370Z to G37？

Elric · 03-08-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Brutal 370Z

I went from a G37S (fully loaded) to a 370z (fully loaded). I honestly can't pick a favourite. I like them both equally. I would get another G in a heartbeat. Performance/handling suffers a bit with the G, but what you lose in that category, you gain in toys. But in your case, you haven't had the Z long enough in my opinion to switch over.

I need to keep the Z a bit longer I agree. Cant pass on the Z yet but wish I had a fully loaded one like you

TerribleONE · 03-08-2012, 10:05 AM

I rarely see G37s although I agree G35s are a dime a dozen.. I used to own a 2008 G37 and while I loved the car, the Z is much more enjoyable to drive and you definitely do feel the weight difference. I am only 20 years old though. If luxury is what you are looking for, the G will fill all those needs and still be plenty of fun to drive. The interior noise is night and day, as well as the comfort level. As others said above me... If the Z is your fun car and you do a lot of spirited driving keep the Z, if its just a mode of transportation with some quick runs through the twisties and highway pulls I would take the G... Hope this helps a little

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-08-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I rarely see G37s although I agree G35s are a dime a dozen.. I used to own a 2008 G37 and while I loved the car, the Z is much more enjoyable to drive and you definitely do feel the weight difference. I am only 20 years old though. If luxury is what you are looking for, the G will fill all those needs and still be plenty of fun to drive. The interior noise is night and day, as well as the comfort level. As others said above me... If the Z is your fun car and you do a lot of spirited driving keep the Z, if its just a mode of transportation with some quick runs through the twisties and highway pulls I would take the G... Hope this helps a little

Had an 06 G35 and for a year I owned the 09 G37s.

Elric · 03-08-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I rarely see G37s although I agree G35s are a dime a dozen.. I used to own a 2008 G37 and while I loved the car, the Z is much more enjoyable to drive and you definitely do feel the weight difference. I am only 20 years old though. If luxury is what you are looking for, the G will fill all those needs and still be plenty of fun to drive. The interior noise is night and day, as well as the comfort level. As others said above me... If the Z is your fun car and you do a lot of spirited driving keep the Z, if its just a mode of transportation with some quick runs through the twisties and highway pulls I would take the G... Hope this helps a little

Thanks for the great feedback. I do enjoy driving the Z a lot and plan to keep it for couple more year while I still can.

Adding some more features later on hope that will solve my quest for luxury. XD

Nick911sc · 03-08-2012, 10:57 AM

maybe he meant front wheel drive

kenchan · 03-08-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Elric

I just had this idea right now of jumping out of my Z into a G !!!

I got a base 6mt Z with s/p but sometimes I really wish I had heated seats, nav,etc just more luxury overall and some EXTRA Seats. Iv been with my Z for half a year now and really have been enjoying it everytime I get into it. However I am not a track guy nor a mod guy, at least for now. I use my Z as DD since its my first and only car.

What are your thoughts on switching between the two？
How much handling"aka FUN"am I going to lose in the G and how much luxury am I gaining？
Could you give me some very reallistic PROs and CONs on the G compared to Z？

Any related words are welcomed!
This would be a big choice if I am going to make it.

Thanks in advance
Elric

my thought is that you should keep both.

Elric · 03-08-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

my thought is that you should keep both.

I really do wish I could keep both of them. At least I can keep what I have right now

mototrmpt · 03-08-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Elric

I just had this idea right now of jumping out of my Z into a G !!!

I got a base 6mt Z with s/p but sometimes I really wish I had heated seats, nav,etc just more luxury overall and some EXTRA Seats. Could you give me some very reallistic PROs and CONs on the G compared to Z？

Thanks in advance
Elric

I purchased my base 370z used as well and it streatched my budget at the time. Since that time I added seat warmers (purchased on ebay), lumbar support, Kenwood stereo with Nav and backup camera, and homelink. I once check on upgrading to a Sport Touring Model 370z at a dealer and after haggling for while, the differential was huge (~$15K). If you just a few more luxury items, you can certain add them for way more than purchasing a different car. Now if you need the rear seats, that a different issue.

Elric · 03-08-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mototrmpt

I purchased my base 370z used as well and it streatched my budget at the time. Since that time I added seat warmers (purchased on ebay), lumbar support, Kenwood stereo with Nav and backup camera, and homelink. I once check on upgrading to a Sport Touring Model 370z at a dealer and after haggling for while, the differential was huge (~$15K). If you just a few more luxury items, you can certain add them for way more than purchasing a different car. Now if you need the rear seats, that a different issue.

That you described is probably all I want on my Z

I didn't know there are such things as seat warmers and lumbar support!!
I thought I needed to get new seats in order to get them

How did them turnout to be? I searched online and the seat warmer seems to be pretty well priced~ 50$? Could you give me a mini review on them?

Thanks a lot.

mototrmpt · 03-09-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Elric

That you described is probably all I want on my Z

I didn't know there are such things as seat warmers and lumbar support!!
I thought I needed to get new seats in order to get them

How did them turnout to be? I searched online and the seat warmer seems to be pretty well priced~ 50$? Could you give me a mini review on them?

Thanks a lot.

The seat warmers I purchased we also about $50/seat and I actually put them in both the Z and a Toyota Sequoia. Be prepared to pull the seats out of the car to install them. You will need to feel comfortable working on your car's interior since you will need to connect power to them and install the switch in your center consul. The switches look a bit cheesy, but they work and I wasn't comfortable with knowing if a factory Z seat warmer switch would be compatible. My guess is they would be, but the OEM switches were pretty pricey last time I checked. The seat heaters work great, but are just a tad slower to warn up compared to OEM seat heaters I have in other cars. Other than that they work great.

The lumbar support I purchased on-line and if you PM me I can give you a link. I only did the driver seat and it cost me under $100. If you do the seat warmer, you might as well do the lumbar support at the same time since the seat will already be removed and cloth seat covers removed or partially removed. It's an electric powered air bladder and it works just like an OEM lumbar support. That really helped my back. It was well worth the investment for me.

I also installed sound deadening materials in the door and back end of the Z so I'm very happy with the car. I'm still considering leather seat covers, but I'm liking the feel of the cloth seats.

I hope that helps.

Elric · 03-10-2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mototrmpt

The seat warmers I purchased we also about $50/seat and I actually put them in both the Z and a Toyota Sequoia. Be prepared to pull the seats out of the car to install them. You will need to feel comfortable working on your car's interior since you will need to connect power to them and install the switch in your center consul. The switches look a bit cheesy, but they work and I wasn't comfortable with knowing if a factory Z seat warmer switch would be compatible. My guess is they would be, but the OEM switches were pretty pricey last time I checked. The seat heaters work great, but are just a tad slower to warn up compared to OEM seat heaters I have in other cars. Other than that they work great.

The lumbar support I purchased on-line and if you PM me I can give you a link. I only did the driver seat and it cost me under $100. If you do the seat warmer, you might as well do the lumbar support at the same time since the seat will already be removed and cloth seat covers removed or partially removed. It's an electric powered air bladder and it works just like an OEM lumbar support. That really helped my back. It was well worth the investment for me.

I also installed sound deadening materials in the door and back end of the Z so I'm very happy with the car. I'm still considering leather seat covers, but I'm liking the feel of the cloth seats.

I hope that helps.

This is a more than perfect Mini Review !
Now I have to do everything you just said. XD

rep!

kenchan · 03-08-2012, 11:25 AM

why would one get a AWD G?

just get snow tires if RWD.

roplusbee · 03-08-2012, 12:31 PM

I was thinking of doing the same thing. Letting the NISMO go and picking up an IPL. So then I would have 2012 instead of a 2009, but my payments would reflect that. I should have my Z paid off sometime next year and it puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. I am sure that the IPL would do the same and have a back seat for the kiddies, but I'm not gonna do it! Glad you are keeping the Z!

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-08-2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

I was thinking of doing the same thing. Letting the NISMO go and picking up an IPL. So then I would have 2012 instead of a 2009, but my payments would reflect that. I should have my Z paid off sometime next year and it puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. I am sure that the IPL would do the same and have a back seat for the kiddies, but I'm not gonna do it! Glad you are keeping the Z!

Wait for the next gen IPL. This one is a short run and the next one will be more performance oriented.

alecnet · 03-08-2012, 07:11 PM

I got lucky and the girlfriend fell in love with the G37 and picked up an 09 sedan Hers is even almost the same color as my Platinum Graphite too (Infinity just calls it Platinum and its a little lighter, but not much) That means I get to DD my 370Z and when we need a backseat or trunk, we take her car. Win, Win!!

The funny thing is since my Z is loaded (Touring - Sport - Nav), it actually has more features than her base G.

03-08-2012, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	I rarely see G37s although I agree G35s are a dime a dozen.. I used to own a 2008 G37 and while I loved the car, the Z is much more enjoyable to drive and you definitely do feel the weight difference. I am only 20 years old though. If luxury is what you are looking for, the G will fill all those needs and still be plenty of fun to drive. The interior noise is night and day, as well as the comfort level. As others said above me... If the Z is your fun car and you do a lot of spirited driving keep the Z, if its just a mode of transportation with some quick runs through the twisties and highway pulls I would take the G... Hope this helps a little __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-08-2012, 12:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 24	I was thinking of doing the same thing. Letting the NISMO go and picking up an IPL. So then I would have 2012 instead of a 2009, but my payments would reflect that. I should have my Z paid off sometime next year and it puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it. I am sure that the IPL would do the same and have a back seat for the kiddies, but I'm not gonna do it! Glad you are keeping the Z! __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-08-2012, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 22	maybe he meant front wheel drive

03-08-2012, 11:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	why would one get a AWD G? just get snow tires if RWD.

03-08-2012, 07:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
alecnet Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 19 Drives: 2010 PG 370Z 6mt Rep Power: 15	I got lucky and the girlfriend fell in love with the G37 and picked up an 09 sedan Hers is even almost the same color as my Platinum Graphite too (Infinity just calls it Platinum and its a little lighter, but not much) That means I get to DD my 370Z and when we need a backseat or trunk, we take her car. Win, Win!! The funny thing is since my Z is loaded (Touring - Sport - Nav), it actually has more features than her base G.