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matt@qc · 10-05-2010, 01:16 PM

Well what do you figure. 2 weeks later, I'm in an intricate position.

I was just offered to take up my lease on my Genesis Coupe 3.8, which I accepted.

I'm now car shopping again.

List:
G37S 7AT
135i M-Sport DCT
370Z 6MT
Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track (GT up here)
Subaru STI 2011

I tried all the above yesterday.

370Z:
I have no real intention of going with a 2 seater, but I had to test drive the 370Z. I stand by what I said, the Genesis Coupe and Z should not be compared. The Z is simply in a another league of focus. You are literally sitting on the floor boards and your legs parallel to the floor as well. There is next to no visibility out the back and in front, the hood takes a **** load of place, I could barely see the apex'es and I'm 6"1.

The engine is in another world compared to the Lambda 3.8. You can clearly see how the drivetrain has been lightened to allow crystal clear throttle response. It is truly amazing. The way the motor constantly wants to rev is impressive as well, massive torque from 4,000 to 7,500 is blood amazing. A downside to the high revs is the vibration, wow, at high RPMs it's even worse than a Subaru boxer.

The 370Z is a no compromise, focused sports car and I really don't see how one could DD this car. No visiblity, road comfort comparable to my GC on 10/12 coilovers, limited space and high road noise make it a no-no for me. Anyone looking for a second car should take a second look at the Z before going with a Z4 or Cayman. For close to half the price, it's an amazing weekend warrior.

G37 7AT

Beside the 370Z, there was a silver G37S, freshly cleaned. It was truly beautiful, better looking IMO than a GC in stock form, it is far more classy thanks to the chrome add-ons. I was a bit underwhelmed by the tire sizes, I feel a 3600,3700 lbs car should have wider tires and it showed during the test drive.

The interior is great, you can clearly see Infiniti didn't have to cut corners to meet its price tag, versus the Hyundai. Out on the drive, the 7AT is butter smooth and very quick, the 1-2-3 shifts were close, which crooked my perspective of speed. It felt faster than it really was, the Z was completely the opposite.

Let's face it, even in S trim, this car isn't the best handling car of the group. A Genesis Coupe 3.8 feels more nimble and the steering feel and feedback is better. It felt heavy, and it is, no surprises there. Where the G37 is better is clearly in the power and drive train.

There are no major faults to this car, but all in all, I still think it is 10% better than the GC for 33% more. It's a striking 200$ per month additional up here and in my eyes, not worth it.

10-05-2010, 01:16 PM	#102 (permalink)
matt@qc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: QC, Canada Posts: 26 Drives: Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 15	Well what do you figure. 2 weeks later, I'm in an intricate position. I was just offered to take up my lease on my Genesis Coupe 3.8, which I accepted. I'm now car shopping again. List: G37S 7AT 135i M-Sport DCT 370Z 6MT Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track (GT up here) Subaru STI 2011 I tried all the above yesterday. 370Z: I have no real intention of going with a 2 seater, but I had to test drive the 370Z. I stand by what I said, the Genesis Coupe and Z should not be compared. The Z is simply in a another league of focus. You are literally sitting on the floor boards and your legs parallel to the floor as well. There is next to no visibility out the back and in front, the hood takes a ** load of place, I could barely see the apex'es and I'm 6"1. The engine is in another world compared to the Lambda 3.8. You can clearly see how the drivetrain has been lightened to allow crystal clear throttle response. It is truly amazing. The way the motor constantly wants to rev is impressive as well, massive torque from 4,000 to 7,500 is blood amazing. A downside to the high revs is the vibration, wow, at high RPMs it's even worse than a Subaru boxer. The 370Z is a no compromise, focused sports car and I really don't see how one could DD this car. No visiblity, road comfort comparable to my GC on 10/12 coilovers, limited space and high road noise make it a no-no for me. Anyone looking for a second car should take a second look at the Z before going with a Z4 or Cayman. For close to half the price, it's an amazing weekend warrior. G37 7AT** Beside the 370Z, there was a silver G37S, freshly cleaned. It was truly beautiful, better looking IMO than a GC in stock form, it is far more classy thanks to the chrome add-ons. I was a bit underwhelmed by the tire sizes, I feel a 3600,3700 lbs car should have wider tires and it showed during the test drive. The interior is great, you can clearly see Infiniti didn't have to cut corners to meet its price tag, versus the Hyundai. Out on the drive, the 7AT is butter smooth and very quick, the 1-2-3 shifts were close, which crooked my perspective of speed. It felt faster than it really was, the Z was completely the opposite. Let's face it, even in S trim, this car isn't the best handling car of the group. A Genesis Coupe 3.8 feels more nimble and the steering feel and feedback is better. It felt heavy, and it is, no surprises there. Where the G37 is better is clearly in the power and drive train. There are no major faults to this car, but all in all, I still think it is 10% better than the GC for 33% more. It's a striking 200$ per month additional up here and in my eyes, not worth it. Last edited by matt@qc; 10-05-2010 at 01:25 PM.