Took my 2008 G35xS into the dealer today for some service, and got a 2009 G37x for a loaner.

Initial impressions of the G37:

I don't really feel the difference in power, although who knows what the ecu has learned from prior drivers.

The gearing helps mileage, certainly, but it seems like it spends more time trying to gear-hunt.

The startup cycle is MUCH louder and slower than my 08. "Ckick, Whir, Click, Clang" then starts.

Absolutely no options installed (I didnt know infinit even offered a manual steering wheel adjustment)

The non-sport seats are just not comfortable; too short in the thigh, too soft everywhere.

Overall, I am much happier with my 08 than the 09.

 

Thank you for the peace of mind. I feel a little better about not waiting 6 months for the G37 sedan to arrive (I bought my car May '08 while the '09 sedan came out later that year!!!).

Honestly, I had NO idea a G37 sedan was coming out for 2009. I asked the dealer and searched online, but couldn't find anything.

Nonetheless, the G sedan is beautifully crafted and is a joy to get into every single time.

 

for comparison sake.. it would have been a more fair evaluation if you compared your G35xS to a G37xS... the Sport seats have much better bolster support.

 

You can't really compare the seats. You can for a individual, but not in general. Some individuals, like mysef, didn't fit into the sports seats that well. So, I could say the sports seats suck. But others like them and fit into them, so I wouldn't say that.

 

Oh.. and isnt a 2008 G35 sedan considered a V36 as well?

 

Yes 07, 08, 09 are all v36's

 

I beleive 2010-2011 should be v36 too? And at the end of 2011 there will be new G, won't it?

 

You would think a loaner's ECU will be adjusted mores towards spirited driving. I know I usually push a loaner harder than my own car.

 

heater seat switches are now round ***** with several different temperature settings...

 

they should be. depends if nissan is going to refresh the body style of the G (which they usually do after 4-5 years of a run). im just itching to see the direct injection to be put into the G in the next 1-2 years.

 

Other than the engine and transmission, is there any other differences?

 

Sounds like you're just trying to justify your purchase. Most of your complaints are simply due to the fact that you have more options than the loaner car and I'm sure some of it is just the placebo effect as I've heard nothing but great things about the 7 speed automatic.

I've never driven a G37 sedan (only the coupe) but will say that the G37S Sedan has some fugly wheels on it.

 

See my thread and my very unscientific results. But if my #'s are not accurate I'm pretty sure my results were correct. The G37's engine accelerates better for passing and starts to pull away at speeds of 90mph's + and also breathes better at higher altitudes.
https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-37-...s-ds-mode.html

 

Not trying to justify anything; the G35 is already slower, less roomy, and less agile than the car it replaced in my garage. It is however more comfortable, and has more gadgets.

I knew what I was getting into, and if my quick review seemed like it was bashing the G37, such was not my intent. I was, however, surprised by the relatively low-budget startup sequence (click, whirr, rattle, rattle, click, start) of the 3 G37 sedans I have now driven (all different cars/colors, all with less than 3K miles) compared to my G35. And, as I said in the OP, the acceleration was not commensurate with shorter gears and higher power. I will grant you that I did not drive it over 100mph to see how it compared at that speed, but getting arrested to see if it is faster at speeds i dont hit except on a track isn't my idea of fun.

And I had another loaner today, it too hunted gears much more noticeably than my stocker, comparing D mode to D mode.

And yes, YMMV as to seats, but I meant to imply that, FOR ME, the sport seats are so much better than the non-sports as to be a deal breaker on the car.

 

V35 only applies to the G35 coupes and 1st gen G35 sedans.