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

Originally Posted by frost

Originally Posted by frost

Rofl, awesome response. Obviously someone who knows a good joke when he sees one.

Originally Posted by antennahead

Yes, your sense of humor escapes some members, then others hate anything less than serious. I am forced to be serious 5 days a week 9 to 5. I love some levity here on occasion

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

Coupes are for people who actually drive their cars to their potential, not just putting around on Sundays

Originally Posted by frost

Fixed

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 Sscottfitz

Come on Frost get it right -- SATURDAYS and Sundays (and sometimes on Friday afternoons...)

Originally Posted by nogoodname

G vert > Z vert

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

Originally Posted by frost

Exactly. But seriously, Maybe someday I can afford a ZR