Infiniti G37 Coupe review: still the most fun used sports coupe money in Bahrain
4/5MotorsSouq Editorial Team
The G37 Coupe, particularly the S trim with the viscous limited-slip differential, is the used sports coupe to buy in Bahrain if you actually want to drive rather than just be seen. Budget for insurance loaded for its sports classification, inspect the timing chain guides and clutch on manual cars, and accept a back seat that exists in name only.
Pros
- VQ37VHR V6 revs cleanly to 7,500 rpm with genuine naturally-aspirated response
- Rear-wheel-drive chassis balance is genuinely engaging on a back road
- S trim's viscous limited-slip differential is a real, worthwhile upgrade
- Bahrain's active track-day scene keeps the parts and knowledge base alive locally
Cons
- Back seat is symbolic only; not usable for adults
- Cabin tech and switchgear feel dated even by the standards of its era
- Sports classification pushes insurance costs higher for younger drivers
- Track-driven examples are common; service history matters more than mileage
Before Infiniti folded its lineup into the Q/QX naming scheme in 2014, the G37 Coupe was the car enthusiasts actually cross-shopped against a BMW 3 Series Coupe, and on a Bahrain back road it is easy to understand why. The VQ37VHR V6 revs cleanly to 7,500 rpm with none of the flat-spot torque-fill turbocharged engines rely on, and the rear-wheel-drive chassis is genuinely well sorted.
The grade that matters
The S trim adds a viscous limited-slip differential that transforms how the car puts power down out of a corner, and it is the version worth searching for specifically rather than settling for a base grade. A six-speed manual was offered alongside the seven-speed automatic; the manual is rarer on Bahrain's used market but is the one enthusiasts actually want.
Cabin quality was already dated when the car launched and has not improved with age; expect small, low-resolution screens and switchgear that a modern buyer will find basic. None of that matters much once you are driving it, which was always the point of this car.
Bahrain's active track-day culture at Bahrain International Circuit means used G37s here have a wider range of condition than the mileage alone suggests: some were driven hard and tracked regularly. Insist on service records for the timing chain guides, and on manual cars, have the clutch inspected before agreeing a price; both are the genuine wear items on a VQ37 this age.