. I only ask that you let me drive your car when you get it.

bYuPride · 05-10-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

You are welcome. I only ask that you let me drive your car when you get it.

ha ha! of course... although i'm thinking it's a safe bet you'll never drive it because each time you say you are going to stop you never show up!

il Padrino Ute · 05-10-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

ha ha! of course... although i'm thinking it's a safe bet you'll never drive it because each time you say you are going to stop you never show up!

Now you've shamed me and deservedly so.

I'll just show up sometime unannounced. That's more my style anyway.

bYuPride · 05-10-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Now you've shamed me and deservedly so.

I'll just show up sometime unannounced. That's more my style anyway.

ha ha.. see you later.

05-10-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
bYuPride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,058	2004 Infiniti G35 I'm looking at this one now.. I've read a lot of reviews on it, both good and bad. I'm leaning towards it... it's a beautiful car, it's sporty and quick, the engine definitely growls (I hope the loud engine won't bother me long term) It's Cougar Blue so the BYU license plates will look great, nice leather interior and a few other bells and whistles i really need, but are fun to have I guess. I have a 3 year 36k warranty so I feel good about that part of it. One question I had was about the importance of the type of fuel. It calls for Premium gas. Is that absolutely necessary? If it is that's cool. I'll drive around 10 miles a day on most days so I'm not too concerned about it, but just wondered if putting in the premium as opposed to regular or mid-grade really helped the performance and maintenance of the car... I've read they hold their value well and with proper maintenance they will last a really long time.. I'd rate Nissan on the bottom of the big 3 of the Japanese cars after Honda and Toyota, but if I could get a good 3 years out of it, it would be pretty fun. __________________ Get your BYU license plates http://dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html#byu You do not have to wait for your current registration to expire. Get your freakin' plates on your vehicle and be TRUE BLUE!!!!!! "I'm on my beater bike" Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

05-10-2008, 05:18 PM	#2
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	The general rule is that if the owners manual calls for premium, use premium fuel. If it calls for regular, use regular. The difference between premium and regular is the octane content. More octane doesn't mean more power (or less MPG) - what it means is that there is less chance of engine ping (small explosions in the cylinders that are not cause by the spark plugs). It happens less because the higher octane in premium causes the gas to burn slower. IOW, you'll get lousy performance from your engine if you put regular in a car that needs premium. You'll get the same mileage with premium as regular, but you'll also save your engine. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

05-10-2008, 05:25 PM	#3
bYuPride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,058	perfect. that's what i needed to know! thanks! __________________ Get your BYU license plates http://dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html#byu You do not have to wait for your current registration to expire. Get your freakin' plates on your vehicle and be TRUE BLUE!!!!!! "I'm on my beater bike" Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.