370z Compared to G37s

DigitalMan · 06-30-2009, 11:41 AM

Hey guys,

I am just wondering has anyone driven a 2009 G37s sport with 6spd that has also driven a 370z 6spd sport.

Is the handling of the G close to the Z or not?

I find I might want more room than I have in the Z and I am considering a G but I really don't want to give up the handling.

Don't want this to turn into which is better thread... they are both great cars just would like to know.

fly yellow · 06-30-2009, 12:51 PM

The best way to describe it is the G has a much more refined ride than the Z. It's smoother and much quieter. For daily driving you may actually prefer the G. The Z is much more spirited and noticeably quicker. I was torn between both cars when I purchased as well. I chose the Z mainly because of the look of the car.

debogard2 · 06-30-2009, 01:10 PM

Well I was trying to wait until I actuallly bought a Z before posting but I have tested both. Fly is absolutly correct. I am torn between the two but I just love the appearance of the Z and that's the way I am leaning. Things that may sway me to the G37 however are minor comfort/convienence features, ie. telescoping steering wheel and 8 way powerseats (vs 4 way POWER) and memory positioning. I'm 6 to 18 months away, so I have more than enough time to vassilate.

FricFrac · 06-30-2009, 03:34 PM

If you want a sports car get the Z - hands down its the better performing of the two. If you want an extremely spirited luxury sedan (or coupe of course) then get the G37. I was just "comparing" my 370Z with my friend's '07 G35 and the performance on the G35 is very very impressive as is the handling - its just more smooth or refined. A test drive will explain all....

If you need room for more than two its a no brainer.... if you don't its also a no brainer

m4a1mustang · 06-30-2009, 03:38 PM

It's not quite as stiff or as harsh as the Z. The Z feels a lot more nimble as you would expect. If you're looking for something that's still sporty but more suited towards daily driving you can't go wrong with the G37S, IMO.

I'd drive the Z to the dealership and take one for a spin... the best way to compare!

Sashimi · 06-30-2009, 03:40 PM

I was in the same situation. I had my heart set on a g37. But I test drove the a and fell in love. LOL I'm not sure why, I think it's because I've been driving an rx7 for most of my life and the z felt just like it.

DigitalMan · 06-30-2009, 08:53 PM

To make a long story short I did just that I drove to the dealer and test drove the G.

It was close enough for me, so I bought the G. Now to sell the Z.

They were giving $5000 off MSRP so I felt I got an ok deal.

They wanted MSRP for the vert's. They had two, no 6 spd's though. Talk about no trunk space with the top down... it was really tight.

6MT · 06-30-2009, 09:06 PM

Let me get this straight. You bought and own a Z. But, you decided to test drive a G37, and now you like it so much you bought it. Now, you want to sell the Z?

(Sounds like a collosal waist of the depreciation, the dealer probably loves you!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigitalMan

To make a long story short I did just that I drove to the dealer and test drove the G.

It was close enough for me, so I bought the G. Now to sell the Z.

They were giving $5000 off MSRP so I felt I got an ok deal.

They wanted MSRP for the vert's. They had two, no 6 spd's though. Talk about no trunk space with the top down... it was really tight.

m4a1mustang · 06-30-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Let me get this straight. You bought and own a Z. But, you decided to test drive a G37, and now you like it so much you bought it. Now, you want to sell the Z?

(Sounds like a collosal waist of the depreciation, the dealer probably loves you!)

Some people have the money, and having the right car is worth taking a little bit of a hit! Don't knock.

6MT · 06-30-2009, 09:11 PM

Wuff!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Some people have the money, and having the right car is worth taking a little bit of a hit! Don't knock.

tbonesteak · 06-30-2009, 09:16 PM

wtf....wow. can you get me a job in whatever you do?

AK370Z · 06-30-2009, 09:22 PM

wow.. congrats again man. I loved your Z. Can't wait to see some pictures of the G!

WooZ · 06-30-2009, 11:27 PM

holy smokes man...but congrats on the G. I'm probably about a year away from saving enough for a down payment and am torn between the Z and G too.

whoady4shoady · 06-30-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

Let me get this straight. You bought and own a Z. But, you decided to test drive a G37, and now you like it so much you bought it. Now, you want to sell the Z?

(Sounds like a collosal waist of the depreciation, the dealer probably loves you!)

Agreed. I dont care how much money you have, that is just irresponsible IMHO.

Zaku · 07-01-2009, 12:21 AM

This is Funny because, a friend of mine. Just bought a G drove it for like 3 weeks. Went to drive a 370z and bought the z, and traded the G. He should be registering here soon. lol Ironnyyyyyyyyyyyyy

06-30-2009, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
DigitalMan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern, Va Posts: 52 Drives: '10 370Z PW Roadster Rep Power: 16	370z Compared to G37s Hey guys, I am just wondering has anyone driven a 2009 G37s sport with 6spd that has also driven a 370z 6spd sport. Is the handling of the G close to the Z or not? I find I might want more room than I have in the Z and I am considering a G but I really don't want to give up the handling. Don't want this to turn into which is better thread... they are both great cars just would like to know. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Pearl White Roadster, 7spd, Sports Pkg, Nav 2009 370Z Touring Solid Red, 6spd, Sports Pkg, Nav <SOLD>

06-30-2009, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	The best way to describe it is the G has a much more refined ride than the Z. It's smoother and much quieter. For daily driving you may actually prefer the G. The Z is much more spirited and noticeably quicker. I was torn between both cars when I purchased as well. I chose the Z mainly because of the look of the car. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-30-2009, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
debogard2 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Englewood, Ohio Posts: 11 Drives: 2005 hyundai 350xl Rep Power: 16	Well I was trying to wait until I actuallly bought a Z before posting but I have tested both. Fly is absolutly correct. I am torn between the two but I just love the appearance of the Z and that's the way I am leaning. Things that may sway me to the G37 however are minor comfort/convienence features, ie. telescoping steering wheel and 8 way powerseats (vs 4 way POWER) and memory positioning. I'm 6 to 18 months away, so I have more than enough time to vassilate. __________________ if your nose runs and your feet smell....your upside down.

06-30-2009, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	If you want a sports car get the Z - hands down its the better performing of the two. If you want an extremely spirited luxury sedan (or coupe of course) then get the G37. I was just "comparing" my 370Z with my friend's '07 G35 and the performance on the G35 is very very impressive as is the handling - its just more smooth or refined. A test drive will explain all.... If you need room for more than two its a no brainer.... if you don't its also a no brainer __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

06-30-2009, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's not quite as stiff or as harsh as the Z. The Z feels a lot more nimble as you would expect. If you're looking for something that's still sporty but more suited towards daily driving you can't go wrong with the G37S, IMO. I'd drive the Z to the dealership and take one for a spin... the best way to compare! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-30-2009, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sashimi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 120 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 401	I was in the same situation. I had my heart set on a g37. But I test drove the a and fell in love. LOL I'm not sure why, I think it's because I've been driving an rx7 for most of my life and the z felt just like it.

06-30-2009, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
DigitalMan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern, Va Posts: 52 Drives: '10 370Z PW Roadster Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the replies... To make a long story short I did just that I drove to the dealer and test drove the G. It was close enough for me, so I bought the G. Now to sell the Z. They were giving $5000 off MSRP so I felt I got an ok deal. They wanted MSRP for the vert's. They had two, no 6 spd's though. Talk about no trunk space with the top down... it was really tight. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Pearl White Roadster, 7spd, Sports Pkg, Nav 2009 370Z Touring Solid Red, 6spd, Sports Pkg, Nav <SOLD>

06-30-2009, 09:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	wtf....wow. can you get me a job in whatever you do?

06-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
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06-30-2009, 11:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
WooZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 116 Drives: An Auto Auto Rep Power: 16	holy smokes man...but congrats on the G. I'm probably about a year away from saving enough for a down payment and am torn between the Z and G too.

07-01-2009, 12:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zaku Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Drives: 02 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 16	This is Funny because, a friend of mine. Just bought a G drove it for like 3 weeks. Went to drive a 370z and bought the z, and traded the G. He should be registering here soon. lol Ironnyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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