<p>I’ve been shopping for a new car for a year now and am ready to pull the trigger. I have narrowed it down to these two. I split my time between FL and NH so I experience frigid cold winters and hot humid summers and everything in between. The car will be transported between these states. For the last few years I have averaged around 600 miles per month. The small price difference between these two vehicles is not a factor. Anyone care to chime in with an opinion?</p>
<p>You’re asking for a comparison of apples and oranges. One’s a convertible and one isn’t. The G37 is around $44K base and the Genesis (coupe) is half that price at $22K. I don’t know why you say a ‘small price difference’ when one’s actually double the price of the other. Even the Genesis sedan is considerably less expensive than the G37 at $33K. </p>
<p>They’re both good cars that’ll likely deliver great service but when it comes to cars we each have our own taste of what we’re looking for and ‘want’. I happen to drive a convertible every day and wouldn’t consider buying a coupe for myself that wasn’t a convertible but that’s just me and I live in perfect convertible territory. But my convertible isn’t the family car and wouldn’t be very good as one - mostly because it’s old and convertibles are usually somewhat limited on space.</p>
<p>Have you checked the pricing on the two cars you’re looking at? They’re really nowhere close to each other.</p>
<p>Have you checked out a Mustang convertible? Have you checked out the Mustang and Camaro coupes? I’m asking since you’re expressing interest in this segment.</p>
<p>Some of this depends on your age. I just bought a new (2008) car. The Genesis looked great, as did the Camaro. The latter was listed at 25,000.
The Infiniti, VW, Volvo convertibles are 37,000 or above. Someone sold back the pretty blue Genesis, a 2010, and it was quite a savings. I would check on leaks with the hardtop convertibles.
I ended up being practical, but I got to drive the Volvo convertible for a week and it was fun (tho hot).</p>
<p>Lucky you, having time to shop for a car. I spent a week reading reviews, visiting shops, checking internet.</p>
<p>Sorry, I should have been clearer. I am looking at the Genesis sedan, not the coupe. I know the two cars do not compare against each other.
I would be the only driver, mostly. We have other more practical cars. This would be either the “fun” one or the “fancy” one, depending on which I choose. Yet it would be my main vehicle.</p>
<p>I’m drooling for a G37!! I think they’re beautiful and I LOVE convertibles.</p>
<p>I had 2 Saab convertibles in the past and loved them. There’s nothing like a convertible for fun! I lived in the Upper Mid-West when I had them and it was never a problem so don’t worry about having one in NH.</p>
<p>The only drawback of convertibles as far as I’m concerned is the lack of storage space. But if you have more practical cars are your disposal, I say go for it!</p>
<p>My H drives an older G35 coupe. It’s a great car, drives and handles beautifully. I can’t believe that Hyundai is even in the league of the Infiniti. </p>
<p>He loves his Infiniti. It is rear wheel drive. We live in an area which get quite a bit of snow and the Infiniti has wide low profile tires. He put snow tires on it and it drives like it has four wheel drive. It does not get very good gas mileage though.</p>
<p>We think it’s his mid life crisis car. It’s bright red and very impractical. But hey he loves it. I have to say that I love the radio in that car and all the little extras.</p>
<p>While I agree that you probably can’t totally compare the Infinity to the Hyundai…I believe that Hyundai’s warranty cant’ be beat…(if that means anything to you :)</p>
<p>I haven’t read reviews but I"ll bet Hyundai is out there to try and give other companies a run for their money. They did an unbelievable re-design of the Sonata, which is a top car in its class and the reliability is really up there. Can’t compare my Hyundai Elantra, but the reliability is really there. But if you are used to more of a “luxury” car, I am not sure how the Genesis would compare…but good luck !!!</p>
<p>I think you should first decide the basic style of vehicle you want, i.e. the major attirbutes -
- Convertible or hardtop
- 4 door or 2 door
- SUV, sedan, coupe
- 2 seats/4-5 seats
- Whether you need the back seat to be usable by anyone over 2 years old (i.e. the back seat in a G35 is fairly useless - I assume the G37 is the same but haven’t seen it)</p>
<p>Once you’ve decided the above then you can select the models and start narrowing down. </p>
<p>The Hyundais are getting great reviews and they’re moving up fast in quality and design. I actually bought a Hyundai (Tucson) 5 years ago and haven’t had a single issue with it. </p>
<p>There’s nothing like a convertible. I just drove home in mine with the top down today (it’s another fantastic weather day here) and I feel like I’m on vacation or something with it down. If you’re interested in a convertible and don’t mind the noise, sometimes lack of space, etc. then I say go for it.</p>
<p>If you decide you don’t need a back seat you have a bunch more vehicles opened up to you including the 370Z, Miata, etc. </p>
<p>If you want a back seat for the bit of extra room or to be able to fit more people on occasion but still want a convertible, then I suggest checking out something like the Mustang for something sporty yet much less expensive than a G37 and even less expensive than the Hyundai. But, the G37 seems like a nice vehicle also but kind of pricy.</p>
<p>The other angle is resale value. If you decide to keep the car for say, 6 years, and then sell it to buy another car, compare the depreciation but when you compare the depreciation look at the total dollars - not the percentage. If the Hyundai (or other car) depreciates at a higher rate than the Infiniti, which I assume it would, but because of the lower intitial cost ends up dropping fewer dollars in value, then it was the better deal on the depreciation factor.</p>
<p>Here’s a Motor trend long term road test of the Genesis -
[2009</a> Hyundai Genesis 4.6 Long Term Update 5 - Motor Trend](<a href=“http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/oneyear/112_1005_2009_hyundai_genesis_update_5/index.html]2009”>http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/oneyear/112_1005_2009_hyundai_genesis_update_5/index.html)</p>
<p>And the G37 -
[2009</a> Infiniti G37 Convertible First Drive - Motor Trend](<a href=“http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/convertibles/112_0903_2009_infiniti_g37_convertible_first_drive/index.html]2009”>http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/convertibles/112_0903_2009_infiniti_g37_convertible_first_drive/index.html)</p>
<p>I thought I would love a convertible, and rented one on a trip to Hawaii to check them out. I can tell you there is NO WAY I would want one now. Driving with the top down is fine if you are a guy with short hair, but for a woman with longer hair, it was hours getting the knots out. If you are looking in the 20-30K range, look at the Mitsubishi Eclipse cars. They are front wheel drive (mine has seen me to work every day thru 5 PA winters), mine has never been recalled, or needed any major repair work. It now has over 60K and is as tight as it was brand new. If I was in a position to trade I would consider a Mustang or Camaro only if you had backup for the winter. I had a Camaro years ago, not a winter car. It is really hard for those of us who are “too young” for a 4 door car to find a sporty model without getting into the imports. Happy car shopping!</p>
<p>I want a back seat for groceries or a carry on suitcase since convertibles lack any real trunk space. It is important for me to have a hard top, I have had rag tops and they are just too noisy. The cacaphony of a Florida rain on a cloth top can drive one to distraction! I have eliminated other hard top convertibles for various reasons; the Volvo is too dowdy, one Lexus is too expensive for me, the other I did not care for how it drove.
Honestly, I would already have the G37 if I hadn’t seen a story about Hyundai. I began investigating and liked what I saw, and what I have heard.The Genesis seems practical with a little pizazz! But all the Hyundai owners I have spoken to personally have different models. And I’ve had my eyes peeled for the past 2 weeks and have seen only one Genesis out and about. CC is so vast, I figure I’d throw it out there and see what I got in the way of insight.
I have driven a Ford Expedition for the last 8 years, and honestly I have loved that vehicle! But with one away at college, and the other driving his “own” car I don’t need that much vehicle for every day.<br>
Have fun or be practical? Seems to be most say go for fun!
Thanks for your input everyone!</p>
<p>My S who loves cars claims that the G37 couple is built on a Z car platform. </p>
<p>My H thought the same, kids are at college he wanted something fun. Couldn’t afford a new Infiniti so he bought something older. Love’s it, and it really handles well. His coupe really drives like a sports type car and not a sedan.</p>
<p>The Hyundai Genesis sedan version with any mix of commonly ordered options runs between $32K and $42K list price. That low base price is just bait. What’s nice about Hyundai is that all their cars come with a 5 year or 60K mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, (which means they will fix everything but ware parts), and a 100K 10 year power-train warranty. That’s the best warranty for any car currently sold in the U.S…</p>
<p>I own an Infiniti, but not a G. All I can say is that it’s been bullet proof in terms of reliability, and tons of fun to drive. My wife drives a convertible (not an infiniti) which I also enjoy driving when I just want to cruise around. It’s her turn for a new car when we get one and she is all about getting that G37 convertible when that day comes. </p>
<p>I’m sure the Hyundai is a fine car, but for my money, the G37 wins that contest 10 out of 10 times. Of course, we live in FL year round which begs for a convertible. That is, when it’s not too hot or during monsoon season. :)</p>
<p>My H is very happy with his G35X. S2 is driving it today, and if it doesn’t come home … I am sure he’d buy another. (It’s got 200K miles on it since January 2007 with no major issues. Yes, he drives A LOT for business.)</p>
<p>We particularly liked our I30 … but the dealership totalled it on their lot when it was in for service … and was unable to replace it with an I series. They made us a nice deal on the floor model of the G35x.</p>
<p>" but the dealership totalled it on their lot when it was in for service"</p>
<p>WWWHHHAAATTT???</p>
<p>^^^^
parked it in a low spot in the middle of their lot during a torrential rain storm … flooded from the bottom … went to pick up car it was wet … dealership said they’d dry it out and forgot about it. We were driving a new free loaner so no worries! But then they forgot to do it. When we finally pushed them about the car it was <em>still</em> wet and now filled with mold. Then there was a lengthy discussion about whose insurance was going to pay for the repairs. Eventually we came to an agreement, the insurance company ended up totally the car and the dealership made us a REALLY nice deal on a new showroom Infiniti.</p>
<p>cnp</p>
<p>So, the dealership was incompetent in not drying out the car, replacing the wet electrical systems, but still got to sell u a new car?</p>
<p>That’s quite the difference in choice - a sporty convertible via a luxo cruiser w/ a bit of sporty handling.</p>
<p>In favor of the G37</p>
<ol>
<li><p>well, it’s a convertible </p></li>
<li><p>sportier handling</p></li>
<li><p>has a luxury badge (if you care for that sort of thing)</p></li>
</ol>
<p>In favor of the Genesis sedan</p>
<ol>
<li><p>more luxurious interior</p></li>
<li><p>better sound system (the Lexicon system in the Genesis is one of the best)</p></li>
<li><p>more interior room</p></li>
<li><p>smoother, more refined engine (the new version of the Nissan/Infiniti VQ engine has gotten coarser, w/ more vibration)</p></li>
<li><p>better fuel economy (if you get the Genesis w/ the Tau V-8, however, it’s basically a wash)</p></li>
</ol>
<p>As for reliability, it’s basically a wash.</p>
<p>W/ regard to residuals, the Genesis sedan has a higher resale value than the outgoing Infiniti M; since the G has been a more in demand model for Infiniti than the M, the G’s resale value is probably the same, if not higher.</p>