TED LATURNUS
Globe and Mail Update
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...infiniti-g37-coupe-a-good-bet/article2020122/
Great writeup that I found in my twitter feed this morn. It's hard to go wrong with this car and saving roughly 50% on the purchase price after only three years is the money smart decision though most of the '08s on hebdo were starting at $29K with about 100,000kms.Infiniti’s G37 Coupe debuted at the New York Auto Show in 2007 as a replacement for the G35 and the family resemblance was inescapable.
This was the second generation of the G Coupe and featured a slightly longer, wider, and stiffer body than its predecessor, with new sheet metal. It was still one of the most handsome cars on the road, however.
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Consumer Reports generally has good things to say about the G37 and Infiniti’s entire G-series gets an across the board “Good Bet” designation. That said, the G37 Coupe is graded slightly lower than the sedan, which receives this organization’s top marks for everything and its highest used-car prediction rating. Some comments from owners: “A little low for entering and exiting,” “maintenance reminders annoying,” “engine trouble at 15K.” A smooth ride and abundant power are common areas of praise. Prospective buyers should also be aware that the G37 requires premium gas.
Market research firm J.D. Power also likes the G-series, and gives it good marks in every area. Some things, such as powertrain dependability and accessories quality, don’t fare as well as the rest of the car, but there are no failing grades to be found anywhere. Again, J.D. Power rates the entire G-series here and overall vehicle dependability is above average.
From a $47,500 base price in ’08, the G37 has dropped to about half of its original value. The Sport model is fetching $1,000-$1,500 more than the base version.
2008 Infiniti G37 Sport
Original Base Price: $47,350; Black Book: $30,225-$31,750; Red Book: $24,250-$25,375