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Exactly right.
Pete
I am sure that you'd like the crimson red much more than the blue--but hey, it's your car and just make sure you look at both of them in the near-dark or a cloudy day and then look at both of them in the bright sunlight--that'll help you decide.
So many times of comparison made me bored, and I use 87 99% of time.
-thene
I have one question that they have not been able to answer yet regarding a phone book entry. The voicemail system I use has me dial an 800# to access the service, then an access code(7 more digits), then a password(6 more digits). My cell phone, Motorola v710 allows me to store the whole string of numbers using a "pause" key between each command- ex. "please enter access code", then "please enter password".Does anyone know if there is a "pause key" on the M's keypad? I'd like to be able to program the whole string one time!
BTW, I dealt with Infiniti of Columbus, here in the Buckeye state.
I have an FX35 and it sits at 2000 RPM @ 60 mph and about 2300 RPM @ 70 mph. I see no reason why the M35 would be a lot higher? Could differences be related to the "drive-by-wire-throttle" programming? :confuse:
I am very much interested in the M35, but quitness is an issue with me. I have been on a couple of test drives in an M35 Sport but did not think to check the engine RPMs at highway speeds - I'll do that on my next test drive.
Also, the only time I actually went to the dealer was to pick up the call. I had another price and I cold called the dealer, got a great salesman, told him my other deal and he beat it (considerably). He also matched what I was offerred for the trade of my G35, which was an aggressive price, sight unseen. I thought that could be an issue when I went to pick up the car, but it wasn't and they were really great.
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Before leaving I was able to program the BT system to work with my V710 as well as the homelink system. However I would like to use my iPod with the stock system. I have the Journey package so it is the one level up upgrade from the stock sound system. What is the best way to connect both systems? In my last car, I used a system from Dension USA. This worked great as it appeared to the system as a CD changer. However Dension does not have support for any of the Infiniti’s. Looking for options?
Has anybody hardwired a ValentineOne radar detector to their M?
Regards,
Chris
Is this a Nismo piece?
being that it is a factory item - and Nismo being Nissans performance line of accesories etc... I would think that it would be - but have not heard for sure.
Does anyone know here?
Thanks,
I'm leaning toward a loaded (minus rear DVD) M45 Sport in Twilight Blue or Crimson Roulette and if the dealer doesn't have exactly what I decide on, I will be happy to wait rather than settle.
Also, has anyone ever bought 2 vehicles at the same time? If so, did you get a better deal as a package sale? I'm also thinking about a QX56 for my wife and am wondering if buying both (if that's what we decide on for her) would give me a good bargaining position (and how good)?
I believe that is pretty much the norm for ordering the car. Orders are placed by the dealer by the 8th of the month. The following month is the build month, then it takes the slow boat across the water. They are pretty much right on when they say 100- 110 days, so mid-July should be the target.
Contact your sales associate and ask for the vin # of your car. If they have it ask them to check the status of the car. They can tell if it has arrived at the port, when it is on the train( to the regional distribution center) and when it leaves the regional distribution center. Once it is off the train it is considered "in dealer inventory" and they start paying floor plan charges (interest) on your car, so they are very interested in delivering it to you. I had mine in 5 days from the time it came off the train.
I called GEICO and changed over all 3 policies and I saved so much money that the M ended up costing me an additional $400.
Here in AZ we have among the highest rates in the country due to our proximity to Mexico and the very high rate of vehicle theft. Nonetheless, my USAA premium for my M-car was increased only $60 over what I was paying for my '01 DeVille. I've never found anyone who can match USAA's rates.
Craig
Right now, without the aux input, there are limited choices for the M.
Monster iCruise
The good
- It offers a true aux input,
- It's compatible with your steering wheel controls,
- It offers an optional display that can be mounted on your dash or visor.
The Bad
- You have to completely give up use of your CD player (Very very bad)
- It shows no iPod info on your NAV screen.
FM Modulator
If you get an FM modulator hard wired, it will work fairly reliably, as it can better compete with local channels.
I believe that's it for right now, but more will probably be coming.
Pete
- It shows no iPod info on your NAV screen.
If you have an Aux input, will it show the iPod info on the NAV screen even when the car is moving? I assume for this you need to run the video as well as audio inputs into the AUX input in the back seat - right?
AFAIK, there's currently no way to get ipod track info on the NAV screen. You're suggesting using the aux video inputs to do that, but according to a discussion on the ipodlounge forum, there's no way to get that track info, even from the ipod photo's video out.
It's a nice idea. The NAV screen is capable of displaying DVD audio (and probably AUX audio), when the parking break is engaged. You could alter the NAV hardware to show the video while driving. (Its been done with DVD, but we can't go into it here.)
However, until Apple provides a video out that shows track info, it's all academic.
Pete
Home made Aux input
- You might try disassembling the CD player to determine if it’s using an analog audio feed to the head unit.
- If so, you should be able to attach an audio switcher with a relay to that audio feed, to achieve a real aux input. The relay switch could be mounted under the dash as people have done for the NAV mod.
Please let us know what you discover.
Pete
Upon delivery, the dealer explained to me that I would not need to give the valet a key fob in order for the car to be driven away and parked and the engine to be shut off. However, I would have to give valet a key fob to bring the car back.
Some posters on this forum indicated that they would make the first oil change ahead of the first 3,750 mile service interval, what with the metal particles from the 1,200 mile break-in period, etc. On the other hand, I heard different recommendations from some high-end car manufacturers: the oil used at the factory is of a special type that the engine needs for a proper break-in, therefore, leave it be and do not change it before the first recommended maintenance. Yet another opinion is that a factory uses the cheapest oil of the recommended grade that happens to come its way, so change it as soon as possible (that actually turned true with the low-maintenance Mercedes engines in the MLs made in Alabama--a class action suite resulted in only sythetic oil being used). What are the opinions on this for the new M?
Also, how about switching to synthetic oil from 3,750 onwards? I have used Mobil 1 Synthetic with good results on other cars. Are there any opinions on Castrol or other competing brands or synthetic types (such as "recommended for new cars") for 5W30 oil recommended for the M across the wide temperature range?
There is a separate Zaino (detailing) thread but I am wondering if somebody here may have a specific experience/recommendation on detailing their new M.
I have used Meguiar's products so far and am quite pleased with the results but this Zaino stuff intrigues me. Here is what I think I will try:
- Wash the new M with blue Dawn (as recommended by Zaino to strip everything clean, including any tar pickup from the road in the first few hundreds of miles)
- Should I use Z7 car shampoo at this stage to make sure all of the alkaline Dawn is gone? Or maybe skip the Dawn and just use Z7?
- Apply Z2 with ZFX for quicker curing
- Apply Z6
- If I still have time / strength, apply more layers of Z2 and Z5 for added protection (Zaino says ~6 mos with one layer, ~9 mos with two)
- Finish with Z8 for extra durability?
My main goal is paint protection not the looks because the new M in Diamond Graphite already looks "glossy and wet" and all that. Any recommendations?
I buy my cars and keep them for well in excess of 100K miles, if they're worthy. I concern myself a lot with oil & filters. Most don't.
Bless you for caring. I'm guessing 99% of the people who will turn in their M's in 2-3 years (the real stick-in-the-muds might last 4) give a rip less about the oil, which is why I'm somewhat reluctant to buy an off-lease car of any type.
Synthetics are great in extremely low temperatures (Montana, Alberta, Manitoba, that sort of thing) but are otherwise of limited use to most drivers. That said, I still use the stuff. Cheap insurance, and all that. Oh, but wait, I'm keeping my car way, way, way beyond the warranty.
I'm running bare at the moment (well, not exactly, but I will tomorrow). I'd be willing to bet that the number of people who will drive their new M beyond the warranty long enough to care about what kind of oil was used could have a convention in a phone booth.
Oh, wait -- there aren't phone booths anymore. I date myself, as if I hadn't already.
From the Infiniti M Quick Reference Guide, top of pg. 3:
"INTELLIGENT KEY
Your Intelligent Key will operate up to 30 feet from your vehicle."
The 30 feet is for the remote transmitter NOT for the fob. For the fob to work, you need to be within a couple of feet.