INFINITI G37 Convertible - First Official Photos

Notice that the second photo has text in it that says "hear the live performance of 7th gear". This indicates to me that the new G convertible will get a 7 speed tranny. Sweet!

— GreenPlease (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 6:24:32 PM | | Votes: -8   

I hate all convertibles for the following reasons:

1) It is inevitable that a parked convertible will eventually get caught in the rain and the interior will get soaked (been there, done that).

2) The canvas top makes is noisy at highway speeds as it will flap in the wind.

3) A canvas top offers no protection in a rollover.

4) Lo-life vandals will inevitably slash the canvas top.

5) I once picked up a brand new convertible at the factory only to find that the auto workers had deliberately left a pair of pliers in the convertible top mechanism which tore through the canvas the first time I took the top down.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 6:26:27 PM | | Votes: 2   

Enn,

When was the last time you drove a convertible? The 1980's?

First, all new convertibles have roll-over hoops, either fixed or active.

Secondly, new canvas roof systems are extremely refined and durable.

Third, this is 2008. We have hard-top convertibles now.

— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 10:45:26 PM | | Votes: -1   

Flapping canvas tops??? My mother has had convertibles for the last decade, and none of them ever had a flapping top. And if you're worried about the interior, put the roof up! You can to it remotely with the key with most nowadays...and no vandal has ever slashed the top.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 8:33:12 PM | | Votes: 0   

Matthew 1

"First, all new convertibles have roll-over hoops, either fixed or active."

Wrong. All EUROPEAN convertibles have roll-over hoops, either fixed or active. In typical fashion, American and Japanese makes are still behind the curve with regard to safety. Unlike Mercedes-Benz, which invented, and made standard, active roll-over protection in 1989, MOST American/Japanese convertibles still lack active or passive roll bars.

Just look at the Ford Mustang convertible, Chevy Corvette covertible or the pre-05 Toyota Solara. Even the $65k Lexus SC430 lacks roll protection. Some, like the Nissan Z, even have faux roll-bars that aren't designed to provide any protection. These are often referred to as "sport bars" or "style bars" so as to avoid lawsuits stemming from roll-over deaths.

A few rare examples, like the Honda S2000, have legitimate passive hoops that can support the car in a rollover... unfortunately they are positioned so low that the occupants heads will be supporting the car instead of the bars...

Wether or not the new G37 convertible will have roll protection remains to be seen. However, judging from Nissan's less than stellar track record when it comes to safety innovation, I wouldn't be suprised if it didn't.

P.S. Hardtops provide little to no structural protection in a rollover. So don't be fooled into thinking that a hardtop is safe in a rollover if it doesn't have passive or active roll bars.

— upenndoc (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2008 2:54:54 AM | | Votes: 2   

Rub a dub dub looks like granma's tub..

— QuantumMatrix (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 5:52:25 PM | | Votes: 2   

At least is looks better than the 3 series convertible. That's a weird looking car.

— Gravitational_Singularity (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 11:12:42 PM | | Votes: -4   

yeah...no.

the 3-series is considerably better looking. though it too lost some of the character of the coupe version. and it will outsell the infiniti several times over just like every other version of the 3-series.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 2:23:54 PM | | Votes: 6   

Agent001, if garbage like Teknik is not going to be removed from these forums the discussions here are going to have less and less car content. The outrageous behaviour of this degenerate started to really affect things around here. I thought seeing him repeating the SAME thing over and over again to nauseam in every single thread is enough to get him banned but aparently that was not seen as unacceptable by you. However, at this point he managed to lower himself even more(It is hard to believe that's possible)and I really think is time for him to go. Bashing cars is one thing...bashing other posters is another. You can choose to ignore the first but you CANNOT ignore the second. Please, let him go...

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 6:30:57 PM | | Votes: 2   

Hey I'm with you guys on Teknik, but you have to understand that he is really upset because it looks like the Easter Bunny took a Crap on a Lexus SC and called it an Infiniti G37 Convertible.

You have to at least feel a little sorry for him..

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 6:45:43 PM | | Votes: 2   

That Easter bunny must have one bad case of hemorrhoids after laying a turd that big.

— FactsRule (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 7:12:13 PM | | Votes: 3   

Got new for you Staar, I have one and only one profile unlike you.. Staar aka Teknik aka auto001..

Whatever same cheerleader.... Jap Car Whore

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 10:52:52 PM | | Votes: 4   

And by the way you need to be banned because all you do is trash German cars and contribute to your so called "hate mongering"...

What's wrong little boy, can't take some of your own medicine????????????

How lame are you..

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 10:55:19 PM | | Votes: 10   

Star wrote:

"The outrageous behaviour of this degenerate started to really affect things around here. I thought seeing him repeating the SAME thing over and over again to nauseam in every single thread is enough to get him banned but aparently that was not seen as unacceptable by you...Bashing cars is one thing...bashing other posters is another. "

If that's not the pot calling the kettle black I don't know what is! Star has on several occasions badmouthed many here on Autospies. If anything, he should be banned.

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 11:33:48 PM | | Votes: -9   

I never badmouthed anybody because of their opinion about cars. I simply don't care if you are retarded and can't see the difference between excellence and mediocrity when it comes to cars. However, if you choose to insult me because you disagree with my views ...you are simply an IDIOT and I will remind you that. You demonstrate that you are a tool who gets worked up over something nobody should get worked up. I have my opinions, you have yours. I know yours are the wrong ones but I'm not going to insult you and especially your family, call you a Nazi or extremist because your opinion about cars doesn't coincide with mine.
I am not Teknik or MichaelTaylor. I don't repeat the same think over and over again in every single thread no matter what the subject of that thread is. If a troll like you LE43 cannot see the difference is because you are HEAVILY, HEAVILY biased toward Japanese cars and willing for that reason to sustain garbage like Teknik in spite of his outrageous behavior because he shares your ignorance when it comes to the subject. You are much more like Teknik that I am. If you didn't realize that yet you are indeed an...IDIOT.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 9:45:46 AM | | Votes: 6   

Hell, I'm Gay and I wouldn't be caught dead in it either... LOL

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 7:06:34 PM | | Votes: 3   

Definitely.

Not only that, did you notice the side profile of headrest is like EX35's? It looks good.

I suspect the interior might also pick up some more vibrant. Overall. right move!

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 9:17:56 PM | | Votes: -6   

You must have trouble keeping up with all the different profiles you have on here to boost your ego.. LOL

No matter how many times you deboost us guys that have your number you still look like a douche bag..

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 12:01:51 AM | | Votes: 15   

I think we found the designer of the G37 Conv. and it is based on his previous design for Disneys character, Cinderella.

It is from the design of Cinderellas lost slipper. Can't you see how perfectly it would fit her dainty, feminine little foot.. It would just slide right on..

Awful pretty too.

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 1:33:33 AM | | Votes: 10   

BMWman, you made me feel so bad, I have to run and hide now. You win.

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 6:36:48 PM | | Votes: -7   

Just as the 3 series convertible makes many others puke. Just because it's Asian that doesn't mean you have to hate it....unless you're an uneducated bigoted neo-nazi, then I would understand.

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 11:36:06 PM | | Votes: -8   

43LE, remember the Nazi's and the Imperial Japanese were the best of friends during WWII.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 11:47:42 PM | | Votes: 13   

Yeah, that's not being disputed, they were both evil empires that did many wrongs. However, there are several NEO-nazis that exist today and I believe that some of them post here on autospies. Bring to mind anyone? Do you even know what NEO-Nazi is?

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 12:32:18 AM | | Votes: -10   

Let me guess. People who think German cars are the best are neo-nazis, right? Lol...LE43, you are without a doubt... RETARDED!

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 11:08:59 AM | | Votes: 11   

Star, I never said that people who think that German cars are the best are Neo-Nazis. Please read carefully before responding next time, although I know it's hard for you. If you have been here long enough on autospies you would know that EL34 hates anything Asian and loves everything German.

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 6:43:01 PM | | Votes: -7   

That's so 1994.

Just like this Nissan.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2008 11:48:19 PM | | Votes: 7   

To all the good people of this site that truly love cars, I would like to apologize for the behaviour of one member that has at least 100 different profiles.

We have nailed him on the following profile names for sure: Star, EL34, Turbospyder..

He will piss his life away living for this site to defend his precious German Cars, while trashing the Asian brands.

If you see his posts on other topics, just remember he is "All about Eve" and has so many personalities that he even has trouble keeping up with them.

I think it is hilarious at how worked up he gets and signs in and out under different profile names just to try and prove his point.

Anyway, in short just beware when you see a comment deboosted or boosted by a factor of 10 within 3 to 4 minutes, because it is 99% of the time the above named profiles.

I'm sure as time goes by we will find out just how many different profiles he has on this site.

And for the record, I don't hate German Cars, I just can't stand the way he bashes Asian. I waited for a long time to really flush him out, but now that it is out in the open for all to see, I feel a little justice has been served.

Most of you on this site are honest car enthusiasts and I apologize for the childish behaviour that someone like Star aka EL34 aka Turbospyder has caused us all to endure.

I will now take my leave in knowing this jackass has been exposed to all.

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 12:34:15 AM | | Votes: -9   

_43LE LMAO, you really need therapy.

When one of you or more want to confront your demons we shall bear witness for you.

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 1:04:36 AM | | Votes: 11   

You just outed yourself again!!!!!!!!!! LMAO

By the way Staar, I majored in Philosophy and Religion so I feel pretty secure that I have more than just a clue.

I'm smart enough to know that most everyone here knows you and the multiple personality disorder you suffer from, it must be awful with all those smart ass remarks you make and trying to keep up with which profile name you made them under.

And as far as Pricks go, I would classify you as Asian Troll Dill...

Staar light, Staar bright, I just saw a Staar Fall Tonight!!!!

Keep it up dude, you are pretty funny.. I think their are many of us that get a kick out of seeing you make an ass out of yourself..

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 1:56:36 AM | | Votes: 9   

"When one of you or more want to confront your demons we shall bear witness for you."

Dear God, please save me from the people that believe in you.

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 9:48:24 AM | | Votes: -13   

LE43 " I don't hate German Cars, I just can't stand the way he bashes Asian"

Then GTFO lard! This forums are for men not for retarded high school dropouts that cannot "take it" if their fart can religion has been ridiculed by someone. You are not ready to interact with society yet if hearing the truth gets your panties twisted.
There are just cars, you can love them, you can hate them but they should never make you act like a demented freak (yes I'm talking about Teknik, MichaelTaylor and YOU). Either you learn to take it or you leave. I remind you again...there are just CARS.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 10:09:28 AM | | Votes: 15   

bmwman1963,

I'm only going to say this one time so read carefully, I, Teknik, and Staar are not the same people. As much as I agree with many posts they have made so far, I'm a lazy kind of guy and can't be bothered to makeup multiple identities and make blogging on this site a chore, or to take anything so serious for that matter.

For a guy that majored in Philosophy and Religion you seem very narrow minded with your ideas and views; after all, everyone is biased toward one marque or another, so it is inevitable that arguments will ensue, that is the nature of our ways. Don't fall in to the trap of "fallacy of equivocation" i.e., just because people have differing views than yourself (especially in regards to your precious BMW), we are not being honest with ourselves.

You seem to be delusional to the fact that many people don't care for BMWs, well here's the fact: there are just as many people out there who don't care for them. You may regard BMW in such high regard but for many people, my self included, wouldn't be caught dead in one. This is in part due them being overly hyped, mediocre, overpriced, and not interesting (especially their bland interiors), but is has more to do with the type of people who own them.

Many of them seem to have achieved the combination of money, attitude, self-importance, disdain and disregard for others that cannot be matched by drivers of any other marque. Take an opinion poll from many different places and you'll find this negative attitude toward BMW owners is universal, I'm not just making this up.

As BMW themselves have pointed out, they only "make" the cars, they've no control over who owns them.

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 12:49:28 PM | | Votes: -12   

auto001, no I am not delusional in thinking there are some people that do not like BMW's, Just like there are many people that do not like asian cars.

You are such a hippocrit in your above statement you are demeaning BMW's.

I've been reading your posts on various topics and you are just exactly what you are calling me.

Seriously, you need to go back and read your comments and check yourself before making anymore incriminating
statements.

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 1:50:23 PM | | Votes: 9   

When you get it wrong Staar, you really get it wrong. Those two other guys you say are me might be highly offended when they read your accusation.

Calling me a Prick and a neo-nazi is priceless. It just shows what a low life you really are, simply pathetic.

Go back to signing in and deboosting everyone that has an opinion that differs from you because we all know you troll this site 24/7.

You must have to keep a PDA to keep track of all your profiles...

It must be tiring having to log in and out so many times just to make peoples think you are not the ass we all know you to be.

Your comments are priceless, so feel free to log in deboost me and start the whole process over again with all your other profiles.

Like I said we all have your number on this site..

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 2:41:20 PM | | Votes: 10   

OMG! this is so funny!

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 6:30:01 PM | | Votes: -9   

Hey buddy, look again WHO'S making the comments. Notice that the retarded comments belong to my evil twin freak user name Staar(notice the two aa's in there).

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 11:34:36 AM | | Votes: 7   

bmwman1963,

imagine how desperate these people are if they had to take someone else's user name and change it a little in order to get attention or acceptance on an Internet forum. Look at the pathetic attempts of these people LE43(after EL34) or Staar(after Star) and other before them who need to attach themselves like parasites to a host in order to survive. I don't think is possible to get any lower than that. Is the Internet for God's sake...be at least original enough to choose your own user name. Just pathetic!

P.S. I've really enjoyed reading your posts. I'm looking forward to read more of the good stuff. Keep up the good work.(thumbs up)

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 7:21:37 PM | | Votes: 7   

"Infinity is a joke".

Yes, that's MY OPINION about Infiniti. Can you not handle an opinion that is different than yours? If not, start learning to cope with situations like this because I'm not going to change my mind just so it will make you happy. I think Infiniti builds inferior cars and I will say it anytime I please. There is nothing personal... just a heads up.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 8:59:42 PM | | Votes: 2   

well it really is, i think infiniti makes good cars I really do....but Nissan thinking Infiniti is a premium company is crazy....I honestly see them sorta in between Nissan and Premium Cars, not a premium company in the slightest....and this convertible looks like a SC knockoff with its top down

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2008 11:32:43 AM | | Votes: -3   

Oh please stop crying like a little girl. You are making me feel sorry for you. It's okay, I give you a boost if is so important to you.

Oops I pushed the wrong button. Habit...lol...

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 9:44:37 PM | | Votes: 1   

I was not crying, I was saying that it was too funny! Laughter is actually the opposite of crying. This site it too funny!

— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2008 11:31:49 PM | | Votes: -3   

I would agree with you and say that the coupe is HOT. I am not a convertible guy, but I think this looks pretty good. However, given a choice I would take the coupe everytime.

— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2008 1:22:26 PM | | Votes: 1   

LOL... Give it up Staar

You don't have to be an Einstein to know your tactics.

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2008 10:19:37 PM | | Votes: 2   

Most of us just want to talk cars and can do without your personal attacks..

Different opinions on cars is one thing, but slander against individuals is another.

— bmwman1963 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2008 10:22:18 PM | | Votes: 3