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On the Audi I had before the Infiniti, all of the steel panels were double-sided galvanized, so a paint chip never had a chance of rusting...not so on the Infiniti.
BMW
Selective hearing I think. Any ideas or solutions would be great.
BMW
I finally bit the bullet and installed new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and am amazed at how much better the car handles. The tramlining is still there but it is hardly noticeable under most driving conditions. I also have the added benefit of better cornering and decreased road noise. I just hope the problem doesn't return/worsen as the tires get worn. We'll see ...
I suggest anyone who acquires an Infinity with the RS-As change them out ASAP. They may be OK for the 1st year. Put them in storage and remount them for lease end. If you own the car dump them when the car trammels.
The applicable vehicles are as follows for ITB09-032
2009 FX 35 (S51) 2WD
2009 FX 35/50 (S51) AWD
2009 G37 Sport Sedan (V36) 2WD and AWD
2009 G37 Sport Coupe (CV36) 2WD and AWD
2009 M35 (Y50) 2WD ONLY
The flash made a very noticable improvement throughout the shift range, not just the 3 to 4. That being said, the 7 speed is very different than the 4 or 5 speed in most older vehicles and does take some getting used to.
The NHSA site has complaints about Infiniti steering gong back to 2006.
When my lease was over I changed to an Audi A4. Much better car.
Search this Federal database http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/
Kill the deal or mourn later.
Take the M for a spin on the Bronx River Parkway and see for your self.
Had one for three years. Wife and daughter would not drive it. Thought I was losing my driving skills.
Demo and M35 and an Audi A4 back to back and write us.
You should not accept delivery.
I hear free Michelins are a common give away.
Which dealer did you buy from?
I would:
Not accept the RS-A tires or
Break the deal and insist my deposit was returned and shop for something else. Or:
Settle with a different Infiniti model
I would:
Not accept the RS-A tires or
Break the deal and insist my deposit was returned and shop for something else. Or:
Settle for a different Infiniti model
FYI
Consumer Reports: Most dependable car
In addition to top-ranked reliability, the M35 earned near-top scores in Consumer Reports' performance tests.
http://money.cnn.com/galleries....html
The Michelin's must be close to $100.00 a tire more and may not be worth the difference. There are several Michelin's models and each are a bit different. Some wear forever but don't stick as well as the softer rubber sports versions. Look at the Michelin web site.
Get the road hazard insurance. I did. My wife just hit a pothole in Manhattan and blew a Conti I bought three months ago from Mavis.
In general, most OEM tires are garbage regardless of the manufacturer. The RS-A trammeling seems to be a major problem on the M35X model. I hear not too bad on the RWD M35.nor G37s.
An exception is if you get a sports package with ultra high performance tires like my 2009 A4. Those are summer only and now I have a dedicated snow-winter set that are made by Goodyear and are great. Blizzaks are supposed to be tops also. I am a skier and need good winter traction.
I you principally drive around NYC then ride and pothole survival are paramount. Michelin Primacy may be worth consideration. Tire Rack is a good source of honest advice.
I am sure the tires are good in the snow. It is just the other City drivers who don't know how to drive in the snow that worry me.
I assume the dealer keeps the RS-As for his used car purposes. That's his profit.
Any Michelin tire is an improvement.