That is the way Infiniti sets the models. The 6MT is always a sport, the 5/7 AT's were only Sports if that option was ordered. Don't believe any of us, go to infiniti.com and select "build your G coupe". My AT 08 was an S, and my AT 11 vert is as well.

 

might want to re-read that quote

 

I'm pretty certain you read that out of context. It means that the sport package is standard when you have a 6MT and optional when you have a 5AT. As in the package is the subject of the sentence, not the transmissions.

Trust me, I remember this quite clearly when I bought my car back in 07. The website showed three distinct offerings: Base, Journey, and Sport. The Sport model required a 6MT and there was no 5AT option.

Don't take it as an insult, we're not saying one car is better than the other. Heck, I wouldn't mind having a 5AT right now...for one, it'd be a lot easier to resell. But that's just how Infiniti markets their cars. If you even go to the website right now, that's how it's done.
2012 Infiniti G37 Coupe Models and Pricing | Infiniti USA Official Site

 

Wow.... you guys win....


rofl

 

@sooner

It's ok bro. Some of us are not that smart when it comes to cars. People don't know the difference with sport and journey.

They call it journey. We call it Sport 5AT and Sport 6MT. Don't break a vain and let's go back to the useless thread.

 

Damn, I can't stand this! I was SOOO confused when I started shopping for my G. May I suggest that the confusion is from dealer vs manufacturer installed options? The Sport package is a manufacturer option on the auto trans and it REQUIRES the journey package upgrade. It's standard on the 6MT. Any "sport" on a base is a dealer or after market BS trip. What I learned looking at about a zillion Auto Trader and Craig's, etc. listings is check the brake calipers for the solid surface and infinity logo, the paddle shifters on the steering wheel and the "S" badge on the back. I don't know how many "sports" I saw with nothing but the wheel upgrade.

The "S" unless you are actually racing it is a very heavy upgrade. Suspension, steering ratio, transmission tuning, and maybe some exhaust tweaks? I've had the straight G as a loaner. It's no where near the same car. My son in law was way pissed when he drove mine. He had already bought the straight G sedan. So let me leave it with his quote:

"It isn't the same car!"

I hope this helps clear the fog. And as for the cost of an S version I came from american cars where a "sport" badge said "I don't know where to put my money" - to this baby where you can't come within a mile of bang for the buck with this upgrade. If you want a track car start with something that doesn't say "infiniti" cause that is too heavy. If you want an elegant blend of performance (real frigging kill yourself very quickly if you don't know what you're doing performance) and luxury, this is one of three brands you need to look at.

I'm just a poor N Ga redneck so I was stuck on used and maintenance costs. So the G won over the BMW 335i. Won't buy a used car with a blower.

 

I have a 09 x coupe awd with stock 18s. what would you guys say is 0-60 and the quarter mile time for my car?

I never tracked it or anything so not sure

 

Omg 3 pages of BS from a bunch of wet behind the ear noobes!!

Why are you buying a 5 year old car?? I bet you are in school! If so go buy something Reliable! If you can't buy a 2010 or 2009! Then you can't afford the car!

Finish up school and buy Somethng nice!

Omg 3 pages of just BS about 5at vs 7at!

 

^ old thread - let it go

 

Lol right.... But gt whats wrong with buying a 5 yr old car ??

 

Having driven my 2008 G37S with 5AT for a year and then driving a 2012 G37S with 7AT during my last maintenance, I can say that the 7AT is perkier than the 5AT. It does a much better job of keeping the engine in the power zone versus the 5AT which does its best. On the open highway, you probably couldn't tell the difference; but in traffic or city driving, the constant gear hunting of the 5AT is irritating. I can't say that the newer car with more gears is any faster; but it comes out of corners with less forethought than the 5AT. There are techniques you employ to work around the shortcomings of the transmission; but this is common to all cars. Mileage is a toss up. Both cars get between 22 - 26 which isn't better than my 4.6L Mustang so I can't say people are buying the G37 for fuel economy. Having said that, I've definately got a date with a tuner regarding the 5AT this year

 

Hey, I just bought my 2008 last year. Im 49 years old and don't appreciate being called wet behind the ears because I have a problem paying a 10% surcharge for driving a new car off the lot. I like paying cash for my car and avoiding car payments and interest. Ive never bought a new car and never will so stop ragging on the guy for being frugal

 

So me Being 41 buying a 12G says what???
I'm not?
I cant help but like new supple leather on my tender ****...new smell of a New G...Ahh freshness...

Sorry seen all this has to toss my. 02¢ and get a laugh...

But the leather is Supple though...lmao

 

BUMP - I was searching around trying to find some specs. Does the 5AT in the 2008 have the same specs and bell housing etc as say, an 2005 5AT or do they change over the years? I have a Sport with Paddle shifters and am planning to send my trans off to be built up a bit for the turbo and would prefer to just send them a spare trans instead. AKA, will any year 5AT bolt up to my 37HR motor or do they differ year to year?

 

I have a 2008 base g37 with 7At???wtf???