g37s 6MT disappointing "off the line.'
10-17-2007 | 12:45 AM
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You couldn't be more WRONG. I own an '07 G Sedan 6M/T, however I'm not stupid enough to expect the car to be a torque monster BELOW 2K. 
Was the "270 ft-lbs @ 5200 rpm" rating on the window sticker not descriptive enough for you? 
Every car has its advantages and disadvantages. To say that we're just G37 fanboys shows how ignorant you are. I'm not whining about the V36 Coupe's lack of low end torque at all. I knew going in that my Sedan wasn't going to be a torque monster and to make sure that I would be able to live without stump pulling torque I went ahead and test drove an '06 Goat just to make sure the G was what I wanted. As addictive as the Goat was, the build quality wasn't on par with that of the G. So then I checked out the 335i Coupe which I loved, however I wanted a 4 door and while the E92 is a looker, the E90 looks like ***. As for the IS350? No stick shift = no sale.
So yeah, to call me a G37 fanboy is a pretty ignorant statement to make. Just because I work at Infiniti and love our products, it doesn't mean that I'm a mindless fanboy who only buys in house "just because." Believe me when I say that I bought my car because it's what I WANTED.
With regards to your complaints about the V36 Coupes lack of bottom end pull, I just find it odd that you'd complain about such a thing when any INFORMED customer would know that the car isn't going to be a stump puller like say a 335i. To me, your whining about your car's lack of bottom end pull is like a Lexus owner complaining about his soft suspension. It just seems to me that you should have known from the get go that the G isn't known for obnoxious bottom end pull like a 335i.
Was the "270 ft-lbs @ 5200 rpm" rating on the window sticker not descriptive enough for you? Every car has its advantages and disadvantages. To say that we're just G37 fanboys shows how ignorant you are. I'm not whining about the V36 Coupe's lack of low end torque at all. I knew going in that my Sedan wasn't going to be a torque monster and to make sure that I would be able to live without stump pulling torque I went ahead and test drove an '06 Goat just to make sure the G was what I wanted. As addictive as the Goat was, the build quality wasn't on par with that of the G. So then I checked out the 335i Coupe which I loved, however I wanted a 4 door and while the E92 is a looker, the E90 looks like ***. As for the IS350? No stick shift = no sale.
So yeah, to call me a G37 fanboy is a pretty ignorant statement to make. Just because I work at Infiniti and love our products, it doesn't mean that I'm a mindless fanboy who only buys in house "just because." Believe me when I say that I bought my car because it's what I WANTED.
With regards to your complaints about the V36 Coupes lack of bottom end pull, I just find it odd that you'd complain about such a thing when any INFORMED customer would know that the car isn't going to be a stump puller like say a 335i. To me, your whining about your car's lack of bottom end pull is like a Lexus owner complaining about his soft suspension. It just seems to me that you should have known from the get go that the G isn't known for obnoxious bottom end pull like a 335i.
And by the way, you can call me ignorant as much as you want, but that doesn't change the fact that the g37 could use a kick off the line ( I bet you that will change for 2009). Listen, I'd take the g37 over the 335 any day of the week even at the same price. It's prettier, drives nicer, better-equipped, and NOT GERMAN. But - I still think that mine is weaker than it should, and I just hope that I didn't get a Lemon.
Tomorrow, I will be test driving another one just to make sure. I'll let you know. In the meantime, thank you for your letting me know that the reason for your product's deficiency (assuming it is one and not just my car) must be my ignorance. I am sure that if I had over 60 IQ, the car would have gone faster.
10-17-2007 | 08:35 AM
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Wow...things got a little hot in here after boazila's post. Veins popping out of necks everywhere. Here's my .02...I did the same research as most on this forum...335 vs is350 vs domestic whatever, etc. Decided on the G37 for a lot of reasons...styling, handling, performance, yada, yada... I couldn't be happier with my decision.
To boazila's point, I have felt like I would have liked a little more kick out of the hole BUT I've also realized that I use the umph out of the mid power band more in my everyday driving. There are more places, situations, and opportunities to "kick it" in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, then there are burning hole shots.
Consequently, I'm not who I thought I was...I'm not 0 to 60... rather I'm 30 to 70, or 40 to 80. If I could improve the 0 to 60 a bit, I would do it BUT not at the expense of the great fun I've found that this car provides in the mid-range.
The G37 as is...most fun I've ever had!!!
To boazila's point, I have felt like I would have liked a little more kick out of the hole BUT I've also realized that I use the umph out of the mid power band more in my everyday driving. There are more places, situations, and opportunities to "kick it" in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, then there are burning hole shots.
Consequently, I'm not who I thought I was...I'm not 0 to 60... rather I'm 30 to 70, or 40 to 80. If I could improve the 0 to 60 a bit, I would do it BUT not at the expense of the great fun I've found that this car provides in the mid-range.
The G37 as is...most fun I've ever had!!!
10-17-2007 | 08:45 AM
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Well put. I just can't stand it when you post a legitimate question and a bunch of agenda driven folks start preaching about your ignorance as a consumer. I must say, though, that most of the replies have been very informative and constructive. Overall, this is a very good forum compared to others I've seen.
10-17-2007 | 09:12 AM
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^ I drove my 5 A/T for 750 miles over 4 days in the rolling kettle moraine of Wisconsin in September at a pretty good clip. It is an unbelievable car for this type of work and is extremely enjoyable. The car wants to be in the higher revs, no doubt, but I never felt it was a slouch down low either. Everything has opened up on my car now with +2K miles including the exhaust note. Obviously, if you jump in another 6MT to compare it to yours, make sure it's got some miles on it. I have never owned an Infiniti, and am not a fan boy, but this ride is near perfect for me and I have been driving for 37 years...
I have had lots and lots of performance cars from Germany and Japan and rank this as the best of the lot....so far.
I have had lots and lots of performance cars from Germany and Japan and rank this as the best of the lot....so far.
10-17-2007 | 09:25 AM
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What's a "dragstrip"? Is that some sort of transvestite night club? Can you get an appletini?
But seriously guys, I am never going to track this car, and if I did it would be a road race which plays to the strengths of the car. Besides, my wife gets woozy when she rides with me and I don't want any stomach contents on the inside of my windshield. .5G lateral is about all she can handle.
Even with a slow car, I can beat most people through traffic. For instance, I once got a ticket in Atlanta for driving on the shoulder of interstate 75.
In my defense, the traffic was lighter on the shoulder.
My point is that I do not drive "off the line" except in traffic. Roll ons in this car are beastly, which is great because I usually do most of my driving when the wheels are turning.
(Side Note: My car has 2K miles on it and it has been noticeably getting more powerful and meaner sounding and smoother clutching over the last 5-6 hundred miles.)
But seriously guys, I am never going to track this car, and if I did it would be a road race which plays to the strengths of the car. Besides, my wife gets woozy when she rides with me and I don't want any stomach contents on the inside of my windshield. .5G lateral is about all she can handle.
Even with a slow car, I can beat most people through traffic. For instance, I once got a ticket in Atlanta for driving on the shoulder of interstate 75.
In my defense, the traffic was lighter on the shoulder.
My point is that I do not drive "off the line" except in traffic. Roll ons in this car are beastly, which is great because I usually do most of my driving when the wheels are turning.
(Side Note: My car has 2K miles on it and it has been noticeably getting more powerful and meaner sounding and smoother clutching over the last 5-6 hundred miles.)
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10-17-2007 | 09:29 AM
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Ummm no.
The engine hasn't broken in yet that is the only reason. It has nothing to do with the ECU.
10-17-2007 | 09:31 AM
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Sorry but this does not reset the ecu. You need to leave the battery unplugged for a minimum of 2 hours for it drain the system for a complete reset.
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10-17-2007 | 09:44 AM
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10-17-2007 | 10:22 AM
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guys as a g37 community we need to all get along - im noticing a lotta snappy attitude and snarky comments to each other - we're all fans - let's just help each other out and leave our testosterone to work elsewhere!
10-17-2007 | 10:45 AM
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DetroitG37Joe for President!!! I'm with ya brotha!
10-17-2007 | 10:50 AM
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My previous car was a Honda S2000. I thought I could live with it as a daily-driver, but I just couldn't handle the 165 ft/lbs of torque. It was a lot of fun, but you had to rev it over 5k to feel any substantial pick-up.
I am planning on getting a G37 soon. Please don't tell me that the G37 suffers from a similiar lack of torque.
I am planning on getting a G37 soon. Please don't tell me that the G37 suffers from a similiar lack of torque.
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