G37 vs 370Z

I LoGiK I · 02-24-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by klubbheads

No problem, hopefully you understood the point I made. If not then there 07-08 G35 is faster than the G37 coupe.

Yes, I understood.
I hope you understood where I was coming from

klubbheads · 02-24-2009, 01:53 PM

Yes, i do and have experienced that, as i mentioned with those E46 M3s, untill i got my a$$ handed to me by a good driver.

I LoGiK I · 02-24-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klubbheads

Yes, i do and have experienced that, as i mentioned with those E46 M3s, untill i got my a$$ handed to me by a good driver.

lol yeah, I know that there are plenty of terrible drivers and rarely any good ones.
That's why street racing sucks, and is dangerous

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here's a pic of my brother's G37s, thought you might be interested. Looks nice.

klubbheads · 02-24-2009, 03:04 PM

looks sweet but not to continue the argument, if you raced him with those wheels, I am not surprised that you pulled on him easily.

I LoGiK I · 02-24-2009, 03:10 PM

lol, I have yet to race him.
But yeah, I know what you're saying

zsport1 · 02-25-2009, 01:32 AM

If I had a kid and needed a back seat I would get a G. Otherwise it would be the Z. Both nice cars IMO.

Convert · 02-25-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zsport1

If I had a kid and needed a back seat I would get a G. Otherwise it would be the Z. Both nice cars IMO.

Heh, no kids here for a looong time

. But ya, I think I'm starting to grow fond of the Z, especially Pearl White

.

I hardly ever have more than one passenger in my G but it's always nice with the extra room back there and the occasional extra passenger or two.

Astrosfan · 09-28-2010, 11:34 AM

i wanted to revive this old thread since i had a question.

I am also debating between both cars. I have quickly test drove both and liked how smooth the G drove but liked the clutch and sportiness of the Z. They both are great cars!

I guess my questions is about costs. Do you think there is a significant difference in maintenance and repair(if that ever happens) costs between the 2?

AllForTheCash · 09-28-2010, 12:36 PM

I just purchased my 370z. I traded my 2004 G35 6MT (brembo, navigation, etc)....I miss the car, and it was a blast to drive. That being said I did not want to buy a G37c. Wanted something different, so I purchased the 370z. It is smaller and has less space, but I do have another daily driver to use if needed.

Mr Mufakka · 09-28-2010, 12:38 PM

Wow. I came and signed up to the forum to ask this exact question (og topic).

My wife wants an auto G37 coupe. I like the styling of the Z a bit better. Appears after reading this thread, the G sounds like a better choice for her daily. Sounds like it rides smoother and has a bit more room.

Any other opinions/suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

optiontrader · 09-29-2010, 12:37 AM

A G37S Coupe was my first choice (with a family). Actually, a Sedan first, but got dispensation from the better half to look at Coupes. I had an '04 G35 C 6MT and loved it.

The reason was more practicality on my part: 4 seats (we've got two kids). It was primarily my car to drive, but I thought I'd like the take the kids once in awhile.

The G drives smoother and easier, but it doesn't have the same driver's appeal. Decent for a sports coupe/sedan, but of course, won't hold a candle to a two-seater. Have you test driven a Z yet? Instead of a "boat" with a large engine, it feels more like a large engine with a very thin piece of sheet metal wrapped around it (ALL engine!). Sports car with the Z? You bet!

The wife surprisingly agreed to the 370Z towards the last portions of my shopping, especially after she saw the 40th color (and the price - she was against the Cayman S (used)).

If there's any question about functionality and ride, the G would be a better fit.

Mr Mufakka · 09-29-2010, 11:29 AM

The G37 doesn't come with a 7 year warranty standard, does it? A 2008 model specifically. If so, wow.

NYBladeZ · 09-29-2010, 01:45 PM

To sum it up in a few sentences. If you want a vq37 motor with a heavier, more luxurious, and 2 extra seats around it get the G37. If you are more about the performance or as I put it go, go, go get the Z.

IMO, the G has always and will be a watered down Z. I've run buddies who had the G35's when I had a 2004 Mustang GT and it wasn't close. Now I have a lightened Z with exhaust and tune and I can tell you for a fact the G is slower. It was slower when I was stock and it is slower when you match up bolt ons. Lastly, this may be to broad a statement but the G guys primarily mod for looks and put performance second. Majority of "modded" G's will have body accents, wheels, painted emblems and other little bits and pieces here and there. If you want to build a pretty car get the G over the Z, if you want to build a fun to drive PURE SPORTS CAR that looks great (my Z turns heads everywhere I go, I guess it's all the carbon fiber) get the Z.

PS: the G interior while luxurious is not "sporty" G's can where the skyline badge which is really really really (cannot stress it enough) tacky. Sit one second in the Z and you'll quickly notice and the cockpit was designed for sporty driving, I love the big center tach a la Ferrari and GTR.

FuszNissan · 09-29-2010, 01:52 PM

Hatch>Coupe

wh!plash · 09-29-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Convert

I've had many a ride in my friends 350Z, and the only thing that bothered me was the somewhat barren interior and the lack of room for just about anything.

Maybe I missed it in the thread, but have you been inside the 370? I always thought the interior was very weak on the 350 as well. Seeing how they revamped it for the 370 is one of the things that bumped me over the edge to actually buy.

To me, there really isn't as big of a gab between the Z and the G in this area as there used to be.

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09-28-2010, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	I just purchased my 370z. I traded my 2004 G35 6MT (brembo, navigation, etc)....I miss the car, and it was a blast to drive. That being said I did not want to buy a G37c. Wanted something different, so I purchased the 370z. It is smaller and has less space, but I do have another daily driver to use if needed. __________________ 2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT

09-29-2010, 12:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 17	A G37S Coupe was my first choice (with a family). Actually, a Sedan first, but got dispensation from the better half to look at Coupes. I had an '04 G35 C 6MT and loved it. The reason was more practicality on my part: 4 seats (we've got two kids). It was primarily my car to drive, but I thought I'd like the take the kids once in awhile. The G drives smoother and easier, but it doesn't have the same driver's appeal. Decent for a sports coupe/sedan, but of course, won't hold a candle to a two-seater. Have you test driven a Z yet? Instead of a "boat" with a large engine, it feels more like a large engine with a very thin piece of sheet metal wrapped around it (ALL engine!). Sports car with the Z? You bet! The wife surprisingly agreed to the 370Z towards the last portions of my shopping, especially after she saw the 40th color (and the price - she was against the Cayman S (used)). If there's any question about functionality and ride, the G would be a better fit. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40) Last edited by optiontrader; 09-29-2010 at 12:40 AM.

09-29-2010, 01:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	To sum it up in a few sentences. If you want a vq37 motor with a heavier, more luxurious, and 2 extra seats around it get the G37. If you are more about the performance or as I put it go, go, go get the Z. IMO, the G has always and will be a watered down Z. I've run buddies who had the G35's when I had a 2004 Mustang GT and it wasn't close. Now I have a lightened Z with exhaust and tune and I can tell you for a fact the G is slower. It was slower when I was stock and it is slower when you match up bolt ons. Lastly, this may be to broad a statement but the G guys primarily mod for looks and put performance second. Majority of "modded" G's will have body accents, wheels, painted emblems and other little bits and pieces here and there. If you want to build a pretty car get the G over the Z, if you want to build a fun to drive PURE SPORTS CAR that looks great (my Z turns heads everywhere I go, I guess it's all the carbon fiber) get the Z. PS: the G interior while luxurious is not "sporty" G's can where the skyline badge which is really really really (cannot stress it enough) tacky. Sit one second in the Z and you'll quickly notice and the cockpit was designed for sporty driving, I love the big center tach a la Ferrari and GTR. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

09-29-2010, 01:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 544	Hatch>Coupe __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-24-2009, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 18	Yes, i do and have experienced that, as i mentioned with those E46 M3s, untill i got my a$$ handed to me by a good driver.

02-24-2009, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 18	looks sweet but not to continue the argument, if you raced him with those wheels, I am not surprised that you pulled on him easily.

02-24-2009, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
I LoGiK I Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 24 Drives: 08 G35 Rep Power: 18	lol, I have yet to race him. But yeah, I know what you're saying

02-25-2009, 01:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
zsport1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 224 Drives: 300 Rep Power: 18	If I had a kid and needed a back seat I would get a G. Otherwise it would be the Z. Both nice cars IMO.

09-28-2010, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 17	i wanted to revive this old thread since i had a question. I am also debating between both cars. I have quickly test drove both and liked how smooth the G drove but liked the clutch and sportiness of the Z. They both are great cars! I guess my questions is about costs. Do you think there is a significant difference in maintenance and repair(if that ever happens) costs between the 2?

09-28-2010, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr Mufakka Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 16	Wow. I came and signed up to the forum to ask this exact question (og topic). My wife wants an auto G37 coupe. I like the styling of the Z a bit better. Appears after reading this thread, the G sounds like a better choice for her daily. Sounds like it rides smoother and has a bit more room. Any other opinions/suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

09-29-2010, 11:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr Mufakka Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2 Drives: n/a Rep Power: 16	The G37 doesn't come with a 7 year warranty standard, does it? A 2008 model specifically. If so, wow.