0-60 in 5.3 and 155mph in less than 40 seconds can not be classfied as slow for a street legal car...it may not be what was anticipated but slow is just plan wrong.

 

I totally agree, but people have different preference. The G37 will be just fast enough to get me into a world of trouble! I am already thinking a Valentine 1 would be a good investment.

 

slow meaning it's not that much of an improvement over the current G, let along the 07 G sedan. now, G37 is supposed to be compared to 335i, but as you already know, its quite a bit slower than bmw... through 60, through 1/4, through pretty much any speed... disspointing.. so that's where slow comes from.

what's more dissapointing is the new engine is supposed to perform up to 335i level.. yet the weight of the car REALLY took away the hp gain on the new engine.. what a waste. however, it makes me look forward to what the new Z can do with the 3.7L engine, maybe it will do it more justice.

 

In a recent article that someone scanned on here, it showed the G37 was faster than the 335i in a 30-70mph test.

I blv it was 6.1 seconds VS. 6.5 seconds, respectively.

https://g35driver.com/forums/other-cars/168738-new-automobile-review-g37-vs-bmw-335i.html

 

The 335i is quicker off the line, but once both cars are rolling, the G37 has more power and is faster in the higher speeds.

 

Frankly unless you're in a racing contest with the 335 it's a moot point.
Besides if the G is compared to that much-talked-about BMW, it's already a victory in itself.

 

Im in georgia.. we go to the track often.. and here the highways are 5-6 lanes and empty at night...

 

i miss thinking it was going to be low 5s high 4s.. still cant believe 330 hp mid 5s same as 306 in a sedann... !!!

 

I would have thought the same, but every test of the 335 and G37 have the 335 doing 60-100 (taking the 0-100 time and subtracting the 0-60 time) in 7.0 - 7.2 seconds. The G37 is running around 8.0+. I think the tables might turn later on but really who cares if a car is faster from 120-150? Either way, the cars are fast enough.

 

Maybe to you, and others who frequent these boards. But, where is it written that the "G37 is supposed to be compared to the 335i"? I haven't seen that cast in stone anywhere.

Personally, I do not want a 335i. I do not want a car that HAS to be run on run-flat tires. I do not want a car without a dipstick to check the oil level. I do not want to buy a car from a company that wants you to bring the car back to the dealer for every little thing, and really doesn't want you even doing little things to the car. I came to the realization that I am not a BMW customer. I can accept that (and, I assume, BMWNA can also accept that). So, me, and others, are not comparing the G37 to the 335i because we would never buy a 335i.

P.S. Isn't the Dodge Charger faster 0-60 and in the 1/4 mi? Why aren't people suggesting we all buy Chargers?

 

I didn't see the original post you're quoting so apologize if this is out of context.

Since introduction the 335 has been the acknowledged class leader by online or print auto journalists. While it's not cast in stone it's a natural comparison for a new model to be compared to it's peers and almost certainly to the likely class leader. The Charger wouldn't be considered the same class of car by most generally by it's size and somewhat by style.

 

No it is not. Not even close. Only the R/T charger is faster.

 

The G and 335 are not in the same price class. Similarly optioned, the G is always FAR less. I'm willing to bet that most of the units sold (in BMW's case leased ) are upwards of $8K difference.

Having said that, Infiniti made a fantastic car (it appears) but fell short of the acceleration quota so many were hoping for.

There is a poll on e90post that has nearly 25% of current repsondents with fuel pump failure. Direct injection and boost is a B$tch!

 

And that's really the point isn't it? The G series of cars (coupe and sedan) are meant to compete against other entry level luxury cars like the 3-series (coupe and sedan). The pricing of the G's put them in the low end of the 3-series cars (ie. 328), yet they offer performance similar to the top end of the 3-series spectrum (ie. 335). This is why many people refer to the G's as "best bang for your buck" in the class, if you look at it in this manner I don't think one can consider the G37's stats really falling short. Of course it would be great if you had pricing that beat the cheapest 3-series with performance beating the best 3-series but c'mon give BMW some credit, they didn't become the benchmark by letting the competition walk all over them.

 

Orbie,

I agree that the G is a bargain. But to me the G was an alternative to the BMW 330 "benchmark". Now it's the 328, the BMW runt.

I was hoping for an engine not requiring $15,000 for appreciable gains. What I really want is the BMW N54 engine in the next G. Even with its problems (I’m hoping BMW can correct them – still no given) the N54 is a great motor. $1,200 and low 12’s! There’s no way the G37 will do it.

But it’s a give and take. The G costs less (though I would pay more for the above setup) and is a much more beautiful car inside and out. I’m willing to bet that if Infiniti came out with the G335 it would sell in large amounts and NO ONE would be complaining – Except BMW.

In reality, stock for stock, the G’s Achilles heel is the weight. About as heavy as a GTO! Good god, through some freaking plywood in. LOL!

No hate from here. I love Nissan and Infiniti. I waited for years to have the 2003 G.