G37 in my driveway!!!
Originally Posted by chilibowl
I think this is a Base 6MT. It has no sunroof (no premium package), no navi. This car is sick!
no cf slot b/c no nav
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OPs comments based on the g37 parked in his driveway
Here's some impressions based on some of the questions:
http://forums.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=171704
Here's some impressions based on some of the questions:
- The engine is awesome and pulls strong in all gears and the exhaust note is somehting I could listen to all day. The exhaust is not overly intrusive when crusing on the highway or even under light acceleration, but you know it is there. It really comes alive when you get on it and has a V8-like snarl to it. It's also very smooth and seriously one of the nicest engines out there. The only engine I like more was in a 335i.
- As you can see in the pics, it is a 6MT and I really don't want to pass final judegment on it as it is a pre-production model. The short-throws are real slick and gear selection provides a positive feedback. Upper RPM issues appear to be resolved and it smooth through the rev range. I was surprised to see it still revving to 3200rpm in sixth at 80mph. I would've expected it to be lumbering at a lower RPM at that speed in that gear. The clutch in this pre-production car was very on-off like in operation making it somewhat difficult to drive smoothly.
- Steering is very responsive and a delight to drive while the power delviery is strong and aurally exciting when called upon. Kick back in turns was noticeable absent in my drives.
- The G37 is a much more refined car that the previous G35 as Infiniti has heard your complaints, but without losing what was like about the last car as well.
- The interior is really improved with excellent matierals, fit and finish, and design. Ergonomically, it is very easy to use and doesn't overwhelm you like today's BMW's do.
- This car doesn't have navigation, but the information system is intuitive and easy to use with a host of functionality to it.
- Handling is crisp and with the sport package with 19-inch wheels is firm but not bone jarring. Road bumps and imperfections are clearly felt but without the thud and wihout being overly intrusive like I've experienced in several newer 3-Series models. The extra weights didn't appear to me to affect handling as it is still light and smooth on its feet as ever.
- Overal comfort and seating position was great with nice supportive leather seats that let you know that you're in both a luxury car and a sports car as well. I've spent several hours behind the wheel already and didn't have any complaints concerning comfort. As before, the whole instrument binnacle moves with the steering position and this car has memory settings as well.
- The Bose sound systems sounded good, but I can't speak for the iPod integration as I didn't have any setup for it.
In the centor console storage, there are the now typical array of ports to take advantage of.- And yes... this is indeed a media car. Overall, this is a very well executed car that is not as knife edged and raw as say the Z and not as harsh as the 3-Series. For the record, I own a Mini Cooper S and am in the market for a new car and I'ev added this to my shortlist along with the upcoming BMW 135i and EX35.
http://forums.freshalloy.com/showthread.php?t=171704
Last edited by bostonmerlin; Jul 15, 2007 at 03:19 PM.
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Looks great.
Only thing that bugs me is the very red tail lights. I like the rounded back unlike many here, but the tail lights look a little.. too red. It reminds me of the 2003 mitsu eclipse, and then it looked a lot better in 2004.
Only thing that bugs me is the very red tail lights. I like the rounded back unlike many here, but the tail lights look a little.. too red. It reminds me of the 2003 mitsu eclipse, and then it looked a lot better in 2004.