im in the same boat.
2010 37s black on black with 29,000 miles for 30,000
2011 37 journey white on beige immaculate condition everything included 34,000

 

 

Wow, both are beautiful! I'm getting white so I'm partial to that one but I don't think you'll go wrong with either.

phxflyboy

 

I would say sport (since I own one). If you're going to keep it stock, the sport looks much nicer than the journey or base models. Also, the BBK, seats and 6MT (I know you want AT) is worth the price difference. The wheels are also much nicer in sport form.

 

I live 2 hours from the "Tail of the Dragon". This is why I drive a sport. BTW, these are not my cars. 318 turns in 11 miles.

 

I have a sport and could not see myself buying a journey to be honest. Like everyone else has said, the fascia, the wheels, brakes, suspension (although you may not necessarily like the stiffer ride), I don't see why you would opt for anything but an S. Good luck with whichever choice you do make.

 

Just wanted to make a point that the "stiffer" sport suspension is not really that stiff. IMO, anything less stiff wouldn't than the sport suspension is too soft. People here generally lean towards a more stiff set up than stock sport. It's still very comfortable.

 

I've actually owned both. I had a non-sport and now I have the sport. As others have stated, the stiffness in the ride is barely noticeable. The appearance aspects of the sport package are def the main selling points - the sport front bumper is way nicer, the 19-inch rims, the more pronounced side rocker panels, the sport seats with contrasting stitching and adjustable side bolsters, the paddle shifters and the aluminum trimmed pedals all give the sport package a huge edge. Oh, I forgot to mention the upgraded sport brakes too!

 

I have a 6 month old G37xS Coupe in Red. I added the R2C Ram air intakes in Black Chrome, a GT Spec front strut bar. Next will be the Light pulley and then Osiris Tune. Possibly spacers. I love the paddle shifters, the mags are amazing looking and the calipers are perfect. Although we have bad roads up here in Montreal, I find that the sport tuned suspension is still pretty smooth considering. I might go to coil-overs with bladders (air bags). I would definitely go with the sport model. No regrets whatsoever!

 

This is what I needed to hear. Since I still haven't driven the Sport model, this alleviates some of my concerns over the "stiff suspension". When it comes down to it, I DO actually like the Sport looks better so I think I'll be leaning that way, just gotta do a test drive first.

Thanks again for everyone's help, I'll keep you updated with my decision, hopefully sooner than later.

phxflyboy

 

Stiff and harsh are two different things.

Prior to the G, I had a 2011 kia optima sx (sux). That car's suspension wasn't as stiff as the G's (sedan sport), but was harsher. More jolting when hitting the bumps and road imperfections. That car had other issues too, but that's beyond the scope of this thread

 

When I think Infiniti coupe I think sports car.......why buy a coupe without the "S" ?

 

I bought a 6mt, so S was the only option. I couldn't see myself with a non S. The suspension feels great to me. The brakes are great and capable. Inspires a sense of confidence. I like the seats and the outside bits too. The only way a non sport would look decent is if you have a complete upgrade to every last outside bit to S or IPL components.

 

Sport ride isn't that tough
Don't play yourself get the G37S

 

Well, I'll have to admit, I think you guys have helped make up my mind. Pretty sure I'm gonna go with the G37S. Now let's see how ready my dealer is to deal. Thanks a ton for all the input, it really did help.

phxflyboy