Why a 370Z, Why not a G37

FromG2Z · 06-22-2011, 11:15 PM

Why? For me, #1 reason is "looks".

My wife, as I point out a G37 and ask her what she thinks of it: "That looks like an everyday car".

In the 2 years I owned my G35 (still same profile as G37 IMO), I got maybe 2 people to look at my car and actually say something. I got more comments and compliments on my Z three days into owning it. Case closed.

In addition, as others have mentioned... G = sporty, Z = sports car in all categories... looks, performance, sound, feel, etc....

CharleyGFX · 06-22-2011, 11:16 PM

"Look.. you can be like everyone else?(G37) or you can be somebody(370z)"

This is how you should look at it.. since every girl and their mom has a G37. And you have to admit.. alot of people are getting the Z! but still not as much..

kent370 · 06-23-2011, 12:37 AM

Simple -- the G is a sporty car, and the Z is a Sports car.

Big difference.

McFrostyJ · 06-23-2011, 12:44 AM

Fell in love during the test drive and wanted nothing else.

Mr.Squeeze · 06-23-2011, 01:15 AM

1. Performance the G37 is about 500 pounds heavier than the 370z

2. For me the Z looks better than the G even though I have seen some nice looking G37's

3.The Z is a true sports car the G is a sports coupe.

delusional · 06-23-2011, 04:23 AM

1) Looks - The Z's butt is just so mesmerizing can't get enough. The G37 is ugly imo. The G35c was much better than the G35c.

2) Rare - The Z is much much much less common than the G37. I see about 25:1 ratio for the G:Z.

kenchan · 06-23-2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoRacer100

Guys,

I have been wanting to ask this question on this forum for a while now. Hopefully I wont get flamed by posting this topic.

Both car has about the same HPs and Torques.

But G37 has these and Z370 has not...

Luxury, European car alike interior, beautiful exterior styling and fits four adults

so why you chose to get a Z370?

ive never been a fan of the G37C's unfortunately. i was sold on the concept like 5yrs ago but honestly they failed on the production model design...this is just me.

to this day i own a G35C since aug 2004...

im hoping the next gen G-coupe will be nice. that is wat im looking to get next as my dd. that or combine hobby and dd and get a M3 coupe.

until then, it's G35C and 370Z for me.

USMCASA · 06-23-2011, 06:55 AM

good thing about the g37, you can fit your grandkids and walker in the back

MacCool · 06-23-2011, 07:09 AM

Sedan vs sports car. I wanted a sports car. The G37 is a very nice car though. I know my grandmother certainly likes hers...

Z1804 · 06-23-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

Sedan vs sports car. I wanted a sports car. The G37 is a very nice car though. I know my grandmother certainly likes hers...

That's funny! Does your grandmother have the coupe or sedan

?

c41006 · 06-23-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

good thing about the g37, you can fit your grandkids and walker in the back

You were supposed to say "because they dont make a g37 in CY"

Econ · 06-23-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by c41006

You were supposed to say "because they dont make a g37 in CY"

hahahah i was shocked when i read his post and it didnt have any references to "CY" in it.

PapoZalsa · 06-23-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AutoRacer100

so why you chose to get a Z370?

Is that a new BMW model?

Alto101 · 06-23-2011, 09:27 AM

I was actually considering a G37s, then I realized my wife already had one! Now the big decision in life is which car to take to car shows, the G or the Z.

Brutal 370Z · 06-23-2011, 09:28 AM

I currently have a G37s and switching to a 370z. Its not that I had any major complaints about the G. It has been a great car. Very comfortable, performs when you need it to, and has all the toys you need. I don't discourage anyone from getting it. I am switching to the 370z, however for the following reasons:

- I am 21 years old, and the G IMO is made for a more distinguished and mature person because its a more professional car...I figure that as long as I'm young I might as well drive a true sports car as a daily driver and not a luxury coupe

- I was tired of driving my roommates around and trying to squeeze 4 people's grocery run's in the already limited amount of space lol (i.e. less car pooling as mentioned before)

- you do not give up many luxuries when moving from a G to a fully loaded 370 which makes the transition easier

- the look/feel of the car is more sporty (little noise reduction as compared to the G and a more performance-oriented stance for improved handling over the G)

- I really like the persimmon interior which was a major selling point for me

- Syncro Rev match is awesome and makes you feel like a professional (which I'm not)

Now I will go through the reasons I enjoyed the G so much:

- more comfortable for longer trips (my school is about 2 hours from home and I come home quite frequently)

- perceived as more of a gentleman, especially my gf's parents (which I'm not sure is 100% accurate but I'll take it)

- stock exhaust sounds better than the Z's IMO (but since I'm ordering the Stillen CBE for the Z, this is not bothersome)

- the laser cruise control system helped on longer drives as well

- it was a bit more understated than my old red 350z which made a noticable difference in the amount of attention I got from cops

- for some reason, I didn't feel as guilty for driving it in the rain/snow, maybe because its more of a lux-coupe rather than a sports car

I think ultimately, it depends on what you're looking for. Sports Car or Lux-Coupe (as previously stated)? Each has its benefits and drawbacks.

hope this helps.

06-22-2011, 11:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Why? For me, #1 reason is "looks". My wife, as I point out a G37 and ask her what she thinks of it: "That looks like an everyday car". In the 2 years I owned my G35 (still same profile as G37 IMO), I got maybe 2 people to look at my car and actually say something. I got more comments and compliments on my Z three days into owning it. Case closed. In addition, as others have mentioned... G = sporty, Z = sports car in all categories... looks, performance, sound, feel, etc.... __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra Last edited by FromG2Z; 06-22-2011 at 11:18 PM.

06-22-2011, 11:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
CharleyGFX Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 106 Drives: 2009 Pure Red 7AT Rep Power: 16	"Look.. you can be like everyone else?(G37) or you can be somebody(370z)" This is how you should look at it.. since every girl and their mom has a G37. And you have to admit.. alot of people are getting the Z! but still not as much.. __________________ "If you ain't crawling? you ain't balling"

06-23-2011, 01:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	1. Performance the G37 is about 500 pounds heavier than the 370z 2. For me the Z looks better than the G even though I have seen some nice looking G37's 3.The Z is a true sports car the G is a sports coupe. __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

06-23-2011, 04:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 15	1) Looks - The Z's butt is just so mesmerizing can't get enough. The G37 is ugly imo. The G35c was much better than the G35c. 2) Rare - The Z is much much much less common than the G37. I see about 25:1 ratio for the G:Z. __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

06-23-2011, 12:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
kent370 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 55 Drives: Camaro SS Rep Power: 14	Simple -- the G is a sporty car, and the Z is a Sports car. Big difference.

06-23-2011, 12:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
McFrostyJ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 80 Drives: 2013 Corvette Rep Power: 14	Fell in love during the test drive and wanted nothing else.

06-23-2011, 06:55 AM	#23 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	good thing about the g37, you can fit your grandkids and walker in the back

06-23-2011, 07:09 AM	#24 (permalink)
MacCool A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,349 Drives: 370Z PW 2014 Rep Power: 16	Sedan vs sports car. I wanted a sports car. The G37 is a very nice car though. I know my grandmother certainly likes hers...

06-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
Alto101 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 93 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 14	I was actually considering a G37s, then I realized my wife already had one! Now the big decision in life is which car to take to car shows, the G or the Z.

06-23-2011, 09:28 AM	#30 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	I currently have a G37s and switching to a 370z. Its not that I had any major complaints about the G. It has been a great car. Very comfortable, performs when you need it to, and has all the toys you need. I don't discourage anyone from getting it. I am switching to the 370z, however for the following reasons: - I am 21 years old, and the G IMO is made for a more distinguished and mature person because its a more professional car...I figure that as long as I'm young I might as well drive a true sports car as a daily driver and not a luxury coupe - I was tired of driving my roommates around and trying to squeeze 4 people's grocery run's in the already limited amount of space lol (i.e. less car pooling as mentioned before) - you do not give up many luxuries when moving from a G to a fully loaded 370 which makes the transition easier - the look/feel of the car is more sporty (little noise reduction as compared to the G and a more performance-oriented stance for improved handling over the G) - I really like the persimmon interior which was a major selling point for me - Syncro Rev match is awesome and makes you feel like a professional (which I'm not) Now I will go through the reasons I enjoyed the G so much: - more comfortable for longer trips (my school is about 2 hours from home and I come home quite frequently) - perceived as more of a gentleman, especially my gf's parents (which I'm not sure is 100% accurate but I'll take it) - stock exhaust sounds better than the Z's IMO (but since I'm ordering the Stillen CBE for the Z, this is not bothersome) - the laser cruise control system helped on longer drives as well - it was a bit more understated than my old red 350z which made a noticable difference in the amount of attention I got from cops - for some reason, I didn't feel as guilty for driving it in the rain/snow, maybe because its more of a lux-coupe rather than a sports car I think ultimately, it depends on what you're looking for. Sports Car or Lux-Coupe (as previously stated)? Each has its benefits and drawbacks. hope this helps.