Im planning on buying a 2012 g37xS. Has 34k on the odometer. I was wondering. What is the main diffrence between the xs and the S model besides the AWD? Im getting a great deal but when it comes to performance i want the best this car can pffer? I know the x doesnt come in manual, unfortunatly, but what else am i missing out on if i choose the xS over the S?

 

Oh and since it has the S in the model does it come with the bigger brakes, better suspension as well?

 

S package on the AWD model is cosmetic. You will not get the better suspension.

 

What exactly are you doing that you want "performance". Both are great car. Same freakin Engine. I got the 2012 xS sedan because northeast it snows in the winter time. Yea you lose bbk brakes and stiffer suspension but S doesn't have awd. It's a compromise with either model due to costs. Don't let that stop you from getting awd.

 

Trust me bro i loved it when i drove it. Im getting a hell of a deal but i just wanted to see what the s offered. Mine is a coupe which only adds to it.

 

The one goody you do get with the xS is paddle shifters. For mere money you can add the S rear sway bar and Akebono brakes putting you at 95% of the S.

 

Exactly, you can upgrade the xS awd with upgrades you find on the S. Your not missing out. Get Hotchkis away bars and akebono brakes for looks and call it a day.

 

Now I would recommend the S if you live in hot/warm climate and you want to drift. You can't go wrong with either one. If your a mod guy, more options for rwd folks.

 

Welcome to the site!
You didn't mention if it was an XS coupe or Sedan, the XS coupe gets the big Akebono brakes, the XS Sedan gets the small journey floating calipers

Oops, just saw a few posts down that it is indeed a coupe that you're dealing with, that is the better equipped of the two and also has 19" wheels vs. the Sedans 18s.

 

Welcome to the forum! Hope we can call you an official G owner soon!

 

I have a '13xS coupe and really love it. AWD w/big brakes, paddle shift, upgraded sport seats, sport bumper, and probably some other little things I'm missing. The suspension as is rides quite nice however with a little modification its an amazing ride. The one thing most xS coupe owners will complain about is stock ride height but depending on your ability and budget you can upgrade to your taste. Hotchkis sway bars will tighten things up and springs or coilovers drop it down (plenty of threads on here about this).

Just as an FYI when it comes to the aftermarket for suspension options are less for the AWD than for RWD (especially shocks/struts) however there is still a nice array of setups to choose from.

Good luck...hope to see you a G owner soon.