Infiniti G37x vs Audi S4

[indianpryd]

hey everyone
so finally after hanging onto my S4 and driving my dads car and busting my rear working like crazy, i can trade in my S4 + with the cash i can go ahead and get a new ride. The two on the table are leasing a G37x or Buying an 01.5-02 S4(Not Nogaro haha). Now the G37x is a really nice car(auto, i know ) but it comes with a warranty, offers a comfortable ride as well. But the S4 is a great car as well, i would get it in a 6-speed as im tired of Tips. But i just needed some opinion from people who are more experienced on the S4 than me.

The things i am taking into consideration are:

1. Warranty- MOST important. I don't want to be shelling out cash like crazy and i know S4's have a tendency to burn up someone's cash supply quick! Is there any way to get a warranty for them so that everything is covered? I know with the G37x, theres a factory warranty offered and additional coverage offered as wel, so that would take care of my problems. Infiniti's are usually reliable, but one never knows what they will get from any manufacturer.

2. Appeal- I would like my car to be attractive and an eye turner, not just some ho-hum car on the road, yet be overstated with 500lbs of fiber glass hanging off of it like lots of cars that are out there. Looks wise, other than lowering and tinting, i wouldnt be looking at doing anything else. This is the one i am clueless on, on which one would look better. Thats why im looking for some objective

3. Speed- I want to go fast(obviously).

Let me know what you think about these 3 issues as i am struggling making my decision.

Thanks

[A62TURBO]

Lets keep it simple.

You don't want to shell out any cash on repairs, get the Infiniti. I had an 05' FX45 for 2 years and I beat the shit out of it, I never went to the dealer and I never had a problem.

[A4A4A4]

The Infiniti G37x coupe is sexy and fast as hell out of the box. Go for it!

[Rated S]

The Infiniti G37x coupe is sexy and fast as hell out of the box. Go for it!

Fast as hell?

[HOFFY11]

Fast as hell?

lol i second this questioning..

[A6.S-line]

Lets keep it simple.

You don't want to shell out any cash on repairs, get the Infiniti.

x2

[rick_chicago]

Lets keep it simple.

You don't want to shell out any cash on repairs, get the Infiniti.

x3

[A4A4A4]

Fast as hell?

They're pretty f*ckin fast for a $35000 car but I guess I exaggerated, you have to remember I'm comparing it to my 200hp A4.

[rick_chicago]

They're pretty f*ckin fast for a $35000 car but I guess I exaggerated, you have to remember I'm comparing it to my 200hp A4.

They aren't terrible at 13.7 in the 1/4, but in this forum? Not so much.

[A4A4A4]

They aren't terrible at 13.7 in the 1/4, but in this forum? Not so much.

That's cause most people here are stage 2 or 3, not stock. Kind of comparing apples and oranges.

[rick_chicago]

That's cause most people here are stage 2 or 3, not stock. Kind of comparing apples and oranges.

Agree.

[Rajan147]

hey everyone
so finally after hanging onto my S4 and driving my dads car and busting my rear working like crazy, i can trade in my S4 + with the cash i can go ahead and get a new ride. The two on the table are leasing a G37x or Buying an 01.5-02 S4(Not Nogaro haha). Now the G37x is a really nice car(auto, i know ) but it comes with a warranty, offers a comfortable ride as well. But the S4 is a great car as well, i would get it in a 6-speed as im tired of Tips. But i just needed some opinion from people who are more experienced on the S4 than me.

The things i am taking into consideration are:

1. Warranty- MOST important. I don't want to be shelling out cash like crazy and i know S4's have a tendency to burn up someone's cash supply quick! Is there any way to get a warranty for them so that everything is covered? I know with the G37x, theres a factory warranty offered and additional coverage offered as wel, so that would take care of my problems. Infiniti's are usually reliable, but one never knows what they will get from any manufacturer.

2. Appeal- I would like my car to be attractive and an eye turner, not just some ho-hum car on the road, yet be overstated with 500lbs of fiber glass hanging off of it like lots of cars that are out there. Looks wise, other than lowering and tinting, i wouldnt be looking at doing anything else. This is the one i am clueless on, on which one would look better. Thats why im looking for some objective

3. Speed- I want to go fast(obviously).

Let me know what you think about these 3 issues as i am struggling making my decision.

Thanks

What are the terms of the lease? Insurance and Miles?

Whats that in comparison to the S4 your looking at?

S4 are money pits but they are extremely rewarding sleepers. I just beat on G37s Yesterday, yeah i might be stage 3, but the look on his face was priceless.

[Dubn]

Never really been a fan of leasing cars but if you got the money to do it then go with a g37...never can go wrong with a new car

[Militant-Grunt]

Lease a 335xi, in 6spd. Great warranty that covers even wearable parts.

[knvs]

I'm trying to sell my S4 for a G37.... I'm tired of having an older car and paying for maint...

[YnotS4]

Run the math, if EXPECTED repairs are to be less on your S4 over the life of the lease of the G37 stick where you are and save some cash. If its more go the other way. If you just want a newer car get a deal on an 08 a4 and Stage III it.

[S4-ORCE]

The Infiniti G37x coupe is sexy and fast as hell out of the box. Go for it!

You haven't seen fast as hell

It makes you go like this ==>

[S4beast]

I would get the infiniti cheak out the 335i its faster nicer and around the same price

[JackalS4]

Lease a 335xi, in 6spd. Great warranty that covers even wearable parts.

Ding!

Covered on the warranty, stand out car, no more tiptronic blues and plenty of speed.

[S-Power]

IMO, for 35,000 you can have a dream car

335i clowns on the G37

you can also get an e46 m3 and get a HPF kit on that for 35,000

you can get an an E55 AMG

Alot of better cars you can get then the G37 IMO

[Cecchini]

IMO, for 35,000 you can have a dream car

335i clowns on the G37

you can also get an e46 m3 and get a HPF kit on that for 35,000

you can get an an E55 AMG

Alot of better cars you can get then the G37 IMO

^2nd. Personally e46 m3 with the HPF kit sounds best to me... Or CPO 335i.

[Mooseimage]

Hmm, let's not forget insurance people, it can add up.

[washyourrhands]

or you could make a bad ass s4

[GyzmoS4]

G37 is sexy, but if you're tired of tips, why get another automatic? There are more options as others have already suggested. Get the car that offers everything you're looking for instead of settling. Just my 2 cents.

[bl0wn3ur0]

How about a cpo B6/B7 S4? You get a manual trans, quattro, more horsepower than the G37 and you can stay with audi...just my idea

[RocketSurgeon]

How about a cpo B6/B7 S4? You get a manual trans, quattro, more horsepower than the G37 and you can stay with audi...just my idea

I was surprised the thread got as far as it did before someone suggested that

[MikeS]

Leases are rip offs. If you get the Infiniti, just buy it. Leasing is just a very expensive way of renting a car. Do the math, it is always cheaper buying a car.

[qwks4]

Leases are rip offs. If you get the Infiniti, just buy it. Leasing is just a very expensive way of renting a car. Do the math, it is always cheaper buying a car.

Every person's situation is different.

It all comes down to where your money will work the best for you. If your lease rate is LESS than the rate of return where your money is parked, then it makes sense to lease. The residual is often inflated on a lease, whereas if you bought it and sold it at the same time your lease would have been up, you'll end up losing more money than the leased amount.

[dannyn424]

g37 is fast as hell is right and you can supercharge it by vortech......

[veggiemonster]

i pulled a sedan g37x by a car completely stock when i first got my car rolling out. 02 6 spd. s4
just an fyi

[AWD Mike]

To the OP, you said you wanted to lower and tint the car for the appeal.

Just as an FYI -- most dealerships/manufacturers will void the warranty if you alter the suspension. Changing the springs/shocks will "put strain on other parts" and they will not cover them because they "wouldn't have gone bad with the stock suspension"

My good friend has been going back and forth with the dealer on his 2006 Honda Civic SI, all he has done is get an intake and they voided the warranty on him.

I'd be careful with that. Also, I personally like the G35's better, but they are far from fast as hell.

Cheap, Fast, Reliable ---- Pick two.

[VR4-S4]

Modding a leased car? I dont think so. Leasing is a waste, G37 is a waste. If you want new(er) I would go with BUYING a bmw 335 or get a b6/7 s4.

[A6.S-line]

Every person's situation is different.

It all comes down to where your money will work the best for you. If your lease rate is LESS than the rate of return where your money is parked, then it makes sense to lease. The residual is often inflated on a lease, whereas if you bought it and sold it at the same time your lease would have been up, you'll end up losing more money than the leased amount.

+1. The circumstances, duration and math determine whether leasing is better than buying, or vice versa.

[veggiemonster]

dont forget on a lease you have mileage restrictions. if you go over you have to pay for it

[ThirdStrike]

ror g37's are weak. 35k for a nissan? no thanks. gimme a 335/135i for around the same price.
you guys saying a g37 is fast live in a box. bolt on 1.8t's pull on them. hell at least go for the more tout 350z if youre gonna spend that kind of cash on a nissan

[dannyn424]

g37 w/ 5 speed auto 5.4 0-60
g37 w/ 7 speed auto 5.2 0-60

That is extremely fast for a NA V6........ w automatic...... add the vortech super and it rocks.......

[looseboost]

Stage 1 S4 will eat it

[dannyn424]

you are right but it will be reliable..... and is still a good car.......... i love my audi and am gnna keep it but they require a passion to maintain and mod............. and I can appreciate a reliable g37x auto sedan...

[jibberjive]

g37 is fast as hell is right and you can supercharge it by vortech......

Eh, I personally wouldn't call it fast as hell, and like they said, I wouldn't extensively modify a leased car personally. Add to that the cost of supercharging it and you could have the sickest other car instead.

I know G37's are a whole different animal, but I beat my buddy's 4 door G35 in my stage 1+ 1.8t B6 A4 (supposedly like 225 or 245 hp or something). Granted his is an auto and I'm a stick and he probably didn't brake boost, but 60+ more hp and relatively the same weight you think he'd beat me.

[jibberjive]

On the other hand, I can definitely appreciate a reliable, cheaper to fix G37x for a daily car as well. Just like I can for the last body style TL. Completely different applications to me though because I can guarantee almost any stage 2 S4 will completely rape either.

If one were to get the G37, I wouldn't supercharge it because to me then it would just be like a novelty so you could say, "Yo, I got a supercharged G37." You could have a faster car with just as nice of an interior etc for the same or less (chipped 335i and 535i sound nice:-)).

Some of those turbo'd G's I hear are pretty nasty though I hear they have traction issues just like every other high hp RWD car.