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I am also in Northern NJ and am planning to get the 04 FX45 with Tech. I was also thinking about getting the 03 model since they seemed to be nicely discounted - can you tell me which dealerships you've contacted so far?
Thanks.
I actually dealt with 6 infiniti dealers. Douglass infiniti in NJ, Kings in Brooklyn, Two dealers in LI and one in SI. Best price I got was from Ray catena.
I was able to get a 2003 FX35 RWD with Premium package, roof rails, sunroof deflector, and window tinting for $37800 drive out price. Included is a 2 year or 24000 mile service agreement where they will do oil changes, tire rotations, wash the car, and 15000 mile service. This was done in Clear Lake. North Houston was a bad deal and plain insulting (the car salesman told me that I should be looking for less of a car since he would not go below $38500. I should drive by and show him the paperwork with the only thing missing his name on the commission.)
I paid $35,200 for the same vehicle less window tint?, sunroof deflector, and service agreement.
Service agreement may be worth $1000 and window tint is minimal. With 04's out now you should have been able to get this deal around $36k.
What a coincidence...I had the same kind of displeasure when I went to North Infiniti. I was told to look for a car like toyota since I was trying to negotiate with the sale rep. I even wrote to Infiniti about my experience. Congratulations on your new vehicle.....enjoy.
Do you know if they will ship to California?
Thx
I included TT&L in my price. Do you think I still overpaid? I would be curious where you think I could have gotten it for $36K DRIVE OUT price. I checked with Crest Infiniti in Dallas and they would have given me the same vehicle for $37550 without the 2 yr/24000 mile service agreement. So I only paid an additional $250 for the agreement.
Regardless, I think that I got a pretty good deal considering the TMV on edmunds and it is really a nice car.
PS - Does anybody get ridicule for the shape of the car? I think I have some jealous friends because they are calling it a station wagon (One drive a Seqoia (METRO anyone) and one drives a minivan (I don't believe they should be saying anything.)
Did not know your price included TTL if so you did do very very well.
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I would go with grubbs all the way. I drove from Houston to buy from them and couldn't be happier.
Make an offer and if they don't take it just walk out and return again next month. I doubt they will let you leave without buying for a great price - no matter what day it is.
1. Park Ave Infiniti in Englewood NJ - Closest to my house but full of all the wrong information. In fact they called me last week to inform me that Infiniti had just told them that 2004's would not be out until next year. I checked their inventory and they had one in stock (go figure).
2. Ramsey Infinity, Ramsey NJ - They give you high prices and say "That's a very aggressive price!", I just smiled and walked.
3. Lynnes Infiniti, Bloomfield NJ - Offered me $1000 over invoice but never could confirm invoice was.
4. Kings Infiniti, Brooklyn NY - They seemed willing to deal but did not have the car in stock. I guess timing and location didn't work out.
5. Pepe Infiniti, White Plains NY - I can't remember what my experience was with them, they probably were not very competitive. There are 3 other dealers that also fall into this category: Atlantic Infiniti, Lynbrook NY; Douglas Infiniti, Summit NJ; and Infiniti of Massapequa.
6. Ray Catena Infiniti, Edison NJ - I had the best rapport here and ended up buying from here. One thing that they said that raised my suspicions is that Edmunds invoice prices don't factor in some advertising costs passed onto them by infiniti. They claim that the advertising adds another ~$600. Does anyone have any independent information that can either confirm or refutes this claim.
I don't mind paying the dealer a reasonable amount of profit but it really bugs me when someone trys to take advantage after you thought you had the deal negotiated!
My calculation is that, the dealer going to get 1% hold back and if I offer $1000 over invoice, they can make 3-4% over invoice for this car. But they cant work with $44k
So, I choose to wait.
I am a newbie here and dont have lot of chance to buy new car. Any thoughts suggestions? highly appreciated! Thanks.
See http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/r/crikey/P8300018ab.JPG for a picture. (I purposely did not attach it to the post as the pic is a bit big).
Does anyone know the differences between the '03 and '04 models? The dealer said only the colors.
Enhancements to the 2004 FX45/FX35 include:
·Refinements added to the suspension for improved ride comfort
·New 8-way power passenger seat (replaces previous 4-way design), new inside door handle lamp
·Available aluminum roof rails and 20-inch chrome-plated wheels
·New dark silver metallic finish added to 20-inch wheels (for non-chrome wheels)
·Snow-Mode function added (shifts throttle input algorithm in low-speed slippery road conditions once activated by driver for enhanced traction)
·Standard HVAC air filter on all models
·Engine will meet LEV2 standard for emission control (beginning with October production – FX35 only)
·New optional equipment package content availability
For me, the most important added feature is the 8-way power passenger seat. The Snow-Mode function might be beneficial to folks up north.
Thanks so much for the info on the cargo carrier. We just took our two kids on a four hour trip for Thanksgiving in my wife's Honda Accord, so I think an FX with the Thule Evolution should be plenty to cover us for just about everything. Great tip!
As for those changes for 2004, does the change in the engine to meet the LEV2 standards only apply to ones sold in California? The EPA's site has the 2004 FX35 with a rating of "4" on their "Green Vehicle Guide"
As for those changes for 2004, does the change in the engine to meet the LEV2 standards only apply to ones sold in California? The EPA's site has the 2004 FX35 with a rating of "4" on their "Green Vehicle Guide"
I believe that the LEV2 standards apply to all 2004 Infiniti FX35s, not just the ones sold in CA. But, it might be a great idea to check with Infiniti.
It could be possible that the EPA just carried over the ratings from the 2003 model into the 2004 ratings, i.e. it was also a '4' for the 2003 models. I can't imagine the change to making the engine at LEV2 standards not making a difference in the rating. But, I could be wrong.
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I have Tech, which includes Touring but not the Sport pkg.
I like the 18 inch wheels, it takes the edge off the firm ride. I experienced the full impact of the 20’s when I took one home for a weekend and thought them a bit too stiff.
I may eventually get 20’s in the aftermarket for summer driving but for now the 18s are fine.
Also got the cargo thing, splash guards and cross rails for the top, (turned out to be free since the dealer did not know they were on the car). The car is copper/brick.
Nav is good. Easy to use, (though it might be nice to have an easier method to record “current location” without having to work through three menus). I really like the birdview. The sound system is just fine, CD’s come through clear and crisp and the subwoofer reverberates in your chest. I got a years worth of Sirus and so far am not disappointed in quality or quantity of station choices.
The vehicle is quick. It’s not an asphalt burner but it will squirt when you need to move into a hole or bolt from a light. I am impressed by the torque. The trick is to shift to manual and downshift to get the revs in the 3000 to 4000 range, then when you punch it, it jumps.
Mileage is so-so but probably good as compared to other SUV’s. I get 17 in town reliably buy only 20 on the road. That drops of course, if you are constantly pushing the machine.
Seats are really comfortable.
Planning an oil and filter change this week. I highly recommend the first change at 1000 miles. You would be surprised at the amount of metal that comes out of a new motor. Ask the dealer to save the filer for you and look at it closely. Then I’ll go to a 3500/4000 mile change interval. Not decided yet if I’ll use synthetic or not. I may not opt to go with expensive synthetic oil this time, especially since Infinity wants me to change oil every 3500 miles.
My car had 300 miles on it when I got it. 130 were from the trip down from the dealer that had the car. The other 170 were test drives I assume. I wasn’t happy about that but took the car anyway. Other opinions? How many miles did your vehicle have at delivery?
So the cons:
Very little sub floor, (rear compartment), storage. With the spare inside, there is little hidden storage for all the little junky stuff I seem to think critical to motoring.
Seat heater, (drivers side anyway), seems to be erratic. It’s hot, it’s not, it’s just warm, it’s barely warm enough ..performance is not consistent. Dealer will take a look .maybe it’s the thermostat but I suspect it’s just the nature of the system.
The intelligent cruise system laser is easily confused when the cover plate gets dirty or wet. Works just fine otherwise but in this kind of weather I’ll have to bend down and wipe it off regularly. By the way, this little gadget is really interesting. I set it in traffic, gritted my teeth and held on to see what would happen when traffic come to a complete stop. Amazing. It slowed as traffic ahead slowed and then when traffic stopped, it brought the vehicle to almost a complete stop. Kind of spooky, feeling the car brake significantly while you have your foot off the brake pedal. (grin)
Still wish it had auto lock at 7 miles an hour and auto dimming side mirrors.
One last complaint. I like to wash my own vehicles. I heat up the garage, use hot water and wash my cars all winter long. However, this thing is just too big. It took me a couple of hours, maybe three, to wash and dry the FX 35. I just don’t have the time for that. I may take advantage of the dealers offer to hand wash the car anytime I drop in. In this case, I’ll have to drop in more often.
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jb.
I posted message #137 and finally I got a deal for $44K on 12/4th, for a 04 FX45 with premium package. The dealer ship is Rosenthal, in DC metro area. They told me the car will be here on 12/19th.
And, so far, I am still waiting ...
The story they try to sale to me is that on 19th, the ship just arrived in NJ port because of the bad weather. And we should have the car 22nd, no later than 12/23. Then today, 12/22, they called my wife and said that they made a mistake that the car we've been waiting for so long turns out to be a 04 FX35 with tech package. The only thing maching to my requirement is the color... And now they are searching "the whole east coast" for a car matches to my requirements. I just don't understand how a dealership can make mistake like this! Isn't the year and model the first thing they check other than the color? Maybe if they told me the car on the ship was 04 FX45 with tech package, I would've believed them.
Well, I am really "touched" :-). And I strongly believe, I will NOT get my car, any time soon. I just don't have faith in them.
Hopefully they can prove I am wrong, but till that happens, I will NOT recommend this dealership for anyone I know.
I will keep you guys posted for what happened next. I dont know if reporters are still around this board. I think my story could be an interesting one. ( I can be reached through [email protected] )
Here's what I got; at the time, a decent deal but I think others may have done a bit better.
2004 AWD FX35 with Tech and Touring, (no sport) cargo area protector, Siris sat radio, splash guards, roof cross rails, (didn't pay for these, didn't want them but dealer threw them in), Copper color with Brick and Black leather. $41,120 plus tax and lic. Central Ohio (Columbus)
Good luck. I don't regret my buy for a second, the car does not dissappoint.
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jb.