Hi Forum - Great to find this community as I've decided to buy a G37 AWD Coupe and I have a question. There are several '13 G37xS's available in my area with under 30K miles, and several '14 Q60 (non-sport) coupes available with around the same milage for around the same price.

So, the question is, all things being equal is it worth buying a year older car to get the Sport package, or should I just go with the newer (non-sport) model?

Thanks in advance!

 

I'd go sport model personally just for the seats alone. Plus the big brakes, wheels, paddle shifters. It's definitely worth it on a coupe I'd say.

 

From a new owner who just got a xs coupe, I highly recommend going for it! The sport package adds the paddle shifters, and in DS mode, the shifts come at a higher rev point and feel a little quicker. I drove a Journey 2wd coupe and the xs feels better in every respect.

 

You also get much nicer seats with power adjustable supports on the sides of the seat and backrest, and a slide-out under leg support.

 

i can't say how a "regular" coupe handles, but i am very impressed with the sport suspension on my xS ... and i was coming from an Evo X MR with the factory Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs.

VERY glad i did my homework and got the xS.

 

If the only thing you're sacrificing is one year in age but the price and mileage are the same, then the XS for the win! Only real thing you'll be missing is that extra year of warranty.

BTW, welcome to the site!

 

I have the 2013 XS Coupe...definately worth it in my opinion...the launch and handling are great..I added Hostics sway bars and subframe bracing to take it to the limit along with Pilot Super Sport tires 245 40 19...

 

If I were you I would definitely get the '13 G37xS Coupe. The sport package is worth every penny. Before I had my IPL I had a '12 G37xS Coupe and loved it! You get the paddle shifters, sport tuned suspension, sport seats with manual thigh extensions, big brake kit, 19" square OEM wheels, sport spoiler, and sport front fascia. You will still retain the new Silk Obi Aluminum trim which started on all '13 models and up as well as the IPL models. So in terms of YEAR difference you wouldn't be losing out on anything other than the Q60 badging of course and the 3.7 badge on the front fenders... which IMO looks tacky. Also, resale will be better with the sport package most likely!

 

I am not a fan of the 14s, I would say get the xs. I like the newest Infinitis, but without the new engine, they are just like the 13s. Imho.

 

Sport FTW. Best OEM brake setup I've had on a vehicle by far.

 

I purchased a 09 non-sport coupe thinking the differences wouldn't be that significant...boy was I wrong.

-Sport sides and sport front bumper
-bigger brakes (Akebonos)
-paddle shifters
-better seats (hugs you more)
-better rims
-better suspension
-I think LSD comes with Sports model (correct me if I'm wrong)

 

Plus:

Limited slip differential

 

I was not impressed with the 3.0T in the new coupe/conv. Sadly, only develops 300hp? Now, the sedan is another story........