What does everyone think about the reviews?
06-25-2007 | 12:31 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by mantisG35
car and driver, automobile mag, and auto week
According to them... the G37 is an OBVIOUS STEP UP from the G35. Automobile Mag and Auto Week from what I know haven't released any specifications... so I dont know how you can include those two sources into your conclusion...
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06-25-2007 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mantisG35
wth man!! could you please let me voice my opinions freely without judgmental posts like that?
06-25-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Yimbie
You should also see the Edmunds review and video of the G37. It sure helps. Automobile Mag and Auto Week from what I know haven't released any specifications... so I dont know how you can include those two sources into your conclusion...
Automobile Mag and Auto Week from what I know haven't released any specifications... so I dont know how you can include those two sources into your conclusion...
06-25-2007 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by muscarel
If you are only looking at 1/4 mile times compared to the new 07 sedan then you are correct. Much more than that has improved elsewhere, especially compared to the old coupe - Better shifter, smoother engine, better clutch, improved handling, no more annoying noise coming through the car from the road, much better technology, etc. How can you ignore these? They were the biggest issues with the car.
Anyway, I respect your opinions although I disagree.
Anyway, I respect your opinions although I disagree.
G37
06-25-2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mantisG35
okay fair enough. i guess i was hoping for more. I really liked the 07 sedan and thought it was a great improvement over my coupe. and i really dont want to sit in a coupe with the same type of acceleration as mine anymore. i guess i'll stick with mine for a while
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06-25-2007 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by InfinitiFreak
Good luck with whatever your next car purchase is.
i'll be looking forward to pulling next to a G37 at a traffic light (in the safest conditions possible
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06-25-2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ZiggaZaa
For the most part I am pleased with the G37, speed/power is important however not the only thing I am after,however, to find the 07 sedan is more nippy, is dissappointing,as I'd like to think the average coupe is more nippy than the avg sedan version.
Although Id love for the G37 to do the 335 over, I dont really care, after all I tink bimmers are cool too, additionaly there is a mammoth price differential, which justifies the 335 to be 1/4 of a step ahead.
As regards the body, if therez anyting im not so happy bout, its the rear, I like the ironboard look alot more.
I think Im pretty much sold on the ride,although I will do a test drive before I order mine, also I am yet to see the ride in person.
Maye some of u G or 2 b G'ridaz can help me with some difficult decisions;
a) With OB (exterior colour) what is the best interior colour?
b) Sports vs non-sports front bumper? (in addition to seeing it in person, tink i ought to do a poll on this)
c) alternative rear spoiler v chrome spolier ( i tink im feelin the former alot more, altho i tink a lil bit of chrome on the OB , should make it a blingin ting)
Also, at this point in time, i dont tink a major price change is justifiable.
I thought that C&D test drive was ridiculous and unprofessional, seemed like some kids who just got his liscence had a go... and its seemed a bit contradictory in that, if it was such an eassy car to drive, i.e. not so inolving, im sure the 'kid' would struggle as much drift, nevermind drift, if im not mistaken, he/she could just bout get it round the corners initially.
I would for top gear or 5th gear to put the IS350,335i and G37 to put them to test preferably on the same show, anybody know if we can get them to do so, if not the G37 in the least?
Hopefully , Infiniti michael bonuces back with some good news, like he always does.
Apologies for this rather long blog, Im just a tru G luva, Iv been lookin to get one for almost 2 years now, and I deferred my purchase in the hope of gettin a meaner/ better G'machine.. gess time will tell!
Although Id love for the G37 to do the 335 over, I dont really care, after all I tink bimmers are cool too, additionaly there is a mammoth price differential, which justifies the 335 to be 1/4 of a step ahead.
As regards the body, if therez anyting im not so happy bout, its the rear, I like the ironboard look alot more.
I think Im pretty much sold on the ride,although I will do a test drive before I order mine, also I am yet to see the ride in person.
Maye some of u G or 2 b G'ridaz can help me with some difficult decisions;
a) With OB (exterior colour) what is the best interior colour?
b) Sports vs non-sports front bumper? (in addition to seeing it in person, tink i ought to do a poll on this)
c) alternative rear spoiler v chrome spolier ( i tink im feelin the former alot more, altho i tink a lil bit of chrome on the OB , should make it a blingin ting)
Also, at this point in time, i dont tink a major price change is justifiable.
I thought that C&D test drive was ridiculous and unprofessional, seemed like some kids who just got his liscence had a go... and its seemed a bit contradictory in that, if it was such an eassy car to drive, i.e. not so inolving, im sure the 'kid' would struggle as much drift, nevermind drift, if im not mistaken, he/she could just bout get it round the corners initially.
I would for top gear or 5th gear to put the IS350,335i and G37 to put them to test preferably on the same show, anybody know if we can get them to do so, if not the G37 in the least?
Hopefully , Infiniti michael bonuces back with some good news, like he always does.
Apologies for this rather long blog, Im just a tru G luva, Iv been lookin to get one for almost 2 years now, and I deferred my purchase in the hope of gettin a meaner/ better G'machine.. gess time will tell!
1. I would personally choose graphite as the interior as I think that black/black would be a hot combo. Very classy and sporty looking. In the long run, just look at both in person. What helps is going to an Infiniti dealership and comparing the interior colors on an obsidian 2007 g35 sedan. That's what I did and I went with graphite on my blue slate g37.
2. The bumper is really all based on your own opinion also. I personally like the sports bumper more because it looks more aggressive to me. I know that many others like the non-sports bumper so it's all based on opinion on your own part. Which one looks better to you?
3. Again... this is based on your opinion.
I like the optional rear spoiler just a little better than the chrome spoiler so that's why I had to have it in my G37. I think the chrome spoiler looks fine also and I think it would look nice on an Obsidian Black. It would add some "bling" to it, hehe. Some people wouldn't like and others would... choose what you like more.
06-25-2007 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bostonmerlin
I'm in my mid thirties. how fast the g37 is compared to another car is irrelevant.. is it faster than the 335i? i don't care. is it faster than an is350? i don't care.
is it fast enough for me when i hit the accelerator..fast enough to put a smile on my face? that's what counts. I'm not racing anybody.. I'm not taking it to a track, I'm not drifting the car and i have no plans to modify the engine in anyway. If the car is fun to drive, is nice to look at and if i can still afford to buy gas after purchasing the car then that's what counts.
It's fun to listen to those who are concerned about a second off the line against xyz car.. but in the end that nonsense is irrelevant to me. When i read those rag reviews I'm looking for overall impression, how does the car feel, are the seats nice.. hows the stereo.. does it look as good in real life as it does in pics? that's what counts to me.
is it fast enough for me when i hit the accelerator..fast enough to put a smile on my face? that's what counts. I'm not racing anybody.. I'm not taking it to a track, I'm not drifting the car and i have no plans to modify the engine in anyway. If the car is fun to drive, is nice to look at and if i can still afford to buy gas after purchasing the car then that's what counts.
It's fun to listen to those who are concerned about a second off the line against xyz car.. but in the end that nonsense is irrelevant to me. When i read those rag reviews I'm looking for overall impression, how does the car feel, are the seats nice.. hows the stereo.. does it look as good in real life as it does in pics? that's what counts to me.
I don't know why you come across as being surprised as to why a lot of people care about performance numbers. Well, this is a sports coupe section. Do you think most people care, first and foremost, how nice the seats are or how does the stereo sound over how it actually perform against BMW, Lexus, etc? If Infiniti has your philosophy in mind, they would have 0 repeat customers for their new sports coupes. Now if this was the sedan section, then i'd make fun of people who makes a big deal that their car is .2 second slower than BMW 328i.
While you don't race, but a lot of people do. I don't think most people buy G35 coupe or G37 coupe so they can go at speed limits along with buses and minivans. You buy a coupe so you can lay a whooping on the hondas, integra, bmw, etc that try to rev at you with their cute gf. Please don't lecture me on the morality of racing. You can lecture all you want, but as long as companies keep making sports cars, people will race legally or illegally.
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06-25-2007 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by eminem
While all of the above(actual performance numbers) is irrelevant to you, it is relevant to a majority of the people(including me) buying sports coupes. If your a car maker designing a sports coupes, you're better be focused on designing it to match or exceed the performance of other cars in your segment, otherwise you will lose market share. If you lose market share, you won't be in business for long.
I don't know why you come across as being surprised as to why a lot of people care about performance numbers. Well, this is a sports coupe section. Do you think most people care, first and foremost, how nice the seats are or how does the stereo sound over how it actually perform against BMW, Lexus, etc? If Infiniti has your philosophy in mind, they would have 0 repeat customers.
I don't know why you come across as being surprised as to why a lot of people care about performance numbers. Well, this is a sports coupe section. Do you think most people care, first and foremost, how nice the seats are or how does the stereo sound over how it actually perform against BMW, Lexus, etc? If Infiniti has your philosophy in mind, they would have 0 repeat customers.
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06-25-2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by eminem
Do you think most people care, first and foremost, how nice the seats are or how does the stereo sound over how it actually perform against BMW, Lexus, etc? If Infiniti has your philosophy in mind, they would have 0 repeat customers.
06-25-2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by eminem
While all of the above(actual performance numbers) is irrelevant to you, it is relevant to a majority of the people(including me) buying sports coupes. If your a car maker designing a sports coupes, you're better be focused on designing it to match or exceed the performance of other cars in your segment, otherwise you will lose market share. If you lose market share, you won't be in business for long.
I don't know why you come across as being surprised as to why a lot of people care about performance numbers. Well, this is a sports coupe section. Do you think most people care, first and foremost, how nice the seats are or how does the stereo sound over how it actually perform against BMW, Lexus, etc? If Infiniti has your philosophy in mind, they would have 0 repeat customers.
I don't know why you come across as being surprised as to why a lot of people care about performance numbers. Well, this is a sports coupe section. Do you think most people care, first and foremost, how nice the seats are or how does the stereo sound over how it actually perform against BMW, Lexus, etc? If Infiniti has your philosophy in mind, they would have 0 repeat customers.
06-25-2007 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CHI-TOWN G37
I care as much about the seats,stereo,exhaust song,ride,technology, etc. and I am a NEW customer, not a repeat. If the G37 didn't pay attention to this stuff as much as performance I wouldn't be here as a customer, period. So I guess maybe the marketing machine over at Infiniti is working pretty well...
06-25-2007 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by eminem
While you don't race, but a lot of people do. I don't think most people buy G35 coupe or G37 coupe so they can go at speed limits along with buses and minivans. You buy a coupe so you can lay a whooping on the hondas, integra, bmw, etc that try to rev at you with their cute gf. Please don't lecture me on the morality of racing. You can lecture all you want, but as long as companies keep making sports cars, people will race legally or illegally.
Most people buy G35 coupes simply for the joy in driving it. The experience, feel, styling, performance. It's not all about racing others... you ______!
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