Test Drove a Convertible- Impressions - Page 2

Calgarywinger · 09-01-2009, 11:43 AM

Hi VanDam,
I'm also an old fart and bought the Vert for different reasons.
I've been riding bikes for the last 35 years ending with a 2006 Goldwing. I was looking for a convertible which would give me as much a bike-like feel as possible. I test-drove a number of other brands and although they're all nice cars none had that wind-in-the-face, road-feel and sheer power as the G37S, in that price range. I drive this car with the roof and all the windows down and I honestly can say that I get as much wind as I used to on the Wing with the added benefit of a super sound-system and the comfort of a very comfortable seat. I go for "burns" in the Rockies, evenings and week-ends, the rest of the time the roof is up and the car becomes a commuter.

Mike · 09-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calgarywinger

Hi VanDam,
I'm also an old fart and bought the Vert for different reasons.
I've been riding bikes for the last 35 years ending with a 2006 Goldwing. I was looking for a convertible which would give me as much a bike-like feel as possible. I test-drove a number of other brands and although they're all nice cars none had that wind-in-the-face, road-feel and sheer power as the G37S, in that price range. I drive this car with the roof and all the windows down and I honestly can say that I get as much wind as I used to on the Wing with the added benefit of a super sound-system and the comfort of a very comfortable seat. I go for "burns" in the Rockies, evenings and week-ends, the rest of the time the roof is up and the car becomes a commuter.

Honda S2000?

last lemming · 09-02-2009, 03:23 PM

I just read this article, not super praise . . .

https://webmail.east.cox.net/do/redi...df877838e7549c

Calgarywinger · 09-02-2009, 03:34 PM

Hi Mike,
In fact we did check out the S-2000, but its engine is just barely bigger than the Wing (2100 vs. 1800), the Wing had more usable trunk space than the car and, the real show-stopper, I'm 6'3" and could not sit in the car with the roof up.
The height issue recurred with a couple of other models we tested, in fact even in the G37 Coupe my head was touching the roof (the model we tested had a sun-roof), while the G37 convertible's roof is thinner and I just clear it with the seat all the way back, all the way down and slightly reclined.

Mvader91 · 09-04-2009, 03:39 AM

Drove this myself yesterday. I picked the G37 s liquid platinum which is what I drive in the coupe. Subtle improvements, the polished aluminum paneling inside are more resilient. The screen is more planed down for lighting. The exhaust sounds more thoaty when in stop or parked. As Kaboom said it is definately more sublte driving. That is to be expected though. I gotta tell ya never owned a convertible,but this car is pretty sweet. My only complaints are a little more horsepower and better looking with top up.

Mike · 09-04-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calgarywinger

Hi Mike,
In fact we did check out the S-2000, but its engine is just barely bigger than the Wing (2100 vs. 1800), the Wing had more usable trunk space than the car and, the real show-stopper, I'm 6'3" and could not sit in the car with the roof up.
The height issue recurred with a couple of other models we tested, in fact even in the G37 Coupe my head was touching the roof (the model we tested had a sun-roof), while the G37 convertible's roof is thinner and I just clear it with the seat all the way back, all the way down and slightly reclined.

I've seen many base models sold, just because that extra 1.5 inches of headroom matters.

I'm glad you've found the right car!

wrathletik1 · 09-09-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by last lemming

I just read this article, not super praise . . .

https://webmail.east.cox.net/do/redi...df877838e7549c

we cant read the article

xtrema · 09-13-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrathletik1

we cant read the article

Because it's tied to his own webmail account.

| 1cleanG | · 11-07-2009, 01:54 PM

These are great writeups guys. I appreciate any input. I just sold my 06 OB G35 and am looking to get an OB vert in spring :-)

da mayor · 11-07-2009, 02:22 PM

my big experience the other day ... i drove a new G37 convertible 50 miles away to a VIP client of mine.... drove her '07 Mercedes Benz CLk350 back to the benz dealership for her since she's off lease.....

she's paying half the lease price than she was and got tons of more features...

I'm glad Infiniti didn't go with a softtop -- that benz you can hear the roadnoise like there was no tomorrow. Her wheels were bent and you feel the vibration from it. Nav is outdated in the Benz.

I just wish there was a way you can use the voice recognition for the G convertible when the top is down.
25.8mpg cruising at 65mph out to her on all highway made me happy to see that.

09-01-2009, 11:43 AM	#16
Calgarywinger Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 31	Hi VanDam, I'm also an old fart and bought the Vert for different reasons. I've been riding bikes for the last 35 years ending with a 2006 Goldwing. I was looking for a convertible which would give me as much a bike-like feel as possible. I test-drove a number of other brands and although they're all nice cars none had that wind-in-the-face, road-feel and sheer power as the G37S, in that price range. I drive this car with the roof and all the windows down and I honestly can say that I get as much wind as I used to on the Wing with the added benefit of a super sound-system and the comfort of a very comfortable seat. I go for "burns" in the Rockies, evenings and week-ends, the rest of the time the roof is up and the car becomes a commuter. __________________ 2009 G37S Convertible, Sport 6MT Navi/Tech. package

09-02-2009, 03:23 PM	#18
last lemming Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 242	I just read this article, not super praise . . . https://webmail.east.cox.net/do/redi...df877838e7549c __________________ 2008 G37S

09-02-2009, 03:34 PM	#19
Calgarywinger Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 31	Hi Mike, In fact we did check out the S-2000, but its engine is just barely bigger than the Wing (2100 vs. 1800), the Wing had more usable trunk space than the car and, the real show-stopper, I'm 6'3" and could not sit in the car with the roof up. The height issue recurred with a couple of other models we tested, in fact even in the G37 Coupe my head was touching the roof (the model we tested had a sun-roof), while the G37 convertible's roof is thinner and I just clear it with the seat all the way back, all the way down and slightly reclined. __________________ 2009 G37S Convertible, Sport 6MT Navi/Tech. package

11-07-2009, 02:22 PM	#25
da mayor Registered User Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kenny at Infiniti of Massapequa Posts: 2,315	my big experience the other day ... i drove a new G37 convertible 50 miles away to a VIP client of mine.... drove her '07 Mercedes Benz CLk350 back to the benz dealership for her since she's off lease..... she's paying half the lease price than she was and got tons of more features... I'm glad Infiniti didn't go with a softtop -- that benz you can hear the roadnoise like there was no tomorrow. Her wheels were bent and you feel the vibration from it. Nav is outdated in the Benz. I just wish there was a way you can use the voice recognition for the G convertible when the top is down. 25.8mpg cruising at 65mph out to her on all highway made me happy to see that. __________________ [kennychan@infinitiofmassapequa.com][Turbo G sold]['07 FX45]['08 G37]['08 QX56]

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09-04-2009, 03:39 AM	#20
Mvader91 Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Drove this myself yesterday. I picked the G37 s liquid platinum which is what I drive in the coupe. Subtle improvements, the polished aluminum paneling inside are more resilient. The screen is more planed down for lighting. The exhaust sounds more thoaty when in stop or parked. As Kaboom said it is definately more sublte driving. That is to be expected though. I gotta tell ya never owned a convertible,but this car is pretty sweet. My only complaints are a little more horsepower and better looking with top up.

11-07-2009, 01:54 PM	#24
\| 1cleanG \| Registered User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26	These are great writeups guys. I appreciate any input. I just sold my 06 OB G35 and am looking to get an OB vert in spring :-)