HELP! The great Debate 370z vs. G37

oo7mech

What makes it even harder, if you put both cars right next to each other.
or maybe for you, it could make it easier.
Pictures of both

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TipsZ

Well .. I'm in my midlife crisis time-frame (actually farther if you count all of my relatives not living past 70).. and the Z is my savior!!

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OldGuy

Age is no longer determinative regarding the Z. I'm 61 years old and just bought a new 370Z to replace my last "hobby car," a beautiful 1995 Miata M I bough new and am keeping, now with classic plates. My only concession to age was getting the automatic tranny, in anticipation of possible knee problems during the years of ownership of my 370Z. But when dealing on "upscale" sports cars like the Z, middle age does not disqualify---it actually makes it easier to afford such toys, since the kids are all educated, grown, self-supporting and looking at "hobby cars" of their own.

areyouin729

pretty simple...

Nissan wants Z owners to eventually become G owners

sounds like you want to be a G owner

chief_Roka

2 seat sports cars excel in lower speed, handling prowess. (Taking corners and high spirited maneuvers.) GT cars are performance cars designed for piercing curvy roads and hard twists. GT's are less agile in cornering and extreme driving maneuvers while GT's are more comfortable in the twisties at higher speeds due to the more stable nature of its overall performance. A true enthusiast would know this... the wannabe would be the person that called the GT car a "WANNABE" sports car???
I myself cancelled my Z pre order and bought a G. (Mainly cuz I was saving 6k on a brand new G which put it in Z pricing with so much more for my $$$$$. Now I'm in a similar situation as you cuz I'm selling my altima to buy a Z. But I'm keepin my G as well. I figure I'll heavily modify the G and lightly modify the Z. I feel the Z is great for what it is and needs little done to it.
The cons to the G imho is...
The steering wheel is less weighted, so it feels slightly less sporty. Longer wheelbase which means wider turning radius, though the G turns mad tight for what it is. (I recommend aftermarket susp set up on G as a ASAP mod.) Lastly the heavier weight makes it feel too stable if u r looking for the jumpy feel of a true sports car. (I think the jumpiness increases fun to drive factor)
The pro's are. Way more features for your dollar. Same engine power delivery. Feels just as fast as Z on highway. Handles better on roads as an everyday car. Better sounding exhaust than Z (subjective). Way more comfy than a Z while still keeping a serious sports car feel.( though a Z is pretty comfy for what it is)

Cons of Z. No back seats. Depending on who is driving,The Z can be awkwardly jumpy and unpredictable
Pros of Z. Short wheelbase makes low speed handling super fun. Screaming engine, louder than G. (That's subjectively a positive for me). Heavy azz steering wheel makes handling the Z awesome and kinda tips the scale Z way.
BUT, I REALLY HAVE NO REGRETS on the G. It is the better all round car though "not" the better sports car. But the differences are pretty minor unless u r on a track.
Me personally, I'm going to sell my altima and re order my Z. I rather not trade because I will lose $4k by doing so. But I'm going to change it from blk chrry to 40th ann.
In a nutshell, the G is a better planted driving car. But in the Z u feel better planted as a driver. Its one of those weird situations that makes it hard to choose...
I guess if I had to give advice. I say go with the G since you will have more room and will have 90% Z feel and 50% more features. You have both cars in your possession so u already know, but sometimes its good to get other perspectives. hope this helped?

JakeZ34

sorry OP it might sound like I'm flaming you but I'm not. Just pointing out the obvious. CARS are the WORST WORST WORST investments. The value never goes up. So I don't even know why the hell you got 2 cars to begin with, try to resell those would only make their price go down once it's off the dealer lot. But it's your choice, do you want luxury or just a better looking / faster car? I'd take the 370Z anyday.

Red370

sounds like you guys are a young couple, get a car that exudes your youth, go for lux when you're older or when the baby factory opens shop

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feelzpwr91

your essentialy choosing between twins, if your so intrigued on luxary go with the G, if you want an adrenaline rush take the Z

kdo2milger

30k on an 08!!!

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oo7mech

Yeah. The car fax shows car was bought in 2007 as a new Lease. So thats about 2 years 15k year. Normal driving miliage. No accidents etc.

I'm off to the Nissan Dealer to talk to the Finance Manager about our "situation" and I'll update yall later tonight!

**still doesn't know what he wants**

phelan

you're going to leave the dealership with the G,Z, and a Titan

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vipor

crappy iPhone pix incoming!

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vipor

doesn't sound like a bad thing

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kdo2milger

cept eatin pb&j three times a day

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