2011 Infiniti M37 Review

[@yellowmalice3036]

Here's everything I find wrong with his ending assessment of the M's overall luxury-sport dynamics: 1. SIZE: I personally find the size & dimensions of this sedan to be perfect! Both for standard & extended wheelbase versions; he even says so himself that both the front and back seats are adequately spacious for grown adults. Also,if this car were any shorter in length than the standard wheelbase already is, it would disrupt that sleek, sweeping roofline and rear curvature, and thus ruin the immaculate outer styling altogether. 2. CLASSIFICATION: I think it was an ingenious decision on Infiniti's part to market (and price) the M/Q70 as a midsize competitor, despite being amply larger than virtually all other sedans in this segment. He was right to say that the M/Q70 wouldn't hold up against the likes of the S-Class or 7 series, as the M isn't quite as spacious, comfortable or refined as those models. BUT...as a 5 series, E-class competitor, it's more than a match. Which brings me to my next point... 3. DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS: For the most part, I'm in opposing disagreement with everything he believes would make the M a more "proper" luxury-sport sedan. The ride does NOT need to be softened up any more than it already is in Normal mode; I feel as if Infiniti, to the best of their ability, adamantly tapped into that uncompromising BMW suspension arrangement, which aims to give the car an ideal balance between firm & sharp handling and a comfortable, forgiving ride. Hence the varying Normal/Sport modes. Same goes for the steering feel and arrangement. The M doesn't have to come with a light, airy steering mannerisms just for the fact that it's a relatively large luxury sedan, like an S Class or LS. Taught & heavy steering wheels have always been akin to sports cars and sport-oriented driving (such as with many BMW's) so I feel it's rightly at place with the M and helps solidify Infiniti's objective of giving their current flagship it's unique luxury-sport character. I for one find this to be as perfect a luxury-sport sedan as there can be, and look forward to owning one of these in the future. The ONLY minor gripe I've ever had with the M/Q70 is the subpar fuel economy, but those large naturally aspirated engines mostly due away with any dissatisfaction.

[@atomicautomobile8537]

After recently driving this car with a fresh set of Michelin Primacy tires, I noticed a significant difference in the ride comfort and road noise levels. This car got an unfair shake from me when I drove it with the old Bridgestones on it. I am much more impressed with the car now. Thanks for the well thought-out counterpoint.

[@NEONPARADlSE]

I owned one of these, during 2 years and from 78k miles to 105k I never had any problems. Just oil changes and tire rotations. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and quick daily driver.

[@vnk956]

This has to be the only review on KZbin which gives complete picture to someone who is planning to buy a G37 or 2015 Q70 ( GCC )

[@c-man7740]

My family had one of these for a few months last year (did not get a prepurchase inspection……I urged everyone to get one when thing used)and it unfortunately mechanically was totalled due to rust (I live in the northeast USA) but when we did have it and I drove it, my god it was just perfect. It was highly optioned, super comfortable, beautiful interior, and was a rocket when you put your foot down. Miss that car dearly!!

[@johnmichaelkarma]

One heck of a good review.👍 Likely selling my low mileage 07' 328i coupe manual and getting one of these. The GS 350 was the other contender. The Infiniti promises to impart a better drivers experience and man,what a dashboard.😎

[@danielversion1.035]

I've had a Q70 for the last 3 years... and i found your review pretty spot on. I happen to belong to the exact niche they were going for, and i absolutely love my Q70... I also love the fact that i got it as a dealer demonstrator for half its retail price... which further serves the point you were making that the niche market this car serves is pretty small, because i bought mine when Infiniti Australia were dumping them from the line up due to utterly abysmal sales ☹ They really do appeal to a certain market... my friends call that the "old man car" market... but whatever, what do they know. (The said the same about my A33 Maxima... which in Australia was pretty much exactly the Infiniti I30,) My only criticisms of it are: 1. We didn't get the v8 as an option in Australia, (but that's a mild criticism, because that VQ is phenomenal,); 2. There is no way to completely turn the "rain sensing wiper" off and use it only as "intermittent" - This is a very big oversight... i don't mind power assistance, but outright automation is glitchy, and infuriating. 3. We didn't get the tan interiors on the Q Series. ☹ Mine is the absolute base model as well, but the 2017 comes with a higher level of features... but it would have been nice to pick up a premium model, there were simply none available for me to buy at the time! Poor Infiniti really did not do well in Australia... either time. My recommendation is: If you liked the A33 Maxima, you'll more than likely love the Q70!

[@XxxX-qf7os]

The I30 was not replaced by the M45 the I35 followed up the I30 the I and the M are different plataforms RWD/AWD AND FWD both coexisted at somepoint.

[@jgizzy]

The G35 was the closest thing to a replacement for the i30/i35 -- but of course we all know how different they are.

[@joseCalderon1976]

I had a 2012 INFINITI m37. It got totalled. I miss it. I replaced it with a Lexus GS 350 with 187k miles. Another great vehicle. Subscribed

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I have this car but I have the jdm version and mine addresses ALL your concerns basically. Maybe they tuned it very differently for Japan. It's large and floaty. I have the tech package with the rear sunshade pre collision seat belts etc but it has a smaller vq25 engine. (Yes..... Nissan/Infiniti has a 2.5 liter vq engine). If anything I'm considering getting some coilovers to stiffen things up a bit. It wafts about like a Lincoln Town car. Love it

[@ThePodcastGuru]

I just bought one and I am in love with this car! Next a GTR! Nice Video

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Duke, good review hit the red button. Would like to see your support and friendship...

[@jerryb19531953]

I saw your review on the LS400 and that is a way better car. I'm looking at the 1998 or 1999 when they upgraded the horsed to 290.

[@atomicautomobile8537]

I drive plenty of cars but I always come back to the LS400. It's sort of the baseline for perfection in my mind. Even driving the M37 and the LS400 back to back--the M37 is a really good car but the old LS is something else.

[@bobhamilton298]

I've owned two LS400's and put over 300K miles on my earlier 92. But I've also owned an M35X and now a 2013 M37X. I liked my LS400 as a distance driver as it has the plusher ride, but I appreciate the AWD and better handling of the M cars living in PA. I blew a head gasket in my M35X at 220K miles, so will be careful to retorque the heads on my M37X when I get to 100K miles and every 50K miles after that. The 7 speed trans is also lurchy compared to the M36X and have noticed that in other M37's I have driven. But looks wise, inside and out, the M37 is a vast improvement over the plain jane M35. It "looks" like a more exotic car and that is actually important to me. I don't want a car that gets confused with a Hyundai. And I like the bigger size as well. I rented a brand new Q50 recently and although I sort of liked the 3L turbo, the car felt like a Honda Accord inside. The M cars are roomy front and back and feel better as a touring car than its little brother. Time will tell if I get the miles out of this I got from my LS400's. But overall, I am happier with it and its looks when sitting beside an LS. The LS500 in particular is a butt ugly car with its verbose cow catcher grill. Simply nasty!

[@jessegreen6123]

How many parking spots did you pass during the making of this video?😂

[@vicentechamberlain579]

I may be getting the m37x awd this weekend

[@Hammama]

ya get it?

[@vicentechamberlain579]

Mustafa R i did! Ive had it ever since and its BADASSS! So far i put 5% all around. Deleted the muffler. I got test pipes coming in the mail right now. And when those come in im straight piping the area the resonators are too so it will be a full straight pipe. Then im getting it a tune. And i painted the hood black. But thats cause i was debating doing the two tone look with a black hood and trunk and roof. And i decided to do it because some asshole keyed my hood for no reason. -_- i still dont know who did it. So i fixed the key gouge myself and painted the hood so now the two tone is happening. No biggie cause it looks even more badass with the black hood rn. Oh and i debaged the letters on the back. Next is coilovers and aftermarket wheels and some engine stuff and a big turbo and im gonna crank it to 700hp. Really wondering how the trans will hold up though 😂

[@vicentechamberlain579]

And mine is the cool silver/graphite color one all black interior and its fast as hell already

[@Hammama]

@@vicentechamberlain579 congrats man! I wanna get one too... Gotta find a deal!

[@vicentechamberlain579]

Mustafa R you wont go wrong getting one its the best 🤤 mine is the all wheel drive m37x model too! Apparently they are rare and mine is stamped made from japan. The motor is stock right now and racing i beat my buddys turbo vw and ive beaten frs's and brz's. So far every 350z and 370z i come accross has been to afraid to race and wont race me yet 😂 i really wanna race a 5.0 and other stuff. But i cant do anything rn for a few months cause im on probation for accidentally passing a stop sign. 😂 you wouldnt believe it but no joke YES FOR A STOP SIGN 😂 im sure you can find a good deal! What i did i purposely looked at ones that sat at the lot for a long period of time and i asked and they said nobody has even looked at it yet. It costs them more to keep them there. So i got RIGHT to the end of the process and at the end i actually said no i wont do it cause not the deal i want. and i left. Two days later they called me and said literally "When can you come back in, we wanna work with you and we will do the deal you want" 😂 and i got it the very next day for a HELLA GOOD DEAL i got an insane deal and a really good price too

[@SpinnakerFL]

Most of your videos are better, but you bombed this one. You were able to make it both annoying and boring. Kudos.

[@mannamedbanjo]

I have this very car and you're spot on. It can haul when you want it to, but most of the time you want to cruise around downtown cranking up the bass and just enjoying the comfort. Seats can be adjusted like crazy, so you'll never be uncomfortable. I have the M37x and the AWD is... way more than you expected. I can take sharp turns at 60mph. It looks just good enough, is just sporty enough, is really comfy enough for serious car buyers to consider. If you're in real estate, financial services, or mortgages - this can be your car. Or if you're starting off a good record label, this will do as well. It's like "business meets hip hop."

[@brotherderrickcoaches]

How is the steering feel? Is it similar to g37 steering feel? Tight and precise?

[@Ezzy_KB]

By far the best review or explanation of the M I have come across. Everything you have said is right on the money. I live and drive this car in Africa and guys in benzes and bimmers always come up to me at gas stations asking me what car this is and give me compliments as to how beautiful and sleek this car is. Like you said it’s so different from any other car on the road and it sounds amazing. Plus it hauls ass when you want it to but a comfortable cruiser as well.

[@papua5028]

This is the way to review a car. One of the best and most precise review on KZbin on the Infiniti m series. Although i bumped into this review a few years later, nevertheless it's a great review. I own an AWD 5.6 V8 model with the echnology package, (all bells and whistles) and i love it more than my Mercedes S550 which been a troublesome money pit.

[@Eldomibori]

I just bought the M56S

[@Outrageousevil2010]

I want the m56 or fx50

[@willyhwang1059]

so in a nutshell, the G line became Q50 the M line became Q70 right?

[@atomicautomobile8537]

Yes that's right

[@1aquariustechguy]

Dude! This should be viral !! Good stuff man

[@Overqualified1]

meanwhile that jackass doug gets all kinds of views he doesnt deserve.

[@songasa9913]

I have an M37X. After a Merc Benz E555 ride I had I can say this Infiniti is way better. The styling is unique, the way the car aggressively shoots out the gate is way better. It doesn't have the "German" badge. (Which I'm finding is overrated as I get older.)

[@XDMIIIIIIIII]

You still have it?

[@songasa9913]

@@XDMIIIIIIIII Yes, it has 138,000 miles on it.

[@papaspooks8531]

@@songasa9913 how about now?

[@songasa9913]

@@papaspooks8531 Yes, still have it. Unfortunately gas is high now, but it runs great

[@alexross4062]

The rubbery feel of the steering wheel and shifter could be due to an owner! Guessing by the 2018 debut of the review, improper use of leather conditioners or hand chemicals can degrade or change leather feel! Worth noting

[@khmerbraveheart]

Have you seen the M37 in China and in Asia in general? They took out a lot of stuff. 'Cause Infiniti America didn't want us to have all that just yet. Look it up. The M37 is loaded and faster in different countries. But by a lot of states in the U.S it is illegal or some shit. For got what was the reason but look it up.

[@gsteel98]

Maybe emission restrictions and safety features to comply with U.S. regulations...that's what I'm guessing so far

[@JPennor]

Not sure why you don't have more views.

[@East17A]

hey guys i need your opinion. i would trade a 2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 for this one .. what you think this one looks way better and i think has really good reliability

[@magusreborn4684]

What did you do ?

[@lorenzomoore6398]

He covered 4 packages coming down 3 floors in the parking garage and I spotted some nice rides in the parking garage 1 Lincoln Town Car 2 Infiniti M35/M45 3 Ford Probe

[@deemang2189]

Super great video dude thank you! Love the narrative!

[@Beanerlicious1]

i have this car 😊

[@willyhwang1059]

What? This car doesn’t come with a microwave and air fryer? What a piece of out dated junk!!

[@chrisoconnor3119]

I subbed because your review was excellent Sir!

[@atomicautomobile8537]

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

[@MrMshaka]

Good review

[@gsxellence]

Yay CP&L; my mother bout in 24 years before Duke acquisition

[@gsxellence]

Btw it was replacee by the second generation M with first being an M30 good video.

[@luisantoniosblog.gonzalez9315]

I’m looking for buying one like this one shown in the video and Now I feel more motivated on getting it! Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@johnj3577]

I got myself a fully loaded M37 S three weeks ago and I'm loving it so far. Sounds fantastic and really moves. I still haven't figured out what all the buttons do yet though....

[@mauricecooper9016]

I currently own this car today in 2021 and your assessment of the quality of the materials the steering wheel and gear shift is true. They really did not hold up to the test of time.

[@mk3mo578]

How many miles on your m37?

[@mauricecooper9016]

@@mk3mo578 im at 190k. My dad gave it to me after he had it for around 4 years and he bought it at around 100k-120k and the steering wheel was already badly warn.

[@mk3mo578]

@@mauricecooper9016 wow looking into buying a m37x 2012 with 131k miles any thing I should look out for and what you do to get your m37 to almost 200k! Thanks

[@mauricecooper9016]

@@mk3mo578 i got it from my father at 150k last august. I do Uber full time so thats why i put 40K on it so quickly. Oil changes regularly. Check and make sure the air blows hot and cold on both the passenger and driver side. The blend door actuators going out in Infinitis/Nissans are pretty common and can be a pretty expensive repair if you dont know what youre doing. My passenger side actuator failed in the cold position so i currently have no heat on that side. Its been like that since my dad bought it. The driver side seems to be an easy fix based in the videos on youtube but i haven’t seen a video for the passenger side yet or any helpful info in any forums yet. Other than that its ran pretty good. It runs on premium gas so the way gas prices are looking right now thats something to consider.

[@mauricecooper9016]

@@mk3mo578 i have an x model (awd) and it handles pretty well in snow in snow mode and snow tires. I live in the west michigan area. Another thing to check is the bluetooth. Mine always has issues connecting or staying connected. It will cut in and out either when first getting connected or just at random times. Idk if thats a common thing or if my car is just a one off but it is really annoying and just about unusable at times.

[@Squirrels_stank]

Looking to get in this car but want a m37xs

[@padin2000]

Deonte Bolden that’s my daily car and I love it

[@gsteel98]

Where tf do you find an m37xs..I personally haven't seen one yet living in CT

[@relloe29]

Look like u by the Galleria.

[@Marco-ft7oe]

Is this car any good after 130,000 miles?

[@YurAvgPlaya]

That’s a good question cause I’m looking at one around 95

[@mikeschaner5853]

Have you had a chance to drive the m56??? Curious to hear comparison

[@atomicautomobile8537]

No, I haven't

[@561brownpearlgirl9]

Really great review. thx!

[@tomedmonds6556]

the speed limit on BVD is 25 mph!!!!!

[@ServingYAHAWASHI777]

🔥🔥🔥

[@양윤-k5q]

엔진은 베리굿

[@demri123]

3.7 yea

[@SvenQ45]

Yes really really too bad that there is no real flagship anymore. Tho it is nearly as that. The long wheelbase version of the Fuga is sold as the Cima in Japan. But it´s not the same. I loved the feature part of the video. 😁

[@angelbluerider9588]

is it similar to the 2011 g37 sedan??

[@brotherderrickcoaches]

@@atomicautomobile8537 is the steering feel the same in both cars?

[@fullen2257]

The hazard lights work well.

[@shaggybooiii7203]

Too much details migga

[@illitero]

As excellent as the 2003-2004 M45 is, it wasn't the first M-series car. I'm surprised you can mention the first-gen Q45 but somehow miss the M30 that launched alongside it. Slow down. Take a breath between sentences. Double-check your stuff. K thanks bye.

[@atomicautomobile8537]

I do not consider the old M30 to be a predecessor to the later M cars. Completely different sort of car, despite sharing the 'M' in its name.

[@TheRealSwiggity]

One of the best car reviews I’ve ever watched.