Q: Do I buy this car?
I know that changing your oil is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to maintain the longevity of an engine but i am curious what the repercussions could be for not changing your oil for an excess of 8000 miles a few times. I am looking at buying an infinity g37x (AWD) and the previous owners oil change tendencies caught my eye. Would this be a deal breaker for you? Or perhaps if the price is right?
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