G37 vs IS350 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Gnarlygianni · 07-26-2010, 09:12 AM

I know its not vs a Camaro but what do you think?

superman · 07-26-2010, 09:25 AM

Coupe or Sedan? Sedan - I would go with the IS350. Coupe - I would go with the G37.

I had a IS250 sedan and it was a great car. Decent handling, low on power, but the IS350 has a 100 HP increase over the IS250. As for the IS350 coupe, on paper, it doesn't make much sense to me. 300 pounds heavier than the sedan with the same powertrain = slower car. Get the G37 coupe. More power, less weight than the IS350 - throatier engine too, looks better than the IS350 coupe. Hope that helped.

Gnarlygianni · 07-26-2010, 09:40 AM

Yea it helped my two friends always argue but will never take it to the track so I figured Id ask on here. Thank you and its the g37 coupe.

eggydoo · 07-26-2010, 09:47 AM

g37 coupe prob faster, but when I drove my friends, it still felt like driving my wife's altima :-p

Speeyuk · 07-26-2010, 11:54 AM

Probably driver's race.

If your friend's G37 feels like an Altima, put his tranny in sport mode (if auto), or ride in a G37S. They did that 7 speed auto right. Keeps the car in the power now. Fun, and pretty quick (about mid 13's). My fiancee has one and it's a great car. It's not a Vette, but it's no Altima.

shevyman · 07-26-2010, 12:04 PM

that actually is a good question. you could also youtube this. unless you tried and nothing came up. i would think the g37 would take the IS350. but really have not researched the two.

superman · 07-26-2010, 12:58 PM

If you're comparing the G37S coupe to the IS350 coupe - no doubt the IS350 would lose, but only by a little.

It's 200 pounds heavier, 25 less hp, higher center of gravity (due to hardtop convert) and it's 4,000 dollars more than the G37S coupe, and 8,000 more than the standard G37.

But the IS350 does look "newer" and it is a convertible (with a tiny trunk though), just not a fan of the back end.

It's all about what you want though. Throaty engine with a more driver's feel type car with the G37S or luxury interior with slightly more numb steering and quieter engine.

If you don't mind paying the for the lexus, trading a little less performance for more luxury and show, than get the lexus. To non-car enthusiasts, the lexus will definitely look much more appealing and draw a larger crowd with the lexus name and hard top vert.

If you plan on modding the car, get the G37. There's a much larger vendor support for the G37 than the IS350, and you got the added support from the my350z forums because the 370z shares the same engine.

StangKiller818 · 07-26-2010, 01:20 PM

g37 all day

Jay J · 07-26-2010, 02:05 PM

There's a C5 member here who has a L99 2010 SS and he was surpised an IS350 kept up neck and neck to his car till like 80 mph.

Granted all the IS had to make it go fast were sticky Nitto Rubbers/ and intake/exhaust.

LS1owner · 07-26-2010, 08:24 PM

Is350 is the better car and 4 doors!

Leolee · 07-27-2010, 08:39 AM

g37 all day!!! maybe im a lil bias... i have an 10' ss and a 10' g37

Stew · 07-27-2010, 09:36 AM

There is not a IS coupe, it is a hardtop convertible and should be compared to the G37 COnvertible which sees similar weight gains. That said the G37 is whatever form should have an edge. Sedan to sedan I believe they are similar weight with the G37 having a decent power advantage.

07-26-2010, 09:12 AM	#1
Gnarlygianni Drives: Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 365	G37 vs IS350 I know its not vs a Camaro but what do you think?

07-26-2010, 01:20 PM	#8
StangKiller818 Drives: pontiac g5 gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sfv 818 Posts: 189	g37 all day __________________

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07-26-2010, 09:25 AM	#2
superman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Jersey Posts: 296	Coupe or Sedan? Sedan - I would go with the IS350. Coupe - I would go with the G37. I had a IS250 sedan and it was a great car. Decent handling, low on power, but the IS350 has a 100 HP increase over the IS250. As for the IS350 coupe, on paper, it doesn't make much sense to me. 300 pounds heavier than the sedan with the same powertrain = slower car. Get the G37 coupe. More power, less weight than the IS350 - throatier engine too, looks better than the IS350 coupe. Hope that helped.

07-26-2010, 09:40 AM	#3
Gnarlygianni Drives: Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 365	Yea it helped my two friends always argue but will never take it to the track so I figured Id ask on here. Thank you and its the g37 coupe.

07-26-2010, 09:47 AM	#4
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	g37 coupe prob faster, but when I drove my friends, it still felt like driving my wife's altima :-p

07-26-2010, 11:54 AM	#5
Speeyuk Drives: Whatever These Keys Go To Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CA Posts: 5	Probably driver's race. If your friend's G37 feels like an Altima, put his tranny in sport mode (if auto), or ride in a G37S. They did that 7 speed auto right. Keeps the car in the power now. Fun, and pretty quick (about mid 13's). My fiancee has one and it's a great car. It's not a Vette, but it's no Altima.

07-26-2010, 12:04 PM	#6
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	that actually is a good question. you could also youtube this. unless you tried and nothing came up. i would think the g37 would take the IS350. but really have not researched the two.

07-26-2010, 12:58 PM	#7
superman Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Jersey Posts: 296	If you're comparing the G37S coupe to the IS350 coupe - no doubt the IS350 would lose, but only by a little. It's 200 pounds heavier, 25 less hp, higher center of gravity (due to hardtop convert) and it's 4,000 dollars more than the G37S coupe, and 8,000 more than the standard G37. But the IS350 does look "newer" and it is a convertible (with a tiny trunk though), just not a fan of the back end. It's all about what you want though. Throaty engine with a more driver's feel type car with the G37S or luxury interior with slightly more numb steering and quieter engine. If you don't mind paying the for the lexus, trading a little less performance for more luxury and show, than get the lexus. To non-car enthusiasts, the lexus will definitely look much more appealing and draw a larger crowd with the lexus name and hard top vert. If you plan on modding the car, get the G37. There's a much larger vendor support for the G37 than the IS350, and you got the added support from the my350z forums because the 370z shares the same engine.

07-26-2010, 08:24 PM	#10
LS1owner Drives: 2000 Camaro SS- SOLD!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 304	Is350 is the better car and 4 doors!

07-27-2010, 08:39 AM	#11
Leolee Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: us Posts: 852 View My Garage	g37 all day!!! maybe im a lil bias... i have an 10' ss and a 10' g37

07-27-2010, 09:36 AM	#12
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	There is not a IS coupe, it is a hardtop convertible and should be compared to the G37 COnvertible which sees similar weight gains. That said the G37 is whatever form should have an edge. Sedan to sedan I believe they are similar weight with the G37 having a decent power advantage.