Two weeks with 2010 G37 Sedan

[Rick207]

I leased a 2010 G37 sedan Journey with premium package about two weeks ago after returning the leased 2008 Acura TSX. Here are some of my thoughts so far.

Things I liked:

The looks
Keyless entry/engine start
Music box
Transfer CD to music box
Rear view camera, sonar sensor
CD plays mp3 files
Heated front seats
Compass
Door handle request switch


And here are things that I don't like:

1. No AUX audio in, I use Sansa with Rockbox listening a lot of podcasts and
I cannot connect it. Even with usb drive, the fast forward and rewind for
playing a large file does not work well at all. This is my biggest
disappointment since I am so used to the controls on my Sansa. I am using a
FM transmitter now, but sound is not that good.

2. No Daytime Running Light, a lot of low end cars have this.

3. No elapsed time since engine start, you have to reset it every time

4. No digital clock, no coin holder

5. Small console storage and small glove compartment

6. No actual tire gauge, does not show tire pressure

7. No 60/40 split folding rear seat

8. Small display in the middle shows limited information

9. No turn signal on side mirror.

10. Little sluggish when shifting gear in bumper to b0mber traffic

All these features are available on my previous TSX. Don't get me wrong, the
G37 looks and drives great, just these little things I thought they should be
included. Even Camry has a lot of these features.

[SleepyMonkey]

mine has Aux input - did that change from 2008 to 2010? I'm no fan of daytime running lights, but that's just my opinion.

Oh, and I don't think Infiniti will ever get rid of the analog clock - it's their thing

[Rick207]

You have to have Navigation package to have the audio and video inputs.

[Tim30250]

And here are things that I don't like:

1. No AUX audio in, I use Sansa with Rockbox listening a lot of podcasts and
I cannot connect it. Even with usb drive, the fast forward and rewind for
playing a large file does not work well at all. This is my biggest
disappointment since I am so used to the controls on my Sansa. I am using a
FM transmitter now, but sound is not that good.
2. No Daytime Running Light, a lot of low end cars have this.
3. No elapsed time since engine start, you have to reset it every time
4. No digital clock, no coin holder
5. Small console storage and small glove compartment
6. No actual tire gauge, does not show tire pressure
7. No 60/40 split folding rear seat
8. Small display in the middle shows limited information
9. No turn signal on side mirror.
10. Little sluggish when shifting gear in bumper to b0mber traffic

All these features are available on my previous TSX. Don't get me wrong, the
G37 looks and drives great, just these little things I thought they should be
included. Even Camry has a lot of these features.

1) mine has aux inputs
2) i don't like drl's... glad i don't have em
3) yeah, i'd like to have it reset automatically
4) i have a digital clock in my lcd panel/i use my ashtray for the few coins i keep in the car
5) i don't keep a lot of junk in my car so they're both adequate for me
6) I check that regularly with all my cars and never had a car tell me the actual pressure
7) that would be nice to have
8) i have a pretty big and clear display, maybe it's different w/o nav
9) couldn't care less about that
10) agreed

The G may not include certain extraneous features that the other 2 cars you mentioned do, but I'll gladly do without them for the 10X better driving experience it provides. The camry is likely the most viscerally insipid sedan on the planet and the tsx isn't far behind. I feel that the G is the best luxury/sport sedan out there right now (that's why I picked it) and I don't think it can be bested overall by any car in it's class when u consider performance, price, efficiency, features, style, class, and fun factor.

[SVTCOBRA]

Welcome to Nico!!!!
Of the things you listed, I would have liked to see the tire pressure per each tire.

Let me add one....I wish it had the sound of my 97 cobra engine!!!
But, there are always little things that could have been designed a little better.

[joe603]

Having tire pressure for each tire would be problematic. What happens when you get new tires or rotate them? It would be a pain.

Agree with OP on some things like turn signals in the mirrors. I wish the car had cooled seats...it's hot outside! I also wish the car came with a front and rear spoiler...I did buy the "sport" option, why do I have to purchase that crap for extra $$ and hassle?

[SVTCOBRA]

The resolution to my wish included resolving repositioning the sensors due to rotation issue that you referenced.
Regardless, knowing that one tire was a few pounds lower than the others would prompt me to check for a nail/screw in one of them. Or, if any were low I would add more.
I keep a plugging kit and compressor in all of my cars.
AC seats would be great!!!
Ability to change your gauge cluster illumination color would be cool too.