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HeavenlyBang:
Honestly, if not for the fact that every Tom, Dick, and Harry here drives a W204, I'd be looking at a 2012 C350 for my next car. Sadly, the W204 is so stereotypical and I hate the image it portrays now.

Seems like you got yours from Carmax? Why didn't you just swing for something like a facelift 5th gen Camaro?

the facelift W204 will always be one of my favorite cars. I get wet dreams about the AMG. I didnt get it from carmax, the previous owner did. I got it from a used car dealer in new york. I’m not really a fan of camaro, if i was to get a muscle car it would be a charger SRT, or at least a 392 charger. I had a lot of cars in mind, and saw a lot of them too. I was scouring through 2013-17 accord V6 coupe, G37, Acura TL type s, Audi s4/5, and i came across a 2012 E550 coupe RWD. I started salivating, was about to risk it all but i didnt want to have sleepless nights because of air suspension. When i saw the car it was squatting a bit, and it was a scary sight for me. I summoned courage and looked away. A 2013 accord coupe V6 with manual transmission showed up at a very good price and i rushed to get it, by the time i got there someone had already packaged it . I saw a couple of G37xS sedan, a few S coupes, before i settled for this one mainly because i was able to find almost a complete history of the car, including hard copies of oil change receipts.

HeavenlyBang:
Haha, very fair, objective review.

What are your thoughts on how the car handles? The steering has plenty of weight but I've always felt like it doesn't take corners as well as it should, although that's probably because of the poor sway bar on the X models. It seems the RWD models handle considerably better, since they get the 370z's sway bar and are lighter.

it definitely could be better. When taking tight bends there’s some body roll at first, but when you stay on it or push a little bit harder it gets more stable. Probably the awd system kicking in. I just wish they shaved some weight off this car!

I will be comparing more of the performance part of Infiniti G37x coupe with its competitors; Lexus IS350 and E92 BMW 335i. Keep in mind that i’ve owned all 3 cars, the G37x being the current. Note that this is all based off of MY experience, not google.

First off, I love the looks of the G37 coupe, not too flashy yet stylish, aggressive stance and perfect ride height. To most people, it could pass as just any other car. But to those who have a slight knowledge about cars, the big round double exhausts and the 3.7 badge is an easy giveaway. If that doesnt do it, the exhaust growl will pass the message that this is not just any other car, but something quite special, and enthusiasts might consider it legendary. Interior is nothing special in todays world, it is just a simple and clean looking dashboard. The G37 is quite a small car with laughable boot space, small leg and head room. At 6’1 i find myself wishing i had more leg room, but it is something i can manage.

Visibility is very good, despite being a coupe. It has good sized side mirrors and there’s nothing obstructing the rear view. The first thing you notice when driving the G37 is the driving position. If you are familiar with german cars, one of the best things about them is the driving position. The steering sits a bit lower than the dashboard and the seats are up-high making you feel in command of the road. The G37 makes me think i’m in a german car, the driving position is just as good. The steering has the perfect weight to it too.

The car has a 3.7 Liter V6 engine with 330hp and 270 torque, mated to a 7 speed transmission that complements the VQ engine. The G37x benefits strongly from its all wheel drive system, you can floor the accelerator from standstill without much of a wheelspin. It definitely feels like a mid 5sec to 60mph car. It has a very short 2nd gear which i think affects the 0-60 time negatively, it needs to shift up to 3rd gear to reach 60mph. If the 2nd gear was longer, we will most likely be looking at a mid to high 4sec car.

As a Mercedes Benz fan at heart, i am saddened and embarrassed Mercedes didn’t join the competition performance wise in this class of vehicles, at least not until 2015 with the C400. And yes, the C400 is faster than the G37, 335i and IS350, maybe even the Audi S4! They came late to the party, but they blew out the competition as usual.

Anyway, the G37 FEELS like it is faster than the IS350 and 335i from 0-60mph, it is louder and more aggressive than its counterparts. The story may be different if the Lexus and BMW i had were also all-wheel drive. Nonetheless, it is difficult for me to tell which of these cars is faster to 60mph, i believe it will depend on who takes off first, the slightest difference will give any of them the advantage. However, the Lexus will be dropped by the time they get past 60mph, though not by much, but the competition is really between the G37 and 335i, which i think will be a close call until around 100mph, the BMW will begin to pull away. Things will get more interesting when cutting through traffic, when 0-60 times dont matter, but the responsiveness of the engines, transmission, brakes and handling come into place. In this instance, the 335i is the car to drive without question. When those turbo’s spool, it gets very serious in the 335i and things can quickly get out of hand. Perfect handling gives you every confidence to cut through traffic without worry, the transmission wastes no time in handling business. I believe the Lexus and Infiniti will be closer this time around, the Lexus benefits from its quick shifting transmission (one of the best transmissions i’ve experienced) and also being lighter than the Infiniti. The G37 benefits from its rev-matching feature (it downshifts to the proper gear when braking or coasting to provide instant takeoff when you floor it) but it has much more weight to work with. All Infiniti had to do was to make the G37 at least 100kg lighter and increase the ratio of its 2nd gear to be clearly ahead of the competition. It would be interesting to put these cars head to head, if i were to pick one for life, i’d pick a Mercedes Benz C400!

CC HeavenlyBang, Kingreign

Eddee:
Two of una dey the same whatsapp group.

This 350 tried to bait me for a short sprint earlier today, he honked, flashed his lights. A quick glance at my fuel guage and advising myself was very easy, na so I just slow down allow am to carry him wahala go! I bet he was disappointed

which car are you driving? I’d think twice before racing a 350 in traffic.

diportivo:
where do dare devils like you meet fellow dare devils??


I wldnt race anybody as I dey


i too fear

come abj see, all these boys dey form paul walker

HeavenlyBang:
The 335i would win from a dead stop virtually all the time. Has way more low-end torque. You'll win all the time in a rolling race because the VQHR engines have most of their power at the top end. They need to be revved out.

on paper, probably yes. But in real life, i’m not so sure the 335 will win all the time. From my experience, it is not always consistent in performance. On a very hot day, when the car has been pushed so much there’s a drop in performance. I will always criticize BMW for having heating issues with the 335, i know all cars suffer in performance from hot weather, but with turbocharged cars i think it is more noticeable.

HeavenlyBang:
You still never give us review.

ok. I’ll do a review and comparison between 335, G37 and IS350.

I was driving yesterday, doing around 140kmh and swerving through traffic, enjoying the responsiveness of that VQ engine when suddenly my rear view mirror got blocked off. Someone was tailgating me so close that i didnt know which car it was. I accelerated a bit and what do you know, it is an E90 3 series. I thought it was a 328, normally i’d consider him a waste of time, but he wanted to play and my new car needed to get its first kill, it felt right to break a BMW fans heart. I shifted into sport mode and floored it, he followed suit! Before you know it i’m going past 200kmh and i had gapped him by about 2 car lengths, thats when i knew it was probably a 335. I slowed down to take my exit when he passed by and it was indeed an E90 335i, a worthy opponent. Having owned an E92 335i, these two cars are literally head to head. I dont know which will win. If racing from a dead stop, i think the winner will depend on who got off first. If you guys are interested, i’ll review my experience on the 335i, G37 and IS350.

Eddee:
Beautiful coupe - there's no chance in hell my unit won't recieve an impromptu visit from the nice folks at project control, if one of us pulls in on a cool morning, riding in something this ungodly.

Congratulations king406

thanks!

HeavenlyBang:
One of us, one of us! First taste of the VQ and we've won him over.

The Q60 only comes with the VR turbo engines. Soulless, unreliable engines, only good tuning. Get a 2015 Q50 if you must, you keep the 3.7L with the new design.

very fun cars, apart from E550 and 550i, they will have to do before God bless me with any 2014+ AMG

nurey:
This car go mad in red or white color. make baba God pick my call make me sef dey change car like Changing girlfriend. But 350Z on my mind

funny enough i saw both colors first but they were early models. Amen bro! For me, an M56 or Q60 could very much be next

Very High Revving

Dirty pics

Philadelphia:
We're still waiting for the pictures of your G37. How long will it take you to tint the glasses?
Nothing even stops you from sampling before tinting and taking us through the tinting.

Until we see pictures of the G37, all I say is an audio G37.

you like this car more than me oo . Have some sneak peaks, proper pics and review tomorrow.

9icetoo:
This is what goes on in most dealerships in Nigeria. Be it Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, Mercedes; name it. That's how they make their money. And they won't let you see what they are doing. They charge you premium for regular service.

about 3 years ago i went to a hyundai dealership in abuja to replace spark plugs and oil, same dealership the car was bought brand new. A couple weeks later the car started misfiring again, this time we went to a local mechanic and we found out the plugs were never replaced, they probably just cleaned them and put them back in.

Eddee:
That E350 mad. He has a thing for 300+ hp engines. Him no wan hear rumor for Abuja roads.

they are the best i can get with no money for AMG

HeavenlyBang:
We waiting. Bit curious why you went with a 2013, though, as I believe the 2011 is the exact same car.

i always aim for later years when buying a car because manufacturers correct most of the errors that early production ones might have, and i’ve been lucky so far getting good deals on them. I did extensive research on the G37 before deciding to buy it, 2009-11 models had a galley gasket issue which some people say its inevitable. One of the few known issues of the VQ

Eddee:
Lol... Men dey urge, dem wan see motor. Congrats king406, the tint shouldn't be too dark that you'll end up cutting holes adjacent the side mirrors. I prefer light tint to those dark ones.

thank you. I’m not a fan of super dark tint either

Philadelphia:
Show us pics of the G37... abi name audio G37?

calm down. Let me tint it first, you’ll get enough pics

Mokelu:
Still awaiting your updates

i just did a complete service of the car today, new brakes and tires too. I will see what the G37 is all about this coming week.

HeavenlyBang:
This is it. The VQ engines are just so guttural and raw. They're powerful quite alright, but they make you feel even faster than you are. All the right noises and excellent power delivery. So much character. It's why most people who've owned a VQ always have a soft spot for them.

Sure thing, chief. I'm looking forward to your review, in fact.

these cars are no joke, you cant possibly imagine any car being faster than you when you drive. Cant wait to put it to test! Thanks boss

rationalmind:
Nice one, hope the colour is white.

White really blends well and looks good on that baby. If I'm buying one, that's the only colour I'll consider.

unfortunately its metallic silver . I actually tried looking for a white one but didnt find what i was looking for. I was aiming for a white and black combination, but grey and black wont look bad either.

HeavenlyBang:
My man! Come follow me hype VQ.

guy, this machine is serious. I’ve only done a few 0-60 pulls and it feels like its faster than both is350 and 335i, even though they’re almost all dead even! The G is louder and more aggressive doing it, making it feel faster. I need tires and brakes, and some basic maintenance. Then i’ll push it to its limits. Do you mind me doing a full review on your thread?

HeavenlyBang i have joined you . 2013 Infiniti G37x coupe

HeavenlyBang:
I'll concede, most complaints are with the 335is. Water pumps are a universal issue with the e90, though. And that's a no-go for someone who travels a lot.

Ask King406 how his experience with the E90 was.



I think that's a fair assertion.

335i that will make you to be smiling and crying at the same time still one of the greatest cars i’ve ever driven.

2012 IS350, if you can find one.

You can tell when someone hasnt driven a german car

Both of them are slow, try and find a c400 or e400. They may be harder to come across, but worth it in my opinion

:DSome people just want to talk

There is difference between REQUIRED fuel and RECOMMENDED fuel

GAZZUZZ:
New ones in the Nigerian market do not last, unless you import from europe.

Toks I can supply at 40,000 1month guarantee.

can you still supply this part?