HOW RELIABLE IS A G37 SEDAN or COUPE? (171,000 mile check in - Q40 / 370GT)
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- čas přidán 18. 10. 2023
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Today we're talking about how reliable my G37 sedan has been?
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How reliable is a G37? Depends on how many teenagers owned it lol
1000% lol
i hit 180k miles yesterday on my 2011 g37x sedan. ive only done fluids, filters, spark plugs, ignition coils, and cleaned throttle bodies. it still pulls as if it had 1000 miles on it. I also drive it in manual mode everyday, no problems. keep making g37 content bro
same bro, i got an 11 coupe, about to hit 160,000 had it since 99,500 no problems except heater hose
Will do! A lot of G37 content to come now that the RC-F and 350Z are pretty decently sorted
Great to hear? Im up to 106,000 km's on a 2007 G35 in NZ
Which fluids ? How often do u change the trans fluid ?
@@vante500that infamous heater hose 😂
I'm finally going back down the rabbit hole of G content again! I've also got a 2010 G37x and it only has 74k miles -- bought it in 2015 with around 36k miles as a teenager. Now that I've finally got the money, I'm planning on doing all the mods I wanted 9 years ago! Can't wait for the next 100k miles 😎
Nice, enjoy the process!!
G37x from 2011 here!
I daily drive a 2011 G37x Sedan. Never experienced any major issues except the sunroof drain leaking. Fixed that problem. 160k going strong.
Mann this is the video of the year !! I am about to purchase my first G37 3.7L with a little over 100k I plan to do everything you mentioned
You're gonna love it!
I've had a 2007 G35 sedan, a 2011 G37 2WD coupe, and have had a 2014 Q50 2014 3.7 for about ten years so far. The first two were 3 year leases, so no problems with them. The Q50 which has just shy of 130,000, is parked outside in a parking lot. My exhaust was rusted out and had to be replaced. I had them change all the fluids except for the diff (planned). I had an expensive problem with the brake vacuum thingee (forget what it was called), which was a 4 grand job. A wheel sensor which was about a grand. Tires, plugs, pads and rotors, oil and filter all as needed/recommended. It's not a cheap car to fix (by the dealer) but I've never broken down. Still pulls like new, no rattles, or creaks, no problems with the suspension nor engine. Someone busted my pass. side mirror housing and I'm seeing prices between 2-3 grand. Whoa! I'm retired and don't have a s-ton of money, so I'm getting a little nervous. Also some rust beneath the kick plate on the driver's side door sill. Would recommend these cars. A bit pricey but very reliable. Feels good to vent :)
Check local pick and pull/junk yards. I've got a JDM/import junk yard near me and have got some good deals on good condition parts
Throttle bodies have been cleaned as well..transmission fluid changed...and last year new starter put in... great ride fun to drive and dies not let you down in the snow....
ive gotten out of some CRAZY situations in the snow with no issues before i totaled my g37xs
When should you change trans fluid
As much as possible@@YvngShawn
2013 g37x coupe, 95k miles, had it since 39k and still loving it.
Hell yeah!
I have a 2013 g37x ive had for two years now. It had 89k on it and was very rusted from being up north as a company vehicle. Ive done all fluid changes from whole drive train to coolant and 3k consistent oil changes. Im slowly replacing the most rusted parts, currently working in rear cv axles and the transmission pan and valve body while im there!
Same just bought a 2013 g37x aswell in Canada, and i'm dumbfounded by the rust underneath it lmao
Power steering rack is leaking, all the oils pans rusted to hell, the differential rusted aswell. luckily exhaust line was changed recently and suspension seems ok.
For anyone buying an infiniti in north regions make sure to inspect it under a lift!
Our G37x is sooo rusty to the point where we had to delay doing our brake lines and cats but we'll get there one day!
Just got a 15 q40 with 60k miles. Waiting for delivery on Friday. Exciting times!
Enjoy it!
I have 180k and she is running great, probably just need to do some small maintenance👌🏼 this is my first car and is definitely reliable!
Take care of it and it’ll last forever! What year is yours?
2009
I have 2008 g35x sedan now almost 145 k had it since 30k second owner.. still solid...
Redid front suspention... fluids..new ac compressor ..oem..
New belt and tentioner... hard to let it go but i have 2 cars in nyc not most convienient ..might let it go...
135k 2012 g37 journey sedan Rwd picked it up at 130k oil change serviced, did the brake and rotors whoever did the brakes on it before me stripped one of the caliper bolts also they tried to fix sunroof leak and failed with metal straw trick ended up cutting into ac line need to do transmission and differential fluid service hopefully it will last to 200k at the least
If you take care of it then it definitely should!
Had my 11 g37 since 2016 its been running fine. Have 95k miles on, just get my regular oil changes.
At the rate you're going, it'll last forever1
2013 journey sedan rwd 108k miles, still runs solid!
Low miles! It’s gonna run right for a long time 🤙
Depends on where you live, I have a 09xS. Mainly it's been good. I'm factory with no mods. The early gen have the gallery gasket issue, 5k$. I'm in NY the salt will eat the car up. I'm just battling that now. 3rd set of exhaust(aftermarket oe style). Also if your in a CARB compliant state, the CATs will a pretty penny when you need to replace.
Getting a g37x with 101k for 8000 tomorrow. Thanks for the info!!
Happy to help and hope you enjoy it!
the sedan or the coupe for 8000?
What year?
Love your vids bro
Thank you bro! Trying to get more G37 content out for a bit. Got akebonos and hi flow cats waiting to go on just gotta get the black Z sorted and sold lol
@@BalancePointMedia oh wow so sick man, I can't wait to see the video of that. I myself got an 09 G37 sedan awd. The only 2 things I'm planning on doing to it are coilovers (no more than 1 inch) and new wheels but can't figure out which to go with but I will eventually. As for performance, I won't change anything, love it the way it is stock.
@@palerider4629 Which coilovers and wheels are you considering? Performance is incredible on these cars honestly some good brake pads and tires and you're set after coilovers lol. Akebonos are completely unnecessary if you don't have em because we already have 2 piston front calipers from the factory on the non sport models
@@BalancePointMedia the only coilovers I want are Tein coilovers since they're made in Japan. As for wheels, either vors tr3, enkei rpf1 gunmetal or konig hypergrams.
@@palerider4629tein makes great stuff. What size are you thinking when you get the wheels?
Did you do your gallery gasket yet? If not I would do it with eps tuning gaskets and hardware and do oem water pump at the same time
Not yet but it might be about that time to look into it lol. Thank you for the recommendation!
@@BalancePointMedia get an oil pressure test (video idea) first before hand
I have 2010 G37 sedan and just turned 200,000 miles. Still performs like is was new. Track run was 13.55 at 101.02 at the trap 3 months ago. Next fix is the EVAP for the rear canister and the Rebro bearing for the driveshaft. Already did the-map flow sensors and the plastic heater core system which to me is a major failure for these engines. Want to do a tune on it, but right now the top speed is limited to 147mph. My wife was able to get 525 miles out of a tank of fuel. So no complaints at all.
Sounds super healthy 🙌
525 miles out of a tank of fuel? How did you manage to pull that off? The best I've ever got was 420ish miles in my 2010 g37X.
Reading this comment section has me excited that I'm looking at one with only 80k miles. I plan on doing work on this car with my son and teaching him. Eventually giving him the car once he can drive 7 years from now lol
It’s an incredible platform and at the rate things are going I think it’ll be considered very valuable in the future!
166k strong always maintenance KD it. Major issue were spark plugs and coils and also cleaned up the throttle and mass flow sensors. I've had it since 115k, almost 4 years. 2011 g37x coupe
🙌🙌🙌
Looking at picking up a G37S sedan in the near future.
If you get a manual it’s super rare! Either way you’re gonna love it
I put paddles on mine and it’s excellent
@@BalancePointMediawhere did you get the paddles? I called a dealer near me and they were quoting me $750 for the paddles lmfao I heard maxima ones can fit on the G but man they are pricy!
I just recently got my 2009 g37 infinity sedan I got it at 87 thousand I absolutely loved it but a month and a half ago one of the coolant hoses went out at 91 thousand and I replaced it and done an oil change and new coolant and about a week later my head gasket blew up which makes me so sad but I'm just waiting to hear back from my mechanic about getting it fixed I can not wait to get back to driving mine
Was it the heater union or an actual hose?
The heater union broke on me too. Only issue I’ve had and I’m about to hit 200k in less than 2k miles. The g37 is the fastest RELIABLE sports car out there
Agreed!!
Maintenance is key!
Yes indeed!
Only Mods drop in K&N filters for the track run.
i totaled mine going 90 last weekend :( make sure you understand that everytime you get in your car that it could be the last time you see her. I miss my g37xs sedan so much
i had it for around 3 years, zero major maintenance issues, the only thing that happened was my heater cooler hose and lower radiator hose had broken
Damn I hope you can get another one!
310,000 km on my 2010 G37X runs perfectly I had to do steering rack and rusted subframe part because Canada winters
Still low mileage! lol
@@BalancePointMedia192k is low you think?
Just picked up a mint 09 37x sedan for the wife. Runs Strong with 190k on it..
She also has an 07 G35. That one has 250k and runs strong too!
Just bought my g at 178000 miles for 7k. One owner (older guy) and it started as a lease so the maintenance has been perfect
u definitely got scammed my brotha
@@niggaballs5677 how?
What year?
@@justgheesy 2012
@@VQ_matt nice I got mine for 8k last June with 159k miles
YUP. 2012 AWD Sedan. Got at 90K, now at 130K. Only problems was the heater hose (like you mentioned) and the damn sunroof drain! Everything else, take care of fluids and good to go. I am so happy. I used to look up videos like this all the time before I got mine. It has held up to its word. 🫡
It really is an incredible motor set up! It's a shame the VG30DETT on the Q50/Q60 is such a major step back in reliability. Makes me wonder how the new Z guys on the VR30 are going to fair after a few years
2012 G37x Sedan.... at 184,000kms and just got P0302 and P0106 (CEL) error codes. Lots of research somehow led me to this video. I just did spark plugs 10,000kms ago and I had no idea ignition coils needed to be replaced too. Now I guess I have to, with the P0302 warning. My question is, do I have to change all 6 ignition coils or can I get away with just changing one? Like you said they aren't cheap... I'd save on shipping if ordered all 6 now but I need to know if it's absolutely necessary. The other issue with P0106 involves the MAP Sensor and I don't want to buy a new one for $120 unless I had to. At 184,000kms, what else do you recommend ordering, replacing, or cleaning when I'm already bringing the car to the shop??
Is your misfire random or cylinder specific? If it’s specific try moving a working coil pack to that cylinder and retrying
Regarding map sensor try taking it off and cleaning it with brake cleaner then reinstalling. That cleared the code for me
At that mileage just make sure you check your diff and trans fluids along with coolant. Then serpentine belt and coolant heater union. If you still have the plastic one def replace it
Picked up my 2009 G37 s coupe couple months back 128k miles runs and drives fine other than a vibration when you really get on it and transmission slips into 5th only for some reason
Is it auto or manual? Have you done trans fluid? There's diff schools of thought on trans fluid as to whether or not to do it. I did mine around 140k and it made my trans better but some people say that doing it for the first time above 125k risks needing a new trans.
Agreed, dealership recommended doing mine at 60k because the previous owner hadn't. They said it shouldn't be done past 100k, but if you do it between 60-90k it's best to keep doing it every 30k.
272k and still going strong boys
Let's goooo
I have a 2013 G 37 Journey Sedan that now has 180,000 miles! When I bought the car used from Auto Nation it had 144400 miles! I bought this car in 2020 during the pandemic! The Car is Super Clean! Inside and Outside looks almost like a new car! Since then I have had the AC Rebuilt with brand new Nissan parts for the entire AC system! I have replaced the water pump, new battery, hoses etc. I have had the engine and transmission looked at and the mechanics have said that they are strong! My question is; if I just want to keep this car and maintain and restore it until it becomes a classic and eventually have the engine and or transmission rebuilt when that time comes and don’t mind spending money, can this car last for decades, even if I liked the car enough to buy new whatever it takes to keep it running? Are there enough factory and aftermarket parts?! If money is no object?!
Right now there certainly are a ton of parts to keep the car going the real question is will the parts still be produced in 20-30 years? I think the answer is most likely yes due to the popularity of the car. You see cars like the 300zx still have parts produced for them and they ran in the 90s. These will probably have aftermarket support for a while!
I can tell you love your car haha
2011 G25x at 155k miles. Things wrong with it is the front wheel bearings need to be replaced, the front cv axle boots are leaking, and I believe the O2 sensors or cats need to be replaced because of the service engine soon light. Other than that it's been a pretty reliable car.
I think the axle boots leak pretty commonly on these but it doesnt seem to be a major issue
Try resetting your CEL and see how long it takes for the light to come back. More likely it's O2 sensor than cat if it comes back quickly
I just replaced my cv axel cuz it was causing my car to shake, but I feel like that’s just wear. I’m at 170k
2010 G37X bought it at 109k 18months ago, now at 146k . Starting to get alot of cat rattles. Needs alot of work but is relatively reliable. Just need bearing in front left wheel. Already replaced front right bearing a year ago.
Yeah the cat rattling is very annoying
Are you on any aftermarket suspension?
@@BalancePointMedia Yes. Front suspension is clapped out, when I go over a speed bumb with 2 passengers it will bottom out ever time. Rides like shit with sometimes over bumps, I get a lot of wobble. I need new front struts for sure.
i’m at 142k. 6mt vq35 hr going strong✍🏾
Hell yeah bro 🫡
Change the pcv valves with your miles your overdue. Check idler pulleys,tensioner,and serpentine belt. Last but not least check by the thermostat and if there is dirt build up your gasket is no good. Oem thermostat and gasket is dirt cheap buy that and change out. Besides that your 💯 up to spec.
Had belts and pulleys checked when my coil packs were swapped and Wendel from Independent Nissan said they were good. Def going to check the thermostat though
Perfect bro car is Amazing keep the videos coming 🔒.
I’m thinking of getting 08 g37 s coupe for 4k it looks good but it has 160k miles and tcm lost connection what u think ? Yay or nay
That might be a great deal if it's an easy fix. How does the rest of the car look?
168k mikes pushing as strong as ever . Use royal purple oil and a purolator boss oil filter . Very reliable car.
My 07 G35X has 280,000 runs great
There’s a 2013 G37x near me with 67k miles for 8k might buy it
That sounds like a solid deal if there aren’t any accidents or glaring issues
And great user name lol
@@BalancePointMedia it’s probably a salvage title but ima take a look at it Saturday
I have a 2013 sedan with 67,000 miles, do you recommend to check any components? Thanks
The biggest biggest issues that everyone recommend are preventative maintenance on the heater union and sunroof drain. I had the heater union fail on me which was annoying but I haven't done the sunroof drain yet, that's on the list lol.
Otherwise just stay on top of your fluid changes and consider doing spark plugs and coil packs together since they probably haven't been done at that mileage and they're 10 years old
👍
@@BalancePointMedia thank you for your time, keep up the G content 🤙
@@joelrodriguez8261 Will do, brother! Appreciate your support 👊
205k miles 30k miles on the tune still runs strong vhr or hr is bulletproof
Nice! Yeah they are
so, the infiniti emblem is missing on the engine cover as well.
2013 g37x 123k miles 10k$ is it a good purchase?
Sounds pretty good if it's clean title and looks to be in good shape. Any mods? How many owners?
What are those things that’s at the bottom over the fog lights ?
We did a video on them right here!
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Would you recommend Q50 3.7?
Absolutely. It seems that 3.7 Q50s are running just as reliably as G37s based on all the feedback I’ve seen on them 👍👍
Only major issue is my fuel gauge doesn’t read properly, still trying to fix the issue
Let us know what the fix is!
I just finished changing my engine over in my v36 skyline 350gt the real one it broke a intake cam at the sprocket at193,000km was perfectly reliable up until it shat itself at a stop signidling has anyone else had a cam snap
I just did my Transmission fluid I’m at 145k and it’s starting to slip what did you do to solve it?!?! Please help bro
Was it a drain and fill or a flush? And did you use OEM recommended fluid or something else?
Make sure you use Matic S. And check for the fluid level. drained and filled mine at 140,000 miles now it has 156,000 miles no problems.
i got my g37 at 160k miles and did a drain and fill right after i got it along with all other fluids never do a flush if you dont know if the previous owners serviced the trans
2013 g37x sedan 118k today many more miles to go
Hell yeah!
Imma get the g37 coupe
Coupes are so dope, if I didn't have my 350Z already I would definitely do the G37 coupe for myself
I have a 12 G37SMT sedan with 190K+ miles. Original owner. Great body style (white pearl exterior/black interior), fun to drive and a blast when you get on it and working through the gears. Corners.....yeah, it is fun on corners. Surprises a lot of people because it hugs the road well. Purchased it new but within the first 36K miles the power steering had to be replaced as well as the car computer and all four electronic door locks. Two of them had to be replaced a second time. Gripes beyond that I have are; the cabin does have a lot of road noise, traction control isn't great for an RWD 6-speed ( live in the PNW so winters can be a little challenging). I rarely open my sunroof because the air noise is loud and that damn unibody design drives me nuts. I've had 94, 97 and 01 Maxima's and all had the same damn chipping of the paint on the trunk lid and body by the tail lights as my G. Brought it up to the Infiniti service manager and he tried to tell me I likely chipped the trunk with my Golf Clubs. Yeah, right. Other than that, I will drive it until it gives up the will to run. No other upgrades. I take care of the engine (I sense the clutch is nearing EOL) and the body is in great shape. You wouldn't know it's 12 years old. The only add on items are a rear spoiler and lit Infiniti kick plates.
They're just such great cars it's a shame Infiniti took a step back with the Q50
152k i think for my 12 g37x sedan
134k 2013 rwd base vhr Sedan
Nice! Running pretty solid right?
Man with how cheap reman akebono's are no reason to put those caliper covers on.
If you time them with a rotor, brake pad, and line service the conversion price is definitely justifiable but if the brakes don’t need anything it doesn’t make sense. The covers ran me $150 and served me very well for the 4 years I ran em
Will probably sell for $100
@@BalancePointMedia I bought a full set of remans powder coated red for $250. I also sold my own full akebono set with rotors/calipers/pads for $600. Just would rather add a little more and get some functionality as well.
@@supradoom I totally get it I’m in the same boat
This is my gfs daily driver though so I did the performance mods on my Z lol
The brembo conversion was one of the first things we knocked out
@@BalancePointMedia yeah I understand. I just don't like those covers tacky imo. I think painting the oems would be better. But hey it's not my car heh. I got plenty people wouldn't do on mine.
@@supradoom yeah I mean I get it. I liked em because they helped with dust and didn’t look like they were trying to be covers. My gf loved em
But they’ve been off the car since just after we shot this video actually
2013 g37x sedan 65k miles 😅😅
That's gonna last forever!
remove the caliper covers
They're officially gone!
wait... cd's get stuck?? okay that's it I don't want it xD
LOL
248k miles
Hell yeah! Plenty to go
My g37 had 234k and was running perfect till my carport fell on it and totaled it😢
DAMN that sucks! Did insurance cover it?