G37 Sedan

What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?

Old Jun 9, 2018 | 06:29 PM
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Candy man?

We do have a Maserati store across the street, but they are all out of used Maserati's at the moment. They do get them from time to time, but I never really paid attention. I did not know those were reliable now.

There is quite a few of them in my area. I just really love a long sleek 4dr sedan.
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 04:12 PM
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looks like i'll be getting rid of the G in about 3-4 Months and picking up a 2019 RDX.
A-Spec Package, SH-AWD in white. Going to need a bigger vehicle so I guess it's about that time..
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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RDX??? Isnt that like an X4?
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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Figure this article's relevant now:

Sedans Don't Make Sense Anymore

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https://jalopnik.com/sedans-dont-mak...ore-1826673000

Non sequitur: Always found the hype behind hatchbacks/wagons kinda annoying, like folks trying too hard to like something out of fashion (i.e. car hipsters)
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 07:22 PM
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I'll admit there are times I'd like to have a station wagon... If I had to take the neighbors' kids to school or shop for the wife, get some lawn supplies at the Home Depot... maybe. :-) But, not when I'm driving Big Sur. There, I'd rather drive what the author calls unimaginative, boring three-box designs. :-) A nice four door sedan like a G37, Q50 or even a four door Maserati. My humble opinion, of course.
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by STownSaint
Figure this article's relevant now:

Sedans Don't Make Sense Anymore

Mack Hogan
Friday 4:04pmFiled to: FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOT TAKES

https://jalopnik.com/sedans-dont-mak...ore-1826673000

Non sequitur: Always found the hype behind hatchbacks/wagons kinda annoying, like folks trying too hard to like something out of fashion (i.e. car hipsters)
That was an interesting read. I was surprised to see a website dedicated to enthusiasts trying to nix sedans in favor of suvs, but they do make a good point about hatchback sedans having decent styling if you want the versatility of a wagon or hatch, but with a bit of style. I have been a big fan of hatchbacks for a long time (my STI hatch was one of my favorite cars), but now most of them look ugly compared to my G sedan. Am I just getting old?
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DRZ
That was an interesting read.
By an intern who just started shaving.

However, the point isn't lost on anyone who's paying attention to the market. Sedans are going buh-bye.

Personally, I wouldn't kick a Porsche Macan Turbo out of bed for eating crackers.

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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 09:50 PM
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The sedan market is shrinking, but i think it will level off with some of the less than good models phasing out and a handful of best in class types remaining. It would be nice to see more hatchbacks and wagons. The E63 wagon is pretty awesome lol.

I still prefer the ride, handling, and efficiency of a car over a comparable SUV/crossover.
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 10:15 PM
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I still prefer sedans as well. The market moves in cycles. Next time gas prices increase like crazy again sedans will start to make a comeback i'd guess.
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 11:37 PM
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Well i like my sedan. This douche evidently hasn't seen a porsche panamera
or maserati ghibli. long sleek body.


I never liked having to flip the seat forward on a coupe to let someone in the back.
If i ever buy a coupe again, The back seat will be just for looks.
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
By an intern who just started shaving.

However, the point isn't lost on anyone who's paying attention to the market. Sedans are going buh-bye.

Personally, I wouldn't kick a Porsche Macan Turbo out of bed for eating crackers.
He's shaving already? Suvs are definitely taking over the sedan market now that pricing is similar to a sedan even with AWD (muy importante in WI), you get more storage room, they are easier to get in/out, and the mpgs are about the same as most sedans were not too long ago.

I like that little Macan too, but suvs still give up a lot to cars in terms of handling. There was a Macan Turbo at the last track day I did at Road America and the thing could not get out of my way fast enough. I think I lapped him at least once/session.

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I still prefer sedans as well. The market moves in cycles. Next time gas prices increase like crazy again sedans will start to make a comeback i'd guess.
It's possible and gas prices are creeping up again, but suvs get a lot better mileage than they did the last time gas prices shot up in 2007/2008.

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Well i like my sedan. This douche evidently hasn't seen a porsche panamera
or maserati ghibli. long sleek body.
I agree. Sedans are much easier to make with good styling compared to an suv or a hatch or wagon. When was the last time you saw an suv or wagon and said, "Wow that looks awesome! I NEED one of those!!" I cannot remember myself, but I do remember thinking that about the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and the new M3.
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanwhite74115
RDX??? Isnt that like an X4?
Not hatch style like the X4, But it's a SUV.

Starting a Family, slammed G isn't flying with the wife lol
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by stiizy
Not hatch style like the X4, But it's a SUV.

Starting a Family, slammed G isn't flying with the wife lol
So glad I went with the sedan when reading stuff like this^.
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 08:28 AM
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So glad I went with the sedan when reading stuff like this^.
I had one kid when I got my G37S 6 years ago, now I have 2. My wife has had an SUV since we had kids, so my car has been fine for secondary duty. We've since downsized from her SUV to Accord. If you don't need or have grown out of the double stroller phase, I think a sedan is more than adequate for family hauling.

If I need more hauling capacity, like for a swing set, outdoor furniture, etc, I rent a truck from Home Depot for $20
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
If I need more hauling capacity, like for a swing set, outdoor furniture, etc, I rent a truck from Home Depot for $20
^^ YUPPPP. People forget they can rent a truck for the day for ~$50 for hauling nasty stuff or furniture or mulch. Not everyone needs a pickup truck and MOST do not NEED an SUV. Just ask the rest of the world.
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