dean2900

Since i Have to wait 3 weeks or so my G37 Sport, it raises a question: Does anyone know what percentage of the G37 made are the Sport?

Anyone have a link with the total number made in 2008 and then the number made with the 6MT?

The local dealer had 10 - 12 G37 on the lot and NOT ONE Sport on the lot. The dealer told me no one wants the Sport. He said he people who buy the car want the automatic transmission.

I dont mind being in the minority because REAL MEN DRIVE STRAIGHT DRIVES!

Seriously thoguh, does anyone know what percentage of G37 with straight drives are made?

JonnyOzero3

according to some dude on 6MT, you can call Infiniti customer service and they should be able to tell you:

http://www.6mt.net/forum/g35-coupe/1...n-numbers.html

dean2900

I seriously doubt customer support would know. However, I am going to write a letter to media relations (I will check for other departments) and see if I can find out. I was hoping someone on the board knew.

My local infiniti dealer estimated 1% but I doubt that is true.

Dean

aliiin

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sport can come in automatic

J.Oh

iTrader: (1)

yea so you need to state how many cars come in 6MT
also 1% seems extremely low

VIP G

Thats just the sport package, the actually sport model is only in 6MT

dean2900

I wasnt sure if the Sport came in AT. I would like to know the total number of AT and the total numberof 6MT. I could easily calculate the percentage

Why produce a sport with a AT? That like serving Prime Rib with Cheese Whiz.

Dean

GiGGaplease

6mt are rare at my dealership. they have like 20 at and like none to 1 6mt.

DiamondGCoupe

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Because some of us want 19" wheels, the upgraded seats and the convenience of an automatic transmission. I probably wouldn't have goten the G37 if I had to get a 6MT just for the features I wanted.

J.Oh

iTrader: (1)

if you diddnt know auto > manual as of now for this car. in terms of 1/4 and also its fun i personally regret not getting it in MT but that comparison just makes no sense. AT is the standard for cars so why not give it everything the 6MT can have? wouldnt make sense. even with the revups with the 35 the 6mt had more hp at the crank but AT sales werent hurt.

dean2900

I didnt mean to take a personal shot. Look, I am a sports car type og guy and I love manual transmission. I do realize that the performance is nearly the same. However, the straight drives give you a lot more control and makes cars so much fun.

I like this Journey loaner I have but I am getting bored with the Auto transmission and the paddle controls are boring to me.

The G37 is not a true sports car. It is a sporty coupe even with the sport package. However, there is no way you can replace the fun of a MT and control with an AT.

I just think people who AutoX, use to, and prefer the sports car aspects more than the luxury aspects of the G37 are going to opt for the 6mt.

Dean

dean2900

Wait a minute, I have seen numerous tests by C&D and others and the 6MT always was faster although not by much.

I am sure someone who is 100% used to the 6MT would be able to consistently beat a auto. I have seen 13.8 for the 6MT and one 13.9 and a couple of 14.1 for the auto in the big 3 car reviewers.

Dean

J.Oh

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no one is "used" to this car yet (6MT) thats the only problem. also since all 35's in 6MT vs 5At the 6MT has been faster i wouldnt doubt it. but someone needs to learn how to drive this car first.

kg37

Another AT VS MT thread. People have different tastes. The G is my first automatic car (I have always had sticks) and my johnson did not shrink because I drive an auto now. Give it a break already and talk about something else.

dean2900

Geez, a stright drive is not about manliness. It is a preference for those who want more control over the car.

There is nothing wrong with a auto but some of us do prefer the control a straight drive gives.

I am only interested in finding out how many straight drives are made as none of the dealers seem to have any.

Dean