Camaro V6 vs. G-37 coupe - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

biker2381 · 09-04-2009, 02:30 PM

For years I wanted to buy a G-35(now G-37) as an every day driver, There used to be a "personal" class of car, like a Buick Riviera, Caddy Eldorado, or even the old Grand Prix. This is the sort of sporty coupe that I want.
Instead of the Infinity, I think the Camaro would be the way to go. I suspect the Infinity would be faster however, since its lighter. What do you guys think?

cshaw2049 · 09-04-2009, 02:59 PM

I like the G37 as well and looked into getting one before I purchased my Camaro. In the end I liked the exterior better on the Camaro and a loaded 2LT was more than 10K cheaper.

VenomZ302 · 09-04-2009, 03:00 PM

When comparing the V6, the G37 should be faster. Has more horsepower now as well, if I'm not mistaken.

However, I will say that I had a G35 sedan before I got my SS and I'm far more pleased with the SS.

...the G coupes have always come across as feminine to me. I thought they were going to fix it with the G37 coupe, but I was wrong...

carfansince73 · 09-04-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomZ302

When comparing the V6, the G37 should be faster. Has more horsepower now as well, if I'm not mistaken.

However, I will say that I had a G35 sedan before I got my SS and I'm far more pleased with the SS.

...the G coupes have always come across as feminine to me. I thought they were going to fix it with the G37 coupe, but I was wrong...

The G37 is a nice car, but I don't like how the front bumper looks like it's smiling. It's not near as bad as the new Mazda 3's though.

G37 will be quicker, 330hp with similar torque IIRC. It's not a real lightweight car though, over 3600 pounds. I think the sedan is and has always been lighter.

Dakota Kid · 09-04-2009, 03:58 PM

A G37 will beat the V6 Camaro in any objective performance category.

MEDISIN · 09-04-2009, 04:11 PM

I agree with the "feminine look" of the car statement above. Dated a girl who drove one and it was a nice ride but a little to "import" feeling for me (the car not the girl

)

MrIcky · 09-04-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

I agree with the "feminine look" of the car statement above. Dated a girl who drove one and it was a nice ride but a little to "import" feeling for me (the car not the girl

)

LOL, that struck me as funny- import girls are just fine in my book, which has nothing to do with the topic

211269 · 09-04-2009, 09:17 PM

Is this a serious question? Its much faster than the V6 and almost as fast as the SS. 0-60 in 5 seconds flat, quarter in the low 13s at 105-108 MPH. The G37 coupe is awesome. Its the car I may be dumping my V6 Camaro for.

Z/28orSs · 09-05-2009, 12:06 AM

Good choise!!! But i like the g35 (looks)much better than the G37.
what are you looking for in your everyday driver?
if its speed, stock for stock the g37 is the better choise. if i where you i would get the camaro. why? Because its much cheaper in every category also edmunds quotes 5.5 0-60 , 3.9 in 1320 vs 5.9 , 14.2 in maro

mickss · 09-05-2009, 12:10 AM

As much as I love the Camaro I would be a turn coat in an instant for a G37, it`s the adult version of the Nissan Z, and in my opinion a much better looking version.

ShnOmac · 09-05-2009, 12:32 AM

It really just depends on what you like.... My wife was looking for a new car and she wanted to test drive a G37 to compare it to the other cars she liked. She test drove one and then borrowed a friends for a few days... Her final statement- Its quick but its just to prissy for me! She ended up getting a G8 GT because she said it was more her style. I guess what Im trying to say is drive them both so you can really get a feel for the car that matches you.

211269 · 09-05-2009, 12:44 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention an added bonus. The 330HP rating of the G37 coupe is underrated, it has dyno'd at 344WHP but most are around 330-340WHP. Also, the stock block will take close to 900HP and it loves turbos

Z/28orSs · 09-05-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 211269

Oh, I forgot to mention an added bonus. The 330HP rating of the G37 coupe is underrated, it has dyno'd at 344WHP but most are around 330-340WHP. Also, the stock block will take close to 900HP and it loves turbos

thats the only way to get power out of them and 12k for a turbo is nuts....

SSuper70 · 09-05-2009, 04:02 AM

The G37's are beautiful cars, nooo doubt. I'd love to have one if I could fit in one (too tall).

Oh, and I married myself a fine import-girl from the same country where the G37's are from

.

09-04-2009, 02:30 PM	#1
biker2381 Drives: toyota Avalon Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ft. Myers, FL Posts: 10	Camaro V6 vs. G-37 coupe For years I wanted to buy a G-35(now G-37) as an every day driver, There used to be a "personal" class of car, like a Buick Riviera, Caddy Eldorado, or even the old Grand Prix. This is the sort of sporty coupe that I want. Instead of the Infinity, I think the Camaro would be the way to go. I suspect the Infinity would be faster however, since its lighter. What do you guys think?

09-04-2009, 03:00 PM	#3
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	When comparing the V6, the G37 should be faster. Has more horsepower now as well, if I'm not mistaken. However, I will say that I had a G35 sedan before I got my SS and I'm far more pleased with the SS. ...the G coupes have always come across as feminine to me. I thought they were going to fix it with the G37 coupe, but I was wrong... __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

09-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#5
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	A G37 will beat the V6 Camaro in any objective performance category. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

09-04-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	I agree with the "feminine look" of the car statement above. Dated a girl who drove one and it was a nice ride but a little to "import" feeling for me (the car not the girl ) __________________ 2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft. 2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft. "Not giving a f^k is truly the greatest luxury, and no luxury car gives fewer f^k's than a CTS-V." - Matt Hardigree

09-05-2009, 12:06 AM	#9
Z/28orSs Drives: 2000 ss Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nj Posts: 678 View My Garage	Good choise!!! But i like the g35 (looks)much better than the G37. what are you looking for in your everyday driver? if its speed, stock for stock the g37 is the better choise. if i where you i would get the camaro. why? Because its much cheaper in every category also edmunds quotes 5.5 0-60 , 3.9 in 1320 vs 5.9 , 14.2 in maro __________________

09-04-2009, 02:59 PM	#2
cshaw2049 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS M6 ABM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 136	I like the G37 as well and looked into getting one before I purchased my Camaro. In the end I liked the exterior better on the Camaro and a loaded 2LT was more than 10K cheaper.

09-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#8
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	Is this a serious question? Its much faster than the V6 and almost as fast as the SS. 0-60 in 5 seconds flat, quarter in the low 13s at 105-108 MPH. The G37 coupe is awesome. Its the car I may be dumping my V6 Camaro for.

09-05-2009, 12:10 AM	#10
mickss Drives: 2010 Camaro LS-M6 67 Chevelle Wgn Join Date: May 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,509 View My Garage	As much as I love the Camaro I would be a turn coat in an instant for a G37, it`s the adult version of the Nissan Z, and in my opinion a much better looking version.

09-05-2009, 12:32 AM	#11
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	It really just depends on what you like.... My wife was looking for a new car and she wanted to test drive a G37 to compare it to the other cars she liked. She test drove one and then borrowed a friends for a few days... Her final statement- Its quick but its just to prissy for me! She ended up getting a G8 GT because she said it was more her style. I guess what Im trying to say is drive them both so you can really get a feel for the car that matches you.

09-05-2009, 12:44 AM	#12
211269 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 113	Oh, I forgot to mention an added bonus. The 330HP rating of the G37 coupe is underrated, it has dyno'd at 344WHP but most are around 330-340WHP. Also, the stock block will take close to 900HP and it loves turbos

09-05-2009, 04:02 AM	#14
SSuper70 Drives: 1970 Camaro RS/SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2	The G37's are beautiful cars, nooo doubt. I'd love to have one if I could fit in one (too tall). Oh, and I married myself a fine import-girl from the same country where the G37's are from .

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