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.

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.

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 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 ;)

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!

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.

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.

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?:gtfo2:

(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.

Wuff!!:icon18:

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

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

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.

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

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

How can people be so Ballin in this economy? LOL

Slanging them yayo son.

I had to test drive both of them before I bought one. I was so close on buying the G but I had to test drive the 370z, now I'm here :icon17:

To me the reason I bought the Z was because the way I drive I felt safer in the Z lol. like I said I think I'm used the to RX7, throw your car where you want to go and it'll take you there. I didn't feel that way with the G, a lot of weight transfer.

I do want 4 seats tho, oh well that's what the GS I'll buy next year will be for. :p

I don't see how it's irresponsible. You have to spend some time with the car to know if you're really going to like it. He probably isn't taking a huge hit on his purchase, anyways.

So you lose a few grand on the deal but you end up with the right car for you. Big deal.

I am still in that time period where I think about possibly trading the Z in on something else because every now and then I'm not sure if it's the right car.

Its not irresponsible, DigitalMan can do whatever he wants if he has the money. We all bought $35K-$40K cars that will lose most of their worth in just a few years, so all of us are losing money on these cars.

You hit that squarely on the head. Cars are not investments. Anything over $15K can be considered "irresponsible".

I had a Jetta for only 6 months before I got rid of it. Couldn't stand the lack of power. I understand his decision and I applaud him for helping out the economy!

-ZCarGo-

There's a possibility that we early owners of the 370Z are going to be in better shape than most.

Already the Nissan 60% production decrease of the Z is partly to blame for the efforts to find certain color + option combinations. Another few months, and a few models in the most popular colors may be close to sticker for used -- especially if the '10 models have a 2-3% price increase with only minor changes.

It has happened before. No guarantees!

I understand that completely, I was in the same situation with a Ford F-150. Bought it, had it for 6 months and absolutely hated it, just not for me. I sold it and bought a new 05 350Z. I think that happens to most car-people at one time or another.

You make your own money, you have the right to do whatever you please with it. Period.

Here was my thinking pretty much.

I decided I did not need razor sharp handling, I needed more room. With the $5000 off MSRP the price of the G was pretty near what I bought the Z for. Basic money turns out to be about $70 more dollars a month in the payment. I gain more room, sun roof, dual climate controls, little higher quality in the interior. I lose handling and looks.

Obviously you can't go wrong with either of these vehicles, they are some of the best values on the road IMO.

My wife and I have had our hearts set on a G for about a year or so. I've driven the previous style, which by the way I think looks much sportier than the new style, and the new ones. The new style has a much better interior over the previous and the auto is almost like the Z. Back in march we go to the international auto show and we see the new Z and were blown away. Absolutely awesome inside and out. At this point we are not as excited about a G any more. About 7 weeks ago we finally got to test drive it and that was it. A week later we ordered one. For us it was everything we wanted, great performance, awesome styling inside and out without sacrificing too much refinement. I just find the new G's styling too conservative. The inside is a big improvement over last years, but still a little conservative imo. I think that was the intention of Nissan, offer a true sports car ( Z ) and a more conservative touring car ( G ). I don't think they want the two cars to go head to head with each other. Anyways I still don't have the Z yet, and just when I think I'm dealing with the wait and all, FricFrac brings his beautiful blue Z over to torment us :crying:.

This really sums it up right here. I think the main thing that turned me away from the G is the fact that a good friend of mine has one and I have seen it so much that I was tired of it. I'm sure the Z will lose some of it's lustre after a year or so.

The interior is a huge plus on the G. It is more than a little better quality. It is a huge upgrade. The drivers seat is actually 15 way adjustable. Small details, like the quality of the turn signal and wiper sticks are far superior to the Z. The quality of the leather in the G is far superior to that of the Z. The dash materials are better and there are other little details like cloth on the A-pillars as opposed to plastic covers.

i'll play devil's advocate - why not get a 335i coupe if you're even considering g37?

I'll play. To get the 335i with the same equipment you would pay through the nose. German cars are notorious for offering an attractive base price, but really slamming you on the options. There also wouldn't be any 5K off sticker with a BMW.

Sometimes in the middle of the night i wonder if id be happyer in the EVO X ..:rock:

So true. Comfort access aka keyless start does not even come with the car.

However, you do have to factor in free maintenance. I can't tell you how jealous I am of my friends 335, for that reason alone.

You pay nothing except tires.

Having a delima... I am really not wanting to give up the Z.

The wife says I can keep them both... sorry guys shes taken.. but seems crazy to have close to $80 g's worth of cars.

I feel like I want to keep them for 3 or 4 months and see which one I really need/want the most.

I get in the G and man the quality... then I get in the Z man the zoom!

There must be some way to merge these two... ??? :stirthepot:

http://digitalman.smugmug.com/photos...74_eUqm8-O.jpg

Well, you could take the luxury of the G and just add performance to get the zoom.

:crying::bs::thumbsdown:

:worship:

I prefer not to mod the cars since it really affects the resale, other than maybe a catback, that you can return to stock.

I am sure I don't need as much zoom as the Z has, in everyday driving, but it is such a gorgeous car to look at. Looks fast setting still :driving:

It sounds like you have the coin, so I would keep them both and mod the hell out of the Z and use it as a track/weekend car. You won't take any bigger hit on resale than you would if you sold either one after a few months.

Do you like a 2 door sedan or a sorts car? That is the question.

I wouldn't trade my Z for anything. I try 2 find reasons not 2 drive my Benz.

Keep them both!

GingaBreadMan: what kind of Benz? I have a CLK 500.