Why a 370Z, Why not a G37

SeattleLion · 06-23-2011, 02:55 PM

I rented a G37 while my Z was getting its oil cooler. The G37 has a much more refined ride and is very quiet. However, it isn't as responive as the Z and the extra weight makes it significantly slower off the line. I felt that I lost "road feel" in the G and the steering didn't seem as responsive.

Other than the obvious appearance and passenger capacity, the biggest difference to me is the more disconnected feeling with the road.

red6spd · 06-23-2011, 03:00 PM

G was about 10K more then what I payed for my car. And like others said the Z is much better looking, with that said I really wanted a G37 Sedan 6spd but once again I was looking at $40K+ VS the 34 I payed for my Z.

amberjack · 06-23-2011, 03:07 PM

The Z is just so cute and seats are so fuzzy and cuddly. It feels like the interior wraps around you like a nice cozy blanket.

The G37 is ok too.. but it's not as warm and fuzzy :/

USMCASA · 06-24-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by c41006

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

when i get old, like 45, i'm gonna get a g coupe and paint it yellow

svmtbman · 06-24-2011, 08:55 AM

I looked at a G37 coupe when shopping for cars and chose the 370X for the following reasons:

1. I was coming from a 2 seat sports car and thought I might want a back seat but after seeing how useless the back seat was in the G I figured I would never ask someone to try to sit back there.
2. Weight! The G is damn heavy!
3. I actually preferred the interior design of the Z over the G.
4. Styling, I kept noticing G coupes on the road and it would always take way to long to determine if it was an Altima coupe or an Infinity.
5. The closest Infinity dealer is an hour and a half away from me and Nissan is 15 minutes away.

snaggeltooth · 06-24-2011, 12:25 PM

So I take it most guys answering this thread is in their 20s or early 30s ???

bacalhau16 · 06-24-2011, 12:53 PM

Im 27 and have a Z, good call.

I actually test drove a g37s and probably wouldve bought it as well. It was definitely as fast as the 350z I had at the time and handled great. I loved the interior and it had navigation, so that was a plus. It also had a major scratch/gouge(sp?) in the door which I did not like and the dealer wanted nothing to do with fixing it, so I passed. Found a leftover 370z and got a good deal.

Previous to this, I did like that Z's were lighter and felt more responsive to G's. Its not to say that I wont own a G in the future though.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-24-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by snaggeltooth

So I take it most guys answering this thread is in their 20s or early 30s ???

I'm 21. Honestly, if they were the same price, I might have ended up with the G37 coupe since it's more practical as a DD.

Rone · 06-24-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I'm 21. Honestly, if they were the same price, I might have ended up with the G37 coupe since it's more practical as a DD.

They are practically the same price now.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-24-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rone

They are practically the same price now.

I was looking at cars back in January, for used 09 370Z or 09 G37 coupe both 7AT. The G37's were around like $32k for one in good condition and I got my Z for $26k. That was a significant difference for me and one of the reasons my parents even let me get the Z over the G.

USMCASA · 06-24-2011, 01:24 PM

indeed, i'm 30. to young to drive a buick just yet

snaggeltooth · 06-24-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

indeed, i'm 30. to young to drive a buick just yet

HAHA I turn 45 in August ..and Buick had some mean cars ...lol

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-24-2011, 02:03 PM

I went from a G to a Z. I have multiple cars so room isn't an issue for me. I don't need a bunch of tech in my car. My G had all this tech and it was going to waste because I didn't use it. The sport package on the Z is way more serious, wheel-wise. Cornering is what really turned me on to the Z. Lane change performance is near identical acceleration is similar. The only things the G had over the Z is.
1. It was more stable over 130mph
2. The exhaust had more of a true sports car sound than the Z. The. Z sounds whimpy by comparison.

Anyone who says the G isn't a real sports car hasn't driven one to the limit. Its a sick handling car. Especially for its size weight and convenience. But the Z still trumps it in handling. You just can't beat the short wheelbase for cornering performance. Either car is a good choice. I just prefer the Z, all factors considered.

cruzmisl · 06-24-2011, 02:22 PM

I love the tech stuff in the G. I wanted something sporty enough while being comfortable. I don't think the fiance would have liked sitting in the Z.

I'm 27 and very happy with it. I really like the Z, but the G was a better fit for what I was looking for.

Jamaica · 06-24-2011, 02:22 PM

Kids and there parents buyin them z's

06-23-2011, 03:00 PM	#47 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	G was about 10K more then what I payed for my car. And like others said the Z is much better looking, with that said I really wanted a G37 Sedan 6spd but once again I was looking at $40K+ VS the 34 I payed for my Z. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-24-2011, 08:55 AM	#50 (permalink)
svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 53 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 14	I looked at a G37 coupe when shopping for cars and chose the 370X for the following reasons: 1. I was coming from a 2 seat sports car and thought I might want a back seat but after seeing how useless the back seat was in the G I figured I would never ask someone to try to sit back there. 2. Weight! The G is damn heavy! 3. I actually preferred the interior design of the Z over the G. 4. Styling, I kept noticing G coupes on the road and it would always take way to long to determine if it was an Altima coupe or an Infinity. 5. The closest Infinity dealer is an hour and a half away from me and Nissan is 15 minutes away. __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

06-24-2011, 02:22 PM	#59 (permalink)
cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 15	I love the tech stuff in the G. I wanted something sporty enough while being comfortable. I don't think the fiance would have liked sitting in the Z. I'm 27 and very happy with it. I really like the Z, but the G was a better fit for what I was looking for. __________________ 2008 G37S - Mods: Car Freshner - Coconut

06-23-2011, 02:55 PM	#46 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 234	I rented a G37 while my Z was getting its oil cooler. The G37 has a much more refined ride and is very quiet. However, it isn't as responive as the Z and the extra weight makes it significantly slower off the line. I felt that I lost "road feel" in the G and the steering didn't seem as responsive. Other than the obvious appearance and passenger capacity, the biggest difference to me is the more disconnected feeling with the road.

06-23-2011, 03:07 PM	#48 (permalink)
amberjack Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vine Grove, KY Posts: 8 Drives: '11 Black Cherry Rep Power: 16	The Z is just so cute and seats are so fuzzy and cuddly. It feels like the interior wraps around you like a nice cozy blanket. The G37 is ok too.. but it's not as warm and fuzzy :/

06-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#51 (permalink)
snaggeltooth Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 115 Drives: 05 Black GTO Rep Power: 16	So I take it most guys answering this thread is in their 20s or early 30s ???

06-24-2011, 12:53 PM	#52 (permalink)
bacalhau16 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: palm coast Posts: 108 Drives: 2013 nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Im 27 and have a Z, good call. I actually test drove a g37s and probably wouldve bought it as well. It was definitely as fast as the 350z I had at the time and handled great. I loved the interior and it had navigation, so that was a plus. It also had a major scratch/gouge(sp?) in the door which I did not like and the dealer wanted nothing to do with fixing it, so I passed. Found a leftover 370z and got a good deal. Previous to this, I did like that Z's were lighter and felt more responsive to G's. Its not to say that I wont own a G in the future though.

06-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#56 (permalink)
USMCASA A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,152 Drives: 09 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 18	indeed, i'm 30. to young to drive a buick just yet

06-24-2011, 02:03 PM	#58 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I went from a G to a Z. I have multiple cars so room isn't an issue for me. I don't need a bunch of tech in my car. My G had all this tech and it was going to waste because I didn't use it. The sport package on the Z is way more serious, wheel-wise. Cornering is what really turned me on to the Z. Lane change performance is near identical acceleration is similar. The only things the G had over the Z is. 1. It was more stable over 130mph 2. The exhaust had more of a true sports car sound than the Z. The. Z sounds whimpy by comparison. Anyone who says the G isn't a real sports car hasn't driven one to the limit. Its a sick handling car. Especially for its size weight and convenience. But the Z still trumps it in handling. You just can't beat the short wheelbase for cornering performance. Either car is a good choice. I just prefer the Z, all factors considered.

06-24-2011, 02:22 PM	#60 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Kids and there parents buyin them z's