The G-spot

[GoCougs]

By multimedia controls, do you mean the touch screen and streeing wheel controls? In my mom's car, the A2DP interface hooks up with both of these.

See above ^. The G's A2DP from my experimentation doesn't do anything other than stop/play...

[GoCougs]

Yeah, I sincerely doubt they're moving many at that crazy price.

Raza likened Infiniti owners to the Jersey Shore cast. The couple guys sitting next to me in the service area were greasy, massively slouched, and one of them wore sunglasses indoors. Made me think of Raza's comment.

I've never seen the meat head/guido image. The worst I've seen is some riced first-gen couples here and there...

[CALL_911]

I disagree - mucking with the phone is a PITA and not all that safe. At least with the G I can use the steering wheel controls to do the basics - select playlists and songs...

In my car, changing music is a fucking headache which requires a lot of time with your eyes off the road. It's also slow, so despite the fact that I can change songs within an album from my steering wheel, it takes forever. At least in my case, it's definitely safer for me to use the 3.5mm cable.

[CALL_911]

I've never seen the meat head/guido image. The worst I've seen is some riced first-gen couples here and there...

Ohhhh yeah, the Altima/Maxima/G trifecta are big with the guido/meathead crowd.

[Laconian]

Ohhhh yeah, the Altima/Maxima/G trifecta are big with the guido/meathead crowd.

The quality of Nissan products is so obvious that even a guido can recognize it.

[CALL_911]

I'm not hating, I like the G37 a lot.

[TurboDan]

The quality of Nissan products is so obvious that even a guido can recognize it.

Maximas were big in that "community" because they were one of the first mainstreamers to come with Xenon HIDs.

[Laconian]

...so? Do guidos need really bright headlights to compensate for those oversized Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses they wear?

I"m not sure if I've ever met a guido IRL.

[TurboDan]

...so? Do guidos need really bright headlights to compensate for those oversized Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses they wear?

I"m not sure if I've ever met a guido IRL.

Meh. I don't really care. Someone else brought it up. 

[Raza]

This is my third Infiniti.
2000 I30 (Maxima in drag - but we loved it: reliable, & first semi well-appointed car we owned)
2007 G35 Coupe 6MT
2010 G37

Guess I'm a loyal customer

Was the I30 extended wheelbase?  I think the I35 was, but I can't remember.  I almost got an I35 for my first car, believe it or not. 

[Raza]

In the Infiniti waiting room waiting for my reflash to finish.

(looks around at other waiting people)

I think Raza's generalization might be accurate.

[Morris Minor]

That's a question I've always wanted to ask of anyone who ever bought an I30/I35 new.  I mean really, why would anyone?

I'll just have some popcorn whilst I wait for an answer. 

It was 13 years ago. I can't remember even what else was in the running when we were looking.  I do remember that when my wife saw the interior she was sold. That was it - deal done.

We kept it 10 years and the only thing that ever went wrong was a rheostat in the climate control. I remember loving the engine; it was sweet as a nut, 227HP, barely enough to merge onto one of Wimmer's autobahns.  Three years later we bought a Honda Pilot to replace the family minivan. Pilot was the last new car I ever bought.

[Madman]

It was 13 years ago. I can't remember even what else was in the running when we were looking.  I do remember that when my wife saw the interior she was sold. That was it - deal done.

We kept it 10 years and the only thing that ever went wrong was a rheostat in the climate control. I remember loving the engine; it was sweet as a nut, 227HP, barely enough to merge onto one of Wimmer's autobahns.  Three years later we bought a Honda Pilot to replace the family minivan. Pilot was the last new car I ever bought.

Ahh, so it was the wife's fault?  That explains it.  Women and cars are a dangerous combination! 

[Laconian]

Base G25x is soulless! I'd rather have a tarted up Optima. And the fuel economy is WORSE than my vert.

No wonder these damn things don't sell.

I am looking forward to sampling my upgraded autotragic later today.

[GoCougs]

I've found the 2.5VQ to be noticeably more refined though vs. the 3.7VQ. The G25x is destined not to get better MPG as it has the same aero and weight as the G37x.

[Laconian]

I didn't notice gains in refinement because the engine has to work harder at rev higher to climb hills and whatnot.

Fuel economy for my commute was 16.5mpg. Yowza.

[Laconian]

Back to the vert. Wub wub wub.I think it's better, though it could be the 2.5 VQ coloring my perception.

[GoCougs]

I'm still trying to sell my stocker 17" wheels. Includes TPMS but no lugs and no center caps. Tires have ~20% tread. I'll take just about anything. Know anyone?

[Laconian]

Wow, post-reflash the car is BRUTAL. It feels like it's always in the right gear now.

[Cookie Monster]

Wow, post-reflash the car is BRUTAL. It feels like it's always in the right gear now.

Should've gotten a manual. Car would've always been in the right gear without a computer reflash.

[Morris Minor]

Christ this thing's fast. Quite enjoying it actually. Wish we had unrestricted autobahnen so I could allow it to clear its lungs.

[Laconian]

I took it on the back roads today. Yeah, shitloads of powah.

[GoCougs]

Should've gotten a manual. Car would've always been in the right gear without a computer reflash.

G37 'vert not available in manual (and by many accounts the AT is actually a bit faster).

[GoCougs]

I'm still not overly impressed with the power. It's faster than the Accord sure but it's not hugely faster. IMO the G37 A/T needs ~10% shorter gearing in gears 1-3 and a gear between the current 3rd and 4th gear.

[SVT666]

I'm still not overly impressed with the power. It's faster than the Accord sure but it's not hugely faster. IMO the G37 A/T needs ~10% shorter gearing in gears 1-3 and a gear between the current 3rd and 4th gear.

There has to be something wrong with your car.  1st and 2nd are very short already, so how much shorter could they possibly get?

[CALL_911]

G37 'vert not available in manual (and by many accounts the AT is actually a bit faster).

I'm almost certain I've seen a manual G37 vert.

[GoCougs]

There has to be something wrong with your car.  1st and 2nd are very short already, so how much shorter could they possibly get?

There can be nothing wrong with a modern car without throwing codes (yes, there are fault codes for the AT) and my car has no fault codes. It's okay but I think it should be faster given the stats. Such as it is those of us with the 'vert or AWD G37s will have a hard time pulling on a new $28k Camry or Accord V6.

Any gear by definition can be shorter. The 3.7VQ is a 7,500 rpm motor. The 328i, with a 7,000 rpm motor and a flatter torque curve, has shorter gearing across the board (which IMO the G37 AT could benefit from). Top speed in gear +/- 2-3 mph (based on YouTube vids):

328i 8sp AT:
1st: 25
2nd: 50
3rd: 80
4th: 100

G37 7sp AT:
1st: 30
2nd: 55
3rd: 85
4th: 125

[Laconian]

I believe the MT is only available in the Sport convertible trim.

G convertibles are as rare as unicorns in these parts. I've seen three others. I doubt any of them are manual.

[Cookie Monster]

Wow, I didn't even know they made a 6MT Convertible!

Yeah they're probably super rare. I've only seen about 2-3 convertibles at most.

[SVT666]

There can be nothing wrong with a modern car without throwing codes (yes, there are fault codes for the AT) and my car has no fault codes. It's okay but I think it should be faster given the stats. Such as it is those of us with the 'vert or AWD G37s will have a hard time pulling on a new $28k Camry or Accord V6.

Any gear by definition can be shorter. The 3.7VQ is a 7,500 rpm motor. The 328i, with a 7,000 rpm motor and a flatter torque curve, has shorter gearing across the board (which IMO the G37 AT could benefit from). Top speed in gear +/- 2-3 mph (based on YouTube vids):

328i 8sp AT:
1st: 25
2nd: 50
3rd: 80
4th: 100

G37 7sp AT:
1st: 30
2nd: 55
3rd: 85
4th: 125

First gear is short enough for me.  I really wouldn't want it to be shorter and have it be even jumpier in 1st.

You know, I think I know what your problem is. Once the car is rolling with light throttle it shifts into 2nd and if you floor it after it shifts into 2nd it won't drop back into 1st,so acceleration doesn't feel as brisk as you expect.  Standing starts are always quicker just because of that.  The only way you can get it to shift back into 1st is by taking manual control of the shifting...but I know that contradicts everything you believe in with regards to manually shifting an auto.