370Z vs. G37

fstrnldr · 04-29-2009, 12:01 AM

Regarding the oil issue, i have seen coolant collar style oil cooler on the G37, but haven't seen one on the 370Z, regardless of trim.

As far as comparing the two cars, night and day difference. I loved the look of the G when it came out, and the specs on it, but when i drove it, i pretty much hated it. Car felt two sloppy in the corners, and just overall heavy. The Z feels so nimble in comparison its unbelievable.

The Z also has some added chassis stiffening and braces that the G doesn't have, which may not be noticeable when new, after a few miles (especially w/ upgrades springs/shocks) will probably become more apparent. The Z has the rear braces that you will notice in a lot of the exhaust pictures, as well as the same "W" shaped brace that the Z33 chassis had, as well as a couple of braces in front of the front doors that connect the front sub frame to the body.

Really it comes down to if you want a sports car or a GT car.

nizz23sd · 05-05-2009, 09:02 PM

its all about what type of life style you have.no kids?no grocery shopping,no fishing,no nothin...get the z..just drive..its all about you and your car..thats what i did!2nd week i got the 370..i went driving for almost 15hrs..took a lot of pix along the way..you only live ones..go all out..when you have kids.then its a diff story..definetly get the g..to be honest tho id rather get the is lexus than the g..zz'ss got a lot of blind spots even when parking and trying to look down your hood..lane changing..you really have to pay attention and take ur time..revearsing?..back up camera would be the solution to that..but other than all this misshalfs..the 370 is all about bzness..raw power and lots and lots of potentials..that's why i own a 350 n 370....if im going grocery..me and my girl would drive both cars...

Musashi · 05-05-2009, 09:16 PM

Speaking from experience, bc I had a G37s and now have a 370Z I can tell you that the ride is very similar. Probably because it's the same suspension, same engine, same frame, etc etc. The G37 you can see out of the back way better and then on top of that you have a backup camera. The back seats fit more then small kids. I am always picking up a few girls with no problems maybe because I only like them skinny.
They both sound really weak stock, my G35 sounded way better. I never took the G37 to the track because its not that type of car in my opinion. I take my Z and now that I have an oil cooler and some other mods, it's actually fun.

The clutch and flywheel suck, I don't like the feel at all and while do something about it in the near future also.

Kenny*TS · 02-24-2010, 10:52 AM

Hello there Fellas ...

Well what about the Performance ??! Any of you Dragged race both ?? G is Heavier it has to be but Drifts ?? handling upgrading ??! my G37 is 570 HP My problems with the Car aint that much yet a Bitch slap It .. i would love to try out the 370z
but i hadn't got the Chance (Financial)

there's only 4 here in Lebanon and if any of you Could Fill me in with what if i'm UP Against a Tuned 370 ??!
Should i Be concerned ??! If i upgrade any more i wouldn't be able to drive my car like i want to anymore .

TARDCORE · 02-24-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny*TS

Hello there Fellas ...

Well what about the Performance ??! Any of you Dragged race both ?? G is Heavier it has to be but Drifts ?? handling upgrading ??! my G37 is 570 HP My problems with the Car aint that much yet a Bitch slap It .. i would love to try out the 370z
but i hadn't got the Chance (Financial)

there's only 4 here in Lebanon and if any of you Could Fill me in with what if i'm UP Against a Tuned 370 ??!
Should i Be concerned ??! If i upgrade any more i wouldn't be able to drive my car like i want to anymore .

wtf does that say? can someone elaborate please? lol

ANYWAY my thoughts on the G37s is that it still has the same clunky tranny, everything still vibrates like crazy, and the engine is still noisy. For a luxury car Id rather spend that $45K on a 335i. Quieter, more comfy, better resale, more torque, and you really get what you pay for. This is comming from someone who hates bimmers but luxury cars should feel like a luxury car.

4r3s · 02-24-2010, 11:05 AM

one selling point for me was g35s and 37s are a dime a dozen, theyre all over the place. I rarely see any 370s ever here in baltimore, every once in a while I'll see a 350 but thats about it. So yeah I went with the 370, very happy with it too.

antman22 · 02-24-2010, 11:55 AM

I've never been much of the fan of the g37, so it was an easy choice for me. I prefer the looks and sportier nature of the Z. Not to mention its much lighter than a g37 and less common on the roads. Just about everyone has a G around here.

shabarivas · 02-24-2010, 01:30 PM

Used to have a G35... spaced / sways / plenum / intake and to this day I have never ever felt the same "woah" from hearing the car just drive (low or high rpm)... Honestly... you cant really compare the two... the new VQ37 just does not sound anything like the old one... Still miss the sound... but hey - trust me it is worth it..

PapoZalsa · 02-24-2010, 09:51 PM

There is a price difference between the 370Z and G37 in price, especially if you get the G37S.

chuckd05 · 02-24-2010, 10:02 PM

I actually wanted a g37s but after driving both I chose the z. It was also much cheaper but the g37 has the creature comforts that mine doesn't . I'll be totally happy once I get a nice head unit.

I came from a g35 coupe loaded with nav. I def miss the nav but overall love the 2 seater raw feel of the 370. No regrets here.

NYBladeZ · 02-24-2010, 10:09 PM

Price wise especially with the G "sport package" you're looking at around $40K, performance wise, the G is heavier and honestly slower. I've been in both multiple times and I still feel that the G is nothing more than a luxury watered down Z. Sure you can mod the hell out of it, but you're probably see better performance numbers doing the same mods to the Z. I also 2nd those who have stated that you see a G EVERYWHERE, which really sucks, this is also why I passed on the 335i, if you want to be unique and faster go with the Z. If you want to be super comfy, spend more $, have an analog watch, and see copies of your car everywhere well then the G is the logical choice.

02-24-2010, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kenny*TS Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon Posts: 1 Drives: G37s Rep Power: 17	When it comes to Performance ??! Hello there Fellas ... Well what about the Performance ??! Any of you Dragged race both ?? G is Heavier it has to be but Drifts ?? handling upgrading ??! my G37 is 570 HP My problems with the Car aint that much yet a Bitch slap It .. i would love to try out the 370z but i hadn't got the Chance (Financial) there's only 4 here in Lebanon and if any of you Could Fill me in with what if i'm UP Against a Tuned 370 ??! Should i Be concerned ??! If i upgrade any more i wouldn't be able to drive my car like i want to anymore .

02-24-2010, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4501	There is a price difference between the 370Z and G37 in price, especially if you get the G37S. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-24-2010, 10:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 21	I actually wanted a g37s but after driving both I chose the z. It was also much cheaper but the g37 has the creature comforts that mine doesn't . I'll be totally happy once I get a nice head unit. I came from a g35 coupe loaded with nav. I def miss the nav but overall love the 2 seater raw feel of the 370. No regrets here. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

02-24-2010, 10:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	Price wise especially with the G "sport package" you're looking at around $40K, performance wise, the G is heavier and honestly slower. I've been in both multiple times and I still feel that the G is nothing more than a luxury watered down Z. Sure you can mod the hell out of it, but you're probably see better performance numbers doing the same mods to the Z. I also 2nd those who have stated that you see a G EVERYWHERE, which really sucks, this is also why I passed on the 335i, if you want to be unique and faster go with the Z. If you want to be super comfy, spend more $, have an analog watch, and see copies of your car everywhere well then the G is the logical choice. __________________ 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

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04-29-2009, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
fstrnldr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 170 Drives: Canyonero Rep Power: 18	Regarding the oil issue, i have seen coolant collar style oil cooler on the G37, but haven't seen one on the 370Z, regardless of trim. As far as comparing the two cars, night and day difference. I loved the look of the G when it came out, and the specs on it, but when i drove it, i pretty much hated it. Car felt two sloppy in the corners, and just overall heavy. The Z feels so nimble in comparison its unbelievable. The Z also has some added chassis stiffening and braces that the G doesn't have, which may not be noticeable when new, after a few miles (especially w/ upgrades springs/shocks) will probably become more apparent. The Z has the rear braces that you will notice in a lot of the exhaust pictures, as well as the same "W" shaped brace that the Z33 chassis had, as well as a couple of braces in front of the front doors that connect the front sub frame to the body. Really it comes down to if you want a sports car or a GT car.

05-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
nizz23sd Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: san diego,cali Posts: 76 Drives: nissan 370z 09 Rep Power: 18	its all about what type of life style you have.no kids?no grocery shopping,no fishing,no nothin...get the z..just drive..its all about you and your car..thats what i did!2nd week i got the 370..i went driving for almost 15hrs..took a lot of pix along the way..you only live ones..go all out..when you have kids.then its a diff story..definetly get the g..to be honest tho id rather get the is lexus than the g..zz'ss got a lot of blind spots even when parking and trying to look down your hood..lane changing..you really have to pay attention and take ur time..revearsing?..back up camera would be the solution to that..but other than all this misshalfs..the 370 is all about bzness..raw power and lots and lots of potentials..that's why i own a 350 n 370....if im going grocery..me and my girl would drive both cars...

05-05-2009, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 608	Speaking from experience, bc I had a G37s and now have a 370Z I can tell you that the ride is very similar. Probably because it's the same suspension, same engine, same frame, etc etc. The G37 you can see out of the back way better and then on top of that you have a backup camera. The back seats fit more then small kids. I am always picking up a few girls with no problems maybe because I only like them skinny. They both sound really weak stock, my G35 sounded way better. I never took the G37 to the track because its not that type of car in my opinion. I take my Z and now that I have an oil cooler and some other mods, it's actually fun. The clutch and flywheel suck, I don't like the feel at all and while do something about it in the near future also.

02-24-2010, 11:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 26	one selling point for me was g35s and 37s are a dime a dozen, theyre all over the place. I rarely see any 370s ever here in baltimore, every once in a while I'll see a 350 but thats about it. So yeah I went with the 370, very happy with it too.

02-24-2010, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 18	I've never been much of the fan of the g37, so it was an easy choice for me. I prefer the looks and sportier nature of the Z. Not to mention its much lighter than a g37 and less common on the roads. Just about everyone has a G around here.

02-24-2010, 01:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 916	Used to have a G35... spaced / sways / plenum / intake and to this day I have never ever felt the same "woah" from hearing the car just drive (low or high rpm)... Honestly... you cant really compare the two... the new VQ37 just does not sound anything like the old one... Still miss the sound... but hey - trust me it is worth it..