which one to buy? the Infiniti G vert or the 370Z vert?

blitzebill · 02-28-2010, 10:55 AM

Hi

new here. been researching the girly Infiniti G convertible. then the 370Z ROADSTER caught my eye.

both get great reviews and i like them both. the Z has the sportier personality of course and for the price beats the basic G convertible.

which one would you buy?

any input from current Z ROADSTER owners would be much appreciated.

frost · 02-28-2010, 11:04 AM

Verts are for women and metrosexuals

Trips · 02-28-2010, 11:10 AM

Why would post such a question like that?

antennahead · 02-28-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Verts are for women and metrosexuals

Men who want the open air feel drive Targa tops

frost · 02-28-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Men who want the open air feel drive Targa tops

Trips · 02-28-2010, 11:16 AM

and have hair weaves!

frost · 02-28-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

and have hair weaves!

EXACTLY! Wait, what?

Sscottfitz · 02-28-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Verts are for women and metrosexuals

Frost -- at the risk of "feeding the bear" <grin> -- I'd suggest, you add "Verts are for us Old F'ers" who like wind and sunshine as much as we like well handling sport cars.

frost · 02-28-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

Frost -- at the risk of "feeding the bear" <grin> -- I'd suggest, you add "Verts are for us Old F'ers" who like wind and sunshine as much as we like well handling sport cars.

No such thing as a well handling vert. You're missing stability/rigidity!

Xan · 02-28-2010, 11:36 AM

Let me be nice. The reason you get these responses is because it's like asking which flavor icecream is better. (cookie dough of course)

But for what it's worth. You gave the differences yourself. Z is a true sportscar, G is a GT.
Z is cloth and G is HT. Pick what you like best.

dalparadise · 02-28-2010, 11:52 AM

Well, if you're confident in your masculinity, there's nothing like a roadster. Notice I said "roadster," not "convertible". A roadster is a 2-seat, open car that traditionally is ready to take racing with only a minor tweak or two, by virtue of its suspension, balance, braking, power, gearing and weight. In other words, the fact that the roof comes down is just one distinguishing characteristic and is really its only connection with the convertibles of the world. G37s blur this a bit, as they are sporting convertibles, but are tweaked down considerably in many of the above areas, in favor of comfort, quiet and smoothness. Despite their shared bones, the two cars are very different.

I've owned both types of cars and can agree, somewhat, that a convertible is a woman's car. Roadsters, however, have a great tradition across many of the most storied car lines in history as serious sports cars. The 370Z certainly falls into that category. I haven't driven a G37 convertible, but can assume from much investigation of the car that it is a "convertible".

I'll tell you this, my 370ZR is no prom queen ride. With the 6MT shifter that sits right on top of the transmission, seemingly without any dampers or insulation, you are completely connected to the power you are putting down. The vibration and cacophony of screaming engine and growling exhaust inspires people who like sports cars and scares the crap out of people who cruise boulevards in convertibles. The barking from the Sync Rev is equally polarizing.

The wide fender flairs on the Z and the over-the-top Rays wheels also scream that this is a serious sports car. The Z is more cockpit-like. The suspension is tighter. The emphasis is on carving, not cruising. The trunk is also more usable in a Z. And surprise -- I actually prefer the cloth top and its "speedster" profile.

You should drive both and decide what you really want. The ZR is no bargain G37 vert. By the same token, the G37 vert is not a refined, softer ZR. I really do see them as very different cars that share the same lineage. I looked into a G37 before the Z was available and decided it wasn't for me.

I'm glad I waited. The Z is the perfect roadster and I love it more every time I drive it.

Sscottfitz · 02-28-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

No such thing as a well handling vert. You're missing stability/rigidity!

Stability & rigidity are for the weak...

Loose and flexible is where it is!!

nogoodname · 02-28-2010, 12:19 PM

G vert > Z vert

It's a hardtop and there's some usable trunk space.

frost · 02-28-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

Stability & rigidity are for the weak...

Loose and flexible is where it is!!

Rofl, awesome response. Obviously someone who knows a good joke when he sees one.

frost · 02-28-2010, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

G vert > Z vert

relax ppl!!.....lol

02-28-2010, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
blitzebill Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 11 Drives: Infiniti G37x sedan Rep Power: 15	which one to buy? the sissy, woman's car Infiniti G convertible or the 370Z roadster? Hi new here. been researching the girly Infiniti G convertible. then the 370Z ROADSTER caught my eye. both get great reviews and i like them both. the Z has the sportier personality of course and for the price beats the basic G convertible. which one would you buy? any input from current Z ROADSTER owners would be much appreciated. Last edited by blitzebill; 02-28-2010 at 12:48 PM.

02-28-2010, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-28-2010, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 15	Well, if you're confident in your masculinity, there's nothing like a roadster. Notice I said "roadster," not "convertible". A roadster is a 2-seat, open car that traditionally is ready to take racing with only a minor tweak or two, by virtue of its suspension, balance, braking, power, gearing and weight. In other words, the fact that the roof comes down is just one distinguishing characteristic and is really its only connection with the convertibles of the world. G37s blur this a bit, as they are sporting convertibles, but are tweaked down considerably in many of the above areas, in favor of comfort, quiet and smoothness. Despite their shared bones, the two cars are very different. I've owned both types of cars and can agree, somewhat, that a convertible is a woman's car. Roadsters, however, have a great tradition across many of the most storied car lines in history as serious sports cars. The 370Z certainly falls into that category. I haven't driven a G37 convertible, but can assume from much investigation of the car that it is a "convertible". I'll tell you this, my 370ZR is no prom queen ride. With the 6MT shifter that sits right on top of the transmission, seemingly without any dampers or insulation, you are completely connected to the power you are putting down. The vibration and cacophony of screaming engine and growling exhaust inspires people who like sports cars and scares the crap out of people who cruise boulevards in convertibles. The barking from the Sync Rev is equally polarizing. The wide fender flairs on the Z and the over-the-top Rays wheels also scream that this is a serious sports car. The Z is more cockpit-like. The suspension is tighter. The emphasis is on carving, not cruising. The trunk is also more usable in a Z. And surprise -- I actually prefer the cloth top and its "speedster" profile. You should drive both and decide what you really want. The ZR is no bargain G37 vert. By the same token, the G37 vert is not a refined, softer ZR. I really do see them as very different cars that share the same lineage. I looked into a G37 before the Z was available and decided it wasn't for me. I'm glad I waited. The Z is the perfect roadster and I love it more every time I drive it. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

02-28-2010, 12:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	G vert > Z vert It's a hardtop and there's some usable trunk space. Last edited by nogoodname; 02-28-2010 at 12:21 PM.

02-28-2010, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Verts are for women and metrosexuals

02-28-2010, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Let me be nice. The reason you get these responses is because it's like asking which flavor icecream is better. (cookie dough of course) But for what it's worth. You gave the differences yourself. Z is a true sportscar, G is a GT. Z is cloth and G is HT. Pick what you like best.

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