G25 loaner: first impressions
#16
06-01-2012, 02:02 AM
And i dont think u were looking to compare the 1st gen G35 with this new 328i cause thats not a fair comparison, comparing the 328 from that time is a better comparison
So with any decent driver the 2nd gen G35 and G37 can beat the 328i easy in 0-60 and 1/4mile so there is no way it can 'spank' the g35
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harp00n (06-07-2012)
#17
06-03-2012, 08:22 PM
My test drive of a 2012 G25X and G37X
I have to get around in winter so a RWD won't work for me. Of course with the G, that means an X model. I have an '08 G35X that I love and a '99 Lexus RX300 with over 210,000 miles so I've begun thinking about a new car and I recently compared the 2012 G25X and G37X. I don't need or want to spend $1850 for NAV or $1250 for the tech package as the base G37X is more than pricey enough for me so those features not being available on the G25X does not matter to me. As such, the G25X with moonroof and the G37X that I compared were essentially identical other than of course the engine. I think the only difference was the G37X had an upgraded "Infiniti Studio on Wheels", dual memory car seats and the rear sonar system, none of them must have's to me. There were several G37X's without the tech stuff listing in the $41k's and the G25X's were in the 37k's.
I tested the G37X first. I'm not a sophisticated motorist, but it felt exactly like my G35X. The 7-speed auto and slightly larger engine were not noticeable improvements - I also did not experience any problem with the tranny. I then tested the G25X. It looked and felt exactly the same again as to interior feel, fit and finish. The X model has heated seats/mirrors, rear-view camera, bluetooth and moonroof. Bottom line is I could not see any difference whatsoever inside or out. I took the G25X on a pretty long test run, about 25 miles. It handles exactly the same and other than acceleration, feels exactly the same. The obvious difference is acceleration. The car is not slow, it's way faster than my RX - of course that's an old underpowered SUV. The best way I can put it is it's responsive, but of course slower than the G35/G37 but also requires the driver to push it along, it's not effortless like the bigger engine. You feel it working. I think it might end up being tiresome to drive it with enthusiasm. That's my main problem with it. But that's the only problem; albeit a potentially big problem. For what I want, they are otherwise exactly the same car and it's $4,000 less when I'm price sensitive. Bottom line is I did not feel any real improvement with the G37X so I'm going to wait til next year for the redesign and either pony up cash for a new model or perhaps get huge incentives on leftover current models. But for me the G25X would be a consideration, maybe more so if the new model comes with a somewhat larger engine. I don't think the G25X deserves all the trash talk it gets here. But of course a huge majority of this forum is comprised of driving enthusiasts which doesn't represent all G drivers.
I tested the G37X first. I'm not a sophisticated motorist, but it felt exactly like my G35X. The 7-speed auto and slightly larger engine were not noticeable improvements - I also did not experience any problem with the tranny. I then tested the G25X. It looked and felt exactly the same again as to interior feel, fit and finish. The X model has heated seats/mirrors, rear-view camera, bluetooth and moonroof. Bottom line is I could not see any difference whatsoever inside or out. I took the G25X on a pretty long test run, about 25 miles. It handles exactly the same and other than acceleration, feels exactly the same. The obvious difference is acceleration. The car is not slow, it's way faster than my RX - of course that's an old underpowered SUV. The best way I can put it is it's responsive, but of course slower than the G35/G37 but also requires the driver to push it along, it's not effortless like the bigger engine. You feel it working. I think it might end up being tiresome to drive it with enthusiasm. That's my main problem with it. But that's the only problem; albeit a potentially big problem. For what I want, they are otherwise exactly the same car and it's $4,000 less when I'm price sensitive. Bottom line is I did not feel any real improvement with the G37X so I'm going to wait til next year for the redesign and either pony up cash for a new model or perhaps get huge incentives on leftover current models. But for me the G25X would be a consideration, maybe more so if the new model comes with a somewhat larger engine. I don't think the G25X deserves all the trash talk it gets here. But of course a huge majority of this forum is comprised of driving enthusiasts which doesn't represent all G drivers.
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Wannabe6MT (06-04-2012)
#18
06-04-2012, 07:47 AM
I have to get around in winter so a RWD won't work for me. Of course with the G, that means an X model. I have an '08 G35X that I love and a '99 Lexus RX300 with over 210,000 miles so I've begun thinking about a new car and I recently compared the 2012 G25X and G37X. I don't need or want to spend $1850 for NAV or $1250 for the tech package as the base G37X is more than pricey enough for me so those features not being available on the G25X does not matter to me. As such, the G25X with moonroof and the G37X that I compared were essentially identical other than of course the engine. I think the only difference was the G37X had an upgraded "Infiniti Studio on Wheels", dual memory car seats and the rear sonar system, none of them must have's to me. There were several G37X's without the tech stuff listing in the $41k's and the G25X's were in the 37k's.
I tested the G37X first. I'm not a sophisticated motorist, but it felt exactly like my G35X. The 7-speed auto and slightly larger engine were not noticeable improvements - I also did not experience any problem with the tranny. I then tested the G25X. It looked and felt exactly the same again as to interior feel, fit and finish. The X model has heated seats/mirrors, rear-view camera, bluetooth and moonroof. Bottom line is I could not see any difference whatsoever inside or out. I took the G25X on a pretty long test run, about 25 miles. It handles exactly the same and other than acceleration, feels exactly the same. The obvious difference is acceleration. The car is not slow, it's way faster than my RX - of course that's an old underpowered SUV. The best way I can put it is it's responsive, but of course slower than the G35/G37 but also requires the driver to push it along, it's not effortless like the bigger engine. You feel it working. I think it might end up being tiresome to drive it with enthusiasm. That's my main problem with it. But that's the only problem; albeit a potentially big problem. For what I want, they are otherwise exactly the same car and it's $4,000 less when I'm price sensitive. Bottom line is I did not feel any real improvement with the G37X so I'm going to wait til next year for the redesign and either pony up cash for a new model or perhaps get huge incentives on leftover current models. But for me the G25X would be a consideration, maybe more so if the new model comes with a somewhat larger engine. I don't think the G25X deserves all the trash talk it gets here. But of course a huge majority of this forum is comprised of driving enthusiasts which doesn't represent all G drivers.
I tested the G37X first. I'm not a sophisticated motorist, but it felt exactly like my G35X. The 7-speed auto and slightly larger engine were not noticeable improvements - I also did not experience any problem with the tranny. I then tested the G25X. It looked and felt exactly the same again as to interior feel, fit and finish. The X model has heated seats/mirrors, rear-view camera, bluetooth and moonroof. Bottom line is I could not see any difference whatsoever inside or out. I took the G25X on a pretty long test run, about 25 miles. It handles exactly the same and other than acceleration, feels exactly the same. The obvious difference is acceleration. The car is not slow, it's way faster than my RX - of course that's an old underpowered SUV. The best way I can put it is it's responsive, but of course slower than the G35/G37 but also requires the driver to push it along, it's not effortless like the bigger engine. You feel it working. I think it might end up being tiresome to drive it with enthusiasm. That's my main problem with it. But that's the only problem; albeit a potentially big problem. For what I want, they are otherwise exactly the same car and it's $4,000 less when I'm price sensitive. Bottom line is I did not feel any real improvement with the G37X so I'm going to wait til next year for the redesign and either pony up cash for a new model or perhaps get huge incentives on leftover current models. But for me the G25X would be a consideration, maybe more so if the new model comes with a somewhat larger engine. I don't think the G25X deserves all the trash talk it gets here. But of course a huge majority of this forum is comprised of driving enthusiasts which doesn't represent all G drivers.
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06-04-2012, 08:07 AM
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Of course a G25 is going to feel slow as ***** coming from a 300+hp V6. Try driving a slow car to the dealer then taking the G25 for a spin. It is a lot less noticeable, i'll tell you that. Most of the people that own a G25 (or even the women running around in the 37s) will never even floor the car. So for most people, they really dont give a ****. The car feels identical to my moms 2.5 Altima albeit having much better suspension setup and a far more intelligent transmission.
This car gets ragged on so much. No **** its slower than your 35/37. It is only 218hp! It isn't designed for land speed records and a majority of buyers will never even stick their foot into it.
This car gets ragged on so much. No **** its slower than your 35/37. It is only 218hp! It isn't designed for land speed records and a majority of buyers will never even stick their foot into it.
#20
06-04-2012, 08:12 AM
Of course a G25 is going to feel slow as ***** coming from a 300+hp V6. Try driving a slow car to the dealer then taking the G25 for a spin. It is a lot less noticeable, i'll tell you that. Most of the people that own a G25 (or even the women running around in the 37s) will never even floor the car. So for most people, they really dont give a ****. The car feels identical to my moms 2.5 Altima albeit having much better suspension setup and a far more intelligent transmission.
This car gets ragged on so much. No **** its slower than your 35/37. It is only 218hp! It isn't designed for land speed records and a majority of buyers will never even stick their foot into it.
This car gets ragged on so much. No **** its slower than your 35/37. It is only 218hp! It isn't designed for land speed records and a majority of buyers will never even stick their foot into it.
#21
06-06-2012, 08:08 PM
The car is ok for what it is, and it's quite a bit cheaper. Oddly enough I see quite a few of them by where I live in south OC (cali).
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06-07-2012, 04:59 PM
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People just speak the obvious and its like, no ****, really? A 218HP AWD car feels slow?? Wow. What a shocker.
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06-07-2012, 08:28 PM
#25
06-07-2012, 09:56 PM
It's got a great set of brakes. That's the best thing I have to say about it. Some of the fit and finish on the inside doesn't seem as good as our V36 sedans. For example, the leather on the door where your elbow sits is not as soft and cushy. The turn ***** for the seat warmers look a little cheap and are fragile and the cover around the shift **** is easily scratched by the lightest touch. My biggest beef about the car is the engine. It's pumping out 218hp and while it has enough to get out of it's own way it certainly does not envoke "inspired" driving when I'm behind the wheel. One of Infiniti's staples in the market has been performance and this car is certainly lacking that. Does anyone know who the target market for this car was or what other manufacturer's models they were trying to compete with? This car has me shaking my head 
#28
06-08-2012, 07:22 PM
#29
06-08-2012, 08:51 PM
I have just read a couple articles saying that the G25 is now discontinued with sales ending in December. In addition, "At which point a gap in production will begin when Infiniti begins building the new G with a Mercedes 4-cylinder turbo which will replace the VQ25. This will be introduced as a new generation car next year, along with a more powerful motor."
#30
06-08-2012, 10:28 PM
I have just read a couple articles saying that the G25 is now discontinued with sales ending in December. In addition, "At which point a gap in production will begin when Infiniti begins building the new G with a Mercedes 4-cylinder turbo which will replace the VQ25. This will be introduced as a new generation car next year, along with a more powerful motor."