Upon first looking at the G37 and 335 with tops down in the above pictures, my girlfriend immediately chose the G37 while I chose the 335 in terms of looks. I think that’s probably how the market will be for the G37 – it will sell well and likely be a bargain for a hardtop, near-luxury two door. However, I think you’ll still find a lot of people(people who know cars more) craving the 335 as BMW has more of a performance name. BMW will be more desirable in terms of image as the 3er hardtop vert move the 3 lineup further up market. Especially with hardtop convertibles and prices approaching $60k for a 3er ‘vert we’re in CLK price range/ market.

On the other side of it here’s the new Lexus IS250C, a car BMW will never have to worry about as it looks so damn bad: http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-is-convertible.html
Seriously, this is the worst, most rushed automotive design I’ve ever seen. Toyota/Lexus has reached a new low in phoning-it-in car design.

For the record, I do think the G37 looks good and has performance, it would seem, to back up it’s looks. However, the generally poor resale, interior quality and really the fact that I can by a 350Z/370Z for $5,000 less really turns me off from the Infiniti – I’d rather have a Z car and pocket the cash, enjoying a true sports car or go for something that’s a blast to drive and holds value like a Bimmer. Plus, I get the feeling that the average G Series Coupe drivers usually have the clubber/Gotti kids image which is definitely something I wouldn’t want to be associated with.

All in all though, the G series really has come a long way in the few short years since they debuted the G35 sedan in 2002 in terms of design. I see them as the most rapidly growing competitor to BMW compared to Audi or Mercedes who just can’t get the smallish, sporty $30k+ near-luxo car formula just right.

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I was on the fence originally between a G37 coupe and a 135i (I bought the 135i). IMHO the Infiniti’s are just about the only REAL competition in this class. If your buying decision is based soley upon cost you really cannot go wrong getting the Infinitis. Not much right now comes close in terms of cost and looks.

Comparing apple to oranges again…

The Infinity has no hope in competing with BMW, because, Infinity will always be a Nissan, and that is the end of the story.

BMW and Nissan have a different philosophy and car history. Nissan-Infinity had entered the premium car market on Nov 8 1989 vs BMW which has been there since 1929. There is a different “know-how” don’t you think?

Finally, a car company that respects it-self does not produce false information about their lap times in Nürburgring (see article http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/motoring-news/story/porsche_accuses_nissan_of_cheating_at_nurburgring/)

In this particular case: :” As good as and cheaper than”, does not apply.

Definitely infinity !!! Despite the fact that BMW is actually better on the road i lacks of tech features in comparison to G37. And the interior of infinity is among the best on its class. You’re not living on a race track to worry about turning 90 degree @ 60 m/h. So definitely G37