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Originally Posted by pastuch
I have test driven three different G37s and owned a G35 Coupe. I hated my G35, it was unreliable and almost every electrical motor on it failed. Power door locks, windows, seats... failed. I didn't let that taint my review of the G37.
The G37 is a boat, it's even heavier than the G35 and it feels it. It weighs 1000 pounds more than an FR-S. The exhaust note is awesome and it accelerates in a straight line but there is no sense of fun to the car. The steering feel, or lack there-of, is almost Lexus-boring. Handling is poor with quite a bit of body roll and understeer. The manual transmission is a big improvement over the shit-box that they used in the G35. I would describe the G37 M6 as loose, there is a lot of play, but the shifting action is more direct and the clutch has better take up than the G35. It pales in comparison to the M6 in the RX8, Miata, RX7, BMW 3 and S2000. If you like the M6 in any of those cars above then you'll like the one in the FRS/BRZ more than the g37. Nissan\Infiniti still can't build a decent transmission.
The G37 has a very nice interior but I still think you'd be crazy to buy one over a BMW 328 or 335 Coupe. The driving dynamics of the BMWs are so much better in every way. The steering in the BMW is hydraulic, heavy and communicative. The transmission is not even comparable, the M6 in the 3 series is a class benchmark. They have beautiful interiors, better sound systems, and the horrible i-drive system. Maintenance costs between a 328i Coupe and a G37 will be comparable. The 335I will be substantially more.
Gas Milage: The FR-S\BRZ will embarrass the G37 (And 3 series) in this category. Fueleconomy.gov for comparison.
If you're shopping for an automatic you should just buy a Camry and get it it over with. Sports cars aren't for you, start having babies and buy a minivan.
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Yah I know I'm replying to an old post.
not sure what this guy was smoking when he made this post, for the cars he has listed and his driving experience, sure he can't drive.
FR-S/BRZ is not in the same category as the g37. I would compare a 240sx/s2000/rx8, even then the FR-S/BRZ is on par or maybe less than the cars mentioned.
As I daily drive my g37 Sport coupe, its a heavy car and so is a GT-R, but still makes you smile and can take the twisty's better than other sport coupes.
G37 is not a gas miser and being a v6 don't expect it to be or any other 6 cylinder. Power is amazing than other Sport coupes in its category. handling is better than any 3 series BMW, it might be little slower than the 335i but overall experience is good. Given the issues with 335i, I wouldn't even touch them. 328 is no comparo with G37, it is underpowered and should be compared with a g35.
I've test driven a FR-S, man is it seriously underpowered, its easier to get more power out of a Honda Civic/integra than with this one. I was serioulsy unimpressed with what Toyota has come out with. Maybe it got handling but unless you're at the track, how often do you make sharp turns.
I think most of the ppl are more like 1/4 mile dragsters, as they like to punch the gas at the traffic stop than make that sharp turn.
OP, not sure if you bought the cars or not, but it seems like you're buying the car for overall fun, you'll have more fun with a g37 than FR-S. So gas cost will be little high but this is only for few years and you'll move on to something else.
I used to like Toyota cars, like the Supra's and IS300's, not sure what's been happening to them lately. Most of the new cars look too feminine, including the FR-S/BRZ, power is not at par with other cars.
I would wait for the new WRX that's coming out soon, that's going to be fun.
good luck though.
