Why you should buy the 2008 Infiniti G37S:
You've just been made junior partner at your law firm. You want to go fast, but you don't necessarily need to go the fastest. You want a car that handles well, but it's not like you're going to autocross it. You care about looking good but could care less if you look tough. You've got some change, but you don't want to spend all of it on a car.

Why you shouldn't buy this car:
You've just been made to chug a pitcher of Spaten Lager after being unable to name all the goalies of the previous four German World Cup teams. It is important that you be the fastest. It is more important to you that a car feels right than looks good. Price is no object. Well... price is an object, but you're willing to spend a little more and eat sugar packets for a week to get automotive perfection.

Suitability Parameters:
Speed Merchants: Yes
Fashion Victims: Yes
Treehuggers: No
Mack Daddies: No
Tuner Crowd: No
Hairdressers: Yes
Penny Pinchers: No
Euro Snobs: No
Working Stiffs: No
Technogeeks: No
Poseurs: Yes
Soccer Moms: No
Nascar Dads: No
Golfing Grandparents: Yes

Also Consider:
• Audi A5
• BMW 335i Coupe
• Lexus SC4... ahh screw it, if you're reading this you don't want the Lexus
• Mercedes CLK350
• Nissan 350Z
• Waiting for the 2010 Infiniti GT-R

Vitals:
• Manufacturer: Infiniti
• Model year: 2008
• Base Price: $35,550
• Price as Tested: $40,015
• Engine type: 3.7-liter V6
• Horsepower: 330 @ 7,000 RPM
• Torque: 270 @ 5,200 RPM
• Transmission: 6-speed Manual
• Curb Weight: 3,668 lbs
• LxWxH: 183.1" x 71.8" x 54.95"
• Wheelbase: 112.2"
• Tires: P225/45R-P245/40R
• 0 - 60 mph: 5.4 Seconds
• EPA Fuel economy city/highway: 17/26 MPG
• NHTSA crash test rating: N/A

Also see:

• 2008 Infiniti G37S, Part One
• 2008 Infiniti G37S, Part Two

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