Article Comments - 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe First Drive and Full Test

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First Drive: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe - The 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe is a fully updated version of the G35 coupe that put Infiniti on the map as a serious player in the market for premium sporting coupes. (more)

Full Test: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe - Combining speed, handling prowess and a well-appointed luxury interior, the 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe is likely to win even more fans than it already has. (more)

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#1 of 39 Article Comments 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe First Drive by KarenS HOST Mar 21, 2007 (10:56 am)
Take a look at the updated version of the G35 and tell us what you think. First Drive: 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Replies to this message: piason (Mar 26, 2007 7:47 am) chirp (Apr 11, 2007 9:53 am) blov8r (Aug 31, 2007 5:32 am)
#2 of 39 Sounds fishy by desmolicious Mar 21, 2007 (2:47 pm)
"With its oil temperature pinned at 300 degrees F and its coolant temperature climbing rapidly, the turbocharged Bavarian wonder engages its limp-home mode and we crawl pathetically back to the pits." Hmm, the BMW neither has an oil temp gauge nor a coolant gauge so that in itself is an interesting observation... Isn't it just great for Infinity that a rival car that they provided happened to break down and then journos get to write about it? As church lady would have said: "How conveeeeeeenient". Test the Infinity against the BMW away from Infinity's handlers, on real roads and let's see how things shape up. Replies to this message: kring5 (Mar 21, 2007 4:14 pm) wetwilly (Mar 21, 2007 8:29 pm) desmolicious (Mar 22, 2007 6:51 am)
#3 of 39 Re: Sounds fishy [desmolicious] by kring5 Mar 21, 2007 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: desmolicious (Mar 21, 2007 2:47 pm) As them mentioned that wasn't planned, but just happened, and I believe it's because of BMW's internal safty sensors that shut the system down, not a gauge.
#4 of 39 Re: Sounds fishy [desmolicious] by wetwilly Mar 21, 2007 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: desmolicious (Mar 21, 2007 2:47 pm) "Hmm, the BMW neither has an oil temp gauge nor a coolant gauge so that in itself is an interesting observation" I take it you've never been inside a 335i Coupe. If you had, you would have noted there's an oil temp gauge at the bottom of the tach and, in fact, the highest temp it registers is 300°. Replies to this message: desmolicious (Mar 22, 2007 6:51 am)
#5 of 39 "Germany's Best" can't hold a candle to the Japanese by ttbuyer Mar 21, 2007 (10:06 pm)
German cars are so overrated. They've been getting by for years with the false values of "heritage" and "prestige". As PT Barnum said: "There's a sucker born every minute".
#6 of 39 BMW = BM trouble you! by speedcrzr Mar 21, 2007 (11:58 pm)
They don't call them "BM-trouble yous" for nothing. I've owned 8 of BMWs. They are nowhere near as reliable as Infiniti. It's nice to live life without the hassle of constant warranty repairs! Besides, BMWs no longer hold performance or handling advantages anymore. Infiniti and Lexus offer better styling (definitely!), more power and features, superior reliability, and better warranties for the money (especially Infiniti). In addition, the current 3-series sedan looks like an old Hyundai design of 10 years ago. (Current Hyundais are much nicer!) And sadly, the new 3 Coupe sorely lacks styling distinction. So much for Bangle's f-LAME styling!!
#7 of 39 Let the spin begin by minivanseller Mar 22, 2007 (5:08 am)
First off, the overheating problems with automatic 335i BMWs have been discussed ad nauseum in internet forums. It happens in a few such cars that are flogged. Notice the word "few". It appears that manual tranny cars have an extra oil cooler. In any case, I would seriously question the intent of a person who bought a Bimmer with an auto tranny and then tracked it (sounds like a partially committed poseur). I may be wrong, but this problem also may be restricted to 335i cars made before Jan 2007. So there, Infiniti lovers everywhere. Before we get all hot and bothered, let us have a real world comparo with production cars that are not supplied by rival car manufacturers. Shame on Edmunds, not for fawning over the G37, which I don't mind doing myself, but for dissing the 335i when it underperformed in questionable conditions. Ferraris and Lambos get the benefit of doubt when their highly strung cars fail during testing, so why not in this case?
#8 of 39 Spin? Oh, let's not :-) by pat HOST Mar 22, 2007 (5:28 am)
Let's stick to the G37 here - I realize the BMW was part of the article, but let's not turn this into a bash-fest, okay?
#9 of 39 Re: Sounds fishy [wetwilly] by desmolicious Mar 22, 2007 (6:51 am)
Replying to: wetwilly (Mar 21, 2007 8:29 pm) Doood, I missed that. Didn't notice it as everything else looked just like a regular 330 dash. So I stand corrected.
#10 of 39 SAD... and angry.. by bandora Mar 22, 2007 (7:24 am)
I absolutely hate it... I don't like it... I was going to buy it, now I don't think I will buy it.. I wish it was more like the concept (NOW THAT WAS A CAR)... I am so disappointed. It looks so much like the current one ESPECIALLY the tail lights... it's not wide (WHICH I HATE MOST) and oh I have so many criticism on it.. Replies to this message: triple_7 (Mar 22, 2007 8:55 am) torontog35c (Mar 25, 2007 3:29 pm) craig77 (Apr 07, 2007 9:12 am) pat (Apr 09, 2007 6:05 am) and 1 more... maximafan (Jun 29, 2007 9:08 pm) goodcarguy (Jul 19, 2007 6:11 pm)