Yesterday, I drove the G37; My mini review(sorry no pics)
08-12-2007, 06:16 PM
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Yesterday, I drove the G37; My mini review(sorry no pics)
I got to Infiniti Of Lisle yesterday at about 1:00pm. They had a sample Red G37 couple outside for people to look at and drive. They had a waiting list, and people were signing up to try and get some cars, out of their first delivery.
Exterior: The car does look much better in person than it does in pictures. It was a bright red car with a spoiler. It had had really nice 19 inch wheels. The wheel gap, is really small. Maybe a two finger gap in the front, and one in the rear. The car does, look odd, from one angle, when looking at it from behind, but as a whole the whole thing looks pretty good.
Interior: This is very much improved. I think the car now has much more leg room for driver, and passenger. Head room is improved also(i'm 6' 1"). The nav system is really cool, with a nice back up camera feature. The ergononmics is much better, with the seat buttons, appropriately positioned. The seats are superb. My only grip, is that the rear visibility has gotten much worse.
Engine/Power: I took the car out for a spin, and it definitely hauled ass, but it around 90 degrees out, so that definitely affected power. You definitely felt, a smooth power deliver, but this car, could defintely benefit from a 6 speed auto, and some more torque.
Handling: The car handled well, but traction control was a bit too intrusive. The ride quality wasn't harsh at all, unlike the G35. It was smooth over rough roads, and the car has excellent grip. The car didn't come with 4 wheel steering. That was the only option missing.
Now I have driven the 335CI at a road course, set up by BMW, with professional drivers, and unfortunately, I feel that there is no comparison. Sorry guys, but the 335CI is just so much Faster, and handles, So much better, that it is in a class of its own. Still the G37 is a better car than say, the 328I, for the price. Although, I would advise wating for the demand on the G37 to come down a bit, because right now, it isn't a bargain, cus the dealership was asking for 45K for the auto!
Guys feel free to stop by infiniti of lisle and test drive it, and add to this thread. 
Exterior: The car does look much better in person than it does in pictures. It was a bright red car with a spoiler. It had had really nice 19 inch wheels. The wheel gap, is really small. Maybe a two finger gap in the front, and one in the rear. The car does, look odd, from one angle, when looking at it from behind, but as a whole the whole thing looks pretty good.
Interior: This is very much improved. I think the car now has much more leg room for driver, and passenger. Head room is improved also(i'm 6' 1"). The nav system is really cool, with a nice back up camera feature. The ergononmics is much better, with the seat buttons, appropriately positioned. The seats are superb. My only grip, is that the rear visibility has gotten much worse.
Engine/Power: I took the car out for a spin, and it definitely hauled ass, but it around 90 degrees out, so that definitely affected power. You definitely felt, a smooth power deliver, but this car, could defintely benefit from a 6 speed auto, and some more torque.
Handling: The car handled well, but traction control was a bit too intrusive. The ride quality wasn't harsh at all, unlike the G35. It was smooth over rough roads, and the car has excellent grip. The car didn't come with 4 wheel steering. That was the only option missing.
Now I have driven the 335CI at a road course, set up by BMW, with professional drivers, and unfortunately, I feel that there is no comparison. Sorry guys, but the 335CI is just so much Faster, and handles, So much better, that it is in a class of its own. Still the G37 is a better car than say, the 328I, for the price. Although, I would advise wating for the demand on the G37 to come down a bit, because right now, it isn't a bargain, cus the dealership was asking for 45K for the auto!
Guys feel free to stop by infiniti of lisle and test drive it, and add to this thread.
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08-12-2007, 08:31 PM
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kickass review, lolz. if you havent lost people by the 3rd paragraph, you will here:
Still the G37 is a better car than say, the 328I, for the price.
08-12-2007, 10:26 PM
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From another site...
Originally Posted by vqg35
I finally saw it at Motorwerk Infiniti in Hoffman Estates
enough talking here are the pics...
True Dual stock
Sticker
enough talking here are the pics...
True Dual stock
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08-12-2007, 11:11 PM
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Yea, you said it very well, still a long long way behind the BMW 335i. Even though the G37 has more hp than the 335i, but it also carries an extra 140kg, and with like 20-30lb/ft less torque, seems like Nissan should retune the engine and emphasize on low end torque rather than top end power. I believe from 0-100mph, the G37 is lagging the 335i by 1.6 second. While handling, simply different class. But still, good try from Nissan.
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The pic posted looks exactly like the one I drove. Its proabaly the same car making its way around the infiniti dealerships! As for the comment on power;
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BMW 335I 6spd: 276whp, 290wtq
G37 6spd: 287whp, 236wtq
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BMW 335I 6spd: 276whp, 290wtq
G37 6spd: 287whp, 236wtq
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08-12-2007, 11:24 PM
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bullshit review!
thanks for the short review. how was the transmission in manual mode? were shifts quick or were they pretty laggy? I know it's no DSG, but how does it fair for a traditional auto?
thanks for the short review. how was the transmission in manual mode? were shifts quick or were they pretty laggy? I know it's no DSG, but how does it fair for a traditional auto?
08-13-2007, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
bullshit review!
1. I didn't bash the car at all
2. If you want to believe that it is in the same league as a 335CI then be my guest.
Originally Posted by SeCsTaC
thanks for the short review. how was the transmission in manual mode? were shifts quick or were they pretty laggy? I know it's no DSG, but how does it fair for a traditional auto?
08-13-2007, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
You're comparing a 335i with the sport package against a G37 journey auto?
Really?
Seriously?
Really?
Seriously?
08-13-2007, 08:06 AM
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If its the same car thats pictured then it was a G37 sport, not a journey. Or do they all come with the "S" on the back?
Does the journey even come with 19s?
Does the journey even come with 19s?
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08-13-2007, 08:24 AM
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I was at Infiniti of Lisle a few years ago, good sales people there, although their prices were kind of expensive.
Do they have any good deals you see on any year end closeouts of any 07 G35x sedans over there? If I could snatch a G35x for only 32K I'd be happy.
Do they have any good deals you see on any year end closeouts of any 07 G35x sedans over there? If I could snatch a G35x for only 32K I'd be happy.
08-13-2007, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
I was at Infiniti of Lisle a few years ago, good sales people there, although their prices were kind of expensive.
Do they have any good deals you see on any year end closeouts of any 07 G35x sedans over there? If I could snatch a G35x for only 32K I'd be happy.
Do they have any good deals you see on any year end closeouts of any 07 G35x sedans over there? If I could snatch a G35x for only 32K I'd be happy.
08-13-2007, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by turkeybaster115
It shifts kind of like the one in the is350. quite quick.
The big difference is the infiniti will let you hold a gear the lexus will not.
08-13-2007, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Tireguy
I think you'd be lucky to find a used 07 G35x with any options for $32k
actually, i would like to buy new cause I don't like the fact that when you buy used you don't know how the previous owner or the demo cars were abused.
08-13-2007, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
oh dang, it's not like the Acura prices at all
actually, i would like to buy new cause I don't like the fact that when you buy used you don't know how the previous owner or the demo cars were abused.
actually, i would like to buy new cause I don't like the fact that when you buy used you don't know how the previous owner or the demo cars were abused.
08-13-2007, 09:25 AM
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why?
1. I didn't bash the car at all
2. If you want to believe that it is in the same league as a 335CI then be my guest.
1. I didn't bash the car at all
2. If you want to believe that it is in the same league as a 335CI then be my guest.
RED TEXT means sarcasm on Acurazine. . . . . .
uh. . right??
08-13-2007, 10:23 AM
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test drove one over the wkend as well...blk/blk 5spd with everything except 4was.
I agree, the 335 just felt a lot more powerful...but the infiniti was no slouch and IMO felt like it handled pretty well....my buddy just bought one in north carolina with 6mt, premium and navi for $40,xxx... that's a bargain compared to a similary equipped 335
I dont see y anyone would buy a 328 with the G starting at $34-35k
btw, here's a pic of a blk one....most likely what i'll be ordering soon
I agree, the 335 just felt a lot more powerful...but the infiniti was no slouch and IMO felt like it handled pretty well....my buddy just bought one in north carolina with 6mt, premium and navi for $40,xxx... that's a bargain compared to a similary equipped 335
I dont see y anyone would buy a 328 with the G starting at $34-35k
btw, here's a pic of a blk one....most likely what i'll be ordering soon
08-13-2007, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
my buddy just bought one in north carolina with 6mt, premium and navi for $40,xxx... that's a bargain compared to a similary equipped 335
I dont see y anyone would buy a 328 with the G starting at $34-35k
I dont see y anyone would buy a 328 with the G starting at $34-35k
Thats a pretty good deal but for $5k more i rather have my 335i.
If the 335 handles better than the G37 then so would the 328. I rather have a 328 even if slower but better handling car. Then again the 328 can do the 1/4 around 14.8 so i dont really consider it that slow.
Would be a tough choice though.
Hows the steering feel on the G37? I really wanna drive one now.
08-13-2007, 11:29 AM
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Talk to Tim, he'll take care of you.
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Actually, i need to go pick up my plates from the dealer... wonder if i can go next door and take this thing for a spin. 
08-13-2007, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Actually, i need to go pick up my plates from the dealer... wonder if i can go next door and take this thing for a spin.
08-13-2007, 11:54 AM
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I need to go drive both. Manual transmission or not at all.
It's too bad when I go alone in my school clothes and show up in my Integra the dealer salesmen don't even look at me twice. I wonder why. Next time I bring the 3.2 in for service I'm gonna try and test drive the new TL-S. No one in my immediate family owns a BMW or Infiniti though.
It's too bad when I go alone in my school clothes and show up in my Integra the dealer salesmen don't even look at me twice. I wonder why. Next time I bring the 3.2 in for service I'm gonna try and test drive the new TL-S. No one in my immediate family owns a BMW or Infiniti though.
08-13-2007, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Thats a pretty good deal but for $5k more i rather have my 335i.
If the 335 handles better than the G37 then so would the 328. I rather have a 328 even if slower but better handling car. Then again the 328 can do the 1/4 around 14.8 so i dont really consider it that slow.
Would be a tough choice though.
Hows the steering feel on the G37? I really wanna drive one now.
If the 335 handles better than the G37 then so would the 328. I rather have a 328 even if slower but better handling car. Then again the 328 can do the 1/4 around 14.8 so i dont really consider it that slow.
Would be a tough choice though.
Hows the steering feel on the G37? I really wanna drive one now.
I searched for months all over and the best price i got was new for $49k equipped the way i wanted...and $45-46k for a used 335.
btw, steering feel felt good, tight and very responsive....again, not as good as the 335...335 feels like a dream but the infiniti isn't too far behind...as for interior, both myself and gf said the G looks nicer inside then the 335
u really can't go wrong with either car
08-13-2007, 12:45 PM
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The 335i sedan isn't bad. I like the looks a lot. Its just that the tail lights could have been improved a little. Plus the coupe looks so much more bad ass. Very sleek lines, I fell in love the first time I saw the coupe, a long time back, and still like it today. When I first saw the sedan it made my face squirm but it has slowly grown on me.
08-13-2007, 01:07 PM
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don't think the sedan's taillights will ever "grow" on me... if they did some coupe-esque tails on it, it would be FTW...
08-13-2007, 01:19 PM
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The 335i sedan isn't bad. I like the looks a lot. Its just that the tail lights could have been improved a little. Plus the coupe looks so much more bad ass. Very sleek lines, I fell in love the first time I saw the coupe, a long time back, and still like it today. When I first saw the sedan it made my face squirm but it has slowly grown on me.
08-13-2007, 02:17 PM
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I find the G37 bashing/335 nut-hugging pretty comical. It's really bizarre how there is no compromise with you guys, and these two cars literally causes more drama then they are even worth. 
08-13-2007, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
I find the G37 bashing/335 nut-hugging pretty comical. It's really bizarre how there is no compromise with you guys, and these two cars literally causes more drama then they are even worth. Show me one person who bashed the G37 in this thread.
08-13-2007, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by synth19
I find the G37 bashing/335 nut-hugging pretty comical. It's really bizarre how there is no compromise with you guys, and these two cars literally causes more drama then they are even worth. 
08-13-2007, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
I need to go drive both. Manual transmission or not at all.
It's too bad when I go alone in my school clothes and show up in my Integra the dealer salesmen don't even look at me twice. I wonder why. Next time I bring the 3.2 in for service I'm gonna try and test drive the new TL-S. No one in my immediate family owns a BMW or Infiniti though.
It's too bad when I go alone in my school clothes and show up in my Integra the dealer salesmen don't even look at me twice. I wonder why. Next time I bring the 3.2 in for service I'm gonna try and test drive the new TL-S. No one in my immediate family owns a BMW or Infiniti though.
everytime ive been to the local infiniti dealer here i drove my xB there wearing jeans, tshirt, and a baseball cap. they threw me the keys to an M35/45 new G35 and told me to have fun and take my time.