August Road & Track G37

Dr_Dirt · 06-30-2007, 12:48 PM

Here is the latest direct head to head comparo.
I made this post in another thread but thought it deserves it's own thread.
removed pic for now... sorry

Driver72 · 06-30-2007, 12:59 PM

Numbers look about right with the exception of the G37's ET.
14.1?
That was what the G35 did but with a trap speed of around 100.
With trap speeds of 102.5 the G37 should have ET's in the 13.7-13.8 range.
Maybe a bit tougher to launch.

I don't get why they think the G37 is better for the autobahn??

Dr_Dirt · 06-30-2007, 01:05 PM

sorry

lawdude · 06-30-2007, 01:09 PM

Mattered to me. Thanks Dr Dirt.

sflgator · 06-30-2007, 01:24 PM

Thanks for scanning and posting this comparo article; it's nice to see countering data and opinion than what MT got. Not only did they get faster 0-60mph and 1/4 mi. times in the 335i (although MT said the 335i was a bit faster than the G37 as well), but they actually declared the 335i the winner in this comparo as it should be. Just like I've said all along, the Infiniti G35/37 is no doubt the best bang for your buck in this car category and comes very close to the performance of the the BMW 335i, but the 335i is a better car overall...and worth the extra $$, imho.

zenmaster · 06-30-2007, 01:28 PM

For the G37, Edmunds got braking 60 - 0 of 113 ft and 1/4mi 13.9 @ 102.8. I wonder how performance would compare, after buying mods with the price difference? I read a rumor where the 3.7L is the same engine (plus turbo) going into the 2008 GT-R "supercar". Needless to say, the G37 will have a huge aftermarket.

val3ntin3s · 06-30-2007, 01:40 PM

hahah.... funny how in the motor trend mag the title of the article when comparing the g37 and the 335 is "THE KING IS DEAD" yet in this article.... jim hall says "the BMW 335 still rates as the king of the hill" (page 2)

OC Guy · 06-30-2007, 02:55 PM

Both sound like great cars and both are. I'm digging the G37's internal 9.7 gb drive though.

Dr_Dirt · 06-30-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Both sound like great cars and both are. I'm digging the G37's internal 9.7 gb drive though.

Yeah ripping cd's directly to the cars stereo is damn cool, ranks right up there with BMW's USB port.

E90ice · 06-30-2007, 06:04 PM

Finally, a more down to earth article.

Te-Kara · 06-30-2007, 08:15 PM

How do they figure the G37S for the Autobahn? Really doesn't make much sense to me.

You would think it would be the BMW for track and autobahn? The G37S for daily purposes?

myfirstbmw335i · 06-30-2007, 09:36 PM

definitely more objective than the Hater...oh...Motor Trend article....

imolazhp_ci · 06-30-2007, 09:39 PM

it makes sense that the G35 would handle a little better. upper and lower A arms are FAR superior to Mcpherson, as far as handling is concerned. they ride crappier though.

SGP335i · 07-01-2007, 09:01 PM

SO in other words the 335i crushes the G37... Now that that is settled we can move on.

E90Russ · 07-01-2007, 11:32 PM

A little less biased than MT

sdiver68 · 07-02-2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zenmaster

For the G37, Edmunds got braking 60 - 0 of 113 ft and 1/4mi 13.9 @ 102.8. I wonder how performance would compare, after buying mods with the price difference? I read a rumor where the 3.7L is the same engine (plus turbo) going into the 2008 GT-R "supercar". Needless to say, the G37 will have a huge aftermarket.

If you are going into mods, either car can be built all the way up full race cars. However, I think there is something to be said for a simple piggyback or chip to 400+HP, versus installing and tuning an entire turbo system!

sdiver68 · 07-02-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC 335i

Both sound like great cars and both are. I'm digging the G37's internal 9.7 gb drive though.

Really? I'm not. My V. iPod has 80gb and is portable. Heck, even an iPhone can have 8gb and serve many more functions, ditto many other devices. And you can get portable microSD cards with 4GB each (are there 8gb available now?)

Personally, I think the internal HD is a waste.

sflgator · 07-02-2007, 02:27 PM

FYI -- Edmunds has a new comparo with the '07 335i Coupe vs. the '08 Infiniti G37 Coupe; ppl will like this one even better...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69994

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=121462

RiXst3r · 07-02-2007, 02:35 PM

"I'm not sure what the price difference is, but the BMW feels $15,000 better."

LOL!

!Xoible · 07-02-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

Yeah ripping cd's directly to the cars stereo is damn cool, ranks right up there with BMW's USB port.

there is USB port in the G. you can hook up an XBOX, a DVD player, a TV or whatever you want too!

sflgator · 07-02-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantisG35

there is USB port in the G. you can hook up an XBOX, a DVD player, a TV or whatever you want too!

Yeah, ok, sure...we'll just play the XBox in the back seat of the G37?????

RiXst3r · 07-02-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantisG35

there is USB port in the G. you can hook up an XBOX, a DVD player, a TV or whatever you want too!

wtf, last i checked, my dvd player didnt have "usb output"

you need video inputs to run that stuff... usb is good for serial control, serial device comm., and mass storage devices

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imolazhp_ci Major 30 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange county iTrader: (0)	it makes sense that the G35 would handle a little better. upper and lower A arms are FAR superior to Mcpherson, as far as handling is concerned. they ride crappier though.
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