What do you like/dislike about your G37?
12-26-2011, 05:40 PM
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Irrelevant to this thread, but I did purchase a license for something called Copilot for android. It provides offline maps and navigation (albeit crappy navigation). It's a backup for when either the factory nav craps out, or my garmin has a hickup and there's no data signal around (mountain/rural areas). Uses about 2GB of microsd space to store its map/poi data. $13 can't go wrong.
12-26-2011, 05:54 PM
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Irrelevant to this thread, but I did purchase a license for something called Copilot for android. It provides offline maps and navigation (albeit crappy navigation). It's a backup for when either the factory nav craps out, or my garmin has a hickup and there's no data signal around (mountain/rural areas). Uses about 2GB of microsd space to store its map/poi data. $13 can't go wrong.
My backup is paper maps, of which I always have a copy in my trunk for the area I'm travelling in. Except for catching on fire, it's a much better back-up then a dedicated gps device or a smart phone program.
12-26-2011, 08:20 PM
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I disagree. Last I looked, my smartphone, doesn't integrate various car functions, have a nav that works without a cell signal, is capable or displaying vehicle status info along with the maps or any other screen.
These cell phone applications are all assisted by back-end servers on the network, google, bb maps, vznav, etc vs the nav device that isn't and is a multi-function device.
vznav doesn't even have lane guidance, which the infiniti nav does. The nav on the g is perfectly acceptable at least to me as I can input the address verbally while the car is in motion.
Different strokes for different folks I guess. As far as the G being luxury, yeah it is, but so is a Bentley. The differentiation is the G is at the bottom of the luxury pile or near luxury or ELLPS. Anyway you put it, the lux in the G is not the same as the lux in a 535. Hence the price tag difference as well.
These cell phone applications are all assisted by back-end servers on the network, google, bb maps, vznav, etc vs the nav device that isn't and is a multi-function device.
vznav doesn't even have lane guidance, which the infiniti nav does. The nav on the g is perfectly acceptable at least to me as I can input the address verbally while the car is in motion.
Different strokes for different folks I guess. As far as the G being luxury, yeah it is, but so is a Bentley. The differentiation is the G is at the bottom of the luxury pile or near luxury or ELLPS. Anyway you put it, the lux in the G is not the same as the lux in a 535. Hence the price tag difference as well.
They are premium brands and a 'luxury" meaning not a necessity and excessive.
12-26-2011, 09:22 PM
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12-27-2011, 11:12 PM
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Pros...
Love the AT
Ride is on the end of I can't keep my foot off the gas peddle
Ha.. Haven't found a 335 bimmer yet that can take it...I'm sure my day is comming
Cons.
I can't believe that you can't access the CU and see true oil pressure/temp and or water temp....blows my mind..
Aftermarket stuff is limited..ie gauges for oil pressure.
Love the AT
Ride is on the end of I can't keep my foot off the gas peddle
Ha.. Haven't found a 335 bimmer yet that can take it...I'm sure my day is comming
Cons.
I can't believe that you can't access the CU and see true oil pressure/temp and or water temp....blows my mind..
Aftermarket stuff is limited..ie gauges for oil pressure.
12-27-2011, 11:58 PM
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Pros...
Love the AT
Ride is on the end of I can't keep my foot off the gas peddle
Ha.. Haven't found a 335 bimmer yet that can take it...I'm sure my day is comming
Cons.
I can't believe that you can't access the CU and see true oil pressure/temp and or water temp....blows my mind..
Aftermarket stuff is limited..ie gauges for oil pressure.
Love the AT
Ride is on the end of I can't keep my foot off the gas peddle
Ha.. Haven't found a 335 bimmer yet that can take it...I'm sure my day is comming
Cons.
I can't believe that you can't access the CU and see true oil pressure/temp and or water temp....blows my mind..
Aftermarket stuff is limited..ie gauges for oil pressure.
12-28-2011, 02:13 AM
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With drivers of equal experience the 335 will edge the G, especially in the twisties. I've had good runs w/ a few 335s and do well in the straight sections and long sweepers, the tight & twisty roads the 335s tighter handling and better transmission response takes over. If you're running a new dual clutch 335 it's game over
The 335 has more power, but both are good handling. I don't think the handling is tighter, but the feel is a bit better in the 335. That handling also feels a bit nervous...more so with those dumb RFTs. I hated them and when I put 19s with regular tires on it was way better.
12-28-2011, 02:51 AM
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Why does G37 always get compared to BMW 335? They are not nearly in the same price range. An average 335 will run you mid $50k! I'm not even talking about 335 having a V8 and no option for manual transmission. G37 should really be compared to BMW 328, which it beats in power and amenities for the money.
I directly cross shopped these cars, and looking at 335 didn't even entered my mind because it's in entirely different price bracket.
I directly cross shopped these cars, and looking at 335 didn't even entered my mind because it's in entirely different price bracket.
12-28-2011, 10:14 AM
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Why does G37 always get compared to BMW 335? They are not nearly in the same price range. An average 335 will run you mid $50k! I'm not even talking about 335 having a V8 and no option for manual transmission. G37 should really be compared to BMW 328, which it beats in power and amenities for the money.
I directly cross shopped these cars, and looking at 335 didn't even entered my mind because it's in entirely different price bracket.
I directly cross shopped these cars, and looking at 335 didn't even entered my mind because it's in entirely different price bracket.
A 335i X-drive with premium and a few extra will run you more closely to $40K. Remember, NO one paid MSRP on a car. I picked the G37x for more power, reliability and a usable rear seat. The turbo lag in the 335i was a significant turn down to me, I was not impressed when test drove one. No body in their right mind would compare G37 with 328i, they are not even comparable, you can get a 328 for under $30K if you try hard enough, this is what G25 for.
12-28-2011, 12:14 PM
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Why does G37 always get compared to BMW 335? They are not nearly in the same price range. An average 335 will run you mid $50k! I'm not even talking about 335 having a V8 and no option for manual transmission. G37 should really be compared to BMW 328, which it beats in power and amenities for the money.
I directly cross shopped these cars, and looking at 335 didn't even entered my mind because it's in entirely different price bracket.
I directly cross shopped these cars, and looking at 335 didn't even entered my mind because it's in entirely different price bracket.
12-28-2011, 02:01 PM
#88
He he, you're right, it's i6. I was thinking of M3 I guess. But anyway, as far as price comparison, fully specked 328 with sports package or M package will run low 40s in MSRP. 335i will run MSRP of 47k with Sports package (more with M). Meanwhile, fully loaded G37S MT, which is what I got, has MSRP of $42k - that's why I said it's closer to 328 price bracket.
12-30-2011, 11:23 PM
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