Ten Minutes to Explain Why Importing a Nissan 370GT Coupe Might Be Worth The Hassle
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- In today's video, courtesy of JDM fan Brad - I get to drive the rather rare (in the UK) Nissan 370GT Coupe - and find that it's not a bad car.
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I've had both the sedan (G37) and wagon (QX50) in this platform and really appreciate the steering, rwd biased handling and balance and the steering feel. James doesn't mention the reliability of this platform. This is a car that, aside from regular maintenance, may not see the dealer for over 50,000 miles. They are extremely robust. There aren't many competitors with that feature.
Lexus isf
@@lordoftherims436 lexus isf is in a different price bracket, i own a 6mt g37s id take an isf over my car but it’s more expensive and I think the infiniti has a better interior
I was so in love with the G37/G370 coupe when they came out. In fact, it was the preceding G35 Coupe that caught my eye. Loved the not too shouty or obvious styling and the V6 rwd spec. They were and still are so rare in the UK. It’s up their on my list of JDM models I’d love to import with things like the 90’s Mazda/Eunos Cosmo coupe, 2000 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 saloon, Eclipse GSX (2G) and 90’s Lexus SC400 coupe. If you can your hands on any of those, that would make my day.
this things are underrated specifically in manual transmission
Great review of a car I think is underrated. Was at Tokyo motor show when these and the GTR were unveiled and was initially disappointed with the styling but has really grown on me over the years. Would consider one over its ubiquitous German equivalents all day and fortunately read enough Japanese to avoid any extra costs 👍
Lovely car, I've got a v35 350gt sedan in the garage. My mum drove the Infiniti G37 convertible(which will be up for sale shortly as she passed away in December)....took it for a drive on Friday, cracking car
I discovered the Infinity G35 and then the G37 while playing the early Gran Turismo games and I thought it was a shame we didn't get them in Europe.
Years later Nissan brought the brand to Europe but they sold so little in my country I don't know if they closed doors here already.
The paddle shifter are magnesium and leather which were also used on the Nissan GTR R35
Shanghai 2011 and Vettel was doing hot laps in this Nissan (/Infinity) saloon, then Vettel was named 'Director of Performance' and featured in US TV adverts for the brand, back when Red Bull F1 was powered by the Renault-Nissan corporate conglomerate.
Great Cars to Modify, if you're into that sort of thing, which I am. I have owned a 2007 370gt SP, which has the earlier 5 speed auto trans, for around Ten Years now. Absolutely love it. I have Twin Turbo'd Mine & it puts down slightly more than 500hp at the wheels from the stock unopened engine. On a safe low boost (9.5psi) Tune. The Trans only has a Valve body shift kit & some tuning via the ecu, which allows you to fine tune the shift characteristics. Very Capable & Comfortable Vehicle at this power level.
Saw one of these at a car meet a while back, I think they’re lovely to look at. Sort of car that’ll you get a look of appreciation from other car bores when they (me) see it.
Another great review!
You see heaps of these here in NZ as we get a lot of used Japanese imports (even the occasional manual one floating around). I wouldn't say no myself.
Yes you do but if you want I manual one there almost double the price of an auto
The cyclist shot was a nice piece of considerate driving… Or as James May would put it, “Christian motoring”
If we all behaved that way on and off the roads, the world would be a less shit place. I think you’ll agree
I try my best!
@@JayEmmOnCars You do it very well !
@@JayEmmOnCars Well done. Great to lead by example when on camera.
...but then again they might not have churned their prostate and bits to non-function yet and could reproduce if you don't nip them in the bud. They seem harmless alone out there on a field, but wait till they're in a group behind their keyboards and taxpayer-funded public sector jobs and they regulate our ICE engines & cars (and non-urban commie lives) into oblivion...
@@pistonburner6448 everything okay today mate?
I love mine. Sporty enough to be a sports car, cushy enough to hit a pothole and shrug it off. This one sounds really good. Way better than mine. No way that's OEM.
James did say that this example had a sports cat & panel filter. The question is would those two items change the noise appreciably on yours, in your opinion?
@@Jam3sA sports cat would make a decent difference to the noise, panel filter not really . Love the sound of these engines though.
We have these in the US as the Infiniti G37 and even from the factory the exhaust note is excellent. One of my favorite 6 cylinder sounds after the VR6.
This was my first car. I believe the engine sound was tuned by Yamaha. It did sound really good.
@@Jam3sA apparently so. I didn't catch that in the video.
I've had my eye on the Infiniti version of these for a while. So underrated and good value.
This was my first car, the skyline 370GT. I do wish the engine had a bit more torque. I switched this to the E90 335i and preferred it tbh. There was still hydraulic steering back then. It’s sad how Infiniti/Nissan didn’t improve this car after it came out. It was a legit competitor to the 3 series back then.
The next version was the Infiniti Q60 coupe with 3.0l twin turbo motor with optional AWD, its baby GTR.
@@bonusshaker9260 it wasn’t a good sports car. It really wasn’t. I have you driven it? It is far from baby GTR besides on paper.
@@AndrewL31413 370GT and the Infiniti Q60 is not a sports car. Its a grand tourer. If you wanted a sports car get the 370z
@@bonusshaker9260 it wasn’t a good car. Sales and reviews in the industry all confirm. G37 or 370GT was a legit competitor to the 3 series when I got it. That’s why I went with the Infiniti.
My brand association with Nissan is strange. I'm from the states. I remember back in the 90's and early 2000's I would see so many actually awesome Nissans driving around often...240sx, fairlady z's, 300zx, 350/370z and my dad has had some sort of manual Infiniti sedan my whole life, starting with the 1st generation q45. But then something changed with their corporate strategy here and now when I think Nissan, I think clapped-out Altimas and Maximas driven by people who can't drive and don't care about their car or anyone else's because they got it from a no money down no credit necessary dealership
All these companies care about now, is simply money. The more commuter cars they can push out to the market, the more sales will come.
I have a 2007 370gt sp coupe with a five speed auto and like it a lot. I changed the nav unit to UK spec while maintaining the factory look. The engine in mine goes round to the redline very well and makes a good noise while doing it. The gearbox does not shift quickly but does hold the gears well in sport and manual modes and the paddles feel great. The four wheel steering takes some getting used to. Plenty of room in the back seat for a recaro child seat. The way that the instrument cluster moves with the electric steering wheel adjustment is also good.
It is a solid car that feels well built, the interior materials and design are good but not up to the normal German standard from the same year. It seems wide on UK B roads and at 1700kg is quite heavy. It fills the relaxed GT role very well but is not a sports car.
What a very nice car. I'll have to see how they do in my country, this might become my weekend car when I go visit my brother in the countryside. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
I have one of these and agree with everything you said. The thing is planted to the ground, the steering is fantastic and road noise is minimal. You didn't mention the all-wheel steering which is very much a premium feature that aids the handling.
I owned the four door version of that car and I loved it. A bit unrefined (I had the manual), but a great car. I miss it.
Nice to see some footage of this car
ive owned an infiniti g35 in the past and currently own a g37 coupe. it isnt a bad car, but it leaves a lot to be desired. the vq37vhr is a great engine (if your gallery gaskets dont blow) but in my experience thats really all its got going for it. the automatics shifts are terribly slow, and the manuals have horrible clutches that love to stop working unless you completely swap it out for an aftermarket one. not only that but they are super heavy and FEEL super heavy. the interior quality isnt bad, but it hasnt aged well either. and then theres the sensors that LOVE to stop working for no reason every other month. to get one of these to feel like a proper sports car, you have to throw at least the whole cars value into it and at that point it would be better to just outright buy a completely different car. aside from some of the issues i mentioned earlier, they are generally pretty reliable cars. mine has yet to leave me stranded, but i have had some troubles with it on the road. and i have to say, its a beautiful car and has lots of aftermarket support inside and out. but in all honesty if i had the opportunity to buy another one of these, i dont think i would. there is just SO much better out there for the money.
My wife has a G37 and it’s not bad and don’t mind driving it when not in my S3
got mine imported from japan as a first car, they are amazing cars 100% reccomend
Always liked these as an alternative, something a bit different, slightly quirky looks but i think that just adds to the appeal for me, its the gearbox thats the weakpoint though and as you say they're quite rare as for the money and hassle most will just jump into a BMW 335i or something of that ilk.
But the BMW doesn't have the reliability this Nissan offer
@@MDCYF No the BMW will blow its coils, plugs, waterpump, HPFP, LPFP and the wastegates will rattle like a bitch 😂
@@maxmoughal5183 Well
That's true 😂
@@MDCYF Also while the Nissan will keep going one day you'll wonder what that fizzing sound is until your MOT guy tells you the chassis has rusted away and theres nothing left of it 😂
@@maxmoughal5183 Well
That's an other issue
Time to pour some oil under the car LMAO
I’ve got a V35 Skyline 4door (2.5 auto 🥱) buuut I’ve also got a rusty 91k 350z GT manual.
When it stops raining, the engine, trans, LSD, Brakes, Wheels & seats will be going into the V35 😎
Always liked the look of this car. It was always a 'What is that?' car. Took me a while to look it up and identify. Classy looking coupe.
Very very common car in the states. Great value too. Pandemic has made prices just a bit more than what they were before (shits were $5-6000 all day before pandemic). While its not as light, raw or good handling or good looking as a g35 coupe (350gt) its a lot more refined and date worthy. Has great standard features too, probably the cheapest car you can get cooled seats in.
@Jack BRADFORD not a 370z. a g37 lol how have you never seen one? They were best selling in the first two years they released. I see one literally every day.
Nice concise review, uncut gem
I currently drive basically the previous generation a 06 infinity g35 coupe (350z based) it's great, fun and reliable.
Brilliant video once more. Looking forward to the 6th a March JayEmm
I believe that this, as well as the G series sedan and FX series SUV, are all based on the 350z platform since it came out first in 2002. Which makes the Infiniti lineup of premium sporty sedans, coupes, and crossovers a hoot in their respective categories and a bit of a secret to unknowing buyers lol.
owned one for 2 years and ongoing. After having other slightly smaller coupes, this one is a keeper. Think Nissan 370Z with backseats and the same engine.
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But you keep producing great content!
Well done, thank you👍
Wow… mind blown. Huge Nissan fan and never saw this
Woow JDM Nissan SKYLINE😏
Its a nice looking car!!!. A doctor friend of mine bought one new in 2016 and sold it 12 months ago- citing mechanical issues. He didn't elaborate on what these were though. Considering his income level I would assume he serviced the car at the appropriate intervals.
I wish I could import one of these to the States. I know I could get a G37 but it would be so much cooler to have a UKDM model with the RHD and Nissan badging
Fun cars to drive. I had a 6 speed 2003 G35 for years. They handle better than you think. I met a gentlemen at a Z Meet years ago who was the guest speaker and was responsible for convincing Nissan to bring the 350Z to the USA. He told me generally speaking, the G35 was just a tad bit faster than the 350Z around a road course (something I had read before meeting him) AND that the Infiniti G35 (Nissan 350GT) was indeed first thought up as the 2+2 version of the 350Z. They are both on the same chassis with the G being modified to lengthen it. Of course because of money, Nissan placed the G coupe series in the Skyline series so they could import as the Infiniti luxury brand.
Hello from the USA, I have always liked the styling of the Nissan Skyline 350GT and 370GT saloon and coupé, and the Infiniti G35 and G37 sedan and coupe, my brother drives my dads old 2007 Infiniti G35x, even though it’s got over 130,000 miles on it and the suspension is worn out and it has a broken door handle and a exhaust leak, and it’s nearly time for my brother to get a newer car, it’s still a nice looking car older ones and good shape I think are good values for the money. I especially like the Skyline GTR R34 version but I can’t have one because there are not yet legal to be imported into America and I can’t afford it. 😂
Beautiful review
I guess This for the most of us is like that school crush that you reencouter years later... she is alot better looking and did extremely well for herself, at the same time close and unobtainable..
(imagine this with a manual)
A 370Z as a 2+2 is a car that I would hugely lust after. Not gonna lie, I want one.
You might want to disable/bypass the active pedestrian protect (bonnet popper) system. It is way more sensitive than you expected. The bonnet actuators are like airbags so they can't be reset and reused. The control module also needed to be replaced unless you disassemble the case and reprogram the chip. If you don't do all these after the system deployed the bonnet popper warning light will be always on.
You should review
a nissan Fuga 450GT / Infiniti M45 if you can find one. One of nissans finest V8s
Have one… and love it!!!
Nissan/Infiniti did offer a 6-Speed Manual for the G37/370GT
I love my 370 would love to see you review it!!
Ahh, to live in JayEmm land; where it's always summer and the roads are always curvy.
Thanks J, what does the 'CARWINGS' button on the control panel do?, I'm intrigued! Odd mix of English & Japanese there!
Carwings was a Japan only infotainment and nav system. Imported a couple of cars with it. Doesn't work outside Japan
@@Jungheinrick Thanks for the info!
I listened until I heard "Like my Maserati Quattroporte"... Anyone who owns a Quattroporte should never give advice on vehicle purchases. Will still give you a thumbs up though because good video.
My Quattroporte was fantastic
Always fancied one of these
Is Nissan the worst in making cars for some markets then leaving rest of us hanging like no skylines outside Japan until r35. Maybe do a episode on some of those cars we didn't get in Europe and right hand drive or left and why taxes or displacement?
My favorite Nissan was a 1992 SE-R.
You can pay to convert the language of the system for about $100 in NZ
I own a g35x 07 it's so lovely mane
I don’t see very many convertible versions in the United States of the Infiniti G35/G37, and I don’t think Nissan/Infiniti make the crossover suv versions, known as FX35/45 in early years and FX50 and QX70 in later years.
The coupe is rock solid.They last forever and out handle anything twice or thrice the price. You need a 6 speed manual to have more fun with them.
I had both the 350 and 370z not this version of course, and absolutely loved them. The automatics were awful IMO, and whilst I love modern automatics (PDK etc...) these sort of cars in my opinion really benefit from a manual gearbox.
A completely different series pal....
Pretty ncie actually and good power.
Love my v36
Brad be doing us JDM fanboys proud
We got these as an infinity G series cars here in the USA
Love this! Which mic is this btw? Sounds fantastic
Hopefully you get a chance to drive a 6-speed manual version!
I wanted a 350z elise said no it only has 2 seats ….. yep she can’t say no now 🤣
There is a 6 speed manual model; not sure why one would go through the trouble to import an automatic. I think a lot of people leased these in Japan when they were new because they're really common to find used. The engine has always turned me off of buying one because of tax (probably over ￥100,000 per year.) I also think the HR VQ engines sound kind of unpleasant, like it's over-stressed, somehow? I love RBs, and think the VG, VR and first gen VQ sound pretty good, but the HR just constantly sounds like it's within an inch of its life all the time.
hahaha I've got a 50th anniversary V36 sedan and it kinda does sound like that loll
Tax is less than 100k for these (about 70k now when they are over 13 years old). Honestly, choosing car based on the tax is quite pointless (I see Japanese do this all the time). Would be better if they were fitted under 3500cc though for sure.
I heard the gearbox is expensive to maintain
Love the G37 coupe!
Wait I’m confused why have I gotten this alert 3 hours ago for a video from last week despite getting the alert the day it went out
Infiniti make great cars. Underrated. I have a QX70S. Not trading it in anytime soon. 😎
Wish they made more of them in a manual
I am gutted they aren't selling the 400z in Europe so JDM and US so import only. that's got the engine out of the Q50 redsport twin turbo v6.looks stunning going to the us for a wedding next year so will test drive one for sure then depending how good wait a few years then I might import one
We are stupid in europe. We buy compact suvs which are the stupidest vehicles ever made and we have laws so strict and poorly put together that we dont even get manual version of european cars because they get 0,2 liters worse economy
You should review the Genesis Coupe
An odd looking thing in a great colour. Each to their own. I had a 3 month work secondment to Narita in the early 2000s and got to see first hand some of the car monstrosities that didn't leave their shores.
Just got my 370 last month
Can you review the V35 Skyline?
Nearly bought one; probably should've
So, umm, why this over a UK-spec G37?
It still isn't clear to me: what is the difference between this 370GT coupe compared to the Infinity G37?
The G37 was available in the UK I think, so why import this one instead?
No difference my man just different brands. Their essentially the same car just named differently depending where you buy it in the world (buy in US it's g37 , buy in uk or Japan it's a skyline)
To clarify - did the UK get the Infiniti G37 coupe like we did in the USA? It seems there is no difference in the two models other than branding.
A few years ago, right after the replacement model Q50 came out here in the US, you were able to pick up off-lease G37s for well less than $20k. I looked at a couple and ultimately ended up going with a BMW, but the exhaust note is really nice on the G37.
Infiniti was released circa 2012 in TINY numbers, including this car badged as a G37. I have never seen one on UK roads as an Infiniti. Only ever seen 1 or 2 4X4s and the Q30 hatch. So rare. Seem to have disappeared now too.
.. Or you could just buy a uk spec G37 lol had 2 different ones as courtesy cars when my Z used to go in for servicing at Infiniti... Really nice cars. Like a 'luxury-ish' version of a 350/370Z.
Why would you not just skip all the hassle and extra import costs and get a UK spec Infiniti G37? Aren’t they basically the same car??
360 hp. On Nankangs. Lol.
We have an Infiniti car as the 2+2 alternative to the 2 seat Z car. These are mostly owned by street punks nowadays.
"These are mostly owned by street punks nowadays."
Pretty typical as far as ageing skylines go 😂
Are the engines bullet proof?
Maybe because Iam old and drive a fiesta but, 330bhp from a 3.7 N/A V6 in 2008 seems a stout number 👍
You can throw a supercharger on VQs and make 500 reliably
Its the famous nissan VQ, has been in production from the 90's and has consistently been on various best engines list since then. Its reliable, sounds great and can take alot of power
Not a fan of the G standard but some coil overs and body kit they look nice.both the G and 350/370z are heavy.the DE AND HR AND VHR engines are good DE REV UP no so. I have 350z late 2008 with the HR Engine its been my daily now for almost 8 years Super reliable, road tax is high tax band at £600.fuel around 19mpg. There fun cars
google G37 gallery gasket issue, which is a potential catastrophic failure
@@dsong2006 every engine has a problem like that bar maybe a Honda K20 lol
You failed to tell us about the horrific mpg and high tax band....
V interesting - and very unknown
Needs a manual swap then drift missile.
I had a G37s coupe last year, they are alright. Just alright. But modified they are sick as hell.
I'm not sure if I understood correctly! Doesn't the UK get Infiniti? If so, why would the average driver go through the the hassle of importing one from Japan? 🤔
In the US, we got the Infiniti G37, cupé and sedan.
Finding one of those in a 6sp manual is like hitting the jackpot. If an owner decides to sell one, they would charge a hefty premium over an Automatic version.
We used to get Infiniti, now we don't
@@JayEmmOnCars Hmm, ironic with that name...
Man. This car is just cooler with a Nissan logo.
What's the closing song? Anyone?
I would watch a video about how you got to this point as you seem much more experienced than your channel stats indicate
Well I'm sold
Yes, it's a 2+2 Nissan Z with luxury....
The front end doesn't do it for me looks too bulbous like its swallowed a wasp or something.
Current BMW 4-series with cancer kidneys next to this well ageing elegant Nissan looks like Chernobil mutant next to fashion model....
Man these cars and 350z/370z's have a bad reputation in the US since broke 20-something boys buy them and hoon them around in sideshows. They are really pretty great cars but I would pass on a 370GT and instead get a manual 370z, MUCH better car. Why not just get an east coast USDM G37? It'll be far cheaper to import I'd imagine
Why would you want one of these over let’s say a 997?
Because some people love hearing a VQ engine make farting noises I suppose. Honestly, there isn’t a good reason that I can think of.
Lower running and servicing costs probably
@@andrewgannon4530 haha! No me neither. With import duties, tax and costs to have it inspected and road worthy, by the end of the day you’re driving round in something less exciting than a 911, and I don’t think the legroom in the rear seats is any better in the Nissan than in a 997.
@@wrongcheese could be, but I’d take the Porsche as I’d have a better time behind the wheel in it.
@@comfy_rwds irrelevant to most. Higher entry point means higher exit point also. It’s just temporarily placement of some cash. The appreciation on classic 911’s have traditionally made up for the expenses in running the car. I’ve owned 11 911’s over the years, and 8 of them appreciated quite substantially in my ownership. Get a 2010 997 Carrera 2 with a stick and you’ll enjoy free motoring for the time you own it. The same will not be the case for an imported Nissan