370Z or G37 coupe?

WooZ · 01-09-2009, 12:10 AM

Just curious, but has anyone cross shopped between the 370Z vs G37 coupe before deciding on the 370Z? I'm kinda torn between the two. Mainly the 4 seats vs 2 because either may become my DD. Also if my wife and I decide on having kids soon... Luckily she drives a Highlander so she may ok the 370Z.

frost · 01-09-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WooZ

Just curious, but has anyone cross shopped between the 370Z vs G37 coupe before deciding on the 370Z? I'm kinda torn between the two. Mainly the 4 seats vs 2 because either may become my DD. Also if my wife and I decide on having kids soon... Luckily she drives a Highlander so she may ok the 370Z.

My boss currently drives an SSR and has kids. Even though his wife has an suv, it's still impractical and causes him grief on a monthly basis. While one car may seem like enough to tote everyone around, he has had lots of "surprise" issues pop up where he needs to pick up the kids from somewhere, or the other car goes into the shop for a while, and so forth. If you're thinking of having kids, spare yourself the pain. Just my .02

01-09-2009, 12:19 AM

Gotta give us more info before we can help. +1 to frost though a sports car may not be an option with kids

wj4 · 01-09-2009, 12:49 AM

I wasn't impressed with the G37 coupe when it launched.

I don't think there will be much difference in term of space between the 2 cars because the rear seats on the G coupe are quite useless. The trunk space will be bigger though.

I don't think I can have a 2 seater as a primary car if I were married. I'm single, and I'm still 10% unsure of if I want the Z to be a daily driver or not, lol.

Pushing_Tin · 01-09-2009, 12:55 AM

I would have considered one for sure, but the closest dealer was in Portland, 100 miles away.

The Z seems like such a close competitor that it will cannibalize G sales, unless you are simply a brand snob and have to have the panache of a luxury marque.

nonsensez9 · 01-09-2009, 12:59 AM

if you want a dead quiet interior and very smooth ride, opt for the G.

bossman · 01-09-2009, 01:08 AM

nissan > infiniti

blacknbean · 01-09-2009, 02:12 AM

if your more into performance i would want the car that weights less

Shortbus · 01-09-2009, 06:57 AM

Married here, own a Honda Element, got the wife an Odyssey, and I'm going to keep the Z all for daddy. I would agree, without that second car with seating for more than two the Z might be tough with the little one's

Lug · 01-09-2009, 08:38 AM

My wife usually drives the Z. I more often drive an Expedition. We have 6 kids.

Mythos219 · 01-09-2009, 10:03 AM

Single person here but I did cross shop when I bought my 06 G35c. I chose the G for style and a better interior. I wasn't thrilled with some of the design elements on the 350. Notably the antenna sticking out and the stark plastic interior. The 370 has resolved these issues and it'll be the next car I get.

The G has room in the rear but its tight. You can probably get away with a Z since you have a bigger second car. But there might be times were you have to trade off with the wife and let her drive the Z while you take the other car depending on your schedules. So she needs to be a party in the decision making process b/c its inevitable that she'll be driving it as well. If you cross shop with her I can guarantee that she'll choose the G over the Z especially after noticing the rear seats of the G and the reported massive blind spots on the Z. So if your heart is set on the Z don't mention the G to her.

370z · 01-09-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

My boss currently drives an SSR and has kids. Even though his wife has an suv, it's still impractical and causes him grief on a monthly basis. While one car may seem like enough to tote everyone around, he has had lots of "surprise" issues pop up where he needs to pick up the kids from somewhere, or the other car goes into the shop for a while, and so forth. If you're thinking of having kids, spare yourself the pain. Just my .02

Very realist view there Frost! we all need to look at practicality of transportation first then the enjoyment.

wOOz: ya still gotta put into consideration the weather also. Not sure how the rainy season is in Bay but w/ a RWD, it would be a lil hassle... (worst in Snow, i'm not comparing but my long gone 240sx was terrible in Snow, so was my friends G35) overall, any RWD is not recommened IMHO when the weather is severe.

WooZ · 01-09-2009, 10:26 AM

Thanks for all your input guys. Yeah, I agree a 2 seater with kids will probably be a no go so I may opt to keep my 05 Matrix for hauling kids when I have to and hopefully getting the Z as a "gotta have a sports car once in my life". Haha. Did check out the G37 coupe last year, and it is a nice car, will have to test the 370Z to compare, but am worried about the huge blind spot members have been talking about.

SnakeBitten · 01-09-2009, 02:31 PM

WooG37 doesnt sound right

frost · 01-09-2009, 07:15 PM

Out of my 19 cars in the last 9-ish years, I have a G35, and it's one of three cars I thought "maybe I shouldn't have gotten rid of that one." Very nice car. Quick, but not fast.

01-09-2009, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
WooZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 116 Drives: An Auto Auto Rep Power: 16	370Z or G37 coupe? Just curious, but has anyone cross shopped between the 370Z vs G37 coupe before deciding on the 370Z? I'm kinda torn between the two. Mainly the 4 seats vs 2 because either may become my DD. Also if my wife and I decide on having kids soon... Luckily she drives a Highlander so she may ok the 370Z.

01-09-2009, 10:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mythos219 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 85 Drives: 06G35c,07FX,99G20t Rep Power: 16	Single person here but I did cross shop when I bought my 06 G35c. I chose the G for style and a better interior. I wasn't thrilled with some of the design elements on the 350. Notably the antenna sticking out and the stark plastic interior. The 370 has resolved these issues and it'll be the next car I get. The G has room in the rear but its tight. You can probably get away with a Z since you have a bigger second car. But there might be times were you have to trade off with the wife and let her drive the Z while you take the other car depending on your schedules. So she needs to be a party in the decision making process b/c its inevitable that she'll be driving it as well. If you cross shop with her I can guarantee that she'll choose the G over the Z especially after noticing the rear seats of the G and the reported massive blind spots on the Z. So if your heart is set on the Z don't mention the G to her. Last edited by Mythos219; 01-09-2009 at 10:05 AM.

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Gotta give us more info before we can help. +1 to frost though a sports car may not be an option with kids

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wj4 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank Posts: 70 Drives: BMW 335i Rep Power: 16	I wasn't impressed with the G37 coupe when it launched. I don't think there will be much difference in term of space between the 2 cars because the rear seats on the G coupe are quite useless. The trunk space will be bigger though. I don't think I can have a 2 seater as a primary car if I were married. I'm single, and I'm still 10% unsure of if I want the Z to be a daily driver or not, lol.

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nonsensez9 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BC Posts: 8 Drives: junker Rep Power: 16	if you want a dead quiet interior and very smooth ride, opt for the G.

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bossman Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 169 Drives: 04 Xterra SE 4X4 S/C Rep Power: 0	nissan > infiniti

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blacknbean Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 37 Drives: soon to be 370z Rep Power: 16	if your more into performance i would want the car that weights less

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Shortbus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 21 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Married here, own a Honda Element, got the wife an Odyssey, and I'm going to keep the Z all for daddy. I would agree, without that second car with seating for more than two the Z might be tough with the little one's

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01-09-2009, 10:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
WooZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 116 Drives: An Auto Auto Rep Power: 16	Thanks for all your input guys. Yeah, I agree a 2 seater with kids will probably be a no go so I may opt to keep my 05 Matrix for hauling kids when I have to and hopefully getting the Z as a "gotta have a sports car once in my life". Haha. Did check out the G37 coupe last year, and it is a nice car, will have to test the 370Z to compare, but am worried about the huge blind spot members have been talking about.