Infiniti G37

[Bidou78]

I was wondering if my fellow RFDers can help me out. From my previous post you'd see that I've been in the market for a new car now for some time. A3, Altima, IS 250 to name a few. I'm in no rush as I have no monthly car payment, which is nice, so I've been waiting for the economy to tank and see what incentives will be offered. I mentioned in the past that the IS 250 was a possibility (the price drop was bonus) but after trying to install a rear facing seat, forget that!

A fellow RFD member provided me with a quote for a G35 which was great but I don't know how much of that relates to the G37. I've used CCC before so please try to keep the flaming to a minimum, basically looking for a good critique on the price I've gotten and maybe folks could weigh in if they have any experience with or have purchased this particular car - pros vs con kinda thing.

I was able to get 2k off the $37,990 and have 10k down. OTD monthly payments of $528. This seems like a pretty good starting point and I think I may go for it. I'm in no rush and I really do hate the thought of buying a vehicle at the end of winter and on the cusp of spring with it's lovely potholes and paint chipping road debris.

[Nyte]

If you're looking at the G37, you might also want to consider the IS350. They're at roughly the same price point.

[Bidou78]

The 350 has the same dimensions as the 250, so it leaves me with the same problem with the lack of space.

[golden]

IS350 is more expensive as optional packages are $$$. G37 comes in pretty loaded in features.

[Drew_W]

G37 is the way to go. If I had more patience and would have been a few inches shorter, I would have totally waited and pulled the trigger on one since I knew the 330hp and 7AT were coming in 09. Nevertheless, my ES350 is still fast enough, and cushy enough to make rush hour traffic less of a pain in the arse.

Oh, and its comfort combined with ridiculous highway mileage (I did Pittsburgh to Toronto and averaged 6.5L/100km doing 115km/h the entire way in the Summer...with AC on) make it a great car for road trips.

[Nyte]

IS350 is more expensive as optional packages are $$$. G37 comes in pretty loaded in features.

I think it depends on what you want. I'm considering both cars myself and with the options I wanted, they both come out very close.

[zivan56]

Have a look at the Lexus GS 350 instead of the IS 350...the IS 250 is their entry level car, and the IS 350 just has a better engine pretty much (ok, it has a couple of other things included).
However, I would have the agree with the G37 being the better deal today, as it is newer. The GS and the IS are are all from 2006 model year.

[thephenom]

Hyundai Genesis? At least go for a test drive if you're shopping for a car in the same price bracket.

[mr_raider]

Hyundai Genesis? At least go for a test drive if you're shopping for a car in the same price bracket.

I hear it's hella fast!

Don't be impressed by the new engine in the g37. It may have more horses, but the cars has gained more pounds this year. If you can track down a cheap g35 '08, that would be an incredible bargain.

[Bidou78]

Thanks for the replies guys... Keep 'em coming!

The ES is a little too large and cushy, I'm about to be a first time dad but still want something fun..

What do you think of the price? Does the price sound good?

[mr_raider]

Carcost that thing. If you got 2000$ off with no effort, I bet there is a hidden incentive on the car, and you could do better.

[stealth]

also looking at the same car, but prob going to wait until a super hot deal comes by, or at least winter ends. I wish they had the incentives that the domestics are offerring.
Keep us post of any hot deals, or maybe even a group buy!

[Nyte]

Have a look at the Lexus GS 350 instead of the IS 350...the IS 250 is their entry level car, and the IS 350 just has a better engine pretty much (ok, it has a couple of other things included).
However, I would have the agree with the G37 being the better deal today, as it is newer. The GS and the IS are are all from 2006 model year.

They're aimed at different markets. It all depends on what you value more.

[zivan56]

Well the IS is definitely below the G37...the GS is in the same segment and the same price range. Plus, the GS has plenty of room in it (including the back)...haven't seen how the G37 is yet.

[jindogae]

I don't understand those that have suggested the gs 350. That car is at least 14k more expensive and is significantly more once you compare options. The genesis is nice but you'll probably get a better deal if you were to wait about 4 mnths.
I think the g37 is a nice option. It drives nice, has room, and looks good both inside and out. I think for 35k it's probably one of the best values in the segment.