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I found a new wheel at my local Infiniti dealer for $400. A new one was over $900! It was a "take-off". The dealer had a lot of these, and I'm sure they are almost pure profit.
Seems like there are more than a few buyers who finance replacement wheels at the time of FX purchase. The Service Manager mentioned "Spinners" and I feel myself lucky that I have not seen an FX with Spinners. I'm praying I never do or I'll have to buy another model. Around here, I've seen loads of new Pearl White Escalades and Navis with paper plates and expensive wheels including spinners. These "mobile jewelry" vehicles seem to stay in the right lane for some reason, along with Hummers. FXes are usually in the left lane.
Of course, if I had that much in wheels, I'd probably be in the right lane also, with someone in a Geo Metro lead car looking for road debris that could pop my 24" wheels!
20" is risky enough!
Guess What?
Still Waiting!
Yesterday, I got a call from the manager who called Goodyear.
They haven't made these for a while and need to ramp up production. It seems that there are only a few vehicles using this tire, and a heck of a lot of demand has occurred as loads of FXs need their first tire replacement.
DT is searching every store around to see if a set is available.
If not, they will make me a deal on choice #2, which is the B.F. Goodrich KDW at about $237 each (Costco's current price).
Costco has just changed their policy. They will no longer install tires purchased outside. So much for the Tire Rack approach. I prefer the care Costco takes in mounting aluminum wheels. They will actually hand start the lug nuts and hand torque them as well. Discount once jammed and crossthreaded my mag wheel lug nuts by using an air wrench to start the nut. Not a good idea. It took me about 200lbs to remove. Luckily, it wasn't on the side of the road with a flat.
It's not a bad idea to check the installer's work with a torque wrench.
Now I have the problem with the pressure sending transmitter being recognized as the order of wheel placement was changed. One wheel is spitting out 34 lbs but the flat tire signal light is still on.
I understand the dealer can "reassign" or reset but can this be done by the consumer? Thanks
The FX35 is an SUV with the emphasis on sport. If you find the ride harsh on the 18" and the tire pressures are correct then it may not be the car for you. Try an FX and an RX at speed through a set of twisties and you'll see why the FX feels so firm.
However, I just a good hour with the vehicle and for one that was very excited about the the purchase, I came away wondering if this is a good purchase. The biggest thing I am havinf trouble with is the ride. It is very stiff and sometimes unforgiving. Also for things that Infiniti does so well, others it does so bad. For example the arm rests were rattling like crazy when I was going over bumps. They are cheap plastic. While the buttons feel pretty good to the touch.
Just wondering if anyone has felt the same about the ride and if they have decided to buy and feel happy about there decision or have decided on another all wheel drive vehicle.
Also what month does Infiniti come out with their annual DVD nav update?
We passed on the FX. It's really a shame b/c it's a beautiful vehicle.
There is a 2004 FX35 AWD, copper/brick-black, premium, tech., sport. The MSRP is $44,060. I'll make things simple & easy, they will need at least $800 over invoice($39,561) to put this deal together. That would be them blowing the car out at $400 over invoice and then adding $400 to have the vehicle shipped to us.
Steve, Host
At first I thought I would not be able to handle it, but I love every inch of it!!
And being 6'4" tall, I actually fit better in this car than my 540 and an X5 which I was also thing of getting. GLad I didn't. Having WAY TOO MUCH FUN in my FX45.
Hey, does anyone know of other forums that are all about the FX45? Looking to join. Thanks!
When people ask me to compare a XXX SUV with the FX, I say "too fast, too hard, too small". You need a Tahoe or Lexus, the Camry (appliance) of SUVs. (OK, maybe the Avalon of SUVs).
The FX is for men who still have testosterone (and women who have some also.)
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Any thoughts?
2FastDre.
This may change with the new M45 but all the aftermarket manufacturers consider the FX45 customer base to be too small and not oriented toward DIY/Performance Mods. In short, the FX45 owner base has different demo/psychographics than the FX35 owner. For instance, the FX45 is more likely to be leased, owners are more well-heeled and older - which are not good stats for modding.