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CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« on: August 13, 2007, 02:37:41 am »
Today's First Drive:
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
2008 Infiniti G37 CoupeLonger, lower and wider than its predecessor, the stylish new Infiniti G37 Coupe has a bigger 3.7-litre V6 with 330 horsepower, reports contributor Bob McHugh.  "It's a sure winner in the fun-to-drive category," he says.
   
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2007, 06:48:03 am »
WOW....It seems Infiniti is really getting closer and closer to "out BMWing" BMW! (and when  you factor in reliability there really is an arguement for the G)....Now, if they'd only price it so you wouldn't have to go to all the trouble of buying accross the border....34995-36265 US vs close to 50K in Canada!
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2007, 10:57:19 am »
Looks like a good package.  Wow, they're packing these luxury cars with a lot of gizmos.

Is this car better than the BMW 335?

Will the 3.7L engine end up in the 350Z, I guess it'll be called 370Z?
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2007, 11:06:29 am »
Quote from: sailor723 on August 13, 2007, 06:48:03 am
WOW....It seems Infiniti is really getting closer and closer to "out BMWing" BMW! (and when  you factor in reliability there really is an arguement for the G)....Now, if they'd only price it so you wouldn't have to go to all the trouble of buying accross the border....34995-36265 US vs close to 50K in Canada!

No problem anymore... Nissan/Infiniti dealers in the US are no longer allowed to sell to Canadians. Problem solved... ::)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2007, 11:08:54 am »
Quote from: jcon on August 13, 2007, 11:06:29 am
Quote from: sailor723 on August 13, 2007, 06:48:03 am
WOW....It seems Infiniti is really getting closer and closer to "out BMWing" BMW! (and when  you factor in reliability there really is an arguement for the G)....Now, if they'd only price it so you wouldn't have to go to all the trouble of buying accross the border....34995-36265 US vs close to 50K in Canada!

No problem anymore... Nissan/Infiniti dealers in the US are no longer allowed to sell to Canadians. Problem solved... ::)

REAL easy to get around
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2007, 11:12:11 am »
The G is a nice coupe....and a very worthy competitor for the German coupes out there.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2007, 11:12:57 am »
THE not so poor man's R8.................Audi Do THAT...fer so little $$$'s.....Mmmmavelous...it's better to look good and drive good dahling....i hate it when that happens....
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2007, 11:13:17 am »
I really like this profile look of the new G.


From a driver perspective the difference is subtle. During my short time in cars with and without 4WAS on dry roads, the most notable difference was during quick lane changes. The G with 4WAS did it with ease and was more stable. ...  Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) is another option. I was impressed by how quickly it was able to identify and maintain a set distance from a vehicle ahead. The system uses laser sensors and it can also recognize when a sudden braking situation arises.

To me, those are over kill technos, especially in a sports car coupe. People who can't do lane changes and maintain good a concentration in traffic shouldn't be driving.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2007, 11:54:50 am »
I think the new G37 is a great coupe, and I'm sure BMW welcomes the competition for the 335i coupe. That's what makes each one better, and the consumer is the ultimate winner in such contests.  :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2007, 01:08:12 pm »
Why doesn't it come with a manual stick ?  ???
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« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2007, 01:26:50 pm »
Quote from: Spheric on August 13, 2007, 01:08:12 pm
Why doesn't it come with a manual stick ?  ???

You can get a 6spd manual.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2007, 01:28:02 pm »
Manual Stick..."cos tha CVT and gear shifter wood break like a twig.......that's what ya wanna hear???
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2007, 01:35:24 pm »
Quote from: Spheric on August 13, 2007, 01:08:12 pm
Why doesn't it come with a manual stick ?  ???

It does, you get the Sport pkg (the M6 G37).
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2007, 01:51:13 pm »
Quote from: Jameel on August 13, 2007, 10:57:19 am
Is this car better than the BMW 335?

It depends on what you're looking for.  The G37 offers a tad more straight-line performance, but a tad less suspension composure (the differences sound small to me, according to reviews I've read).  The G37 is far cheaper than a comparably-equipped 335i--perhaps 3/4 the price--but it will depreciate somewhat faster and it has less badge prestige. 
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2007, 02:11:40 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on August 13, 2007, 01:51:13 pm
Quote from: Jameel on August 13, 2007, 10:57:19 am
Is this car better than the BMW 335?

It depends on what you're looking for.  The G37 offers a tad more straight-line performance, but a tad less suspension composure (the differences sound small to me, according to reviews I've read).  The G37 is far cheaper than a comparably-equipped 335i--perhaps 3/4 the price--but it will depreciate somewhat faster and it has less badge prestige. 

A G37 M6 in Canada is just under $50K, a similar equipped 335i coupe is just under $60K. A roughly $10k difference in Canada. But, as Mitlov says, the G37 may depreciate faster. You make the call as to which one you'd buy - I know my choice.  ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2007, 02:30:08 pm »
I love the stock exhaust note of the previous G35 coupe...wonder what this one sounds like.  :drool:
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« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2007, 02:35:49 pm »
Quote from: 2hondas on August 13, 2007, 02:30:08 pm
I love the stock exhaust note of the previous G35 coupe...wonder what this one sounds like.  :drool:

Sounds good, just too quiet.
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« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2007, 02:40:11 pm »
Quote from: ovr50 on August 13, 2007, 02:11:40 pm
A G37 M6 in Canada is just under $50K, a similar equipped 335i coupe is just under $60K. A roughly $10k difference in Canada. But, as Mitlov says, the G37 may depreciate faster. You make the call as to which one you'd buy - I know my choice.  ;D

In the US we're talking a difference between a $36,000 car and a $45,000 car.  80% of the price.  And the extra interest from financing the Bimmer would wipe out the benefit of slower depreciation.

ovr50 would likely take the Bimmer.  I'd be tempted by the G37, because, among other things, I like my cars to have dipsticks.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #18 on: August 13, 2007, 03:02:19 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on August 13, 2007, 02:40:11 pm
Quote from: ovr50 on August 13, 2007, 02:11:40 pm
A G37 M6 in Canada is just under $50K, a similar equipped 335i coupe is just under $60K. A roughly $10k difference in Canada. But, as Mitlov says, the G37 may depreciate faster. You make the call as to which one you'd buy - I know my choice.  ;D

In the US we're talking a difference between a $36,000 car and a $45,000 car.  80% of the price.  And the extra interest from financing the Bimmer would wipe out the benefit of slower depreciation.

ovr50 would likely take the Bimmer.  I'd be tempted by the G37, because, among other things, I like my cars to have dipsticks.

Mitlov - you gotta know how I will reply to that post - right?  As in if you buy the car, it will have a dipstick.... ;) ;) ;D :rofl:

Well, you set it up and left yourself open - you know I'm kidding ya.

And yes, I would take the Bimmer.  :) (But the g37 is a helluva car also).
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe
« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2007, 03:40:41 pm »
Quote from: Mitlov on August 13, 2007, 02:40:11 pm
Quote from: ovr50 on August 13, 2007, 02:11:40 pm
A G37 M6 in Canada is just under $50K, a similar equipped 335i coupe is just under $60K. A roughly $10k difference in Canada. But, as Mitlov says, the G37 may depreciate faster. You make the call as to which one you'd buy - I know my choice.  ;D

In the US we're talking a difference between a $36,000 car and a $45,000 car.  80% of the price.  And the extra interest from financing the Bimmer would wipe out the benefit of slower depreciation.

ovr50 would likely take the Bimmer.  I'd be tempted by the G37, because, among other things, I like my cars to have dipsticks.

Hubba, hubba, daht coupe is nice...

Mitlov, I had been reading up on the RX8, and thought, Whoa, that's the car for Mitlov. Now this. Aaahhh, it's a toss-up again!   ;D
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