Infiniti G37x rental car while my E91 is in the shop

aspiring335 · 11-03-2010, 06:48 PM

I have a G37x rental while my E91 is in the shop, recovering from damage caused by some spawn of satan. Here are my two cents on the Infiniti for anyone who's interested.

It does make a great sound, and it feels extremely powerful. The handling's not bad, either, and the ride is supple, managing to absorb the worst of Toronto's broken up roads without ever wallowing. But in every other respect it just doesn't compare to a BMW.

First of all, I cannot stand the interior. Cheap plastic everywhere and the central screen / controller is horrible to look at and worse to use. The screen resolution (no nav on this one) seems to be about the same as my Amstrad CPC6128 from the 1980s. I never used to be a fan of iDrive, but in its latest iteration it is light years ahead of Infiniti's screen / controller combo.

Virtually every button and contact point in this car feels awkward to use and slightly cheap. I appreciate that many people don't really care about these kinds of details, but to me they are a big part of enjoying your car. I have to feel like it's been thoroughly engineered and thought out, and it's here that Infiniti fails. Also, while Nissan has a pretty good reputation for reliability, I can't imagine that this interior wouldn't look really tired in a few years.

The steering just doesn't compare to BMW, either. It's got that American "disconnected" feel to it, which is basically the opposite of what I'm looking for.

Seats? Not really a fair comparison, since my E91 has sports seats, but the Infiniti's are seriously lacking in thigh support and bolstering. I'm sure the sports package seats are much better.

Last but not least, the styling, or lack thereof. It looks good as a coupe, but as a sedan the G37 seems designed to appeal to guys who like the Wayne Gretzky clothing collection at The Bay.

Overall, the G37x is light years ahead of your average rental car, but I can't imagine ever considering buying one, no matter how much cheaper it might be.

Infamous · 11-03-2010, 06:55 PM

i agree entirely, i'm not a fan of that car.

and i have to say i am absolutely in love with la poutine that you neighbors from up north make.

J02 335i · 11-03-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous

i agree entirely, i'm not a fan of that car.

and i have to say i am absolutely in love with la poutine that you neighbors from up north make.

LOL, I had one today, love it..........

IcebergM4 · 11-03-2010, 07:27 PM

Wow the first (and the last) time I had poutine was back in '97 at a McDonald's in Quebeck. It was very..........interesting

samchoi604 · 11-03-2010, 07:30 PM

You should come to Vancouver and try the Camry Hybrids that they give to us for loaners. Or even the Corollas.

aspiring335 · 11-03-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

You should come to Vancouver and try the Camry Hybrids that they give to us for loaners. Or even the Corollas.

Don't worry, I feel your pain. I have to spend a lot of time in Vancouver right now, and have had a Chevy Impala rental there for the last two months.

The only reason I got the G37 was because my insurance policy provides for an "equivalent" vehicle while my car is being repaired.

samchoi604 · 11-03-2010, 07:44 PM

I haven't driven the Impala (or any Chevy cars).. how does the Impala compare with the G37x?

ray_futbol · 11-03-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aspiring335

Don't worry, I feel your pain. I have to spend a lot of time in Vancouver right now, and have had a Chevy Impala rental there for the last two months.

The only reason I got the G37 was because my insurance policy provides for an "equivalent" vehicle while my car is being repaired.

Thats pretty decent. i havent had my car for a year yet and some guy didnt stop at the intersection and t boned me. The guy paid 12000 in damages and a ticket from 6 cops that showed up in literally 5 seconds

I got a massive Toyota Venza to drive lol

aspiring335 · 11-03-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

I haven't driven the Impala (or any Chevy cars).. how does the Impala compare with the G37x?

The Impala is a true piece of sh*t. If you ever get one, look at the top of the inside of the trunk -- they don't even bother to finish it; the speakers and bare metal are completely exposed. But in some respects I don't mind -- it's sort of an honest piece of sh*t.

Obviously the Infiniti is light years ahead, but the interior looks like that of a tarted up Nissan Altima.

Infamous · 11-03-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by J02 335i

LOL, I had one today, love it..........

oh my god thats beautiful

teamadobo · 11-03-2010, 08:52 PM

When I was car shopping I looked at the Infiniti G37x. I was told the rear seat doesnt fold back. WTF

CHCCubs · 11-04-2010, 07:25 AM

I test drove one when I was looking for a car last year, and while it was definitely fast, I wasn't overly impressed with the rest of the car (similar issues that you brought up).

Bimmer Al · 11-05-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by teamadobo

When I was car shopping I looked at the Infiniti G37x. I was told the rear seat doesnt fold back. WTF

True...how the hell can you transport your tires or a hockey stick? Brutal

2kaccordocoupe · 11-05-2010, 09:47 AM

My pevious car was a g35 coupe so it was time for a change in addition to all the other points that you mentioned.

Perseus83 · 11-05-2010, 10:40 AM

I have a ton of friends who all love the G35 and the G37... but no matter how hard I tried to force myself into liking it... I couldn't.

Regardless of the price... the performance... the pressure... I'm so happy I went with my 335xi

sheerin · 01-24-2011, 11:19 PM

I know i'm pulling up an old thread but I agree with you on G37x. My Bimmer (granted a 323) is in at BMW Toronto thanks to a large pot hole that did some damage to the back end of my car. Enterprise gave me a G37x. While it sounds pretty good, i'm not overly impressed with the interior. I always thought the the coupes looked nice, but the sedan just doesn't cut it. My girlfriend agreed, calling me a grandpa for driving it. lol.

Ah well, I should get my bimmer back tomorrow.

DavidBMWofMiss · 01-25-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CHCCubs

I test drove one when I was looking for a car last year, and while it was definitely fast, I wasn't overly impressed with the rest of the car (similar issues that you brought up).

Infiniti's are great looking cars and on paper offer more than a BMW, features/lower price. But when it comes to pure engineering and build quality they dont even come close. It's a Nissan in Wolves clothing. The trouble is if you have never owned a bmw you wont know what your missing and if you buy the inifiniti many times you don't notice all the little things until you've put down your first months payment and drove off the lot

335BBS · 01-25-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJBMWofMiss

Infiniti's are great looking cars and on paper offer more than a BMW, features/lower price. But when it comes to pure engineering and build quality they dont even come close. It's a Nissan in Wolves clothing. The trouble is if you have never owned a bmw you wont know what your missing and if you buy the inifiniti many times you don't notice all the little things until you've put down your first months payment and drove off the lot

An M3 is a 323 in Wolfs clothing too. Same thing.
You wont notice things like.....they never break down. You will have a hard time adding $7,000 in options to an Infiniti whereas you would have a hard time driving a BMW WITHOUT about $7000 in options. I like my 335 but lets get real here.

marakbai · 01-25-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstar

I have a ton of friends who all love the G35 and the G37... but no matter how hard I tried to force myself into liking it... I couldn't.

Regardless of the price... the performance... the pressure... I'm so happy I went with my 335xi

+1

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aspiring335 Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 2019 G05 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Infiniti G37x rental car while my E91 is in the shop I have a G37x rental while my E91 is in the shop, recovering from damage caused by some spawn of satan. Here are my two cents on the Infiniti for anyone who's interested. It does make a great sound, and it feels extremely powerful. The handling's not bad, either, and the ride is supple, managing to absorb the worst of Toronto's broken up roads without ever wallowing. But in every other respect it just doesn't compare to a BMW. First of all, I cannot stand the interior. Cheap plastic everywhere and the central screen / controller is horrible to look at and worse to use. The screen resolution (no nav on this one) seems to be about the same as my Amstrad CPC6128 from the 1980s. I never used to be a fan of iDrive, but in its latest iteration it is light years ahead of Infiniti's screen / controller combo. Virtually every button and contact point in this car feels awkward to use and slightly cheap. I appreciate that many people don't really care about these kinds of details, but to me they are a big part of enjoying your car. I have to feel like it's been thoroughly engineered and thought out, and it's here that Infiniti fails. Also, while Nissan has a pretty good reputation for reliability, I can't imagine that this interior wouldn't look really tired in a few years. The steering just doesn't compare to BMW, either. It's got that American "disconnected" feel to it, which is basically the opposite of what I'm looking for. Seats? Not really a fair comparison, since my E91 has sports seats, but the Infiniti's are seriously lacking in thigh support and bolstering. I'm sure the sports package seats are much better. Last but not least, the styling, or lack thereof. It looks good as a coupe, but as a sedan the G37 seems designed to appeal to guys who like the Wayne Gretzky clothing collection at The Bay. Overall, the G37x is light years ahead of your average rental car, but I can't imagine ever considering buying one, no matter how much cheaper it might be. __________________ 2019 G05 40i (premium excellence, m-sport, 2VR), Tesla Model S 100D, Nissan Leaf SL Volvo XC90 T8, Subaru Outback, E84 X1 28i, E91 328i xdrive, 6MT, VW Touareg TDI, E90 330i, E46 325iT, MINI Cooper S (all retired)
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sheerin Private 0 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I know i'm pulling up an old thread but I agree with you on G37x. My Bimmer (granted a 323) is in at BMW Toronto thanks to a large pot hole that did some damage to the back end of my car. Enterprise gave me a G37x. While it sounds pretty good, i'm not overly impressed with the interior. I always thought the the coupes looked nice, but the sedan just doesn't cut it. My girlfriend agreed, calling me a grandpa for driving it. lol. Ah well, I should get my bimmer back tomorrow.
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