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Terry
If so, how is it getting past the security of the electronic fob not being near?
Also, does it use the original keyfob, or did you get stuck with a second remote?
I have an email into the dealer, but wanted other's input as well.
I'll also post what I find.
A starter can be installed at the dealership, but it does require the purchase of another keyfob, which is placed in the dash.
It allows the remote starter to start the vehicle, but a person would not be able to enter the car or start it without a fob in hand, due to it's placement.
The first starters being installed did have a separate fob to carry, but the new starters make use of the existing intelligent keyfob we already carry.
You hit the lock button twice and the car starts.
Hit it two more times if you want to shut it down.
I'll do this down the road... I just want to take delivery now. The wait is killin' me!
I'm gonna get that info when I take delivery (If that day ever comes )
The Keyfobs are not $400-. The rumors are flying on that subject, one guy claiming them to be $1500!
No, they are about $125 each...which makes sense.
I asked the same question when coming close to the Lexus IS purchase.
$250- a pair.
Thanks!
There are a lot of Canadians that have sports, I don't think we get more snow then them, and they manage. If your' in the birkshires or Maine, then yeah your're probably better off with the X.
My mentality is that are you buying a car for the 10 times it snows and year and the other 40 days a year it's bad winter weather... or are you buying the car for the 300+ days a year it's beautiful and AWD offers no benefit? I'd rather have the paddle shifters, 18" wheels, LSD, sportier tuned suspension, advanced VSD, and all the other features the sport delivers.
Bottom line - You'll be happy with either of them!
He may have had luck with his coupe on all-season tires, but most owners have reported the car to be absolutely horrible in the snow and either run Snows when necessary, or leave them garaged until Spring.
And who runs All-Seasons on an Infiniti G Coupe???
That car deserves nothing but Performance Summer Tires.
If you're replacing the tires for winter use, why not Snows to begin with?
Hit a forum dedicated to just the G. During the winter, most Coupe owners spend their time with upgrades and such, and post messages about how much they miss driving them.
Mine are not really useful at all; they just throw a vague spray of light on the ground immediately in front of the car.
I'm thinking of trading in my X for a new one because of the brake issues.
And I really like the '07's.
How do they work?
I don't know, cause my dealer can't seem to deliver my car to me in a timely manner !!!!! Urgh. :mad:
(not that I'm upset)
Drive one, and you'll be sold.... and you won't care one bit how the fog lights work.
I was told that my car is sitting on the docks in New Jersey.
(I'm in central MA, my dealer is in Warwick, RI)
Is it wrong for me to be calling them every 2 or 3 days?
Am I a nag for doing so? LOL
My delivery date was on the last day of the month, being their busiest day of the month, so I understand being put off a couple days.
Once the car is in, I have to wait for cleanup, inspection and 3M Film installation.
I last called on Friday.
Do I sit and wait, or do I call them again???
My car is due in within any moment.
New problem - The 3M certified guy who is doing my protective film install is on vacation until next week
Now, I'm looking at at least Tuesday!
I topped off the tank last night and drove to work this morning, 60 mile one way, got an average of 24.6 mpg which is darn close to the EPA rating. The odometer reads 3950 today.
Hope this helps.
Paul near San Diego, California
If you're sitting in the car next to me, in traffic, you would never even know the film was installed.
If you keep it clean and keep wax from building on it's edge, it's 99% invisible.
Some films are crap and yellow over time, but the 3M is awesome stuff.
It's got a 5 yr warranty against yellowing, cracking, peeling, bubbling, etc. and can be washed, clayed, polished and waxed, just like any other part of the car.
More noticeable than the film, are the chips on the hoods and bumpers of cars who chose not to install the film.
I had to decide between the film and the chips, so I chose the film.
I have a new Acura MDX and chose not to do the film.
The front edge of the hood already has 3 chips... very noticable.
My 07 G35 is not leaving the lot without having the film installed first.
A few coats of Zaino later, you'll never know it's there.
Installs are very comparable in price.
The $ difference comes with your choice of material.
Some bubble and others turn purple over short periods of time.
A good tint job can run upwards of $200-$300
Don't skimp on materials!
I think the company's name is Huper Optik? this tint runs about $300-$500 depending on installer and # of windows.
I'm having a little trouble finding a reputable installer who uses it in my area, but I'll also admit I haven't given it a ton of time yet.
I'll look into it more once I get the car.
I'd like to here from some long term users of the product. I am concerned with how well it comes off after 3-4 years. I'm more concerned with the adhesive and the potential need to use a solvent to remove it. I'm also wondering if it will hurt the film to use wax on it. A friend told me that it tends to make the film brittle and that it will then crack. I'm not quite buying that story.
BTW I was charged $700 by the dealer for the nose, trunk lid, gas tank door sill, behind the door handles and the front of the mirrors.
You should not see any issues with the 3M product.
I made sure my install was 3M, as some dealers use the "3M" word while installing something of lesser quality, like Avery Dennison. This is like calling a generic bandage a "Band-Aid"
I made sure my dealer had an installer who was certified by 3M, confirmed this through the 3M website search engine and also reviewed the product being installed first hand, which has little 3M emblems all over the backing.
This material has a 5 year warranty.
For the 3M, treat it like it wasn't there.
Wash it, clay it, wax and/or polish it.
I plan on taking my car home and immediately washing, claying, washing again, polishing and then sealing it, including the 3M material.
This should also cut down on the dust issue.
The Zaino products work great at repelling dust and I plan on applying at least 2 coats during it's first weekend in my garage.
As for removal, all you will need is a heat gun or hair dryer to break the adhesive. Solvents are not needed.
Thanks for mentioning zaino products, I researched it and think am sold on their products. spent hours online reading about the diffrent polishers, sealers and clay and how to best apply them. Seems like they have some great stuff. I plan to buy a kit and apply a few coats myself when I finally get my car.
Just hope that when i'm ready to purchase, I dont have to be put through the painful wait that your going through. I should be ready to purchase by the end of the month. dont know what the heck I'm waiting for :confuse:
I was dead set on what I wanted, which they didn't have on the lot.
I was willing to let them get it from another dealership, but wouldn't let them put miles on it driving it back, and I refused to pay for a truck to ship it in.
Therefore, I had to order and wait.
Wait ends tomorrow!
The 07 is a brand new model.
The true 2-Channel stereo system in the 07 centers the sound in the middle of the 2 front seats.
I've read that the 08 will have a switch to offset this slightly for pure sound enjoyment on the driver's side, when they are driving alone.
Sorta like imaging the right speaker to be more in the middle of the cabin and the left speaker being out near the outside rear-view mirror.
Other than this slight improvement on the SOW, I have heard of no other changes for the 08 Sedan.
"For '08, we have it worked out so that when you're driving solo (or feeling selfish), you can flick a switch and center the image for the driver. The left speaker moves virtually to about 4' outside the left door. Now that's impressive."
I've seen no concrete news on the 08 Sedan... as all buzz is on the newly re-designed Coupe right now.
As for engine bump up... have you driven an 07?
It certainly doesn't need a bump.
I love having the latest and greatest as well, but sooner or later, you have to jump in and play or just sit on the sideline, always waiting for the next best thing.
I just got my 07 home last night.
I honestly do not care if the 08 has a 550 HP which gets 65 MPG.
(well, I do, a little)
I absolutely love this car and just couldn't wait anymore.
Of course, I will admit, I've been shopping since Feb, 06.
I found it to be plenty "sport" enough, and still met the wife's requests for safely toting my 4 yr old daughter to school.
Slate Blue on Graphite, Prem/Nav/Tech/Rosewood, and also threw in Wheel Locks, Cargo Net, Splash Guards and 3M film.
(Got a little greedy with the options)
I started looking last year and found the Lexus IS at the top of my list.
Didn't like the lack of power in the 250 and wished for AWD in the 350, and then the G showed up for 07.
Never liked the previous models but the 07 caught my eye.
Once I drove it, I was SOLD!
I couldn't say that about the IS250/350.
I'm hearing that there is a lot of high-RPM vibration from both engines, that it lacks refinement compared to the 3-series or IS. Anyone noticing the engine/drivetrain loses it's smoothness past 4000 RPM?
DrFill