Folks

This was up on Driver thought a few here might be interested lol

Props to GTT from the g35driver forum for the find.


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oh yea, i remember when this was posted on driver a few weeks back, bfr the car was released. It was great watchin it at that time... now we actually get to test drive!

For those that haven't seen... part2 is "funny" and "interesting"

 

awesome video.

go Infinti!

lolerskates @ the 335i cooling issue. I haven't heard of it before.

 

Awesome vid!

 

Very nice vidoes, my first seeing them. G37 FTW

 

Yeah, a lot of the 335's are having oil cooling issues. It's surprising how BMW overlooked (or underlooked) this problem. They are now being retrofitted with new coolers now.
They are both very nice cars, for me the deciding factor is pricing. You get more bang for your $$$ with the G.

 

same here. the $$$ is the issue. I could afford both cars, but I just graduated, and want to save as much as I can... the G is pushing it but the 335 is just too much.

 

that dude beat the **** outa that g. I wish i could drive like that!
great vid. never caught it on driver.
infiniti 1 bmw 0

 

We're pretty much in the same boat, I've just graduated from college last year and want a new car and save up for a condo at the same time.

The 335's here are going for over 50K. The "weaker" 328i is 42K. G37's are around 39-42K (around 46K FULLY LOADED)
Now choose between the 230hp bland 328i and the 330hp and newer G37. That's a no brainer.

 

Any sane person would go with German Engineering, regardless of any other considerations. Studies have clearly shown that it's better than kittens, ice cream, and a sprinkler on a hot summer day . . . combined. If Jesus was alive he would drive a BMW.

 

LOL.... Those cooling issues are killing them. Nice vids, thanks for the post.

 

James Bond goes limp? ... I don't think so. He may like BMW but he would not drive a 335, at least without an oil cooler. The oil cooler cost cutting measure in such a performance car is not a small omission for some people. At least they should have offered it as an "upgrade" ... although myself I'd laugh if they didn't give it free. I'm glad they are finally adressing it.

Sure limp mode allows the car to cool off rather than blow up, but if overheating can be avoided to begin with, that is the better way. Not only does the fun ballon pop if it limps during your track session (see vid), but even people who don't track put the extra money into a performance car just to have it if they ever need it. Say to save their lives, for example, you made a wrong turn and found yourself in a bad area, if a gang knew your car would eventually overheat, all they have to do is push you a bit before you become a sitting duck.

See this thread:
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthre...in+car+jacking
If there is ever a time to use that power, that would be it.

Oh, if you ever find yourself in that situation, read this for tips:
http://www.smartmotorist.com/jac/jac.htm
The convenient G37 keyless entry is also a safety feature, plus the 330hp helps you do a 007 getaway to a safer area.

 

video is been going around for a while. but the overheating issue is no longer an issue. both great cars. i've driven both, and i would still get the 335i. if i was on a tighter budget, i would get the g37. the interior has vastly improved on the g though.

 

damn that guy is having so much fun, As a kid i dreamed of being a pro driver. lol

 

thanks for the video!