Why a 370Z, Why not a G37

FromG2Z · 06-23-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

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.

Well stated.

I think ideally, I'd want one of each. When I'm feeling reserved and in a business suit, I take the G. When I'm feeling like donning relaxing attire and a loud pair of Oakley's, I take the Z.

I wish I didn't trade in my G for my Z. I wish I kept them BOTH.

(enter Kenchan.... he is my idol... he has both!!!)

Brutal 370Z · 06-23-2011, 10:48 AM

Ya that would definitely be ideal!

kenchan · 06-23-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

I wish I didn't trade in my G for my Z. I wish I kept them BOTH.

(enter Kenchan.... he is my idol... he has both!!!)

lol

but my G looks out of place when i go to HomeDepot.

so i take my FitSport...

b1adesofcha0s · 06-23-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol

but my G looks out of place when i go to HomeDepot.

so i take my FitSport...

VaGntlmn · 06-23-2011, 11:46 AM

Looked at a G35 several years agp. Of course, it was advertised as "the best car in it's class". When I asked the salesperson how it compared to a Z, their only response was "different class".
Of course, I liked the looks of the G35 a lot more than the 350z; especially with the rear spoiler. It was a nice car, but it was like driving a pillow.
I'm glad I waited and got a 370. Love EVERYTHING!!!

mick · 06-23-2011, 11:52 AM

because the 370z looks better, imo.

kenchan · 06-23-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VaGntlmn

It was a nice car, but it was like driving a pillow.
I'm glad I waited and got a 370. Love EVERYTHING!!!

mine drives pretty razor sharp with its mods.

G35C and 370Z are two completely different cars though and thats why i like keeping them both.

The Shocker · 06-23-2011, 12:03 PM

I always looked at it as the G is a womens ride and the Z is more of a mans sports car.

kenchan · 06-23-2011, 12:05 PM

i always thought the shocker was a woman.

Somberlaine · 06-23-2011, 12:32 PM

For me looks looks and looks. Just today at the traffic light, a dude in a g37 kept looking at my Z. Plus, around here in the DC area there are plenty of Gs and mostly driven by women.

Eric · 06-23-2011, 12:34 PM

There is nothing wrong with the question but Z guys will be more partial to the 370Z. I'm sure if the same question was asked on a G37 forum then the responses would most likely be in favor of the G.

I've checked out both but the G didn't nothing for me, it's not what I'm looking for in a car. Although I haven't actually bought my 370Z yet it will most likely be my next purchase. Hopefully by next year.

Flushnismo · 06-23-2011, 12:52 PM

They only reason I would choose a G over a Z is for the paint. I hate the Paint on the 370z..it's so difficult, but paint is an important thing to me...My car is always clean...always

wanfeilwong · 06-23-2011, 01:05 PM

I owned a g35 and was in love with its chiseled defined look. Sadly education>vehicle and had to sell.

... then the g37 came out and shattered my dreams. It became rounder and puffy like a marshmallow. It lost it's masculinity to a bubble butt rear end with its contrasting small chrome duckbill.

On the other hand, the 370z is a beastly mean catfish. With a sleek body and fitting back end. I don't own a 370 yet, but have test driven it and will be in the market for one in a little while.

Horseface · 06-23-2011, 01:37 PM

Because it's ugly with a flat @ss and a common as heck sight here in LA.

Besides, for 'luxury' cars, I always go with the Germans.

11Thumper · 06-23-2011, 02:52 PM

G37 is too sedated, quiet and comfortable for my tastes. Plus it looks like crap compared to the 370Z in my opinion.

06-23-2011, 11:46 AM	#35 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 64 Posts: 378 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 15	Looked at a G35 several years agp. Of course, it was advertised as "the best car in it's class". When I asked the salesperson how it compared to a Z, their only response was "different class". Of course, I liked the looks of the G35 a lot more than the 350z; especially with the rear spoiler. It was a nice car, but it was like driving a pillow. I'm glad I waited and got a 370. Love EVERYTHING!!! __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

06-23-2011, 12:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
The Shocker Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL, MO Posts: 133 Drives: 2009 Monterrey Blue Rep Power: 14	I always looked at it as the G is a womens ride and the Z is more of a mans sports car. __________________ RIP Z 6/25/2011, freaky flash floods

06-23-2011, 12:34 PM	#41 (permalink)
Eric Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Norton, Massachusetts Posts: 448 Drives: in the fast lane. Rep Power: 16	There is nothing wrong with the question but Z guys will be more partial to the 370Z. I'm sure if the same question was asked on a G37 forum then the responses would most likely be in favor of the G. I've checked out both but the G didn't nothing for me, it's not what I'm looking for in a car. Although I haven't actually bought my 370Z yet it will most likely be my next purchase. Hopefully by next year. __________________ PSN ID: GTP_EricW

06-23-2011, 12:52 PM	#42 (permalink)
Flushnismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 1,041 Drives: 2010 Boosted 40th Rep Power: 17	They only reason I would choose a G over a Z is for the paint. I hate the Paint on the 370z..it's so difficult, but paint is an important thing to me...My car is always clean...always __________________ AeroJacket l BC Racing l B&M l K&N l EVO-R l TWM Performance l Tanabe l AAM l Drop Engineering l Zenclosure

06-23-2011, 01:37 PM	#44 (permalink)
Horseface Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles. Posts: 253 Drives: 2010 370 Tr/Sprt/Nv Rep Power: 16	Because it's ugly with a flat @ss and a common as heck sight here in LA. Besides, for 'luxury' cars, I always go with the Germans. __________________ Whinny!

06-23-2011, 10:48 AM	#32 (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	Ya that would definitely be ideal!

06-23-2011, 11:52 AM	#36 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	because the 370z looks better, imo.

06-23-2011, 12:05 PM	#39 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i always thought the shocker was a woman.

06-23-2011, 12:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 14	For me looks looks and looks. Just today at the traffic light, a dude in a g37 kept looking at my Z. Plus, around here in the DC area there are plenty of Gs and mostly driven by women.

06-23-2011, 01:05 PM	#43 (permalink)
wanfeilwong Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 2 Drives: future 370z owner Rep Power: 14	I owned a g35 and was in love with its chiseled defined look. Sadly education>vehicle and had to sell. ... then the g37 came out and shattered my dreams. It became rounder and puffy like a marshmallow. It lost it's masculinity to a bubble butt rear end with its contrasting small chrome duckbill. On the other hand, the 370z is a beastly mean catfish. With a sleek body and fitting back end. I don't own a 370 yet, but have test driven it and will be in the market for one in a little while.

06-23-2011, 02:52 PM	#45 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	G37 is too sedated, quiet and comfortable for my tastes. Plus it looks like crap compared to the 370Z in my opinion.