Looking for some insight from G37x sedan owners. As the title implies, I currently have a Honda S2000 that is coming off lease next month and have decided to go a little more practical while still trying to keep some sport/fun in my next vehicle. I’ve narrowed it down to the G or 335 at this point, though for the money I think the G is going to win out

I’m going to the dealership tomorrow to drive the G but wanted to ask what you think of long distance driving (500 mile trip) in the G? I’m looking at the sport package on the X so those with or without this package let me know your thoughts/experience. And any previous/current s2k owners, how would you compare the ride? My biggest complaint with the Honda over any distance, 100 miles, is there is nothing to do with your legs so it’s very uncomfortable. Also as far as stiffness in the ride, how would your compare the two?

I know the G will be more comfortable just because of size/room but this isn’t something that I will be able to judge over a couple mile test drive so opinions from owners would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

 

I drove an s2k extensively (comptech, mugen, supercharger, stock springs and rims/rubber)...

Um, the S2k is a go-cart, the G37 is gunna feel like a buick compared to that.. and you're gunna feel like yer in an SUV in the G compared to the low riding s2k...

BUT...

the GxS is a nice compromise if you have to get a sedan and it's really nice on long road trips -- the bolster adjusting seats really let you get snug in the corners... i think you'll probably want tighter springs on it for better handling, but any tighter springs will compromise the luxury ride.

Any way you can keep your s2k for a summer car to have fun in, and also have the G37?

 

You can't go wrong with the G37x. I drove mine for about 500-600 miles now. I chose the G37x as opposed to the G37xS precisely becasue of the ride factor. I personally did not mind the G37xS but the wife & my two young daughters really found it stiffer, enough for them to outvote me. However, this would not mean that the G37x ride is a mushy pillow ride at all. I still would rate it moderately firm enough for a luxury vehicle. I know you cannot drive that many miles in a road test, but short of that you can probably take it over areas with speed bumps & road undulations nearby your car dealership to see feel the difference.

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the replies, though guess I should also mention I have a Nissan Titan so a third vehicle is really not in the cards. Sounds like the G will provide a better ride on longer trips though I hope it's not to cushy. I don't really plan on doing any mods for a stiffer suspension, was just hoping to find a nice mix between the fun of the go-cart and the practicality of sedan. Guess I'll have to make sure and drive both the x and xS while I'm there and see what I think. Again thanks for the input...

Mike

 

Do you need the AWD?

If not, don't get the x. Get the regular S. You'll thank yourself, as the xS doesn't have the (slightly) stiffer suspension, factory BBK, and staggered summer tires.

I'm on my second s2k, and have thousands of hours of seat time in both the G and the S.

 

plus the regular S is quicker thanks to less weight and less tq lost to drivetrain ... 13.5 seconds in the 1/4 per MT i think

 

Funny you mention this. I'm a former S2000 owner (someone hit me from behind @50mph while I was at a dead stop, totaling it last year) and I'm a prospective G37 Sedan buyer now. A family member of mine has the 2008 G37 Coupe with stock suspension and 19's. It's stiff enough in the corners while compliant on the highway.

As Mike mentioned, if you don't NEED the AWD, go with the regular S to get the brakes and better suspension tuning.

Let us know how the test drive goes.

 

Well I live in the Midwest, so yeah the AWD would be a benefit for a few months out of the year, but more importantly it's the only one available around here. Checked from Kansas City to Minneapolis and I can have any G37 sedan I want, as long as I want an x. I'm sure I could order an S but I don't really want to deal with two sets of tires or parking it for 3 months a year. That was kind of a problem with the Honda, spent more time in the garage then on the road.

Mike

 

Same thing here in the North East. There are no RWDs at all unless you want to pay a nice premium and then MAYBE they will get you one. The AWD Xs is considerably heavier so if you want all out performance you gotta look elsewhere. For most however, the AWD is not so bad and the slightly bigger brakes and stiffer suspension are offset by cheaper tires and a better ride with very little to no seat of the pants differnce in acceleration.

 

For the price difference between a 'x' and a 'non-x', you can buy yourself a set of winter rims and tires, and enjoy your car more during the warmer months of the year.

A RWD with snow tires will easily outperform a AWD with 'all weather' tires.

 

a rwd with snow tires will easily outperform an AWD with all weather tires --?

In the snow?

Interesting

 

Really? You think a rwd G with snows will drive better in snow than the AWD? Are you talking about 1/2" of snow? How do you come to this conclusion?

 

Any RWD i've ever been in with winters would be MUCH better than RWD with all-seasons... but nothing close to AWD with all-seasons... just my humble opinion

 

M + S tires are NOT snow tires. Snow tires have the mountain/snowflake symbol on them.

Have you guys ever driven on Blizzaks in a snowstorm?

I come to that conclusion after having ski patrolled for a few years, and making multiple trips out to the midwest.

 

Mike I believe you .. not doubtin you.

I had blizzaks on a C-class a while ago and it still sucked in chicago snow -- 3-5 inches of snow.. It was not as good as my wife's AWD G35 with her stock rubber .. all seasons..