G37 opinions?

[googe]

I'm in the market for a car again, have to dump the G35, and I'm mostly looking at a new G37. Has anyone bought or test driven one yet or have any feedback on it? I'm also considering anything else in the same general price range, but haven't seen much else I am interested in. The C63 AMG is super tempting but I'm going to restrain myself :)

Don't want to overlook anything though, so I'm also interested in suggestions of what might be comparable. Between the G and the Z, I'd take the G, and I don't really want anything less than 6 cylinders...so no evo/sti.

[pinoyhero]

My M3?

G37 is a real nice looking car, was actually admiring a white one today, but why not go slightly used and get more car for the money ?

[schocker]

For the money I dont think you can beat the G. In that category I cant think of many other vehicles, perhaps the IS350?

[Jlude]

I test drove a G37... but have never driven a G35... So I can't compare for you, but I did like the G37 a lot.

6 Cyl or more... Personally, I have test driven soooooo many cars in the past month. It's stupid.

Are you loing for a 4 door? or two door?

What's your price range?

Any brand preference?

[googe]

Performance is most important, but I like bells and whistles too. Coupe/Sedan, no preference. Generally if it's available in both I'd favor the coupe, but I'm not going to rule out sedans. No brand preference.

You drove the G37 and opted for the 335i? What made you choose that? They are pretty comparable in terms of price/performance, that's probably the closest competitor from what I have seen.

Also, if you don't mind me asking...did you run into financing issues on your new vehicles, being that you just moved and had no credit history yet in the US? I've heard some places can check your Canadian file, but most can't.

IS350 isn't a bad suggestion. I'll look at it further, but I think the G would have an edge over that as far as my tastes go.

[Xtrema]

Test drove 335 and G37 back to back

335 > G37 in performance

G37 > 335 in interior

G37's back seat is for kids, where 335 can fit adults. G37 also sucks for trunk space, only a bit bigger than 350Z roadster's

G37's suspension is harsh. 335 has a nicer balance.

335 is a dime a dozen in this city. G37 is not.

[Team_Mclaren]

There's a reason why there are more 335s than G37s, because its a better car for more or less the same money.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by googe
Performance is most important, but I like bells and whistles too. Coupe/Sedan, no preference. Generally if it's available in both I'd favor the coupe, but I'm not going to rule out sedans. No brand preference.

You drove the G37 and opted for the 335i? What made you choose that? They are pretty comparable in terms of price/performance, that's probably the closest competitor from what I have seen.


IS350 isn't a bad suggestion. I'll look at it further, but I think the G would have an edge over that as far as my tastes go.

Honestly, I loved the features of the 335i more, liked the controls more. And.... I never owned a bimmer before!

Lexus has some sweeeeeet rides for good prices. I found lexus was cheeeeeaaap. Compared to the 335i. G37 was nicely priced as well.

I would certainly take a lexus out for a drive before you decide.

ps... don't get an acura TL type s... no powa!!


Originally posted by Xtrema
Test drove 335 and G37 back to back

335 > G37 in performance

G37 > 335 in interior

G37's back seat is for kids, where 335 can fit adults. G37 also sucks for trunk space, only a bit bigger than 350Z roadster's

335 is a dime a dozen in this city. G37 is not.

Agreed!!!

I drove by the local high school and saw 7 or 8 kids rollin' a 335i. They're everywhere... which bugs me.

[googe]

Hmm, Edmunds says the G37 handles better and has better top end. 335 has the torque and weight advantage, G has more HP.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

Tough call.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Jlude
Agreed!!!

I drove by the local high school and saw 7 or 8 kids rollin' a 335i. They're everywhere... which bugs me.

The last time I've seen so many same cars on the road is when 92 Civic came out.

Admit it, 335 is the new Civic. :D


Originally posted by googe
Hmm, Edmunds says the G37 handles better and has better top end. 335 has the torque and weight advantage, G has more HP.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=120061

Tough call.

On track, they are close. 335 is more civil on the streets which I believe where you will be 99% of the time.

Again. There's a reason why everyone is picking 335 over G37. And now that 135 can be had for $41K, I don't think you'll see many G's on the road.

[googe]

^Yeah, I'd seriously consider sacrificing 30tq just to shed the rampant BMW douchebag stereotype that the owners have perpetuated :rofl:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/112_0708_infiniti_g37_bmw_335/specs.html

Guess the 335i is slightly speedier all around, but pretty negligible.

Is there much that can be done with the stock turbo on the 335? If there is a lot of breathing room there, that's hard to ignore. Wont be able to do anything to the G37 unless a supercharger kit comes out, which might be a while.

[HIDStop]

G37.. Sleek looking car.

Far less on the road than the 335i or IS!

G37 > IS350 > 335i
*In terms of rarity on the road*
*350 Only! Who needs a whopping 205 HP IS250*

[Jlude]

fuck it... buy an is-f!!!! just unde 60k in the US... but then do you spend another 10 for the new M3... and the can of worms is open!

[Xtrema]

BTW, IS350 is a fine ride but auto only Drives well, quieter interior than both G and 3.

But some of the interior bit seem like it should belong in a Corolla which kind of a turn off.

[googe]

Originally posted by Jlude
fuck it... buy an is-f!!!! just unde 60k in the US... but then do you spend another 10 for the new M3... and the can of worms is open!

Haha, if I was going that high then it'd be C63 AMG hands down. I actually need to hurry up and buy before I cave and change my mind and get one anyway :cry:

[Jlude]

Originally posted by googe


Haha, if I was going that high then it'd be C63 AMG hands down. I actually need to hurry up and buy before I cave and change my mind and get one anyway :cry:

it's brutal, believe me I know...

Acura dealer has me posted on the new NSX... he says 22 months it will be out, but I won't put deposit down until I see pictures of the actual production car.

[googe]

Hmm, Vishnu claims 390-400hp out of the 335 with just a chip for $1300...

Damn, now I'm leaning towards the BMW I think.

[rp_guy]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
There's a reason why there are more 335s than G37s, because its a better car for more or less the same money.

i think it's more that people want a BMW badge, actually

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by rp_guy


i think it's more that people want a BMW badge, actually

323/325

[2EFNFAST]

don't get the g35/g37. poor performance, handling, build quality, and the absolute worst part is the paint - nissan uses some shitty ?water-based? environmentally friendly one that damages like crazy. Chips galore. Don't do it.

[jbabante]

my friend bought a G37 last year for around 55k and now the value is down to 45k... she said, it suck ass on winter time. She is selling it now and could let her know if you're interested.

[jbabante]

Originally posted by rp_guy


i think it's more that people want a BMW badge, actually

it is a ridiculous good looking badge :love: :rofl:

[Jlude]

Originally posted by googe
Hmm, Vishnu claims 390-400hp out of the 335 with just a chip for $1300...

Damn, now I'm leaning towards the BMW I think.

yup...

and I believe 370tq

have you driven a 335i? I went on a crazy test drive, the salesman made me launch it... slam the brakes on at 60mph and it didn't tilt one bit... I mean the car is just insane.

I guess if you've driven one, then you know what I mean, but if you haven't... go to the bmw dealership and rip around in one.

[benyl]

For $1000 and using race gas if you can find it, you can get nearly 400 WHP out of a 335i. http://www.burgertuning.com/

Downpipes, piggyback and intake is all you need. Stock catback flows plenty.

The limitation on the 335 is the injectors, not necessarily the turbos. Turbos are good to 15psi (stock is 8psi) at sea level. Beyond that, you run into fueling issues even with Direct injection which runs much leaner than port.

The 335 with those mods will run with a stock E92 M3 and still get 30mpg on the highway... lol

http://www.burgertuning.com/images/maxpower.jpg31GYfuHV_Zs

There is a reason why there are so many on the road. It pisses me off too, but you can't beat the "value" of the car.

[JordanLotoski]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Test drove 335 and G37 back to back

335 > G37 in performance

G37 > 335 in interior

G37's back seat is for kids, where 335 can fit adults. G37 also sucks for trunk space, only a bit bigger than 350Z roadster's

G37's suspension is harsh. 335 has a nicer balance.

335 is a dime a dozen in this city. G37 is not.


HUH??? i see more g37's then 335's......

[rp_guy]

Originally posted by benyl
For $1000 and using race gas if you can find it, you can get nearly 400 WHP out of a 335i. http://www.burgertuning.com/

Downpipes, piggyback and intake is all you need. Stock catback flows plenty.

The limitation on the 335 is the injectors, not necessarily the turbos. Turbos are good to 15psi (stock is 8psi) at sea level. Beyond that, you run into fueling issues even with Direct injection which runs much leaner than port.

The 335 with those mods will run with a stock E92 M3 and still get 30mpg on the highway... lol



i'm pretty sure you will outrun M3's if you're putting 400 to the wheels..

[Kavy]

g37

I don't want you to drive around with that smug look on your face that all 335 drivers have (the same one mustang drivers have)
:rofl:

[imjimmylin]

335! I can't stand that Infiniti clock it's mounted in the worse spot possible in the G37. Looks to old man for me

[heavyD]

Get the G37 so you can tell your friends; "Yeah I could have got a Bimmer but why do that when for the same price I can get a rebadged Nissan complete with Altima engine."

[rc2002]

Originally posted by heavyD
Get the G37 so you can tell your friends; "Yeah I could have got a Bimmer but why do that when for the same price I can get a rebadged Nissan complete with Altima engine."

I was about the post the exact same thing. Why pay that much for a Nissan?



If you do go with the 335, get the coupe. The sedan looks terrible.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
I was about the post the exact same thing. Why pay that much for a Nissan? because there's less G37's than 335's.

i think my next car will be a suzuki sx4 because i don't see too many of them on the road.

[googe]

the g37 doesnt have an altima engine or anything to do with the altima. g37 is based on its own, new FM platform. youre thinking of the g35. even if it were an altima engine, its a 330hp 3.7L v6 with 11:1 compression, so that wouldnt be a factor anyways. i care about how an engine performs, not if it came out of another car :nut:

[rc2002]

It's the same VQ engine, it just has an extra 0.2L of displacement.

[googe]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
It's the same VQ engine, it just has an extra 0.2L of displacement.

not exactly, the bottom end might be the same, but i dont see how thats a factor in anything.

[benyl]

Same VQ that has been around since, what... 1994?

[googe]

Originally posted by benyl
Same VQ that has been around since, what... 1994?

ya, almost as bad as an evo. trying to put a 1988 galant 4g63 engine into a rebadged lancer and calling it an evolution. boy what a scam! :rofl:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by googe


not exactly, the bottom end might be the same, but i dont see how thats a factor in anything.

When you spend upwards of $40K on a car you expect it to have a powertrain that differs from economy and commuter cars that can be had for less money. The VQ engine is a solid V6 and all but the whole corporat strategy of building lines of different cars at various price points and using the same two engines over and over every year is getting pretty weak. Infinity's have become nothing but re-badged Nissan parts-bin cars and while that has worked for Nissan business-wise as it cuts developement costs and keeps overall costs down, they are charging you BMW pricing for it which is wrong.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by googe


ya, almost as bad as an evo. trying to put a 1998 galant 4g63 engine into a rebadged lancer and calling it an evolution. boy what a scam! :rofl:

Yeah but at least you can't get that engine in every model Mitsubishi car.:rolleyes: Sounds like you have made up your mind and have chosen the Nissan. It's a nice car, it's just not the best car you can get for that money.

[googe]

Originally posted by heavyD


Yeah but at least you can't get that engine in every model Mitsubishi car.:rolleyes: Sounds like you have made up your mind and have chosen the Nissan. It's a nice car, it's just not the best car you can get for that money.


oh no, I may not get a g37, but it wont be for that reason because thats a ridiculous argument. :)

someone should tell their Super GT race team that the GTR race car is just a rebadged grocery getter. why even bother if thats the case!

(and btw, g37 is 47k vs BMWs 52k, for nearly the same performance)

[Orbie]

There's no doubt the G37's engine is still part of the VQ series of engines, but I don't see how that's so horrible. It's not like the VQ's have a reputation for being the worst engines in the world, quite the opposite actually. It does have some new technology, not like the VVEL has ever been applied to a VQ before. I think the old adage "if it's not broken, don't fix it" applies here, it's not like the VQ engines are being outclassed by modern offerings from competitors, they are still competitive so why rush and spend all the money revamping it now?

Having said that though, there are a lot of good choices out there at the 40-50K price point, looking past the engine, the G37 does offer a lot of bang for your buck as far as options/tech goes as well. But I would definitely look at the 335 or 135, C350 maybe even the A5 as well, they all offer a different blend of performance/price/luxury.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by googe



oh no, I may not get a g37, but it wont be for that reason because thats a ridiculous argument. :)

someone should tell their Super GT race team that the GTR race car is just a rebadged grocery getter. why even bother if thats the case!

LOL! The GTR's VQ engine is a VQ only in name.:rofl: :rofl:

Ridiculars is getting out of your $50K Infinity next to a student getting out of their $20K less Nissan that has the same engine save for fine tuning.

I don't care what anyone says. For my money I have to see a different powertrain in luxury cars.

[googe]

based on some info I got last night, it may actually be a bmw after all...but I am sworn to secrecy until the person in question breaks the news :rofl:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by googe
based on some info I got last night, it may actually be a bmw after all...but I am sworn to secrecy until the person in question breaks the news :rofl:

This thread is getting ridiculars.:rofl:

[civic_rida]

Everyone has a bmw now ever since the 335i came out.

[rage2]

Originally posted by googe
based on some info I got last night, it may actually be a bmw after all...but I am sworn to secrecy until the person in question breaks the news :rofl:

Originally posted by heavyD
This thread is getting ridiculars.:rofl:
:rofl: WTF???

[benyl]

Originally posted by civic_rida
Everyone has a bmw now ever since the 335i came out.

Nah, everybody and their dogs had a 330i too.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Jlude


it's brutal, believe me I know...

Acura dealer has me posted on the new NSX... he says 22 months it will be out, but I won't put deposit down until I see pictures of the actual production car.

Don't believe him. Honda dealers have never been good with their "predictions." Ask anyone on s2ki.com about many times they've claimed 200x is the "last year of the S2000." :rofl: They've been doing it since '05.


Originally posted by 2EFNFAST
don't get the g35/g37. poor performance, handling, build quality, and the absolute worst part is the paint - nissan uses some shitty ?water-based? environmentally friendly one that damages like crazy. Chips galore. Don't do it.

Yeah get a Corvette Z06! :poosie:


Originally posted by MIWYFSHOT
HUH??? i see more g37's then 335's......

Where do you live in Calgary? I see more 335s then Honda civics in the NW :rofl:

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Eleanor
Yeah get a Corvette Z06! :poosie: i forgot who drove the z06... is 2EFNFAST the owner of the z06? i like z06's, they're pretty cool cars.

[Lex350]

I've been looking at the G37, a used 2007 G35 form the US and the IS350.


I haven;t driven the IS350 yet so does anybody here have a vaild opinion on the car?


I drove the G37 but not the manual stick. They didn't have the manual demo available only the paddle shift. The car felt slow to me. I doubt that it was only that it felt a bit disconnected. Same thing with the cornering. Maybe is because the car is heavier than what I'm used to. I don;t know for sure. It just underwelmed me.

On the other hand I drove a buddy's 2006 G35 coupe and it felt more alive than the G37.


I'm still interested in the IS350. I know it isn't an all out performance car but I don't have to have that anymore. Besides with all the big brother speed trap instruments the CPS wants to bring in, I might as well buy a Smart car and cut my nuts off.

[benyl]

Originally posted by Eleanor


Don't believe him. Honda dealers have never been good with their "predictions." Ask anyone on s2ki.com about many times they've claimed 200x is the "last year of the S2000." :rofl: They've been doing it since '05.


I've heard that rumor since '03.

[civic_rida]

Originally posted by benyl


Nah, everybody and their dogs had a 330i too.


Nah ever since bmw came out with a turbo car everyone on beyond changed their oppinoun.
Why have a boosted honda when i can have a boosted bmw.

[rage2]

Originally posted by civic_rida
Nah ever since bmw came out with a turbo car everyone on beyond changed their oppinoun.
Why have a boosted honda when i can have a boosted bmw.
haha no fucking doubt! I remember when the BMW guys were anti-turbo, all about HP/L and high tech. They must look pretty stupid now.

[blownz]

^ They are actually pretty good cars believe it or not. lol

(not hondas) :D

[buh_buh]

Originally posted by blownz
^ They are actually pretty good cars believe it or not. lol

(not hondas) :D

yeah, but they're even better cars boosted :burnout:

[rage2]

Originally posted by buh_buh
yeah, but they're even better cars boosted :burnout:
Ya no doubt. Too bad I fucked up and bought a NA BMW. Now I feel stupid :thumbsdow.

[civic_rida]

If you buy a bmw cause it comes with a turbo your buyin it for the wrong reason.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by civic_rida
If you buy a bmw cause it comes with a turbo your buyin it for the wrong reason.

Yeah, at least buy it to attract the high maintenance broads at the martini bar and for the complimentary penis compensation. :poosie:

[benyl]

Originally posted by rage2

Ya no doubt. Too bad I fucked up and bought a NA BMW. Now I feel stupid :thumbsdow.

Better turbo that bitch! Join the new club of douchebags!

[heavyD]

Originally posted by blownz
^ They are actually pretty good cars believe it or not. lol

(not hondas) :D

Yeah that's because the turbochargers are made by Mitsubishi.;)

[me&you]

Originally posted by rage2

Ya no doubt. Too bad I fucked up and bought a NA BMW. Now I feel stupid :thumbsdow.


And here I thought I was the only one that felt inferior for having an NA BMW... thanks for making me feel like I belong to something.

[Jlude]

Originally posted by Eleanor


Don't believe him. Honda dealers have never been good with their "predictions." Ask anyone on s2ki.com about many times they've claimed 200x is the "last year of the S2000." :rofl: They've been doing it since '05.


:rofl: :rofl: don't worry, I'm not holding my breathe.

When I bought my CR, they told me that it was the last year for it.. blah blah blah... I didn't buy it for that, I bought it to have fun on the weekends with the top down.

[Carlton]

buying a 335i is fine, its when you want to put a bov on it; then its stupid.

[MMAfighter]

Originally posted by HIDStop
G37.. Sleek looking car.

Far less on the road than the 335i or IS!

G37 > IS350 > 335i
*In terms of rarity on the road*
*350 Only! Who needs a whopping 205 HP IS250*

lol true but if you had the choice, 335i coupe > G37 coupe. The beamer's performance is just so much better.

IS 250 is just weak, probably the weakest out of all the 6 cyl in its class. If you're looking for performance, don't even think about getting that.