Excellent! Thanks for reviewing this Matt! Great video as usual. Strangely enough, today's the day I also get it tuned, and it now shoots flames! (Video on my channel). Today's a big day for me and my car 😂.
I daily a 2013 g37 journey sedan (non awd), such a great daily - fuel economy isnt horrible, power is more than adequate (ripped off a 4.9 as my best 0-60), everything he said in the video is true - very under rated little sedan, the engine is bulletproof (it has been around for a long time now) - has a timing chain, self adjusting valves - basically the motor will go 300k miles on oil changes. The weak point of these cars is the 7AT, its a good transmission for daily driving and occasional spirited driving but it just isnt super responsive and likes to upshift even in sports mode (but you can control it with manual shifting). Overall the car is basically a 4 door 370z (same drive train, interchangeable parts). I am keeping mine as long as it runs.
@@soulerflare7 that is good to hear, mines got < 100k right now planning to drive it till wheels fall off, especially with the insane pandemic prices. aka chip shortages.
Yeah I've only had an issue with a a sunroof drain . If you have water collecting in the floorboard, it's not your wind shield. The drains run down your A pillars and out the firewall and get clogged . Not a big deal . I had a cat converter go out at 100k , that's it .
109K, stock cats, Q300 exhaust. That 7AT will last IF you don't crawl in traffic on any regular basis. It just doesn't like the 5-10-20-25-15-30 mph slinky jerk that slow traffic causes, line pressure suffers as a given gear tries to make it into partial lock then reverts back to previous gear. No turtle traffic? Those clutch packs, that valve body will last a loooong time. It's a weak point only if you don't know what it doesn't like... the old 5AT was more of a tank than the mpg-friendly 7AT (5AT was also simpler, and had more appropriate gearing to do road course in 2nd-3rd-4th).
If you’re balling on a budget, it’s hard to beat a G37. Design has aged well, good driving dynamics, quick, practical and plenty of aftermarket. Nice review. Would be cool to see you review older models.
YES, thank you this car is so underrated for how much you get from their really low prices. This car does deserve more recognition though I hope the price doesn't go up much.
Underrated comment. I just looked quickly in the 2022 edition at the store, also went back to read a 2018 edition I still have... the Q is a solid black dot. No bueno.
Excellent review Matt. Not overstated, and well aware of the car's strengths. The people who know how amazingly reliable those are..... keep them. Unless disaster strikes, you keep that G. Been a while since we know the VQ is a goner, get your Keeper cars while you can. 2013 G37xS sedan, 2007 HR roadster here. Living the VQ life.
I have a 2012 G37x with 19k miles. I purchased it in 2017 with only 2500 miles. I'm actually selling it now as I need more room for family. Great car and would 100% recommend it.
One of my all-time favorite sport sedans. The VQ series engine is legendary. Maybe not as refined some of the European offerings, but still much more reliable and fun-to-drive. Great review
I had a 2011 G37x for 9 years and ~185,000 miles. Extremely minimal repairs, didn't burn or leak oil, and everything worked. Best car I've owned, and the last great Japanese car IMO. A bit more insulation, ZF8 or equivalent transmission and a rear limited slip, and it'd be a world class car today, some 10 years later. The Q50 is but a shadow of the G37, even the RS400.
For a second I thought you had reuploaded an old video LOL. Had one for 5 years. Thirsty beast that required Premium but man was it quick, and sounded good even if a little unrefined. So freaking reliable though not a single thing went wrong.
Aye Nissan/Infiniti stumbled a bit with the Q50/q60 and didn't take it far enough. Still very good cars in their own right and the engine is awesome but they missing that little bit to truly make them excellent. Hopefully they bring some passion back to the redesign due next year.
Idk man, don’t get me wrong the Korean brands are doing very well! But the VR30DDTT is pretty solid and when done up with some aftermarket add ons can be a nice little beast. But yeah Nissan/Infiniti really needs to step it up in many ways. But def looking forward to the new Z.
Had a 2009 G37X-S and then a 2012 G37X. Both great cars that I really enjoyed my time with. I’m hoping Infiniti can find its way back over the next few years as I will always have fond memories of these vehicles from the past.
Witch one is better ?? First i heard the S (sport) is the way to go for tighter steering and stiffer suspension. Then i saw a review that said the S sport suspension really punishes you and its really hard to enjoy it as a daily. So im torn between s vs non s
@@OGkush69x You asking about the Q or the G? If it's the Q then neither is that bad the stock run flat tires are total trash though and should be dropped day one. For the G the sport is a bit on the harsh side, but it's not that bad at least on the roads I drive.
@@BigHeadClan g37.. im over stiff steering wheels. I need something smooth. My current car has a heavy sport steering wheel and its a chore to drive it. Makes my hand and arm get stiffed up sometimes even travels down to my back. When i drive my moms Lincoln navigator i feel like im on a cloud. Super light steering. No hand/arm pain. Im gonna prob go with the non s g37
@@OGkush69x it really depends on what you are looking for. The non sport model is definitely a bit more softly sprung so it is a little more comfortable. However, the sport seats and paddle shifters in the S are not available on the “base” model. It’s all a matter of personal preference.
You guys are going to love your cars . 2012 G37 sedan here with 231,000 miles and runs VERY strong . If you start getting some water in your floorboards when it rains don't panic . It's not your windshield , it's one of 4 drains in the the sunroof that run down the a pillars and out the firewall . Easy fix and if you have to wait to get it fixed just put clear gorilla tape around the sunroof until you get it fixed . These cars are very reliable .
Really enjoyed this review. I owned a 2013 G37 and I loved it. Incredible performance, comfort and reliability. Great performance nearly 10 years later.
These have always been one of my dream cars. I test drove a 2009 G37 a decade ago & was easily one of if not the best car I've ever driven & was also the quickest as well.
I’ve had my 2013 37X for just over 4 years now. Started at 45K now and 102K with barely any issues. Just stay on top of the regular maintenance and these cars just run and run. I’ve done some fairly extensive upgrades on mine (suspension, tune, wheels, intake, exhaust etc) and the aftermarket support for these is stellar. So many great companies making parts for these. I would highly suggest them to anyone who is interested and I truly believe these will go up in value in the future. Either way, I’ll be keeping mine for as long as possible.
@@francescoprezzano3161 with all the parts I’ve added I ended up with 320 all wheel hp which should be right at 400 at the crank. So over stock I’ve gained 72 hp. I’m running UpRev software.
@@APOnCars Wow that impressive!! what mods do you have??? and what cars do you beat? do you come close to 370Z’s? I hear that with the AWD system it weighs down the car a lot and hurts it speed
@@francescoprezzano3161 LOL that weight is felt in the corners... and APOnCars here doesn't feel that with suspension mods either. I do, I'm stock on this '13 G37xS sedan with 175,000 km on the clock but I don't feel a thing if I gun it from a dig. This thing goes, and it... "starts right up" every. single. day.
I have a 2011 G37X, it still runs like a charm. The car still drives like new after all these years. Cost of maintenance has been very reasonable. I am afraid nothing would build like these nowadays.
If its previous owner was a teenager and there is tints, an after market exhaust pass on it. If it has been well maintained with proof of services get it
I love this!!! It's a solid platform with an amazing engine. That G37 6spd is a real unicorn! Thanks Matt. I've had his/her G35 sedans, a coupe, and wife now has a Q50... simple but fun cars
@@BigHeadClan That's outstanding, another high mileage G. Living in the North East, rust/salt is the only enemy. Warmer climate G's will run as long as Scotty's Celica. 108K miles on mine, subframes are still sold new and this G will need one in 3-4 years no matter how much Krown goes on the underside.
Mines a sports pack (18" enkeis, LSD, bigger brakes, paddle shifters, suspension/trans tuning) with the black half leather interior, I sprayed my grill and spoiler black and it transformed the look
A great sedan that I wish Infiniti would bring back in spirit. An odd but surprisingly pleasant experience to see one of these being diligently reviewed and not hucked sideways at a traffic light pole.
Old car reviews yes! My friend had this exact same model he bought a beat up high mileage one for super cheap. It lasted a long time before he finally got rid of it and had zero issues. Great car!
Nice to see you revisit some old cars Matt, nothing wrong with the newest ones coming out but for many they are looking at the used cars and coming back to something years after they were initially reviewed to see how they held up is awesome. I'm biased as I own an 09 G37 but I'd say they are still some of the best used cars on the market that has something for everyone and are super reliable, the interior design age'd really well and the material choices was for the most part really good. I still get compliments when people get into my car despite it turning 14 this year, granted I'm OCD with my cars so my interior looks brand new and I have made some small updates like LED lighting in the interior but that's a $10 upgrade. One small correct however is that the G37 never came with a Manual for the AWD versions it was exclusively an automatic, that said it was available on every other trim for that generation.
I believe the 6MT is only available on Sport trim in RWD model. The base X model actually has thiner swag bars and many of the owner swap the sports sway bar for better handling.
With 400-500 lbs more to carry... sure. Taking off at WOT is also different between the two cars, the X will 60-foot the Z but the Z will come up with the W on the big end.
Thanks for the great review. Much appreciated since I'm in the process of buying an X version (2012). Lots of miles but looks brand new thanks to an original owner who really took care of it. Was never a big fan but fell in love with this one.
Followed you for years. Your Mustang Ecoboost reviews influenced me to get that car. Already got a G35 may she Rest In Peace, replaced with a 2013 G37 which I love.
the best sedan to start off for a 20-year-old, I love my G, start off in a Honda CRV, and wanted to start getting into cars, after extensive research I got this car!!! mines 2013 G37X Sedan, note" the 2013 and I believe the 12, have a metal oil gallery gasket, this is a common fail point in this engine in older models because they use a paper/ cork material, other points are HVAC heater hoses the passenger side in the back of the engine, is a hose connected to the cabin bay, this hose has a plastic connection joint that will break due to heat, basically causing the car to leak coolant and possibly overheat your engine. I fixed this part as soon as I could with a metal joint and new hoses with it. The rear diff bussing will go out if you like to do sprited driving, or in general, could break over time, this causes wheel hop, another fail point will be the power steering pump, but that's only if you stress the pump enough, I've learned the hard way by turning off the AWD completely an having a little fun lol. like I said the pump shouldn't be an issue as long as you don't stress it a lot depending on miles of the car too, and who had it last. Besides that it's been a fucking great car, ez to work on, fun to drive, would highly recommend. Just keep up on oil changes and check/replace all other fluids ofc and these cars should last! I change mine every 3K for good measure with my driving it gets dark quick, but 5k or 6k should do you just fine.
I have a 2008 G35X, same body panels and platform as this. It has a 3.5 HR variant of the VQ engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission. Car has had 0 major mechanical issues during my ownership but the seat is ripped and the steering wheel is showing some wear. Some electrical stuff like the automated seat positioning is not functioning. My Steering doesn't feel light at all, but it doesn't provide much feed back. You easily get some tail out fun as the power is rear biased. I would rate the handling as good but not great. Ride is firm and feels good on all surfaces except when you hit a big pot hole it sends a jolt thru the car. Power is good revs up to 7500rpm, but doesn't sound good at high RPM in my opinion.
Yeah I've heard other people say the steering has some weight to it kind of like BMW. Never heard anyone say it was light. This was when they still had the hydraulic steering before they changed to the light electric steering for the q50.
I have a 2015 Q40. Got it used with 30k miles for 16k back in 2019. Great reliable good sounding engine, AWD, and bose sound system. Even has a spare tire. Something that most vehicles don't offer anymore.
When all of those q40s came off lease - they were an absolute steal. I heavily looked at them just because they were so much car for so cheap. Great buy.
Just here to say those overstock G37's, a.k.a. Q40 will be going up soon. Maybe very soon. 2012-13-14 VINs will be the ones people look for, no gallery gasket issues and the last product from Infiniti in their prime.
I just picked up a 2010 G37s coupe with the 6-speed manual about a month ago. It's a perfect combo of performance and reliability while being a comfortable daily. I definitely recommend it to anyone!
I have a 2013 G37S sedan with a 6-speed in pretty good condition and so glad I got it when I did. The combo of a N/A 6-spd Sedan is such a rarity that I want to hold on to it for as long as I can. The ONLY thing I don’t like is the rear seats don’t fold down. The pandemic has also slowed down wracking up miles so I think she’s gonna last me for a long time! It really is a great sports sedan that went under-appreciated. Infiniti listened to the critics and refined the Q50 and all of a sudden everyone appreciated the rawness of the G37. Anyway, great review! If you were in the Houston area I’d def let you use it to get a feel of the manual! SN: As someone mentioned, the manual was only available with the sport package.
I feel you I have a 2012 G37S sedan tho it’s an automatic and what draw me too them was the style, quickness, and reliability all in one even tho it’s a 10 year old car it still attracted me to it…..I want to hold on to mines as well
Great review! Love my 2009 G37x! I have 202k on it and had it for 7 years now. I have the ARK Catback Exhaust and a cold air intake and it sounds great. Also the manual only came in the RWD sport in the coupe, sedan and convertible. Not available on AWD models. Paddle shifters only came stock on automatic sport models. Another note: this thing is a beast in the snow, very easy to drift and you can fully disable TC/Stability control.
ATTESA-ETS is wonderful, going back to mid-2000's G sedans that came with AWD. For some reason the torque split in BMW 3-series w/ xDrive is not great for snow drifting, that's according to a 2012 335i xDrive owner who was following me in a storm. "It can't do that man. Or, at least, I would have a heart attack if I tried".
One thing to note about the steering is that it’s a lot lighter in facelifted models like this one. The early G35/G37 of this body style had pretty heavy steering.
@@TTGamingTrinh I have a 13’ G37X ( Non Sport ) and my steering is pretty heavy ( a good heavy though ) makes every other car I drive feel like it has Electric Power Steering 🤣
Had a 2013 G37X sedan. Put 160k miles on it (took good care of it, kept up with regular maintenance). Only problems were rusted out exhaust (lots of road salt where I live) and a bent drive shaft (not the cars' fault...a shovel fell off a dump truck in front of me at 70mph and I still got it replaced under warranty). Best car I ever owned. Got a truck after out of necessity but I miss this car all the time.
I cross shopped this and a 2014 Lexus GS350 F-Sport and ultimately ended up getting the Lexus for the extra legroom and overall quality. Both have dated tech, but you can't go wrong with a reliable RWD V6 sedan! Also did a muffler delete on the Lexus and sounded great!
Great stuff man! I rented one of these back when they were new and I had a blast. It was the first rwd car I’d driven and I remember kicking the tail out fairly easily 😁
Hey Matt, great video again! Do you think you can get your hands on an FJ Cruiser or a Nissan XTerra? Big boxy off roaders have always been my favorite. Love the channel and we wish you the best!
Matt, you gotta find and review a manual G37. You’ll love it. The manuals in these cars is so nice, fun, and smooth. It’s easily been one of the nicest manuals ive ever driven
I had a 2005 G35. It was a nice car. It was a 4-door and I regret not getting the coupe. The interiors weren't the best but the engine and chassis were great. It was an enjoyable car, for sure. I was tempted by the Acura TL of the time because the interior was nicer, but I wasn't into what seemed to me to be a nose heavy FWD car. I certainly don't regret that at all. I remember driving the G37 and thought that the throttle was a bit too sensitive, however, it was plenty powerful.
All time great car, with an all time great reviewer. PS: tell the owner the g35 is better haha. But seriously, the G's were a force to be reckoned with in the 2000's. A TON of car for the less than competitors and at times looked better than all of them (g35 in 2003 looked way better than the MB and the 330ci). Hopefully one day Infiniti can return to its former greatness.
I thought this was a throwback video, I specifically clicked on it to hear “Subaruduburwerexfan here....” love you Matt keep it up and do more of these! I think that’s what pulled a lot of uf OG’s in. Maybe do a couple videos like that’d ideo blue and review some builds? If I had one, I’d let you ride it for sure and you’re so genuine that I know people would love the video. Keep up the excellent work!!!
@@MattMaranMotoring sounds great Matt! I meant thatdudeinblue but I guess my phone tired to correct it. Anyway, you’re seriously the best and again genuine so you just need to find what works for you and you’ll explode again!! I remember watching your first R35 review back in the day and was so jealous but even more of how professional you are. I think you, Tyler Hoovie and Doug are the best to do it and you can easily get there by being yourself. Hope to see a video soon 👍🏼
I absolutely love this car. I have had my 2013 G37x sedan now for 3 years. I only have 54K miles on it. No mechanical problems at all. Beluga racing axle back exhaust gives wonderful sound. Continental ultra performance extremecontact tires make for a great ride. Tinted windows. Bluetooth, a fantastic Bose sound system. A backseat with plenty of room to fit my kids. This g37 is the most fun daily driver car. Besides it being a premium gas guzzler. 18 mpg average, it’s a fantastic car.
@@antmarquis87 yes, Maxima is a front wheel drive sedan, and the Z is a rear wheel drive coupe. The G sedans are RWD sedans with the same motor as the other two cars.
Not exactly true but close. The g37 and the 370z use the same FM platform so they share the same engine, chassis and transmission. Both g37 coupe's and sedans are exactly the same except for the body shape. The maxima however uses a completely different engine and chassis. The Z and g37 uses the vq37vhr whereas the maxima uses a vq35 engine. The maxima uses a completely different chassis
Maxima is on a shared FWD D Platform now the RWD FM platform that the Z/G35 are on. But yeah building a luxury car off a sports car's bones makes for pretty awesome cars.
I always felt this was the pinnacle of Nissan/Infiniti, before the legacy I had a 99 I 30 T and it was a great car! However parts seem to be expensive for them, also out of all the cars I have owned it had a great brake pedal travel and feel that I wish more manufacturers would copy!
*LONG POST* I daily a 2011 g37 journey sedan. Originally, I only bought it because it was more sensible than the BMW 328i I wanted, but I wasn't really interested in Infiniti or g37s. After 3 years of keeping it stock, treating it like a point-A-point-B work-horse, and doing the bare minimum maintenance, I'm trying to develop an interest in g37s and appreciate mine more: even thinking about mods now. It's difficult to tell if it's the car, or my history of, more or less, neglected TLC, but I've had a few reliability issues: battery has gone weak/dead a couple times with no apparent reason (its been fine for 7 months), 1 MASSIVE and 1 smaller problem with coolant leaks: the big one was a leaking coolant crossover pipe that needed replacing; the part itself wasn't expensive, but the part was right in the bowels of the engine bay, so to access it, as per the manufacturer's recommendation, the engine had to be removed, which was $2600 just for the engine removal alone (this was conveniently after the Maxcare had expired). After the pipe was replaced (and a couple other things they found once the engine was out), the job ended up being $3500. The smaller one, was a more common g37 issue: the coolant hose coupler broke out of nowhere, lost all the coolant, I overheated, and broke down on the street outside my apartment (so nearly made it home). Had to get it towed to the garage for that one, but ended up only spending a couple hundred for the part and labor. A couple other minor, less serious things I've gone to the garage for: replacing rear brakes, and now, getting the ecm re-flashed, as well as replacing the transmission fluid. I suspect because of the enormous cost of my initial coolant-issue visit, the garage gives me discounts, like routinely waiving diagnostic fees, as well as other things they'd normally charge for. For the most part, considering I've mostly done fuck-all to keep her running strong and healthy, she's proven to be pretty reliable, and she's growing on me. It's a great car to have, and couldn't see it for the longest time. When I got it in 2019, it had 95k miles, pretty good condition, for $12,998 (sticker price. After tax, title, and tags, over $15k). If you have the means, I suggest looking into g37 ownership.
I've got one (it's the same body style but the vq35hr and also rwd) I love it great car, I installed a starlight headliner on my channel, and it's such a nice thing to drive and slides well, only thing, is it's TERRIBLE on gas lmaooo 17mpg don't be feeling too good, but that's probably down to my right foot
Love the old car reviews. I think you could still do non performance new car reviews on a separate channel with a different host. You produce it but have a different on screen personality show off the boring vehicles. .
I bought a 2011 g37x sedan and. It had 74,000 miles on it when I purchased it in 2020. It has 90,000 now .the only problem is the fuel monitor is malfunctioning. It's a keeper though it's not fuel efficient.
Excellent! Thanks for reviewing this Matt! Great video as usual.
Strangely enough, today's the day I also get it tuned, and it now shoots flames! (Video on my channel).
Today's a big day for me and my car 😂.
That’s awesome! Thanks again for letting me review it!
Sick car bro, I'm looking forward to hearing/seeing the new exhaust
I daily a 2013 g37 journey sedan (non awd), such a great daily - fuel economy isnt horrible, power is more than adequate (ripped off a 4.9 as my best 0-60), everything he said in the video is true - very under rated little sedan, the engine is bulletproof (it has been around for a long time now) - has a timing chain, self adjusting valves - basically the motor will go 300k miles on oil changes. The weak point of these cars is the 7AT, its a good transmission for daily driving and occasional spirited driving but it just isnt super responsive and likes to upshift even in sports mode (but you can control it with manual shifting). Overall the car is basically a 4 door 370z (same drive train, interchangeable parts). I am keeping mine as long as it runs.
Yeah , G37 journey sedan 2wd here . Car has been incredible and has 231,000 miles . Still runs REAL strong .
@@soulerflare7 that is good to hear, mines got < 100k right now planning to drive it till wheels fall off, especially with the insane pandemic prices. aka chip shortages.
Yeah I've only had an issue with a a sunroof drain . If you have water collecting in the floorboard, it's not your wind shield. The drains run down your A pillars and out the firewall and get clogged . Not a big deal . I had a cat converter go out at 100k , that's it .
109K, stock cats, Q300 exhaust. That 7AT will last IF you don't crawl in traffic on any regular basis. It just doesn't like the 5-10-20-25-15-30 mph slinky jerk that slow traffic causes, line pressure suffers as a given gear tries to make it into partial lock then reverts back to previous gear. No turtle traffic? Those clutch packs, that valve body will last a loooong time. It's a weak point only if you don't know what it doesn't like... the old 5AT was more of a tank than the mpg-friendly 7AT (5AT was also simpler, and had more appropriate gearing to do road course in 2nd-3rd-4th).
A got a sedan to best I got is 5.3 .. what’s mods you got??
If you’re balling on a budget, it’s hard to beat a G37. Design has aged well, good driving dynamics, quick, practical and plenty of aftermarket.
Nice review. Would be cool to see you review older models.
More older cars coming this year!
@@MattMaranMotoring do the M37!
@@MattMaranMotoring g35
@@MattMaranMotoring 2nd gen is350
@@MattMaranMotoring get a pontiac g8 gt, or a fwd impala ss, monte carlo ss, or the grand prix gxp
Yes! Good ol' older car reviews are back!
More coming this spring!
Sold my 07 G35 6sp sedan with over 200000 miles a few weeks ago. No issues. Now after seeing this review, I want it back.
That’s impressive! Glad to hear that they’re so solid!
Nice to see older cars being reviewed
YES, thank you this car is so underrated for how much you get from their really low prices. This car does deserve more recognition though I hope the price doesn't go up much.
Infiniti offers alot of value for the price! Looks, performance, comfort and Japanese reliability! I own a 2015 Q50s
That generation of G37x was the last Infinity to make Consumer Reports recommended sports sedan.
Underrated comment. I just looked quickly in the 2022 edition at the store, also went back to read a 2018 edition I still have... the Q is a solid black dot. No bueno.
Excellent review Matt. Not overstated, and well aware of the car's strengths. The people who know how amazingly reliable those are..... keep them. Unless disaster strikes, you keep that G. Been a while since we know the VQ is a goner, get your Keeper cars while you can. 2013 G37xS sedan, 2007 HR roadster here. Living the VQ life.
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
I have a 2012 G37x with 19k miles. I purchased it in 2017 with only 2500 miles. I'm actually selling it now as I need more room for family. Great car and would 100% recommend it.
Where you located?
I’m looking for a g37 what interior color/exterior
@@kndli67 Silver exterior, black interior
How much you asking? And where you located?
How much?
More old car for 2022 👍 I'm all for it
More coming this spring and throughout 2022!
I love my ‘09 G37 @ 240k no issues still runs like a clock 😎
'13 X sedan @ 109K here, your comment went straight to my heart. Will keep as long as possible. 🤟
hey there, did u have your galley gaskets replaced? I have around 155k miles in my 2009
I haven’t replaced a single gasket on mine… keep my fingers crossed 🤞
One of my all-time favorite sport sedans. The VQ series engine is legendary. Maybe not as refined some of the European offerings, but still much more reliable and fun-to-drive. Great review
I had a 2011 G37x for 9 years and ~185,000 miles. Extremely minimal repairs, didn't burn or leak oil, and everything worked. Best car I've owned, and the last great Japanese car IMO. A bit more insulation, ZF8 or equivalent transmission and a rear limited slip, and it'd be a world class car today, some 10 years later. The Q50 is but a shadow of the G37, even the RS400.
For a second I thought you had reuploaded an old video LOL. Had one for 5 years. Thirsty beast that required Premium but man was it quick, and sounded good even if a little unrefined. So freaking reliable though not a single thing went wrong.
That’s great to hear! I’ve heard from others that they’re pretty reliable too.
Back when Infiniti was in their prime. Seems Genesis has taken over their role. Sad that Infiniti ended up rotting on the vine, all thanks to Nissan…
Yeap.. I said the GV70 was giving me FX35 vibes
Aye Nissan/Infiniti stumbled a bit with the Q50/q60 and didn't take it far enough. Still very good cars in their own right and the engine is awesome but they
missing that little bit to truly make them excellent.
Hopefully they bring some passion back to the redesign due next year.
Nobody will ever want a 10-year old Genesis.
What’s a genesis lol …..who?
Idk man, don’t get me wrong the Korean brands are doing very well! But the VR30DDTT is pretty solid and when done up with some aftermarket add ons can be a nice little beast. But yeah Nissan/Infiniti really needs to step it up in many ways. But def looking forward to the new Z.
Had a 2009 G37X-S and then a 2012 G37X. Both great cars that I really enjoyed my time with. I’m hoping Infiniti can find its way back over the next few years as I will always have fond memories of these vehicles from the past.
Fingers crossed, the Q50 refresh is due sometime next year after the Z is out. A new transmission and some basic updates is all it really needs IMO.
Witch one is better ?? First i heard the S (sport) is the way to go for tighter steering and stiffer suspension. Then i saw a review that said the S sport suspension really punishes you and its really hard to enjoy it as a daily. So im torn between s vs non s
@@OGkush69x You asking about the Q or the G?
If it's the Q then neither is that bad the stock run flat tires are total trash though and should be dropped day one.
For the G the sport is a bit on the harsh side, but it's not that bad at least on the roads I drive.
@@BigHeadClan g37.. im over stiff steering wheels. I need something smooth. My current car has a heavy sport steering wheel and its a chore to drive it. Makes my hand and arm get stiffed up sometimes even travels down to my back. When i drive my moms Lincoln navigator i feel like im on a cloud. Super light steering. No hand/arm pain. Im gonna prob go with the non s g37
@@OGkush69x it really depends on what you are looking for. The non sport model is definitely a bit more softly sprung so it is a little more comfortable. However, the sport seats and paddle shifters in the S are not available on the “base” model. It’s all a matter of personal preference.
Just took my 2013 G37 cross the US last week! 5000 +miles, it has absolutely zero issue!
I just bought a 2012 g37x sedan a week ago as my first car and I love it. I got tint on and in exhaust on the way. Definitely a very nice car
Congrats!
I’m buying a 2012 g37 x as my first car on Tuesday!! Congrats to you!
@@aliciaweld6959 I hope you enjoy it definitely have to get an exhaust for it gotta let that trumpet sing.
@@aliciaweld6959 Getting the same thing this week!
You guys are going to love your cars . 2012 G37 sedan here with 231,000 miles and runs VERY strong . If you start getting some water in your floorboards when it rains don't panic . It's not your windshield , it's one of 4 drains in the the sunroof that run down the a pillars and out the firewall . Easy fix and if you have to wait to get it fixed just put clear gorilla tape around the sunroof until you get it fixed . These cars are very reliable .
Really enjoyed this review. I owned a 2013 G37 and I loved it. Incredible performance, comfort and reliability. Great performance nearly 10 years later.
These have always been one of my dream cars. I test drove a 2009 G37 a decade ago & was easily one of if not the best car I've ever driven & was also the quickest as well.
I’ve had my 2013 37X for just over 4 years now. Started at 45K now and 102K with barely any issues. Just stay on top of the regular maintenance and these cars just run and run. I’ve done some fairly extensive upgrades on mine (suspension, tune, wheels, intake, exhaust etc) and the aftermarket support for these is stellar. So many great companies making parts for these. I would highly suggest them to anyone who is interested and I truly believe these will go up in value in the future. Either way, I’ll be keeping mine for as long as possible.
what’s you tune a g37x awd are they a lot quicker then before or not a big difference?
@@francescoprezzano3161 with all the parts I’ve added I ended up with 320 all wheel hp which should be right at 400 at the crank. So over stock I’ve gained 72 hp. I’m running UpRev software.
@@APOnCars Wow that impressive!! what mods do you have??? and what cars do you beat? do you come close to 370Z’s? I hear that with the AWD system it weighs down the car a lot and hurts it speed
@@francescoprezzano3161 LOL that weight is felt in the corners... and APOnCars here doesn't feel that with suspension mods either. I do, I'm stock on this '13 G37xS sedan with 175,000 km on the clock but I don't feel a thing if I gun it from a dig. This thing goes, and it... "starts right up" every. single. day.
I have a 2011 G37X, it still runs like a charm. The car still drives like new after all these years. Cost of maintenance has been very reasonable. I am afraid nothing would build like these nowadays.
How many miles does it have now ? I’m looking at a 2012 with 150 miles and idk if it’s a good idea to buy
85000 miles, still runs like new.@@obi_lucas2042
If its previous owner was a teenager and there is tints, an after market exhaust pass on it. If it has been well maintained with proof of services get it
I love this!!! It's a solid platform with an amazing engine. That G37 6spd is a real unicorn! Thanks Matt.
I've had his/her G35 sedans, a coupe, and wife now has a Q50... simple but fun cars
Nice! I really liked the Q50 too.
I Still have 2009 G37x sedan as second car, currently have 193k. Still running strong
Did you have any major issues it? When did you change the timing belt?
That’s impressive!
Timing chain. No issue with 2012-2013 G's, others need gallery gaskets done at some point.
Ditto 170K miles and no issues, hopefully won't need to do the timing chain or gaskets on my 09. XD
@@BigHeadClan That's outstanding, another high mileage G. Living in the North East, rust/salt is the only enemy. Warmer climate G's will run as long as Scotty's Celica. 108K miles on mine, subframes are still sold new and this G will need one in 3-4 years no matter how much Krown goes on the underside.
Mines a sports pack (18" enkeis, LSD, bigger brakes, paddle shifters, suspension/trans tuning) with the black half leather interior, I sprayed my grill and spoiler black and it transformed the look
These types of videos are why I subbed in the first place 👍🏼
More older cars coming this year!
So refreshing to see the older stuff!
Thanks Bern!
A great sedan that I wish Infiniti would bring back in spirit. An odd but surprisingly pleasant experience to see one of these being diligently reviewed and not hucked sideways at a traffic light pole.
Old car reviews yes! My friend had this exact same model he bought a beat up high mileage one for super cheap. It lasted a long time before he finally got rid of it and had zero issues. Great car!
Nice to see you revisit some old cars Matt, nothing wrong with the newest ones coming out but for many they are looking at the used cars and coming back to something years after they were initially reviewed to see how they held up is awesome.
I'm biased as I own an 09 G37 but I'd say they are still some of the best used cars on the market that has something for everyone and are super reliable, the interior design age'd really well and the material choices was for the most part really good. I still get compliments when people get into my car despite it turning 14 this year, granted I'm OCD with my cars so my interior looks brand new and I have made some small updates like LED lighting in the interior but that's a $10 upgrade.
One small correct however is that the G37 never came with a Manual for the AWD versions it was exclusively an automatic, that said it was available on every other
trim for that generation.
Ah interesting, thank you for the correction!
I believe the 6MT is only available on Sport trim in RWD model. The base X model actually has thiner swag bars and many of the owner swap the sports sway bar for better handling.
Idk why these didn’t get more love. They’re basically a 4 door Nissan Z.
With 400-500 lbs more to carry... sure. Taking off at WOT is also different between the two cars, the X will 60-foot the Z but the Z will come up with the W on the big end.
Thanks for the great review. Much appreciated since I'm in the process of buying an X version (2012). Lots of miles but looks brand new thanks to an original owner who really took care of it. Was never a big fan but fell in love with this one.
Followed you for years. Your Mustang Ecoboost reviews influenced me to get that car. Already got a G35 may she Rest In Peace, replaced with a 2013 G37 which I love.
That’s great, thanks for the support over the years!
the best sedan to start off for a 20-year-old, I love my G, start off in a Honda CRV, and wanted to start getting into cars, after extensive research I got this car!!! mines 2013 G37X Sedan, note" the 2013 and I believe the 12, have a metal oil gallery gasket, this is a common fail point in this engine in older models because they use a paper/ cork material, other points are HVAC heater hoses the passenger side in the back of the engine, is a hose connected to the cabin bay, this hose has a plastic connection joint that will break due to heat, basically causing the car to leak coolant and possibly overheat your engine. I fixed this part as soon as I could with a metal joint and new hoses with it. The rear diff bussing will go out if you like to do sprited driving, or in general, could break over time, this causes wheel hop, another fail point will be the power steering pump, but that's only if you stress the pump enough, I've learned the hard way by turning off the AWD completely an having a little fun lol. like I said the pump shouldn't be an issue as long as you don't stress it a lot depending on miles of the car too, and who had it last. Besides that it's been a fucking great car, ez to work on, fun to drive, would highly recommend. Just keep up on oil changes and check/replace all other fluids ofc and these cars should last! I change mine every 3K for good measure with my driving it gets dark quick, but 5k or 6k should do you just fine.
I have a 2008 G35X, same body panels and platform as this. It has a 3.5 HR variant of the VQ engine with a 5 speed automatic transmission. Car has had 0 major mechanical issues during my ownership but the seat is ripped and the steering wheel is showing some wear. Some electrical stuff like the automated seat positioning is not functioning.
My Steering doesn't feel light at all, but it doesn't provide much feed back. You easily get some tail out fun as the power is rear biased. I would rate the handling as good but not great. Ride is firm and feels good on all surfaces except when you hit a big pot hole it sends a jolt thru the car. Power is good revs up to 7500rpm, but doesn't sound good at high RPM in my opinion.
Yeah I've heard other people say the steering has some weight to it kind of like BMW. Never heard anyone say it was light. This was when they still had the hydraulic steering before they changed to the light electric steering for the q50.
I'm actually looking at grabbing a 2012 Infiniti G37 Sport sedan soon! Thanks for this video! Just Subscribed!
I'm glad it helped and thank you for subscribing!
Getting one tomorrow! 2012 g37x 122k miles , I did the math and 122k miles is good for a car so I’m choosing it and thank you for this review !
I have a 2015 Q40. Got it used with 30k miles for 16k back in 2019. Great reliable good sounding engine, AWD, and bose sound system. Even has a spare tire. Something that most vehicles don't offer anymore.
Q40s now are $15,000+ you could make your money back haha
When all of those q40s came off lease - they were an absolute steal. I heavily looked at them just because they were so much car for so cheap. Great buy.
Just here to say those overstock G37's, a.k.a. Q40 will be going up soon. Maybe very soon. 2012-13-14 VINs will be the ones people look for, no gallery gasket issues and the last product from Infiniti in their prime.
Love my 37x it’s been great, 120xxx on the dash, I’ll replace the engine and trans once it’s needed will be keeping it forever!
Well you have a long time bro , mine has 231,000 miles . 2012 G37 journey sedan 2wd and still drives very strong with no issues .
just bought one w/ 77k on it, really clean. wish me luck, great thorough video (youre a natural for presenting)
When infinity was in there best of times good ole days
I just picked up a 2010 G37s coupe with the 6-speed manual about a month ago. It's a perfect combo of performance and reliability while being a comfortable daily. I definitely recommend it to anyone!
Congrats!
I have a 2013 G37S sedan with a 6-speed in pretty good condition and so glad I got it when I did. The combo of a N/A 6-spd Sedan is such a rarity that I want to hold on to it for as long as I can. The ONLY thing I don’t like is the rear seats don’t fold down.
The pandemic has also slowed down wracking up miles so I think she’s gonna last me for a long time! It really is a great sports sedan that went under-appreciated. Infiniti listened to the critics and refined the Q50 and all of a sudden everyone appreciated the rawness of the G37.
Anyway, great review! If you were in the Houston area I’d def let you use it to get a feel of the manual!
SN: As someone mentioned, the manual was only available with the sport package.
I feel you I have a 2012 G37S sedan tho it’s an automatic and what draw me too them was the style, quickness, and reliability all in one even tho it’s a 10 year old car it still attracted me to it…..I want to hold on to mines as well
Great review! Love my 2009 G37x! I have 202k on it and had it for 7 years now. I have the ARK Catback Exhaust and a cold air intake and it sounds great. Also the manual only came in the RWD sport in the coupe, sedan and convertible. Not available on AWD models. Paddle shifters only came stock on automatic sport models. Another note: this thing is a beast in the snow, very easy to drift and you can fully disable TC/Stability control.
ATTESA-ETS is wonderful, going back to mid-2000's G sedans that came with AWD. For some reason the torque split in BMW 3-series w/ xDrive is not great for snow drifting, that's according to a 2012 335i xDrive owner who was following me in a storm. "It can't do that man. Or, at least, I would have a heart attack if I tried".
One thing to note about the steering is that it’s a lot lighter in facelifted models like this one. The early G35/G37 of this body style had pretty heavy steering.
My g37Xs had really heavy steering wheel and it was 2013. Maybe it was an S model?
@@TTGamingTrinh I have a 13’ G37X ( Non Sport ) and my steering is pretty heavy ( a good heavy though ) makes every other car I drive feel like it has Electric Power Steering 🤣
@@erickabundis7952 right?? I was suprised he said it was pretty light. The infiniti has the hydraulic rack, which makes it fun haha
@@TTGamingTrinh I really like it when your ripping it on curvy roads… the car just feels planted
Had a 2013 G37X sedan. Put 160k miles on it (took good care of it, kept up with regular maintenance). Only problems were rusted out exhaust (lots of road salt where I live) and a bent drive shaft (not the cars' fault...a shovel fell off a dump truck in front of me at 70mph and I still got it replaced under warranty). Best car I ever owned. Got a truck after out of necessity but I miss this car all the time.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Literally perfect timing, I’m grabbing one tomorrow! Thanks matt
Congrats man! You'll enjoy it!
Dude sweet! Old car reviews are way better!
I cross shopped this and a 2014 Lexus GS350 F-Sport and ultimately ended up getting the Lexus for the extra legroom and overall quality. Both have dated tech, but you can't go wrong with a reliable RWD V6 sedan! Also did a muffler delete on the Lexus and sounded great!
Nice! The GS is a great car too!
Same!
These are the types of reviews that will get you back to the top, IMO. Great work thank you!
VQ gang wya?!?!?
I still have my 2012 for 9 years now with 125K and still going strong
Have a 2011 journey, thing can’t be more reliable! Great review Matt!
Damn, they did that car wrong with the aftermarket exhaust.
G37 were sports cars no matter the trim, that's what was so nice about that era, but a G37 RWD sport is a gem
Great stuff man! I rented one of these back when they were new and I had a blast. It was the first rwd car I’d driven and I remember kicking the tail out fairly easily 😁
Kinda loving the old car review thing! Great work, always wondered what these were like.
Thanks, glad you liked it!
After owning my g for 5 years I can say it’s reliable, it still looks good for today’s standards and it definitely delivers good power
For several years I had the slightly older, slightly less powerful G35 version of this sedan. Thanks for brining back fond memories Matt!
Finally!! Gotta do more of these type of reviews especially with the used car market booming
I’ll be doing more this spring!
Loved Infiniti G's. Girlfriend had a MT G35 coupe, was a super fun car to drive.
I preferred this generation with the 35 engine. Great cars.
Like a 2007/2008 model….I love my ‘12 G37 sport sedan a lot of fun for a 10 year old car
Hey Matt, great video again! Do you think you can get your hands on an FJ Cruiser or a Nissan XTerra? Big boxy off roaders have always been my favorite. Love the channel and we wish you the best!
Thanks! I’d love to review both of those if they’re ever offered to me!
Currently saving up for one just a few more months
Hope u get it twin
I'm digging the new/old style of review. Keep up the good work. 👍
I like the retro review. I had this exact car. Great bang for the buck.
Bought my G37x shortly after my bday in may with 86K now has 91K. I've had to do a couple of fixes but they were easy $100 fixes. Love this car.
Matt, you gotta find and review a manual G37. You’ll love it. The manuals in these cars is so nice, fun, and smooth. It’s easily been one of the nicest manuals ive ever driven
I had a 2005 G35. It was a nice car. It was a 4-door and I regret not getting the coupe. The interiors weren't the best but the engine and chassis were great. It was an enjoyable car, for sure. I was tempted by the Acura TL of the time because the interior was nicer, but I wasn't into what seemed to me to be a nose heavy FWD car. I certainly don't regret that at all. I remember driving the G37 and thought that the throttle was a bit too sensitive, however, it was plenty powerful.
Nice! I remember really being in love with the G35 Coupes when they first came out. So sleek.
I would be great to see more used car reviews like this.
More coming throughout this year!
Just sold my g37s 6mt to get a Sequoia for the family. I miss it every day. Definitely a unicorn now n days
Awesome, love the reviews of stuff that's a little bit older!
Back when Infiniti made special cars. I would kill for a low mileage one with the 6 speed manual.
Sir, that combo is a unicorn. My G37 manual has 250,000 miles on it now with a few track days.
All time great car, with an all time great reviewer. PS: tell the owner the g35 is better haha. But seriously, the G's were a force to be reckoned with in the 2000's. A TON of car for the less than competitors and at times looked better than all of them (g35 in 2003 looked way better than the MB and the 330ci). Hopefully one day Infiniti can return to its former greatness.
Thank you! 🙏
I thought this was a throwback video, I specifically clicked on it to hear “Subaruduburwerexfan here....” love you Matt keep it up and do more of these! I think that’s what pulled a lot of uf OG’s in. Maybe do a couple videos like that’d ideo blue and review some builds? If I had one, I’d let you ride it for sure and you’re so genuine that I know people would love the video. Keep up the excellent work!!!
Thanks Michael! I'll be doing more subscriber cars throughout this year!
@@MattMaranMotoring sounds great Matt! I meant thatdudeinblue but I guess my phone tired to correct it. Anyway, you’re seriously the best and again genuine so you just need to find what works for you and you’ll explode again!! I remember watching your first R35 review back in the day and was so jealous but even more of how professional you are. I think you, Tyler Hoovie and Doug are the best to do it and you can easily get there by being yourself. Hope to see a video soon 👍🏼
@@michaelramirez4864 Thanks Michael, I really appreciate that!
I drove my 2013 g37xS coupe for a few years and it was lovely! Really fun to high rev it out since its naturally aspirated
I absolutely love this car. I have had my 2013 G37x sedan now for 3 years. I only have 54K miles on it. No mechanical problems at all.
Beluga racing axle back exhaust gives wonderful sound. Continental ultra performance extremecontact tires make for a great ride. Tinted windows. Bluetooth, a fantastic Bose sound system.
A backseat with plenty of room to fit my kids. This g37 is the most fun daily driver car. Besides it being a premium gas guzzler. 18 mpg average, it’s a fantastic car.
I used to have a 2013 G37 sedan before my charger and I loved it
Great review. The G35/G37 sedans, being on the same platform as the Z and the Maxima, were the near perfect combination of both vehicles.
Did you just say maxima? A front will drive vehicle
@@antmarquis87 yes, Maxima is a front wheel drive sedan, and the Z is a rear wheel drive coupe. The G sedans are RWD sedans with the same motor as the other two cars.
Not exactly true but close. The g37 and the 370z use the same FM platform so they share the same engine, chassis and transmission. Both g37 coupe's and sedans are exactly the same except for the body shape.
The maxima however uses a completely different engine and chassis. The Z and g37 uses the vq37vhr whereas the maxima uses a vq35 engine. The maxima uses a completely different chassis
Maxima is on a shared FWD D Platform now the RWD FM platform that the Z/G35 are on. But yeah building a luxury car off a sports car's bones
makes for pretty awesome cars.
*scratches head* ok, my bad. But I still stand by my opinion that it's a good choice between the two.
Bro I love your videos!! I watch car reviews I normally wouldn’t watch. Killin it bro. But I’m buying one of these next year so thanx for the view!!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video and good luck getting a G37! I'm sure you'll love it!
The G37 has been my favorite car I’ve owned! I do plan trade it for the new Nissan Z tho!
I always felt this was the pinnacle of Nissan/Infiniti, before the legacy I had a 99 I 30 T and it was a great car! However parts seem to be expensive for them, also out of all the cars I have owned it had a great brake pedal travel and feel that I wish more manufacturers would copy!
I miss this era of Infiniti (G, M, EX, FX, etc.) I mean the new ones are cool too...
*LONG POST*
I daily a 2011 g37 journey sedan. Originally, I only bought it because it was more sensible than the BMW 328i I wanted, but I wasn't really interested in Infiniti or g37s. After 3 years of keeping it stock, treating it like a point-A-point-B work-horse, and doing the bare minimum maintenance, I'm trying to develop an interest in g37s and appreciate mine more: even thinking about mods now.
It's difficult to tell if it's the car, or my history of, more or less, neglected TLC, but I've had a few reliability issues: battery has gone weak/dead a couple times with no apparent reason (its been fine for 7 months), 1 MASSIVE and 1 smaller problem with coolant leaks: the big one was a leaking coolant crossover pipe that needed replacing; the part itself wasn't expensive, but the part was right in the bowels of the engine bay, so to access it, as per the manufacturer's recommendation, the engine had to be removed, which was $2600 just for the engine removal alone (this was conveniently after the Maxcare had expired). After the pipe was replaced (and a couple other things they found once the engine was out), the job ended up being $3500. The smaller one, was a more common g37 issue: the coolant hose coupler broke out of nowhere, lost all the coolant, I overheated, and broke down on the street outside my apartment (so nearly made it home). Had to get it towed to the garage for that one, but ended up only spending a couple hundred for the part and labor. A couple other minor, less serious things I've gone to the garage for: replacing rear brakes, and now, getting the ecm re-flashed, as well as replacing the transmission fluid. I suspect because of the enormous cost of my initial coolant-issue visit, the garage gives me discounts, like routinely waiving diagnostic fees, as well as other things they'd normally charge for.
For the most part, considering I've mostly done fuck-all to keep her running strong and healthy, she's proven to be pretty reliable, and she's growing on me. It's a great car to have, and couldn't see it for the longest time.
When I got it in 2019, it had 95k miles, pretty good condition, for $12,998 (sticker price. After tax, title, and tags, over $15k).
If you have the means, I suggest looking into g37 ownership.
Are these cars fast? Like Ok fast or decently fast?
@@Medal6 stock 0-60 is 5.4 seconds
Nice! I’m excited to see the new reviews with personal cars instead of press vehicles🙌🏼
I've got one (it's the same body style but the vq35hr and also rwd) I love it great car, I installed a starlight headliner on my channel, and it's such a nice thing to drive and slides well, only thing, is it's TERRIBLE on gas lmaooo 17mpg don't be feeling too good, but that's probably down to my right foot
Let’s goooo. Sporty car reviews incoming!!
Love the old car reviews. I think you could still do non performance new car reviews on a separate channel with a different host. You produce it but have a different on screen personality show off the boring vehicles. .
Cheers Matt for an old school review.
I bought a 2011 g37x sedan and. It had 74,000 miles on it when I purchased it in 2020. It has 90,000 now .the only problem is the fuel monitor is malfunctioning. It's a keeper though it's not fuel efficient.
Going back in time, I like it 😎
Had the 2011 version of this. Funnest car I’ve owned.
My buddy has a 2012 and never had an issue within 5 years so far. It's a really good value car and reliable as well
Definitely miss these used car reviews rather than just new cars…
More used cars are coming to the channel this year!
Wise decision doing older cars again seems like a no brainer...
More old cars please
More coming this year!
I loved mine. Great DD and had a nice V6 engine.