G37 vs TL
09-20-2011, 08:06 AM
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09-20-2011, 08:49 AM
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I don't....but that's what the dealer charges for Nissan Ester oil changes; I use Mobile 1 and change every 5,000. That said, the suggested maintenance schedule on the G is much more frequent than the TL.
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09-20-2011, 09:48 AM
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I think the TL and not really a good comparison to the G for all the reasons stated above. But Acura and Infiniti dealers are comparable in terms of level of service and amenities. Lexus, BMW and MB are still a step above when it comes to lounge area, refreshments served and loaner cars....
My dealer gives you the same, or better loaner than the car you drive. Nice "lounge" with two separate rooms. One with tv for those who want to watch and another with computer and cell phone ports for people who want to do work. Plenty of refreshments and some of the the nicest people I have ever dealt with at a dealership.
My parents drive nothing but Mercedes, but when it comes to service and dealer amenities, they say it's not what it should be, especially when you spend that much on a car. At MB, even if you drive an S class, they give you a C class as a loaner. At my Infiniti dealer I drove a convertible for a loaner last time.
09-20-2011, 09:49 AM
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A couple things to confirm:
1) I heard that Infiniti locks you out of NAV during motion. True?
2) How good is video playback from USB drives? Formats? This is one feature the TL does not have, despite having a more advanced unit. A third-party add-on product is in the works it seems.
Thanks for all the input!
1) I heard that Infiniti locks you out of NAV during motion. True?
2) How good is video playback from USB drives? Formats? This is one feature the TL does not have, despite having a more advanced unit. A third-party add-on product is in the works it seems.
Thanks for all the input!
2) From a USB device I do not know. It works good from a DVD but once again when you are moving it locks you from seeing the DVD. You can listen though. When you are parked it makes you put the car in park and put the emergency brake on. Not sure if this would be different with a USB device.
Anyway once again the TL is probably going to be the wiser choice. You just can't expect the performance. The TL has some giddy up anyway and can be fun to drive on a road with tight curves. The kid in you can still come out when you want.
09-20-2011, 09:57 AM
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go to truecar dot com and price out the G (or any car for that matter)...invoice is a made up number...truecar will tell you the dealers real cost
ps- the TL is butt ugly, fwd, and doesn't handle as well as the G...in my opinion, there is no difficult decision to make
09-20-2011, 10:23 AM
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Yep, you can do comparisons in several dimensions: price, size, has certain features or performance, etc. Not every person has a particular one that is the single most important, so I wouldn't worry too much about what category some "expert reviewer" puts them into.
If comparing by size, the TL is about the same size as the Infiniti M37
TL dimensions: 194 x 74 x 57.2
M37 dimensions: 194.7 x 72.6 x 59.1
The G37 is definitely a smaller footprint: 187.9 x 69.8 x 57.2. You might be surprised at what a couple-few inches in width make, if you see the cars side by side.
If comparing by size, the TL is about the same size as the Infiniti M37
TL dimensions: 194 x 74 x 57.2
M37 dimensions: 194.7 x 72.6 x 59.1
The G37 is definitely a smaller footprint: 187.9 x 69.8 x 57.2. You might be surprised at what a couple-few inches in width make, if you see the cars side by side.
09-20-2011, 11:50 AM
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One question - has Honda/Acura figured out their automatic transmission issues?
I know some of us may not like how the 7AT shifts, but so far at least it hasnt fallen apart.....
I know some of us may not like how the 7AT shifts, but so far at least it hasnt fallen apart.....
09-20-2011, 12:19 PM
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Really, how so?
My dealer gives you the same, or better loaner than the car you drive. Nice "lounge" with two separate rooms. One with tv for those who want to watch and another with computer and cell phone ports for people who want to do work. Plenty of refreshments and some of the the nicest people I have ever dealt with at a dealership.
My parents drive nothing but Mercedes, but when it comes to service and dealer amenities, they say it's not what it should be, especially when you spend that much on a car. At MB, even if you drive an S class, they give you a C class as a loaner. At my Infiniti dealer I drove a convertible for a loaner last time.
My dealer gives you the same, or better loaner than the car you drive. Nice "lounge" with two separate rooms. One with tv for those who want to watch and another with computer and cell phone ports for people who want to do work. Plenty of refreshments and some of the the nicest people I have ever dealt with at a dealership.
My parents drive nothing but Mercedes, but when it comes to service and dealer amenities, they say it's not what it should be, especially when you spend that much on a car. At MB, even if you drive an S class, they give you a C class as a loaner. At my Infiniti dealer I drove a convertible for a loaner last time.
My local MB and BMW dealers give you a loaner the minute you drop off a car.
My local infiniti and acura dealers sits you in a lounge with 10 other people unless you spent more than $300 on service.
My local MB and BMW serves pastries and has a soda fountain.
My local Infiniti and acura gives you a coffee maker and water. want a snack? but it from a vending machine.
Small things matter, IMO.
09-20-2011, 12:25 PM
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My local MB and BMW dealers give you a loaner the minute you drop off a car.
My local infiniti and acura dealers sits you in a lounge with 10 other people unless you spent more than $300 on service.
My local MB and BMW serves pastries and has a soda fountain.
My local Infiniti and acura gives you a coffee maker and water. want a snack? but it from a vending machine.
Small things matter, IMO.
My local infiniti and acura dealers sits you in a lounge with 10 other people unless you spent more than $300 on service.
My local MB and BMW serves pastries and has a soda fountain.
My local Infiniti and acura gives you a coffee maker and water. want a snack? but it from a vending machine.
Small things matter, IMO.
My Infiniti dealer also has the drinks, good coffee, and pastries. But if you are getting a loaner every time, you don't really need those things.
I think the key here is, you can't generalize and say it's by brand...a lot of it depends on the individual dealer.
09-20-2011, 12:31 PM
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