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As far as volume is concerned, here in Chicago the FX is becoming more common. Not as common as the X5, mind you.
Yesterday I had to meet with a new client and ended up taking them to lunch in the FX. They loved the car and were not familiar with it, which I find surprising. Anyways, what an awesome car. The 35 is plenty fast for you out there debating between the 35 and the 45 and the mpg is slightly better and no need for premium gas. I use the manumatic when I want to make a fast passing change (allows you to redline the engine) and it takes off like a sling shot... Fun...
Jon B.
It's a quality rating, it's actually right on top of this forum near the heading. Just click on it and they will give you all the posting.
Ciao and thanks, Jon.
Did you check out the XC70?
If we have another kid we might consider trading in our FX35 for the Odyssey or possibly XC70, but that will not happen for awhile. I don't think I can fit two car seats in the back of the FX35 and have wife sit in the middle. She is petite, but not small in enough to be comfortable between two car seats.
Thanks.
Ken
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Call me unrealistic, but I guess I'll keep on the dealer until these things are fixed.
Thanks for your reply
thanks if anyoen knows anything
Thanks
K
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Jon B.
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Ed
Was with family and i said "quick pullover!" (I'm 14) I istantly recogznized this FX. We got out and i took some pictures and it was so beautful!! I saw my first Infiniti FX in New York 3 years ago and me and my family were blown away by this car. It was so attractive and like nothing else on the road! Stood there and sat for a bit and were near it for about an hour! (We've got family from spain here and were on a day out). I took lots of pictures and videos on my phone and pics of me with it!
It was so exciting because i really want one of these but have just ordered a Murano. The FX was in black, 20 inch chrome wheels, black leather, camera, sat nav. The exhausts were larger than i remember them. Up front it was nice, but we looked in the back! It was tiny!!!! Coundn't believe it. I knew it was smaller than rivals in the back after reading reviews but it was just like a VW Golf in the back!
As people walked past, they stopped, looked, read the badge, looked inside, took pictures. So, its certainly a head turner!!
People saw me looking and i had to explain what it was. Felt like a teacher!!
There was, however, one thing that i didnt like. i noticed that at the back it had like a funny 3rd? reverse light on the right and on the left, like a rear fog light? hanging down. Didnt like them and havnt noticed them before. Are these on all FX's?
James!
Let me know your thoughts.
On the positive side I have had no problems whatsoever after having put about 45,000 miles on it. I've been using synthetic oil (Mobil 1) since I bought it, and have rarely had to add any oil between changes, and then only a half quart or so. I don't normally push it too much, in part due to the high gas prices but mostly because I want to avoid getting ticketed!
Recently had to replace the original tires (I run 18 inch Blizzak's in the winter) and I went with Fushion ZR-1's. VERY happy with this purchase as they give me a much better ride without giving up anything in the handling department.
BTW, my wife has an early '04 RX330, and it too has been equally reliable, but it has only about half the miles on it.
16.5 MPG not that bad really considering its a 4.5 V8.
Have any of you thought that if your not moving in a city or town or stuck in any traffic, that you could turn off your engines? And them start them up for when you need to start moving. Lots of people here do it and theres a car here that does it it self and it does safe on petrol.
Plus, when your not moving, your getting 0 MPG because yuor not moving, just burninb petrol?
What a waste!!
What you all think about that then??
Similiar point of view on the Bluetooth. It would be very convenient because it is so tightly integrated with the existing dashboard controls of the vehicle. In looking around, I haven't found any kind of after market product that even comes close.
I'll probably just go for it.
We in the U.S. have been spoiled by inexpensive fuel. That is about to change.
I just think if you're going to buy a 4.5 V8 with 316 bhp, then dont complain about what it costs to fill it up and what it does to the gallon. Didnt you know about it before you bought it?
Or, you could of bought the 3.5, not exactly the most economical engine but more so than a V8
I get on average 18.2 mpg on when using 87 Octane and 17.5 when I use 91 Octane. You got to ease off on the gas pedal : )
I do tow a boat occasionally, which factored into my decision to get the V8, but given the same choice today - with gasoline prices having about doubled compared to where they were - I would probably lean towards buying the FX35, since it would perform adequately on when I do have the opportunity to use the boat. That said, this would still be a difficult decision, since in car buying history I have always favored performance over fuel economy. However, now that circumstances are different and the equation has certainly changed, I would (hopefully) "force myself" to make what arguably would be the more rationale decision!
Don't get me wrong, i do not regret the FX35. Just wish it did a bit better in mpg...
Ciao, happy motoring. Jon.
Any one have some good figures to be working towards as far as a lease residual value (looking at 39 months 15K a year) and a money factor?
As I walk to work, I can always recognize Infiniti's on the road whether an FX or the G35 coupe. Very distinctive sound. Makes you want to stomp on the accelerator!
Ciao, Jon.
Curious, does anyone have a wood dash, or have installed one. curious about what color you chose for a graphite interior. Was thinking of one of the synthetics in Gray Burl (or something similar) but have yet to see a picture of one. Also read that the real wood looks better, but haven't found a gray toned real wood.
The problem is, when I lock all the doors sitting in either driver/front passenger seat, I am still able to open the doors from all the seats (front and back)while driving. After being conscious about this, now I am little bit scared of any accidental holding of the door opening lever which might lead to unwanted circumstances.
Dealer came back and claimed that all FX35 which dont have Tech Package on them, they are behaving the same way as my car does.. I am surprised to find that any where in the internet I didnt find a single note where someone had a same problem.
can someone respond if they had seen any such problem in their car (without tech package)?
If not, what is the best thing I could do?
I was planning to call Infiniti consumer affairs and report this?
What is the best way to deal this?
Appreciate the feedback.
However, I don't have too much of an issue with this. Although, I make sure that the child locks on the rear seats are always engaged for my kids.
I'd be interested to know what comes out of your conversation with Infiniti consumer affairs. I would not be surprised if they said it was as designed.
Has anyone notice that FX35 lag ~2 sec until it actually picks up when you press pedal to the metal? With 2 sec lag how can you race? I had been driving 5spd for almost 10yrs and love the pick up. I used to race @ traffic signal when it turned green for 1st to 3nd gear only (short distance). With 5spd, the pick is right away, but with FX35...its kinda disappointed. I haven't tried the sportronic in FX35 yet, but I am sure its fail in comparison with 5spd. thanks
Keith
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P.S. One other difference between the two is the exhaust note. The 45 has a deeper, more subtle sound, while the 35 has a raspier, more pronounced note - I liked the former better and it did play into my decision to buy the 45, but I know others really like the 35's better.
Thanks,
Michael from San Diego, CA
I am hoping to get people's experiences with FX35's and Gas Mileage on Highways. It would ultimately be a commuter car for me and I am on a budget. I spend 95% of my time on the highway.
Car anyone help me with real expectations for highways mileage. While we're at it anyone with 45's can chime in as well.
Thanks,
KA