johnv713

The 19' rims and paddle shifter. I got my eye on a Journey but the Sport trim is only a $1000 more. Should I go ahead and fork up another G to get it?

emyrl

iTrader: (13)

Sport also has Akebono brakes, sport seats, vlsd, different front bumper and sideskirts. Might be more but I can't think of the other differences off the top of my head.

surfjax87

Also has a more aggressive steering ratio and stiffer sway bar. Definitely go for it if you can. For only $1000 it should be a no brainer. I always wish I had gone for a sport.

Peyman

iTrader: (5)

i currently own the g37 and g37s.
the sport feels like a totally different car, its MUCH better. just feels ALOT slower due to the heavy brakes / wheels lol

Peyman

iTrader: (5)

does anybody know if the AFS headlight option is offered on the journey?

johnv713

what about engine and horsepower? I'm not a racer so I dunno if i'm going for the Sport trim. Stilll deciding.

LarryG

The engine is exactly the same. No difference. Sport does look more aggressive though. A lot of people like the Journey because of the concept of the G37 before the G was officially released.

movinon

The S also has different seats. Some owners like the sport seats and some don't. They were too uncomfortable for my taste due to the confining side bolsters. I had a BMW 540i with sport seats that had similar side bolsters but they fit me perfect.
Tom

2008G37s

Fat people wont like the S seats because of the side bolster, but with their big butts the actual seat cushion will be more comfortable.

xixonmn

It's part of the tech package. My car is a journey + tech + sport.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

I opted for the sport version of the 6mt as that is the only way it comes

If I wanted an automatic, I still would have gone for sport. Major selling points for me were the larger brakes (rotors and pistons), staggered/wider tires, tighter suspension, and smaller steering ratio (more responsive steering wheel).

davv1215

Definition of bedside manner (lol)...

Get the sport for $1k more. It gets you the better brakes, the steering ratio, the thicker sways and limited slip differential I believe. The seats are trivial things. The bumper is based on your taste. Even if you're not a "racer", the look and slight performance upgrades are worth it. Plus you're getting a sexy car, might as well get the sexy looking brake calipers.

The Rabbi

You should drive them both back to back, you'll notice a huge difference. It will really depend on you and how you plan on using the car. If you have a short commute or it's going to be a weekend car then I'd definitely go with the sport. If you find yourself driving a lot for work then you may opt for the softer ride of the Journey.

They really are completely different experiences. I almost wrote the G off after test driving a Journey (they didn't have an S on the lot).

Tazicon

iTrader: (1)

I do long rides with the sport suspension and I have no issues with it at all. The seats make all the differance in the world. The stiffer ride is still far softer than my Jeeps!

The Rabbi

I agree with you but some people prefer softer rides on longer trips. My girlfriend refuses to take my car on any trip longer than an hour. I don't mind, it just means we put the miles on her car instead of mine.