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Old 05-27-2003, 03:43 PM
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Infiniti FX35

I considering trading in my CL-S and getting a 2003 Infiniti FX35 with the Tech package. What are your thoughts about this vehicle? Anyone purchased on in the Chicagoland area? I'm curious what I should pay for this vehicle. Any insights are appreciated.
Old 05-27-2003, 03:46 PM
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Get the FX45. I like this crossover but might as well get the V8.
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I drove it, and it is a great riding and driving car. Very smooth. The engine, however, will feel MUCH slower when compared with ur CL-S. It isn't unbearably slow, but it has alot of weight to cart around.

The interior is also very very small. Not much room.

If you don't need room, and you don't crave speed, then I say get it.
Old 05-27-2003, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by Red Nj-s
I drove it, and it is a great riding and driving car. Very smooth. The engine, however, will feel MUCH slower when compared with ur CL-S. It isn't unbearably slow, but it has alot of weight to cart around.

The interior is also very very small. Not much room.

If you don't need room, and you don't crave speed, then I say get it.

lol for what other reason would you get a vechical? asthetics?
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the tech package looks really expensive for what you get...even the premium package doesnt seem worth the money, IMO
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ALL the car magazines have complained how harsh of ride the FX45 has (the same as the sport package FX35).

The FX35: At 4046lbs and using the 3.5L 280HP Nissan engine it may seem relatively sluggish.

The FX35 goes for $34,200 msrp & $30,962 invoice (base -2WD).

Tech Package +$3900
• Enhanced Vehicle Information System with 7-inch color LCD screen; adds fuel-economy calculator
• Infiniti Navigation System with DVD database and Birdview™
• Intelligent Key keyless entry, security and starting system.
• Intelligent Cruise Control which includes Brake Assist with Preview
• Infiniti DVD Mobile Entertainment System
• RearView Monitor
• Onboard Tire Pressure Monitor
• Power sliding tinted glass sunroof with one-touch open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade
• Bose® premium 300-watt, eleven-speaker audio system
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
• Auto on/off headlights
• Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
• Cargo net

They even charge +$3500 for the Beryllium 16 paint package. Ouch.
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on carsdirect.com the tech package is $8000+ for the 35
Old 05-27-2003, 04:23 PM
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Whoops, yep its about $9400 at the Inifiniti site. They combine packages, I didn't see that at first. DAMN those things are expensive. No way.
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People seem to getting nice discounts on the FX.....If I'm correct, I believe that I read $3k-$4k off.
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Originally posted by CLSter
ALL the car magazines have complained how harsh of ride the FX45 has (the same as the sport package FX35).
Dubs...er, 20" wheels will do that to you...
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I actually raced a FX35 a while back (it had dealer plates) when I had my CL. I beat it by a lot, but I was totally suprised at how well the FX35 moved out. It definitely is far from slow. I guesstimate ~7.2 0-60.

BTW, I absolutely love the FX35/45. Great auto all around
Old 05-27-2003, 06:15 PM
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Drop the new Greddy Bit-Turbo and now you are talking... Just hope the tranny does not crap on u.
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Originally posted by ferizzo
Get the FX45. I like this crossover but might as well get the V8.
I agree 100%! even though the fx45 is a $45k vehicle i think it is well worth it. if you can afford the fx45 GET IT!

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