I'm looking at ditching my sports car (Mazda RX-8) and "growing up" into a 2009 or 2010 G37X Sedan. I've been lurking here and reading the various threads on here for a few days now and was hoping I could get some general advice on things I should look out.

I've seen a few posts on cracked leather, some brake issues, and a high-pitched noise so far. Anything else I need to keep an eye out for?

My biggest concern is that there are no local Infiniti dealers around; the closest is a good hour and a half away. There is a pretty large Nissan dealer who said they could do the oil changes and whatnot, but anything more than that and I'd have to travel.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to joining the G37 community

*edit* based on two replies below.

1) I had an auto trans before the 8, so I will be able to live without it. Actually, I am sort of looking forward to an auto. I know I will lose some of the fun factor, but I have awful, awful knees and extended drives in traffic that require a lot of shifting can actually become very painful.

2) This high pitch, in what circumstances should I hear it and from where does it come? High RPM from the engine, breaking from the rear, ect?

 

Take it on an extended test drive to be sure you can live with the characteristics of the auto trans.

 

I owned an RX-8 once upon a time. Here my best take, although I haven't had an rx-8 in a while now. The G is leaps and bounds better in terms of build and reliability. The gas pedal is much more smile inducing also. It's got way more power. The X outfitted with snows is great during the winter. Resale is also much better.

Now the bad. The X does not come in manual. The G is not as fun (I know what you're thinking, "blasphemer!"). People don't give the RX-8 credit. It's a dog on the straights, but that car is so much fun. It was built from the ground up (no platform sharing), and is just so balanced.

With that all being said. I would not trade my G for 2 RX-8's. I find them rather immature looking and overly flamboyant. If you feel you've out matured your rx-8 then pull the trigger on the G. It's a nice progression forward.

One thing to look for is all 4 tires are the same (it matters on the X). Also listen for the high pitch whine many complain of. The auto trans can also be a concern. Very delayed and jerky at times.

 

The high pitch frequency you have spoken about sounds like it comes through the speakers. I hear it most when I don't have any music on or if its turned down.

If you can get a 2010 the you'll have all of the mid model updates, the front facia, gauge cluster, LCD screen, and usb interface.

With the cracked leather, a lot of it is just ware and tare, and some don't condition their leather. So as long as its taken care of you should be good to go.

 

I had a 2010 G37X for a year before upgrading to a 2012 G37SX. I have no hesitation recommending the 2010. I did notice some transmission lag when accelerating. The issue was resolved with the most recent software upgrade, which the Infiniti deal will have to install.

I live 2+ Hours from an Infiniti dealer. My local Nissan dealer does the oil changes and I plan other maintenance work when I have other things to do when I am "in town". The dealer provides a loaner and takes good care of my car. You will enjoy your "new to you" Infiniti.

 

In 3.5 years and 22K miles I have has no reason at all to go bck to the dealer. 2009xS. If you can tolerate a stiffer ride from the 18" tires, the xS handles slighty better, has paddle shifters and the sports seats. I also like the sports facia better. My 7AT does fine, but I still miss shifting. You do not get the big brakes with the xS, but the standard brakes stop amazingly well and people seem to have less problems than wtih the Akibono's.

You will love this AWD system. It is perfect in my book - you will never know it's there until you start slipping. It drives 100% like a rear wheel driver car. Extremely low parasitic losses, too.

 

I hear a higher pitched sound too when I have no music on. I thought it was a bad seal or something on the door. It's from the speakers?

 

So I just got back from test driving a '10 37x. I liked everything about it but the console. To me it was the most un-intuitive thing I'd ever used. No bluetooth audio was a major drawback as well. Not sure how I feel about the car now. I'm almost leaning toward an Audi A6 now.

*very late edit.*

Test drive was on my own. I always insist on no salesman in the car.

 

I suggest looking at a sport model. Look really good at the front end. Test drive another G, but this time with Nav. Ask if you can go without the salesman. Find a clear stretch of open road, and floor the crap out of it in DS mode but dont use the paddle shifters. Drive it like you stole it, while listening to the sound of the VQ motor in full aural delight. Then come back 30 minutes later with smoke coming from the brakes. While in the parking lot, play with the navigation touchscreen, ask for a bluetooth demo, DVD playback demo, ipod demo, voice command demo, and anything else you can think of. Get out the car, and give it a look over once more, and think of the unspeakable things you just did to that car on your test drive while she begged for more. If that aint enough to convince you, just buy the Audi and try to hide your envy every time you see a 2010+ sport model G sedan fly by you. Also work on a few "stories" to tell as to why you didnt like the G. The console issue just wont fly with your buddies lol. You might hear things like "the Audi is nice, but I would've went with the G". But its your choice and your money at the end of the day. Just for fun look at some of the modded G's on this site, and take a look at some of the work people at 180Customs and Vossen can do to seriously transform these cars. Have a good day.

 

Audi A6 is a completely different class than a G...much higher price range, and the size of the car is larger.

A more comparable car would be an Audi A4.

As for the bluetooth audio, maybe you should consider an adapter? The Infiniti G is actually one of the best price per performance ratio vehicles you can buy. The console is actually extremely intuitive. It doesn't take a lot of brains to know how everything works. I like how there are ***** to change the temperature quickly and easy and one button to turn on the AC, and one button to change the climate modes. If you've ever driven a Lexus, those are much less intuitive because they use buttons to change climate temperature, which is annoying. Even turning on the AC requires several button presses on the navigation screen.

Having driven different vehicles before, I would consider Infiniti's to be one of the easiest to access what you want. Did you test drive a car with a navigation system or no? The ones with the navigation package are much better.

There is bluetooth audio for your phone in Infiniti G's with the Premium package, just no streaming songs over bluetooth. I generally hate using Bluetooth anyways for songs because the quality isn't good, since audio quality deteriorates. I prefer using the aux cable input.

 

I never test drive with a salesman.

The 2010 I was in didn't seem to have a touch screen.

I took two of my best friends. They were also split between the g37 and the A6. We like the features per dollar of the g37, but that console and no streaming bluetooth music... I just can't believe that I can't stream Bluetooth music in what was a 40-50k car., but my friends 25k Mazda 3 can. Hell, it [doesn't even have an aux input](https://www.myg37.com/forums/audio-v...g37-coupe.html). And I use Android, so all the iPod connectors are mostly useless to me.


The A4 is so cramped, it's nowhere near close the the g37. I saw one today, got in it, immediately got out. It's a glorified Mazda 3. I am also able to find 2010 A6s certified used for around 30k, same as the price range for the 37x's I'm looking at. I want a luxury sedan with decent legroom in the back and the A4 does not fit that bill. The A6 had ample legroom, although not quite as much as the g37x. It may have more on paper, but when I got both driver's seats adjusted to where I felt comfortable driving, the g37x felt roomier in the back. The g37 also won out on head space.

Do you mean something like this?

Un-intuitive was a poor word choice; I had no trouble figuring out how to do things.A better word would be bulky. Everything I did just felt...not right. Not polished, not complete. It felt like beta software. Not sluggish, but not smooth. Too few frames in the animation, not quite enough colors here or there. Just not...there.

I was disappointed because it just could be so much better. And from a company like Infiniti, I expected better. Navigation wasn't difficult, but I did find the control's much more accessible in the Audi. The thing that really bugged me was the no clock unless you get the Nav package. One of my friends who went with me is a software developer and I do a fair about of VBA coding as a data analyst so the fact that something that simple, that...basic...to have it be a "feature" of the nav system just bothers me. The version that I saw, no Nav, just felt forced. It was as if the designers said "Well, we have this backup camera. What else can we use the screen for?" I don't need inch high text to tell me the radio station in. And that's all it really does. No exterior weather info, no clock, no MPG or MPH stats. Nothing. It's just...there, waiting for me to put it in reverse to be useful.

I'll try to find one with a Nav pack. I really hope it's better.

Again, I want Bluetooth music. I've used an Aux cord (which this car doesn't support as far as I could tell) and it's just bothersome. If I get a text I have to pull the cord out and have it go everywhere. I have to hook it up and unhook it every time I enter and exit. It's just messy and unneeded. I had streaming Bluetooth music in a previous car and I never noticed a loss in SQ because of it. And that car had a Bose system, so not your standard **** factory speakers.

I'm not trying to hate on the car. Like I said, I really did love 99% of it. I'm just expressing my concern about the 1% I wasn't thrilled with.

 

Obviously you and your friends did not check out all the functions on the screen AND the clock in the dash staring you in the face.

To base buying a car on bluetooth music streaming alone is quite odd.

 

I should have clarified. Digital clock. Bluetooth music isn't a deal-breaker, it's just disheartening.

When I hear luxury vehicle, Infiniti, Audi, etc. I imagine more features than a my friend's Mazda or sister's Ford has. That's all.

What other features should I have checked out? I don't plan on watching DVDs in my car. Every car has a radio and CD player. That seemed to be the biggest part of it.

 

Digital clock is included in navigation package in your nav screen on the top right corner.

As for bluetooth music, you can use the HTC bluetooth stereo clip...much better quality as it uses the new codec, but the amp is still weak.

To be honest, the V36 Infiniti G came out at the end of the 2006, so you're comparing all these "other cars" to a refresh car Infiniti made in late 2006. If you're looking at the 2014 Infiniti Q50, then you're looking at an entirely new revamped car with probably much more features than the Mazda or Ford. I doubt Mazda or Ford had those features in late 2006, and they refreshed their models recently. I believe the Mazda 3 series came in 2009 as an entirely new design.

Infiniti and Audi are luxury name brands, but you're not comparing the right years to the right years. If I compared a 2007 Infiniti G35 to a 2003 Infiniti G35, there's going to be major differences between the two since the model was totally redesigned.

 

You're finding 2010 G37x's with only Premium Package for around $30k? That's not a good deal at all. How many miles were on that car?

I got my 2007 Infiniti G35x (sold new in Feb 2007) with Premium, Wood, Navigation, and Tech Packages with only 21k miles in May 2009 for only $28k (only two years old) from an Infiniti dealer. Car record also checks out clean and no accidents and only one owner. It had every package available except the sport package, which I hated anyways because the seats were uncomfortable with that leg extension. I would expect a car that you were sitting in to be only $24-$25k (three years old.) You should try another dealer?