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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

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. 

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