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Infiniti G37 3.7L
is it a safe used buy?

The G35's successor, paired with the refined VQ37VHR — a genuinely confident used buy that builds on everything that made the earlier car's reputation while addressing its one documented weak point.

GENERATIONV36 (2008–2013)
ENGINE3.7L VQ37VHR
POWER330–348 hp
USED PRICE$11,000–20,000

How the engine fits this car

The G37's chassis refinements over the G35 pair well with the VQ37's sharper throttle response, delivering a genuinely engaging sport sedan experience that holds up well against newer rivals.

This engine addresses the earlier VQ35's timing chain guide concern through a revised design, which is reflected in this generation's generally stronger documented track record.

Infiniti G37-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

  • VQ37's reliability reputation, detailed on the engine page, is genuinely strong
  • Sharper throttle response and refinement than the earlier G35
  • Coupe, sedan and convertible body styles all available on the used market
  • Strong aftermarket and specialist support given the car's enduring enthusiast following

WHAT TO WATCH

  • Minor oil consumption has been reported on a smaller subset of examples, per the engine page
  • Firm, performance-oriented suspension tuning won't suit buyers prioritising comfort
  • Fuel economy is modest for the class, typical of a naturally aspirated performance V6
  • Resale value depreciation is steeper than some mainstream rivals

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$16,000–20,000
Lower-mileage, often well-kept examples
60,000–100,000 mi
$13,000–16,000
Sweet spot, verify basic maintenance history
100,000+ mi
$11,000–13,000
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance

The engine itself

This G37 is a defining application of the VQ37VHR. Full detail on this engine's strong reliability track record lives on the dedicated engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNInfiniti 3.7L VQ37VHR V6 — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Ask for documented oil change history, since this high-revving engine is less forgiving of extended intervals than a more relaxed design.

Beyond general maintenance history, there's relatively little else specific to flag on this well-regarded engine.

Check clutch engagement and shift quality on manual examples, a normal wear item rather than a specific defect to worry about.