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The FX35 handling and acceleration is not quite on PAR with my BMW 530i, but pretty doggone close. Considering that the FX weighs 400 pounds more and has a higher center of gravity, it is remarkable.
The passenger seat doesn't have a height adjustment and my 5'6" wife could barely see over the dash. Very disconcerting to her and probably to most passengers. The seats themselves were some of the most comfortable and supportive that I have seen.
The visibility all around is OK for driving, but left one with a cramped, closed-in feeling. This, plus the passenger's seat position caused us to write this vehicle off.
We also thought that the historically lower Infiniti resale value plus the odd (to some) looks of the vehicle were likely to result in a faster depreciation than some of the competition.
If a passenger seat height adjustment is important to you, wait for the 2004 model. That is the only change Infiniti is making to next year's FX45/FX35. 2004 build begins in June.
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too bad b/c i wanted one, but settled on a one year old bmw x5, which is very nice by the way
Still breaking it in but great car so far. Amazing response and power.
Had a rotten time at the dealer, though. Initially claims that he can't and won't go under sticker.
After telling me that everyone else is paying sticker about 1000000 times in the course of 2 hours, he finally settles on 500 over invoice. Of course, the car comes bundled with several options that we don't need but we accepted. We also got a comparable offer at another dealer also in LA, but I don't know if this holds elsewhere.
Hope this gives you all a better idea of what they're willing to sell at. Maybe it'll help in your negotiations.
This is the first definite information I've heard about a fix for this "issue".
carprep: Where are you getting your information?
This is the first definite information I've heard about a fix for this "issue". Where are you getting your information? - dalerb1
From NNA/Infiniti. As of now, no other changes are planned.
This summer I will be shopping for a 4WD/AWD vehicle with decent performance and the A6 (2.7T or allroad) and FX35 both suit my needs, and are on my shortlist. In the end, it may come down to which offers a better lease program.
As of now we are leaning towards the Lexus RX 330 with the "Performance Pkg" which I realize will still not perform nearly as well as the FX35 but it should be more than adequate for her style of driving. Also it offers many nice luxury touches and seems to be a big improvement over the outgoing RX300, which I've driven and wasn't overly impressed with - too soft and feminine for my tastes. But the new air suspension and 18 inch wheels on the new one is supposed to be a major improvement, so hopefully I won't mind switching cars with her every once in a while. LOVE my allroad which like the A4 has been a very reliable vehicle so far after about 34,000 miles.
Oh yeah, the FX ain't your soccer mom vehicle, that's for sure.
FX35 rwd + sport + roof rack is 38,945
FX35 rwd + tech + roof rack is 44,445
$32,861 (Base price)
$ 2,240 (Premium pkg.)
TOTAL $35,101
P.S. I paid to get this pricing from Consumer Reports - hope it helps!
To ngkiyan- Welcome back, and thanks for sharing your first impressions.
To fxgirl- Welcome to Town Hall, and thanks for invoice details. Sorry you had to pay. We should have this information available (free of charge) in our New Vehicle Pricing guide very soon. Will you be purchasing an FX35 in the near future? We look forward to your future posts.
Talk to everyone later. ;-)
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fxgirl, I'm sorry you had to pay for this info. I hope you are enjoying your FX nonetheless.
I wish an 'expert' could explain this, as I was just wondering, if 2 people regularly drive the car (one aggressive, one not), which shift pattern would the transmission adopt? This is where I like the Sport/Winter/Economy modes some vehicles have. Maybe it would be possible to tie this in to the seat/mirrors/steering wheel memory settings?
Went to Olive Garden for dinner and when we came out we were "rushed" by 5 people (2 different families) wanting to know what it was! They just surrounded the car and were standing there in awe! It is unbelievable how people do a double take and stare at the FX!
I went to the Cleveland Auto Show twice and looked/sat in every possible SUV, and came to the conclusion that the FX35 fit the bill perfectly for me! After one test drive, I definitely knew it was the one! I wanted a car that not alot of people have, that looked different from all the rest, that was fast, had a great ride and handling, had AWD or 4WD, and I only need the utility as an aside.
I just came out of a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and I wanted an SUV that I could really drive, not one that would drive me! I also find the cargo room in the FX35 more than adequate for my needs. You are right - the FX35 is the driver's SUV - definitely an enthsiasits car and not for the faint of heart!
Also, I shopped around and got a great deal on FX35 AWD with Premium and cargo cover for $3000 off MSRP and also got them to throw in free clear bra, wheel locks and more! I took delivery yesterday - the vehicle was brand new, not a demo.
The value for the price I paid for my FX35, in my opinion can't be beat. This car is definitely a segment buster!
I also qualify for NVPP and can get the FX35 AWD for under invoice. The Infiniti dealer also gave me a good trade-in for my vehicle, $1500 more than Acura's offer with the Acura dealership also pocketing $2338 in profits on the MDX.
Financially, the FX35 takes the cake. But for practicality, the MDX wins.
The FX35 is number one on my list right now.
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It's okay to mention the Dealership Name and City. However, please be aware that further details (i.e. salesman's names, phone numbers, email, links) conflict with our policy on soliciting, and will be subject to deletion. Hope you understand.
Feel free to email me if you have any questions/comments regarding this matter. Thanks for your participation! ;-)
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I think Kelly Blue Book already has the invoice prices as well. How come Edmund's still doesn't have this info?
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If you want a great deal too, call Infiniti of Dublin and talk to the Internet Sales Manager. He was awesome - really helpful and happy to work for your business! They also have a HUGE selection - 50 FX35/45's in stock! They had all of the colors - including B16! There were rows and rows of them!
The other NE Ohio/Eastern PA dealers that I haggled with were offering a token $500.00 off MSRP at first. I got all of them down to between $1000 - $1500 off but none of them were budging from there. They said I would "never find better than $1500 off MSRP". Not so!
Also, the General Manager of Grubbs Infiniti in Dallas, Texas also was offering $3000 off MSRP or $2500 off and they would ship the vehicle to me in Ohio for free!
I took delivery of my new Black/Graphite FX35 AWD with Premium Package and cargo cover yesterday! My payments with $1000 down, for a 39 month/15,000 miles per year lease are $542.00 per month including Ohio sales tax which is calculated all up front. Other dealers pricing was between $619-$690 per month.
If you want more specifics about my purchase such as phone number, salesperson name, etc. feel free to e-mail me directly!