which one to buy? the Infiniti G vert or the 370Z vert?

Originally Posted by dalparadise

Well, if you're confident in your masculinity, there's nothing like a roadster. Notice I said "roadster," not "convertible". A roadster is a 2-seat, open car that traditionally is ready to take racing with only a minor tweak or two, by virtue of its suspension, balance, braking, power, gearing and weight. In other words, the fact that the roof comes down is just one distinguishing characteristic and is really its only connection with the convertibles of the world. G37s blur this a bit, as they are sporting convertibles, but are tweaked down considerably in many of the above areas, in favor of comfort, quiet and smoothness. Despite their shared bones, the two cars are very different.

I've owned both types of cars and can agree, somewhat, that a convertible is a woman's car. Roadsters, however, have a great tradition across many of the most storied car lines in history as serious sports cars. The 370Z certainly falls into that category. I haven't driven a G37 convertible, but can assume from much investigation of the car that it is a "convertible".

I'll tell you this, my 370ZR is no prom queen ride. With the 6MT shifter that sits right on top of the transmission, seemingly without any dampers or insulation, you are completely connected to the power you are putting down. The vibration and cacophony of screaming engine and growling exhaust inspires people who like sports cars and scares the crap out of people who cruise boulevards in convertibles. The barking from the Sync Rev is equally polarizing.

The wide fender flairs on the Z and the over-the-top Rays wheels also scream that this is a serious sports car. The Z is more cockpit-like. The suspension is tighter. The emphasis is on carving, not cruising. The trunk is also more usable in a Z. And surprise -- I actually prefer the cloth top and its "speedster" profile.

You should drive both and decide what you really want. The ZR is no bargain G37 vert. By the same token, the G37 vert is not a refined, softer ZR. I really do see them as very different cars that share the same lineage. I looked into a G37 before the Z was available and decided it wasn't for me.

I'm glad I waited. The Z is the perfect roadster and I love it more every time I drive it.

Originally Posted by Z_U_later

You can feel the almost perfect weight distribution and how stiff the body is in corners.

Originally Posted by nogoodname

G vert > Z vert

relax ppl!!.....lol

Originally Posted by frost

Originally Posted by nogoodname

G vert > Z vert

It's a hardtop and there's some usable trunk space.

Originally Posted by Rasengan

i don't think the question is whether there is a lack of structural rigidity in the vert...the question is whether you have enough structural rigidity in your pants to accommodate all those women that love verts and love the men that look fashionably enough to drive them ;P

Originally Posted by frost

Good one!

For what it's worth, I think most people caught that I was just breakin' balls. Here's a rock fist for those with a good sense of humor:

Originally Posted by frost

Good one!

For what it's worth, I think most people caught that I was just breakin' balls. Here's a rock fist for those with a good sense of humor:

Originally Posted by Rasengan

i've seen enough of your posts, frost, to never take you too seriously

also, i think you coupe owners are just jealous you can never make her take her top off just by touching her buttons...we can! in less than 20 seconds, nonetheless, even in the winter!

Originally Posted by antennahead

Never underestimate Frost's ability to get her to take her top off from just pushing her buttons

Originally Posted by Rasengan

i've seen enough of your posts, frost, to never take you too seriously

also, i think you coupe owners are just jealous you can never make her take her top off just by touching her buttons...we can! in less than 20 seconds, nonetheless, even in the winter!