Is the g37 for me?
03-17-2017, 01:27 PM
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Is the g37 for me?
Hello all! New member here and somewhat new lurker. I currently drive a boring, practical small suv. I've been looking around and researching for the last three months on a sportier, more fun to drive coupe. From lots of advice on reddit and other sites, many suggested I look into a g37. Having read much about it, it looks amazing and ideal! Sure it takes premium gas, but my work commute is so short!
I'd be looking to trade in my vehicle and go finance one of these beautiful cars. I'm looking to go automatic and I think the journey should be fine with navigation/tech package since I want to daily drive this for the next five years or more. I wouldn't be looking to mod or anything, probably just tint the windows and add a remote engine start if their compatible. I live in Atlanta, so awd wouldn't really be needed.
To all of you drivers of this gorgeous vehicle, would you recommend I go for it? I like the interior you get with this vehicle vs others in the similar price point. I'd be looking around the 20-25k range for a 2012/2013 g37.
Thanks for any help!
EDIT: I should have put "coupe" in the title. Doh!
I'd be looking to trade in my vehicle and go finance one of these beautiful cars. I'm looking to go automatic and I think the journey should be fine with navigation/tech package since I want to daily drive this for the next five years or more. I wouldn't be looking to mod or anything, probably just tint the windows and add a remote engine start if their compatible. I live in Atlanta, so awd wouldn't really be needed.
To all of you drivers of this gorgeous vehicle, would you recommend I go for it? I like the interior you get with this vehicle vs others in the similar price point. I'd be looking around the 20-25k range for a 2012/2013 g37.
Thanks for any help!
EDIT: I should have put "coupe" in the title. Doh!
Last edited by iddqd; 03-20-2017 at 02:05 PM.
03-17-2017, 01:38 PM
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Think you will find us a little bias but I like it.
From my most recent search, it was the best car available that offered the most performance, reliance, and cost of maintenance for the cost; not to mention I find the car visually appealing. At the end of the day, this car was a $35K + car before the Q60 came out and I honestly believe if the Q was never revealed then the G line would still be expensive.
Since you have a shorter commute, my recommendation would be to get a Manual Transmission. Much more rewarding experience.
From my most recent search, it was the best car available that offered the most performance, reliance, and cost of maintenance for the cost; not to mention I find the car visually appealing. At the end of the day, this car was a $35K + car before the Q60 came out and I honestly believe if the Q was never revealed then the G line would still be expensive.
Since you have a shorter commute, my recommendation would be to get a Manual Transmission. Much more rewarding experience.
03-17-2017, 02:38 PM
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Think you will find us a little bias but I like it.
From my most recent search, it was the best car available that offered the most performance, reliance, and cost of maintenance for the cost; not to mention I find the car visually appealing. At the end of the day, this car was a $35K + car before the Q60 came out and I honestly believe if the Q was never revealed then the G line would still be expensive.
Since you have a shorter commute, my recommendation would be to get a Manual Transmission. Much more rewarding experience.
From my most recent search, it was the best car available that offered the most performance, reliance, and cost of maintenance for the cost; not to mention I find the car visually appealing. At the end of the day, this car was a $35K + car before the Q60 came out and I honestly believe if the Q was never revealed then the G line would still be expensive.
Since you have a shorter commute, my recommendation would be to get a Manual Transmission. Much more rewarding experience.
Yes! The value is what really steered me towards this one. Originally I was looking at a genesis coupe 3.8, mustang ecoboost then this one. I believe I want to go with a g37 journey.
Oh man, I would have to learn how to drive manual if I went that route (don't throw rocks at me please). From what I understand a manual is much more engaging. Just sucks in my 28 years of living I never learned how to operate one yet lol.
Thanks for the answer man!
03-17-2017, 03:04 PM
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Never too late to learn. 27 my man - never owned a stick myself. Only drove them when they were available.
I was looking at the exact same cars ha ha. I really liked the Genesis and Mustang GT. The GT was a 2014 and the Genesis was a 2013/2014. The Mustang was what I was going to get until a loan fell through on my house. Had to get 5 grand to cover my closing and when that happened the GT fell out of my budget. I was gonna go with the 2.0 Genesis for the turbo potential. Read up on them and everything. I believed the G to be out of my price range until I looked at one on a whim and when I test drove one and compared to the Genesis it was a done deal.
Edit: A lot of pride and experience on these boards but the members are very humble and will try to help you with anything.....for the most part.
I was looking at the exact same cars ha ha. I really liked the Genesis and Mustang GT. The GT was a 2014 and the Genesis was a 2013/2014. The Mustang was what I was going to get until a loan fell through on my house. Had to get 5 grand to cover my closing and when that happened the GT fell out of my budget. I was gonna go with the 2.0 Genesis for the turbo potential. Read up on them and everything. I believed the G to be out of my price range until I looked at one on a whim and when I test drove one and compared to the Genesis it was a done deal.
Edit: A lot of pride and experience on these boards but the members are very humble and will try to help you with anything.....for the most part.
03-17-2017, 03:17 PM
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Though I have a "G" now I am far from biased toward them. The reason, until this car I have been driving various European sedans, coupes and SUVs for the last 20 years. So why did I switch? Much like what RMB said based on my research, it was the best overall bang for the buck. More power, similar interior room, superior reliability (comparatively). Though the fit and finish is not on par with a Euro, I am VERY satisfied, happy even that I bought it. Great power, nice handling and styling, sporty feel and a good aftermarket
In other words, BUY IT. I would definitely say buy manual though.
In other words, BUY IT. I would definitely say buy manual though.
03-17-2017, 03:23 PM
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Never too late to learn. 27 my man - never owned a stick myself. Only drove them when they were available.
I was looking at the exact same cars ha ha. I really liked the Genesis and Mustang GT. The GT was a 2014 and the Genesis was a 2013/2014. The Mustang was what I was going to get until a loan fell through on my house. Had to get 5 grand to cover my closing and when that happened the GT fell out of my budget. I was gonna go with the 2.0 Genesis for the turbo potential. Read up on them and everything. I believed the G to be out of my price range until I looked at one on a whim and when I test drove one and compared to the Genesis it was a done deal.
Edit: A lot of pride and experience on these boards but the members are very humble and will try to help you with anything.....for the most part.
I was looking at the exact same cars ha ha. I really liked the Genesis and Mustang GT. The GT was a 2014 and the Genesis was a 2013/2014. The Mustang was what I was going to get until a loan fell through on my house. Had to get 5 grand to cover my closing and when that happened the GT fell out of my budget. I was gonna go with the 2.0 Genesis for the turbo potential. Read up on them and everything. I believed the G to be out of my price range until I looked at one on a whim and when I test drove one and compared to the Genesis it was a done deal.
Edit: A lot of pride and experience on these boards but the members are very humble and will try to help you with anything.....for the most part.
Ouch! That sucks about the closing costs but at least you get a sweet ride at the end of it.
Yeah they seem like helpful forums. Hopefully eventually I'll be adding a newbie stock pic of a newly acquired g37.
03-17-2017, 03:26 PM
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Though I have a "G" now I am far from biased toward them. The reason, until this car I have been driving various European sedans, coupes and SUVs for the last 20 years. So why did I switch? Much like what RMB said based on my research, it was the best overall bang for the buck. More power, similar interior room, superior reliability (comparatively). Though the fit and finish is not on par with a Euro, I am VERY satisfied, happy even that I bought it. Great power, nice handling and styling, sporty feel and a good aftermarket
In other words, BUY IT. I would definitely say buy manual though.
In other words, BUY IT. I would definitely say buy manual though.
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03-17-2017, 08:50 PM
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Welcome to the site, looks like you've already made some friends over here, we're kinda like that, lol.
Try driving a 6MT if you can find someone willing to give you the keys, the 6MT isn't hte easiest manual transmission to engage but a simple spring swap will make it much easier to live with.
At any rate, when looking be sure to look for a 2012 and newer model, there is gasket in the rear timing cover that is inferior in previous year Gs and can cost upwards of $2k to R&R. And if you find a true Sport model in your search that is valuable, there are a lot of nice upgrades to the Sport model. If the trunk has a red S next to the model and the brakes are nice big silver sets w/ "Infiniti" printed on them you've found a winner, even if it's an Automatic
Try driving a 6MT if you can find someone willing to give you the keys, the 6MT isn't hte easiest manual transmission to engage but a simple spring swap will make it much easier to live with.
At any rate, when looking be sure to look for a 2012 and newer model, there is gasket in the rear timing cover that is inferior in previous year Gs and can cost upwards of $2k to R&R. And if you find a true Sport model in your search that is valuable, there are a lot of nice upgrades to the Sport model. If the trunk has a red S next to the model and the brakes are nice big silver sets w/ "Infiniti" printed on them you've found a winner, even if it's an Automatic
03-18-2017, 01:56 PM
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Welcome to the site, looks like you've already made some friends over here, we're kinda like that, lol.
Try driving a 6MT if you can find someone willing to give you the keys, the 6MT isn't hte easiest manual transmission to engage but a simple spring swap will make it much easier to live with.
At any rate, when looking be sure to look for a 2012 and newer model, there is gasket in the rear timing cover that is inferior in previous year Gs and can cost upwards of $2k to R&R. And if you find a true Sport model in your search that is valuable, there are a lot of nice upgrades to the Sport model. If the trunk has a red S next to the model and the brakes are nice big silver sets w/ "Infiniti" printed on them you've found a winner, even if it's an Automatic
Try driving a 6MT if you can find someone willing to give you the keys, the 6MT isn't hte easiest manual transmission to engage but a simple spring swap will make it much easier to live with.
At any rate, when looking be sure to look for a 2012 and newer model, there is gasket in the rear timing cover that is inferior in previous year Gs and can cost upwards of $2k to R&R. And if you find a true Sport model in your search that is valuable, there are a lot of nice upgrades to the Sport model. If the trunk has a red S next to the model and the brakes are nice big silver sets w/ "Infiniti" printed on them you've found a winner, even if it's an Automatic
I'll see if I can give manual a shot or maybe take a class for it? It seems like that's the way to go for sports/performance vehicles. Even if I go auto for the g37, it'll be my daily driver for a while. My work commute is only five miles now, but if I think of transferring soon it can go up to (gasp) 16 miles!
Thank you very much for the advice about the model year! I was debating on looking at older models but that's good info to know. I do see a few sport models around my area, all being manual though. :-\ I'll be patient and wait to see if an auto sport pops up around the years you suggested. I think I'd be perfectly content with a journey but maybe the patience would pay off. Having never modded a car before, I might actually really enjoy it lol.
Thanks again dude.
03-18-2017, 03:20 PM
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don"t buy a manual you lose horsepower and fuel economy with manual versions