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18" wheels w?Blizzaks would do the job but it seems that no one offers plain steel wheels and I am not in the mmod to spend big bucks on a fancy wheel/tire package.
Anybody hear about using ties a few mm too narrow or maybe a differet profile. I heard from one person that there are 20" snow tires available clsoe to the FX's size and that being a "little" off is not a problem. told me that minor differences are OK
I can't afford the tech package for 2005 but if I purchase the 2006 model the price for the base model will probably be close to the price for this year's model, especially if I wait until October or November of 2006.
Does anybody have a FX35 with the rear view monitor? Is this a useful feature? My wife's car has the rear obstacle detector that beeps when you approach something - this is much more low tech!
Has anyone found a way around the $100 per wheel dealer charge for an additional set of tire pressure monitors? Is there a source other than the local dealer?
I'm getting ready for winter with a set of 18" Blizzaks on new wheels and the extra $400 turns me off a bit!
FX35 Black/Brick, Touring, Tech, a few accessories
$0 cap reduction, $1402 oop(includes 1st mo payment)
39 mo, 12k
$500/mo including 9% local tax.
Took me some time but i think it was worth it.
Good Luck to all.
My question is this, I have heard a reference on an earlier post that the FX45 w/ DVD has an aux input that can be used for an MP3 player. Can anyone confirm this? Would a 35 w/ DVD have the same port?
If not, we would look into an after-market solution like the "PAC AAI-NIS" that hooks up where they would install the XM receiver but I wanted to know what might work without taking the dash apart. I think we will be waiting for an '06, maybe there will be a better way to do this by then.
I'm in NY- 2700 OOP (includes first month, tax, bank) and 39 month at $425/month- very hapopy with price
How is the rest of the technology package? How does the navigation package compare to the ones offered by Acura and Lexus? Is it DVD-based? Is it up-to-date or do I have to get replacement DVDs?
I might decide just to save money and get the RWD with just the touring package (I live in South Florida so AWD is probably unnecessary)
The NAV is also very good and I love the bird's eye view that it offers. Much better than the typical flat NAV system. I have heard that as far as using the NAV system as a "yellow pages", it is not so good but I never use the NAV in that manner, only to find a known address. Good luck. Jon B.
Just interested if there is a relation there.
No one ever made an issue over separating the 45 from the 35 either.
In any event, it's safe to say that all cars enjoy their fair share of problems. :shades:
Steve, Host
And percentage-wise, the difference in price between premium grade fuel and regular grade fuel has actually shrunk with the rise in gas prices, i.e. when regular gas was about $1.50 and premium gas was $1.70, the $0.20 difference was about 13.3%. But now, with regular gas about $2.30 and premium at $2.50, the $0.20 difference is only about 8.7%. I actually don't understand why gas stations insist on this fixed $0.20 interval rather than using percentages.
I guess that 8.7% still makes a huge difference if yearly costs are taken into account assuming a high yearly mileage on the vehicle.
BTW, is it still a NEW 2003 FX35?
P.S. On my car I do notice a performance improvement when using higher octane gas. I have never tried to measure the difference in mileage, but I suspect it's minimal at best.
Since we live in PA, I am scared going into the winter with these tires on. I am thinking about either winter tires or better all-seasons with good reviews.
I am not planning to go off-road, but would like to be safe driving this beauty in the winter.
I would like to hear what people here have experienced with Potenza RE92A? How bad are they in the snow? What about heavy rain? How fast do they wear (I think the treadlife warranty is only 40K)? Did anyone run out and change them right away?
Otherwise, LOVE this car! :shades:
I ran Regular 87 octane in my '04 FX35 for about half its 15,000 miles (I recently traded the FX for an M35). In my case the mileage on 87 Regular was a little better than when on 93 Premium.
Infiniti RECOMMENDS 91 octane - it is NOT required as per the manual. In my case with about 7500 miles on 93 and about 7500 miles on 87; I saw no change in performance and a slight increase in mpg.
BTW: The ONLY way the FX35 will see a redued performance with Regular vs. Premium is at WOT (wide-open-throttle_, and I do not drive that way.
:confuse:
Aren't most new tires better than the old?
Regards winter driving, some people are very new to All wheel drive and think its the cure all for bad weather. THis makes driving in the cold wet stuff even more dangerous as the cavalier attitudes makes one think they are better than they are. Kinda like drinking at the holiday party!
These sport tires, even all season tires can start breaking down at under 20k miles. all wheel drive can eat tires even if your moderatly aggresive. I have been eating tires with my Audi and came to the conclusion that I am a bit more aggresive than I think and my milage and tire tread have been happier. Taking an all season tire that is 3/4 done will not yield great result.
So I don't really listen all too well to all critiques of tires. As mainly suggested, the 20's are not going to do as well as the 18's. IF the all seasons on the 18 are very thick, you should be fine. If not, seek new tires earlier just to be sure and confident.
And take it easy! Remember all brakes are all wheel drive and they still can't stop on ice! Good luck to all this winter.
Looking at picking up a used FX35 (2003/4). What's the information display show when there's no nav? Pictures seem to show a monochromatic, orange on black text... is that right? What can you do with it, if anything? Is the displayed information useful?
Thanks.
YT
Overall very useful display. I like it much better than in 2002 RX300. It's less bright at night (which is good) and less distracting than RX300's.
Thanks in advance
I must say thanks already for all the information that is provided here..It's truly exceptional !
2 quick questions..
1) Is it better to wait for the 06's in January, or buy an 05 now (I'm not in a rush, but cant find anything about improvements expected in the next model)
2) Anyone have real life experiences with any dealers in NJ.. Purchase not lease if that makes a difference..
Thanks and Happy Holidays
ED
I realize this sounds petty, but I already have problems with my back and I have seen posts that some other people have experienced discomfort with the seat controls in the current position. Sounds like a majority of the specs are the same.
If you don't care about this, I suspect you will be able to get some good prices on an 05 since there was a very minor face lift for 06 - they will probably want to clear the lots of the older variety.
-AMM