G37 vs. G37S
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lol no need to get defensive. My personal preference was stated. This is from styling and BBK, differential, manual. If base works for you so be it. But again, personally, I would not buy one and then convert later. It lacks sport.
Coming from a tuned 2016 GTI DSG, I had other goals in mind when purchasing my AWD Q60 (non-S). Reliability, "Grand Touring" comfort/style, and most importantly, for me, AWD. My GTI was very very "quick" (maybe bordering on fast, everyone likes to argue what is truly "fast", so I'll just say "quick"), had similar seats as the G37/Q60 Sport coupes and had similar suspension tuning behaviour. But, the GTI never got traction, and it rains 200 days a year here so spinning in 3rd was common. THAT gets old real quick (FWD sucks, and I would even say a Civic Type R would SUCK here in WA State)
I did try and get an AWD S coupe, but they were rare here. Seeing as how the engine is the same HP, the exhaust still sounds great, the other non-S vs. S components that I cared about: brakes, paddle shifters, were easily swapped over to my Q60. AWD was more important to me than being a full-on S. Also, navigation and being 2012 or newer much more important than being a full-on S model. If I would have been OK with a RWD model, I would have absolutely waited for a 2012+ Sport (7AT though)
After having a sporty, tuned 2016 GTI I was OK with not having the bolstered seats or extra suspension tuning. With all of the repairs my GTI needed, I am just happy to be back into my favorite kind of car.
So, to the OP, I'd say a 2012+ is more important due to the oil galley issue. I'd take a RWD 2012 G37 Journey over a similar 2011 RWD G37s. The performance between the two not so important as a daily driver. If you track it, or really truly value the bolstered seats, S wheels, better diff and available 6MT, then save for a 2012+ G37s.
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When buying a G you should set some money aside for the gallery gasket service. Even after the revision, the VQ will still need some attention to the chain/guides/tensioners area.
To say the least even the best serviced cars can develop these issues. Best to be prepared for this as it can truly depreciate the vehicle and kill the engine if not taken care off.
Outside of this "major" service the cars are bulletproof. In my opinion saving up for this will lead to a reliable vehicle in the miles to come.
To say the least even the best serviced cars can develop these issues. Best to be prepared for this as it can truly depreciate the vehicle and kill the engine if not taken care off.
Outside of this "major" service the cars are bulletproof. In my opinion saving up for this will lead to a reliable vehicle in the miles to come.
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When I was looking for my AWD coupe, there was a shortage big time of AWD S (xS) coupes. However, I did notice that when a S became available, or even looking at RWD S coupes, there is very little price difference in my market between non-S and S, making it a no-brainer to get an S, especially for the RWD coupes. Just upgrading the brakes alone seems to be the same cost as buying a S over a non-S.
With the AWD coupe, I was way more concerned with getting black leather interior and navigation, as the AWD negates needing a LSD rear diff. I would prefer the S wheels and Akebonos, but I'm totally happy with the car as it is. Changing out interior color and non nav to nav is way more difficult to do than swapping in Akebonos or some sport wheels.
With the AWD coupe, I was way more concerned with getting black leather interior and navigation, as the AWD negates needing a LSD rear diff. I would prefer the S wheels and Akebonos, but I'm totally happy with the car as it is. Changing out interior color and non nav to nav is way more difficult to do than swapping in Akebonos or some sport wheels.
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
When buying a G you should set some money aside for the gallery gasket service. Even after the revision, the VQ will still need some attention to the chain/guides/tensioners area.
To say the least even the best serviced cars can develop these issues. Best to be prepared for this as it can truly depreciate the vehicle and kill the engine if not taken care off.
Outside of this "major" service the cars are bulletproof. In my opinion saving up for this will lead to a reliable vehicle in the miles to come.
To say the least even the best serviced cars can develop these issues. Best to be prepared for this as it can truly depreciate the vehicle and kill the engine if not taken care off.
Outside of this "major" service the cars are bulletproof. In my opinion saving up for this will lead to a reliable vehicle in the miles to come.
Welcome to the forum, gomogloVQ.
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