How comfortable is your G37x?

[docboy]

Long story short, I'm seriously considering trading in my 2009 IS250 AWD for a G37x sedan. The interior of the 250 is causing unbelievable amounts of pain to my right leg. I'm aware of the financial losses for such a move, but life is too short to stay a pissed off Lexus man forever. Must move on...

[See my other post: http://forums.g37driver.com/zerothread/434225 ]

So I'm curious to know how those of you driving the G37x are doing? How tall are you guys/gals? How are your leg and feet doing after short and long drives? How are your lower backs?

How about the passengers in the passenger seat and rear seats?

Anything NEGATIVE on the G37x that you wish Infiniti would address??

My other choices are the Acura TL w/SH-AWD with manual transmission (coming out later this year, despite its front beak styling) and the BMW 3 xi series (which I do not favor due to reliability issues).

[pfarmer]

Long story short, I'm seriously considering trading in my 2009 IS250 AWD for a G37x sedan. The interior of the 250 is causing unbelievable amounts of pain to my right leg. I'm aware of the financial losses for such a move, but life is too short to stay a pissed off Lexus man forever. Must move on...

[See my other post: http://forums.g37driver.com/zerothread/434225 ]

So I'm curious to know how those of you driving the G37x are doing? How tall are you guys/gals? How are your leg and feet doing after short and long drives? How are your lower backs?

How about the passengers in the passenger seat and rear seats?

Anything NEGATIVE on the G37x that you wish Infiniti would address??

My other choices are the Acura TL w/SH-AWD with manual transmission (coming out later this year, despite its front beak styling) and the BMW 3 xi series (which I do not favor due to reliability issues).

I have a 2008 XS so we have the sport seats. I like the drivers seat and rarely ride as a passenger. My wife is the opposite. She states that she really feels comfortable in the seat and I can state that she usually ends up sleeping. The only negative to the seats that I can see is if you are a little on the wide side as they are fairly narrow. For me they fit like a glove (5'6'' or 5'7" getting shorter as I get older). My wife is about 5'2". The sport seats offer about 10 different adjustments for the driver. Some complain about them being a little bit on the firm side.

I have some reliability issues but as far as comfort, I find it so.

Perry

[docboy]

Pfarmer,

Sorry to hear of your reliability issues. I was just reading some of your past posts re: your car. Has Infiniti of Fife resolved the problem?

According to Consumer Reports, the G37 has received 'Excellent" ratings for reliability. Sounds like your G may have been a lemon, which is too bad.

Has anyone else experienced reliability issues with their G37x?

[SVTCOBRA]

We have a G35 coupe and sedan. Love the seats in both! I'm 6 feet 210 pounds - fairly large legs from lifting weights.Am particular about seats. Chose a 04 coupe over newer ones due to the seats.

We've driven several G37 sedans and love the seats front and rear.Had a G37 as a loaner while our G sedan was in for warranty work. We were trying to work a deal on a new G37, but backed out - decided to just keep the sedan we have.Did not care for the G37S seats at all. Were not comphy to me or my wife.

[pfarmer]

Pfarmer,

Sorry to hear of your reliability issues. I was just reading some of your past posts re: your car. Has Infiniti of Fife resolved the problem?

According to Consumer Reports, the G37 has received 'Excellent" ratings for reliability. Sounds like your G may have been a lemon, which is too bad.

Has anyone else experienced reliability issues with their G37x?

It has had one bad start since it came back. In this last case it would not start and the dash had the little key symbol on it (everything else in the sequence seemed to go like before). Allowed it to sit awhile and then it started. I then shut it down to see if it would repeat. It repeated and the same no start. This time I put it in gear and when I put it in gear the key symbol cleared. So I shut it down to try a new test. Same thing. Now on the third time it did start I put it in gear, the symbol cleared and the problem has disappeared.

No codes were present. Everytime my steering wheel was not locked (more about this later)

I think they are still ignoring what I think the problem is and that is a cable issue possibly associated with the steering lock module (or the module itself). The reason I think this can be an issue is it is part of the start sequence and the code for it was tossed the second time it went in the shop. Also at one point I located one end of the cable and made sure it was firmly in place and it started. This was after I got the critter back the second time from the shop and the problem showed up the second day.

I haven't believed anything from Consumer Reports for years after a couple of other items I have read. But in this case I think it may well be a simple issue to resolve if the correct troubleshooting skills are used. The reason I am looking at what I am looking at is that I like what I see and the numbers (and options) are far greater than the 'G' when it comes to fixes for issues.

Perry

[walt737]

Just got a 09 G37 sedan and its a great ride. After driving the IS 250 the G37 is much more impressive if one likes power, it really does deliver the goods. Found the fuel economy surprisingly good for 300 plus hp. The G has a larger interior and better room in the front for taller folks. The Is has a more compliant ride but the G handles more like a 3 series. No reliability issues at all yet. Give the G 37 a test drive that VQ motor will win you over.

ws

[DAAN.]

I'm 6'4 290 and they are good

Financially wise, the loss is immense if you do the move from one to the other. Better pay some 2-5000 and buy the perfect for you seat for Lexus

[audtatious]

I'm comfortable in both my G's, which both have the same interior as the '09 versions. Both cars make it a tad difficult to pull out my wallet due to how high the center console is. I really have no other negative on the G sedan but the armrest and buttons are pretty low in the coupe.

Minor inconvenience.

[pippen99]

I've found all my Infinitis(2 G coupes and a I30t) to be very comfortable. I agree wholeheartedly with you about the coupe armrest, it's way too low and far back. I wish it had the armrest from the I30t. You pushed a button and the armrest slid up and forward. I loved that feature. Sometimes it's the small attentions to details or feature tha you remember best about a past automobile

[docboy]

It just occurred to me, after test driving an 09 G37x, there is a little HUMP on the middle console (towards the right of the driver's right knee area). Then on the passenger's side, there's a small PROTRUSION coming out of the middle console on the passenger's left leg. These bumps are nowhere near as annoying or large as that of in the IS 250 AWD though.

Do these PROTUSIONS bother anyone?

In the IS 250 AWD, I'm coming to the conclusion that b/c the cockpit is just so tight and small, this may be causing the BUMP on the driver's side to be so uncomfortable for me. No where for my leg to go and rest.

The G37x's cockpit is quite a bit bigger than the IS (the TL even more so). Are your legs comfy? Can it rest without being bothered by those BUMPs?

[pfarmer]

It just occurred to me, after test driving an 09 G37x, there is a little HUMP on the middle console (towards the right of the driver's right knee area). Then on the passenger's side, there's a small PROTRUSION coming out of the middle console on the passenger's left leg. These bumps are nowhere near as annoying or large as that of in the IS 250 AWD though.

Do these PROTUSIONS bother anyone?

In the IS 250 AWD, I'm coming to the conclusion that b/c the cockpit is just so tight and small, this may be causing the BUMP on the driver's side to be so uncomfortable for me. No where for my leg to go and rest.

The G37x's cockpit is quite a bit bigger than the IS (the TL even more so). Are your legs comfy? Can it rest without being bothered by those BUMPs?

The only issue I find on my G is actually the reverse of my other car and is something you may check for yourself. I like to rest my left foot extended to the spot just to the left of the brake pedal. with my left foot extended my right foot is too close when driving at freeway speeds. On my other car the reverse is true, with my left foot at rest my right foot is reaching for the pedal.

Not a huge issue but for some I could see where it could become uncomfortable on a long drive. Since I have a bone tumor removed from my right foot it tends to not be as flexible as before and I may be more sensitive to things like this.

If you are bothered by 'humps' never drive a Sunbeam Tiger. You will be checking in at a clinic after 10 miles.

Perry

[pfarmer]

Pfarmer,

Sorry to hear of your reliability issues. I was just reading some of your past posts re: your car. Has Infiniti of Fife resolved the problem?

According to Consumer Reports, the G37 has received 'Excellent" ratings for reliability. Sounds like your G may have been a lemon, which is too bad.

Has anyone else experienced reliability issues with their G37x?

It appears that a couple appear to have triggered the limp mode (or at least similar behaviour) on more than one occassion as well as some issues with shifting characteristics with the 7 speed auto. I think the auto issue is a firmware issue that is being resolved. Personally I have seen what may be similar behavior with the 5 speed auto in the 08. Not sure if the issue with the limp mode has been addressed as it seems to be one of those issues that doesn't leave good tracks behind on the couple that have experienced it. So far I haven't read anything about the 37x that would leave you completed stranded like in my case. It has been a good thing that I have another car at home that is reliable.

Perry

[docboy]

It appears that a couple appear to have triggered the limp mode (or at least similar behaviour) on more than one occassion as well as some issues with shifting characteristics with the 7 speed auto. I think the auto issue is a firmware issue that is being resolved. Personally I have seen what may be similar behavior with the 5 speed auto in the 08. Not sure if the issue with the limp mode has been addressed as it seems to be one of those issues that doesn't leave good tracks behind on the couple that have experienced it. So far I haven't read anything about the 37x that would leave you completed stranded like in my case. It has been a good thing that I have another car at home that is reliable.

Perry

I appreciate your input re: comfort and reliability. At this stage, I'm trying to gather long term inputs before making a decision. It has never occurred to me that cars comfort (or lack there of) can cause such havoc on one's body.

Have you driven and sat in the new Acura TL? How does the TL's interior feel to you compared to the G37x's?

[pfarmer]

I appreciate your input re: comfort and reliability. At this stage, I'm trying to gather long term inputs before making a decision. It has never occurred to me that cars comfort (or lack there of) can cause such havoc on one's body.

Have you driven and sat in the new Acura TL? How does the TL's interior feel to you compared to the G37x's?

Only a series of Hondas, VWs, and a few others when I was looking at the 'G' last year. I have recently tried a 2006 vette and did not find any issue with it other than visibility out the back.

I would also suggest looking at any of the twin turbo 3 series BMW as there are bargins on these as well as various Mercedes models right now in my area and possibly yours as well.

Perry

[day03tls]

just came off of an 06 TL..decent car but had torque steer. I still like Acuras but not the new style. I just bought an 09 37xs. Fantastic. Rear wheel with the all wheel drive ready and able for the horrible winters. the seats are hard..I did get in the Non S ...G37...and it was more comfortable but I like the 18 inch wheels .....nice car....leg extenders take strain off .....

[zozoka1212]

Ok,

Just came back today from the vacation. Drove to the East Coast. The way there 12 hours drive and the rest next day. Back 20 hours drive stopped 3 times to get gas and eat. No issue at all with the comfort or the car.

To me the previous gen Acuras were better looking. Both front and rear looks weird. Maybe just me. Also the G35X was beating the 335Xi in every aspect when they tested it here in Canada. They tested it in snow, slalom and VDC on and VDC off. Only segment the 335Xi win was the gasmilage by 1-2 mpg. But the G37 is better than the G35 on gas milage. But the G37 should be as good as the 335Xi or better.