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lscamaro · 09-07-2012, 12:47 AM

Okay so my girlfriend is looking into a new car and she has a few options. Ultimately, I would like to know if their are certain things to get or not from certain cars. I'd like to hear from people who might own these cars. Basically, I'd like to hear impressions and "great deals" from things that come included in packages and such.

Her options right now are:
Dodge Charger
Ford Mustang
Nissan 370Z
Infinity G37

What do you guys think? And why?

Sir Nuke · 09-07-2012, 10:01 AM

there is one thing wrong with your list......there is NO Camaro on it!

Scrappy Doo · 09-07-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

there is one thing wrong with your list......there is NO Camaro on it!

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malave7567 · 09-07-2012, 10:56 AM

out of that list, if money wasn't a huge issue, I would take the Infiniti, because it is the higher class version of the 370z (doesn't help that my wife loves Z's and G's too). That said, the 370Z and G37 are very pricey.

My friend Mark has a v6 Charger SXT, black on black. Looks nice, rides good, plenty of room. I guess the key thing is... what is your g/f looking for in her car?

lscamaro · 09-07-2012, 11:06 AM

She doesn't really care but I don't want a harsh ride for her since after awhile I'm sure she would feel uncomfortable. I also don't want a car that is prone to lots of problems. Something reliable. I hear g37s are very comfortable?

The camaro isn't on that list because not that she doesn't like it but she thinks of them as "guy cars". She is considering one but I guess at the moment it isn't at the top of her list.

malave7567 · 09-07-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

She doesn't really care but I don't want a harsh ride for her since after awhile I'm sure she would feel uncomfortable. I also don't want a car that is prone to lots of problems. Something reliable. I hear g37s are very comfortable?

The camaro isn't on that list because not that she doesn't like it but she thinks of them as "guy cars". She is considering one but I guess at the moment it isn't at the top of her list.

G37's are very comfortable and have good material in the interior, however, it is one of more performance-driven cars in its class, so it's ride is not as soft as say, an Acura TL. However, if she's used to riding in a Camaro, it's nothing new. But again, you mentioned she doesn't want a harsh ride. Is the Camaro too harsh for her?

lscamaro · 09-07-2012, 12:26 PM

Nope, and my car is lowered 1.3" with peddlers springs. She only feels the harshness when there is the occassional pothole I can't get out of the way of.

Richy_Rich · 09-07-2012, 12:42 PM

I have a 350Z, and understand that Nissan is a decent product; very low on maintenance.

Richy_Rich · 09-07-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

She doesn't really care but I don't want a harsh ride for her since after awhile I'm sure she would feel uncomfortable. I also don't want a car that is prone to lots of problems. Something reliable. I hear g37s are very comfortable?

The camaro isn't on that list because not that she doesn't like it but she thinks of them as "guy cars". She is considering one but I guess at the moment it isn't at the top of her list.

Get a pink one for her.

Richy_Rich · 09-07-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Nope, and my car is lowered 1.3" with peddlers springs. She only feels the harshness when there is the occassional pothole I can't get out of the way of.

Any stock Camaro other than the ZL-1 will ride smoother; as they come with factory squishy suspension systems.

A new Camaro with an attractive young lady in it, is a B-E-A-Utiful thing... she is pretty right?

GrabberB5.Slow · 09-07-2012, 02:07 PM

370z or Mustang cause I'm biased. I think she'd love the 370, my mom bought one as her first sports car and loves it. Mustangs are great cars too, she'd probably like the Cali Special.

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A new Camaro with an attractive young lady in it, is a B-E-A-Utiful thing... she is pretty right?

Usually all the fat ones drive Mustangs. It's kind of depressing.

lscamaro · 09-07-2012, 02:26 PM

What comes in the cali special package? Is it worth it?

The only thing that shys her away from the 370z is the lack of rear seat and low luggage space. She doesn't need a lot of luggage space but the 370 seems like you could maybe fit a duffle bag in there at best lol

It would be cool for her to get a camaro but if she got it, it would probably take me like 3 days before I got into her head and started giving her ideas on how to mod it lol. Especially since I have a bit of experience on what to do and what not to do lol

Caitlin&Caroline · 09-07-2012, 04:56 PM

The Mustang and the G37 were on my list when I was looking before buying the Camaro. Also on my list were: IS250, TSX, CTS coupe.

The Infiniti had THE best interior - comfortable, bells, whistles. I did not want to get out after the test drive!! Sadly, the used one that I test drove had transmission issues. And the new ones were $$$$. A bright red G-series coupe could still one day be in my future...

Mustangs are fun and much smaller (than say, the Charger).

All good options!

futrocpd · 09-07-2012, 07:34 PM

Had a charger that I just sold with 120k on the clock and was never in the shop once, but if it's sporty she wants get the Z

09-07-2012, 12:47 AM	#1
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Advice on Car Options! Okay so my girlfriend is looking into a new car and she has a few options. Ultimately, I would like to know if their are certain things to get or not from certain cars. I'd like to hear from people who might own these cars. Basically, I'd like to hear impressions and "great deals" from things that come included in packages and such. Her options right now are: Dodge Charger Ford Mustang Nissan 370Z Infinity G37 What do you guys think? And why? __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

09-07-2012, 10:01 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,332 View My Garage	there is one thing wrong with your list......there is NO Camaro on it! __________________

09-07-2012, 11:06 AM	#5
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	She doesn't really care but I don't want a harsh ride for her since after awhile I'm sure she would feel uncomfortable. I also don't want a car that is prone to lots of problems. Something reliable. I hear g37s are very comfortable? The camaro isn't on that list because not that she doesn't like it but she thinks of them as "guy cars". She is considering one but I guess at the moment it isn't at the top of her list. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

09-07-2012, 12:26 PM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Nope, and my car is lowered 1.3" with peddlers springs. She only feels the harshness when there is the occassional pothole I can't get out of the way of. __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

09-07-2012, 12:42 PM	#8
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	I have a 350Z, and understand that Nissan is a decent product; very low on maintenance. __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

09-07-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
malave7567 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 835	out of that list, if money wasn't a huge issue, I would take the Infiniti, because it is the higher class version of the 370z (doesn't help that my wife loves Z's and G's too). That said, the 370Z and G37 are very pricey. My friend Mark has a v6 Charger SXT, black on black. Looks nice, rides good, plenty of room. I guess the key thing is... what is your g/f looking for in her car?

09-07-2012, 02:26 PM	#12
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	What comes in the cali special package? Is it worth it? The only thing that shys her away from the 370z is the lack of rear seat and low luggage space. She doesn't need a lot of luggage space but the 370 seems like you could maybe fit a duffle bag in there at best lol It would be cool for her to get a camaro but if she got it, it would probably take me like 3 days before I got into her head and started giving her ideas on how to mod it lol. Especially since I have a bit of experience on what to do and what not to do lol __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

09-07-2012, 04:56 PM	#13
Caitlin&Caroline Drives: '11 2SS IOM/IO A6, '06 Outback Ltd Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NEPA Posts: 233	The Mustang and the G37 were on my list when I was looking before buying the Camaro. Also on my list were: IS250, TSX, CTS coupe. The Infiniti had THE best interior - comfortable, bells, whistles. I did not want to get out after the test drive!! Sadly, the used one that I test drove had transmission issues. And the new ones were $$$$. A bright red G-series coupe could still one day be in my future... Mustangs are fun and much smaller (than say, the Charger). All good options! __________________ My other car is a blue station wagon... no, really!

09-07-2012, 07:34 PM	#14
futrocpd P90X Drives: 2000 SLP SS VERT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 773	Had a charger that I just sold with 120k on the clock and was never in the shop once, but if it's sporty she wants get the Z __________________ 2000 Camaro SS/SLP P90X changed my life. Want to know more, PM me for more info on changing your life for the better