HELP! The great Debate 370z vs. G37

chief_Roka · 12-11-2009, 11:19 AM

2 seat sports cars excel in lower speed, handling prowess. (Taking corners and high spirited maneuvers.) GT cars are performance cars designed for piercing curvy roads and hard twists. GT's are less agile in cornering and extreme driving maneuvers while GT's are more comfortable in the twisties at higher speeds due to the more stable nature of its overall performance. A true enthusiast would know this... the wannabe would be the person that called the GT car a "WANNABE" sports car???
I myself cancelled my Z pre order and bought a G. (Mainly cuz I was saving 6k on a brand new G which put it in Z pricing with so much more for my $$$$$. Now I'm in a similar situation as you cuz I'm selling my altima to buy a Z. But I'm keepin my G as well. I figure I'll heavily modify the G and lightly modify the Z. I feel the Z is great for what it is and needs little done to it.
The cons to the G imho is...
The steering wheel is less weighted, so it feels slightly less sporty. Longer wheelbase which means wider turning radius, though the G turns mad tight for what it is. (I recommend aftermarket susp set up on G as a ASAP mod.) Lastly the heavier weight makes it feel too stable if u r looking for the jumpy feel of a true sports car. (I think the jumpiness increases fun to drive factor)
The pro's are. Way more features for your dollar. Same engine power delivery. Feels just as fast as Z on highway. Handles better on roads as an everyday car. Better sounding exhaust than Z (subjective). Way more comfy than a Z while still keeping a serious sports car feel.( though a Z is pretty comfy for what it is)

Cons of Z. No back seats. Depending on who is driving,The Z can be awkwardly jumpy and unpredictable
Pros of Z. Short wheelbase makes low speed handling super fun. Screaming engine, louder than G. (That's subjectively a positive for me). Heavy azz steering wheel makes handling the Z awesome and kinda tips the scale Z way.
BUT, I REALLY HAVE NO REGRETS on the G. It is the better all round car though "not" the better sports car. But the differences are pretty minor unless u r on a track.
Me personally, I'm going to sell my altima and re order my Z. I rather not trade because I will lose $4k by doing so. But I'm going to change it from blk chrry to 40th ann.
In a nutshell, the G is a better planted driving car. But in the Z u feel better planted as a driver. Its one of those weird situations that makes it hard to choose...
I guess if I had to give advice. I say go with the G since you will have more room and will have 90% Z feel and 50% more features. You have both cars in your possession so u already know, but sometimes its good to get other perspectives.

hope this helped?

JakeZ34 · 12-11-2009, 11:19 AM

sorry OP it might sound like I'm flaming you but I'm not. Just pointing out the obvious. CARS are the WORST WORST WORST investments. The value never goes up. So I don't even know why the hell you got 2 cars to begin with, try to resell those would only make their price go down once it's off the dealer lot. But it's your choice, do you want luxury or just a better looking / faster car? I'd take the 370Z anyday.

Red370 · 12-11-2009, 11:23 AM

sounds like you guys are a young couple, get a car that exudes your youth, go for lux when you're older or when the baby factory opens shop

feelzpwr91 · 12-11-2009, 12:13 PM

your essentialy choosing between twins, if your so intrigued on luxary go with the G, if you want an adrenaline rush take the Z

kdo2milger · 12-11-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by oo7mech

G37S 2008 with NAV 30k miles Fully loaded.

30k on an 08!!!

vipor · 12-11-2009, 12:24 PM

crappy iPhone pix incoming!

oo7mech · 12-11-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

30k on an 08!!!

Yeah. The car fax shows car was bought in 2007 as a new Lease. So thats about 2 years 15k year. Normal driving miliage. No accidents etc.

I'm off to the Nissan Dealer to talk to the Finance Manager about our "situation" and I'll update yall later tonight!

**still doesn't know what he wants**

phelan · 12-11-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oo7mech

Yeah. The car fax shows car was bought in 2007 as a new Lease. So thats about 2 years 15k year. Normal driving miliage. No accidents etc.

I'm off to the Nissan Dealer to talk to the Finance Manager about our "situation" and I'll update yall later tonight!

**still doesn't know what he wants**

you're going to leave the dealership with the G,Z, and a Titan

kdo2milger · 12-11-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

you're going to leave the dealership with the G,Z, and a Titan

vipor · 12-11-2009, 12:51 PM

doesn't sound like a bad thing

kdo2milger · 12-11-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

doesn't sound like a bad thing

cept eatin pb&j three times a day

vipor · 12-11-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

cept eatin pb&j three times a day

that is NOT a bad thing. that's what i survived on as a kid. well, cereal too.

GingaBreadMan · 12-11-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoZ

Please pick the G37. I don't want to see another 370Z on the road. The less 370Zs on the road, the better

I agree. The 370z is crap stay away from it lol

elmz · 12-11-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zmyride

Do you want a sport car or a wannabe?.

Wow...are you serious with that comment?! The G is what it is, its a luxury coupe, it's not trying to be a sports car. To the OP, it sounds like you're more interested in luxury than you are with performance. If so, the G sounds like the car for you.

Rnmovr12 · 12-11-2009, 04:13 PM

im not big on luxury items in cars so id stick with the Z

12-11-2009, 11:23 AM	#33 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	sounds like you guys are a young couple, get a car that exudes your youth, go for lux when you're older or when the baby factory opens shop __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	doesn't sound like a bad thing __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-11-2009, 04:13 PM	#45 (permalink)
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12-11-2009, 11:19 AM	#31 (permalink)
chief_Roka Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BKLYN,NY/DFW,TX Posts: 166 Drives: '10 370z7at B.C. Rep Power: 16	2 seat sports cars excel in lower speed, handling prowess. (Taking corners and high spirited maneuvers.) GT cars are performance cars designed for piercing curvy roads and hard twists. GT's are less agile in cornering and extreme driving maneuvers while GT's are more comfortable in the twisties at higher speeds due to the more stable nature of its overall performance. A true enthusiast would know this... the wannabe would be the person that called the GT car a "WANNABE" sports car??? I myself cancelled my Z pre order and bought a G. (Mainly cuz I was saving 6k on a brand new G which put it in Z pricing with so much more for my $$$$$. Now I'm in a similar situation as you cuz I'm selling my altima to buy a Z. But I'm keepin my G as well. I figure I'll heavily modify the G and lightly modify the Z. I feel the Z is great for what it is and needs little done to it. The cons to the G imho is... The steering wheel is less weighted, so it feels slightly less sporty. Longer wheelbase which means wider turning radius, though the G turns mad tight for what it is. (I recommend aftermarket susp set up on G as a ASAP mod.) Lastly the heavier weight makes it feel too stable if u r looking for the jumpy feel of a true sports car. (I think the jumpiness increases fun to drive factor) The pro's are. Way more features for your dollar. Same engine power delivery. Feels just as fast as Z on highway. Handles better on roads as an everyday car. Better sounding exhaust than Z (subjective). Way more comfy than a Z while still keeping a serious sports car feel.( though a Z is pretty comfy for what it is) Cons of Z. No back seats. Depending on who is driving,The Z can be awkwardly jumpy and unpredictable Pros of Z. Short wheelbase makes low speed handling super fun. Screaming engine, louder than G. (That's subjectively a positive for me). Heavy azz steering wheel makes handling the Z awesome and kinda tips the scale Z way. BUT, I REALLY HAVE NO REGRETS on the G. It is the better all round car though "not" the better sports car. But the differences are pretty minor unless u r on a track. Me personally, I'm going to sell my altima and re order my Z. I rather not trade because I will lose $4k by doing so. But I'm going to change it from blk chrry to 40th ann. In a nutshell, the G is a better planted driving car. But in the Z u feel better planted as a driver. Its one of those weird situations that makes it hard to choose... I guess if I had to give advice. I say go with the G since you will have more room and will have 90% Z feel and 50% more features. You have both cars in your possession so u already know, but sometimes its good to get other perspectives. hope this helped?

12-11-2009, 11:19 AM	#32 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	sorry OP it might sound like I'm flaming you but I'm not. Just pointing out the obvious. CARS are the WORST WORST WORST investments. The value never goes up. So I don't even know why the hell you got 2 cars to begin with, try to resell those would only make their price go down once it's off the dealer lot. But it's your choice, do you want luxury or just a better looking / faster car? I'd take the 370Z anyday.

12-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#34 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	your essentialy choosing between twins, if your so intrigued on luxary go with the G, if you want an adrenaline rush take the Z