Comments on: Infiniti G37 Convertible: A Threat To BMW? http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/ News And Rumors Covering The Auto Industry Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:03:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Roman http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-135421 Roman Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:38:26 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-135421 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 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

]]> By: Mr. BMW http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-61037 Mr. BMW Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:24:15 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-61037 Pork. Pork.

]]> By: George http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60965 George Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:09:25 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60965 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. 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.

]]> By: carversation.com http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60959 carversation.com Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:34:35 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60959 looks like a toyota solara. the coupe is nice though. looks like a toyota solara. the coupe is nice though.

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60686 Horatiu B. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:58:58 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60686 @<a href="#comment-60679" rel="nofollow">George</a>: I really think that the 2 cars are in the same class, competing for the same market. I really don't see the G37 as going after another model. @George: I really think that the 2 cars are in the same class, competing for the same market. I really don’t see the G37 as going after another model.

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60682 Marc Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:31:23 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60682 @George: How so? Two entry-level Luxury sport-coupes.....??? You make no sense.... @George: How so? Two entry-level Luxury sport-coupes…..??? You make no sense….

]]> By: George http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60679 George Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:56:52 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60679 Comparing apple to oranges again... Comparing apple to oranges again…

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60633 Gragop Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:01:05 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60633 @<a href="#comment-60631" rel="nofollow">Marc</a>: exactly, good value for the money - but it still lacks something the germans instill in their vehicles. But the Inifiniti is close! @Marc:

exactly, good value for the money – but it still lacks something the germans instill in their vehicles. But the Inifiniti is close!

]]> By: Marc http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60631 Marc Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:52:07 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60631 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. 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.

]]> By: miles http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60627 miles Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:17:57 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60627 believe me i dont like infiniti but i i will have to see it in person to decide...odds are i wont...and i would never get one...but just an interesting topic that now there is a formidable Japanese rival for the 3 believe me i dont like infiniti but i i will have to see it in person to decide…odds are i wont…and i would never get one…but just an interesting topic that now there is a formidable Japanese rival for the 3

]]> By: Big B http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60613 Big B Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:47:43 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60613 nice blog, i wanted to place ads on this blog if you allow kindly reply at my email add. my site - www.latestcarblog.blogspot.com nice blog, i wanted to place ads on this blog if you allow kindly reply at my email add.
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]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60561 Gragop Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:04:27 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60561 @<a href="#comment-60557" rel="nofollow">Horatiu B.</a>: Hahaha man, I saw that car today and I nearly threw up in my mouth. It looks like they tried to graft the SC430's tail to the front half of an IS250. The result? Epic failure by Lexus - if you buy one of the IS250C's then you are basically stamping a "I have no taste or style" mark on your forehead. @Horatiu B.:

Hahaha man, I saw that car today and I nearly threw up in my mouth. It looks like they tried to graft the SC430’s tail to the front half of an IS250. The result? Epic failure by Lexus – if you buy one of the IS250C’s then you are basically stamping a “I have no taste or style” mark on your forehead.

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60559 Gragop Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:02:20 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60559 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. 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.

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60557 Horatiu B. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:55:42 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60557 @<a href="#comment-60556" rel="nofollow">Gragop</a>: :) I was just about to post the comparison between the IS250C and 3 series. @Gragop: :) I was just about to post the comparison between the IS250C and 3 series.

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60556 Gragop Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:52:29 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60556 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. 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.

]]> By: Brookside http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60555 Brookside Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:45:10 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60555 Oh man, there is absolutely no comparison. The 3-er convertible/hardtop is absolutely stunning. Photos don't begin to do it justice. If you compare the 2 from these shots you can see how out of proportion the Infiniti is....eg, the front wheels are placed slightly too close to the cabin; just enough to throw things off. Or the character line on the side in the Infiniti that just cant seem to make up it's mind if it's a crease or a plane or a contour. The whole thing seems soft...decisive in one sector and then fussy in another. Looks like a design committee had a mighty whack at this....and it shows. Oh man, there is absolutely no comparison. The 3-er convertible/hardtop is absolutely stunning. Photos don’t begin to do it justice.
If you compare the 2 from these shots you can see how out of proportion the Infiniti is….eg, the front wheels are placed slightly too close to the cabin; just enough to throw things off. Or the character line on the side in the Infiniti that just cant seem to make up it’s mind if it’s a crease or a plane or a contour. The whole thing seems soft…decisive in one sector and then fussy in another.

Looks like a design committee had a mighty whack at this….and it shows.

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60524 Horatiu B. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:40:59 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60524 @<a href="#comment-60521" rel="nofollow">miles</a>: Nope, it does not. As much as I hate the G37 sedan, this one is different. I wanna see the frontend before I make up my mind @miles: Nope, it does not. As much as I hate the G37 sedan, this one is different. I wanna see the frontend before I make up my mind

]]> By: miles http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/10/02/infiniti-g37-convertible-a-threat-to-bmw/comment-page-1/#comment-60521 miles Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:29:38 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=4023#comment-60521 doesnt look THAT bad but it also looks kind of disproportionate doesnt look THAT bad but it also looks kind of disproportionate

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