Infiniti: M-Series news **Hybrid Revealed (page 34)**
09-24-2004, 11:03 AM
#401
Kinda reminds me of the Maxima from the side, even though they're on different platforms. But front is much better than the G35's
09-24-2004, 12:28 PM
#402
Racer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Long Island, NY
Age: 51
Posts: 374
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It's not the controls themselves that jab into the thighs. It's the edge of the puckered thigh support from what I understand. I'm not sure exactly because I don't have an Infiniti - I'm just relaying what I've read.
09-24-2004, 10:08 PM
#404
i see, broke
either way....no design is gonna be perfect and appeal/accommodate all people
that's why there's about 50 different car manufacturers
i personally like the seat controls on the new infiniti's.....for me it works well, is easy to use and convenient, but i could see how for some people it wouldn't be ideal
either way....no design is gonna be perfect and appeal/accommodate all people
that's why there's about 50 different car manufacturers
i personally like the seat controls on the new infiniti's.....for me it works well, is easy to use and convenient, but i could see how for some people it wouldn't be ideal
10-12-2004, 04:06 PM
#405
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Rockledge, Florida
Age: 36
Posts: 1,278
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Raheel
[img]
Is it called Fuga becasue its FUGLY??
Its not that bad, reminds me of the current GS.
and the inside looks like a higher tech 5seris.
10-29-2004, 11:25 PM
#406
Safety Car
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by phile
Makes ergonomic sense to me. Unless you're really fat, obviously you'll be covering the controls, but even then they're located to the extreme outer area of the seats. I still don't like that design, though. On the doors or the center console is where I'm used to seeing them, and I like the seats to look intact.
Yeah. I would have liked them on the door better too.
10-29-2004, 11:29 PM
#407
Safety Car
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Ianbiz3
Is it called Fuga becasue its FUGLY??
Its not that bad, reminds me of the current GS.
and the inside looks like a higher tech 5seris.
Its not that bad, reminds me of the current GS.
and the inside looks like a higher tech 5seris.
10-31-2004, 05:23 PM
#408
Senior Moderator
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
Age: 47
Posts: 17,085
Received 740 Likes
on
309 Posts
So...How bout that RL? 
Seriously, The new M is a hot car, except for the white part of the tail lights, imho..I was planning on getting one when my lease is up, but I can't wait another 5 months for it to come, so I'm going to have to compromise and get something else...Still trying to figure out what though..
Seriously, The new M is a hot car, except for the white part of the tail lights, imho..I was planning on getting one when my lease is up, but I can't wait another 5 months for it to come, so I'm going to have to compromise and get something else...Still trying to figure out what though..
11-22-2004, 08:24 PM
#411
Originally Posted by 95selegend
i think nissan got scared by the 05 rl and re did the m45
11-22-2004, 08:44 PM
#412
Drifting
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sunshine State
Posts: 2,054
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by 95selegend
i think nissan got scared by the 05 rl and re did the m45
11-24-2004, 10:51 PM
#413
Safety Car
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: philly
Posts: 4,426
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The current M45 is a place holder, brought here to begin the marketing of the future car and nothing more(simply a rebadged car that has been sold in Japan for years). Funny thing is it sells more than the current gs430. Best part about the current M is it can be had for 40k and offers more than you'll find in most 50k cars.
As far as new cars, that has yet to be seen, but I don't see the new RL or GS being close to perfect by any means. Think it might come down to Lexus being on top due to refinement.
As far as new cars, that has yet to be seen, but I don't see the new RL or GS being close to perfect by any means. Think it might come down to Lexus being on top due to refinement.
11-25-2004, 12:24 PM
#414
Instructor
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: philly PA
Age: 37
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by phile
I think that was their strategy the whole time. Infiniti and Lexus were probably waiting to see if Acura would release details first...and then match it feature for feature, or better yet, up the ante.
oh sry for my advatar i cant fix it or take it down it just wont let me
12-12-2004, 02:35 PM
#418
Mile High
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 39
Posts: 2,104
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
my buddies dad has an 04 M45 and a computer or a magazine doesent do it justice. Once your inside the interior looks way better. the V8 on that thing has a nice low growl
12-20-2004, 05:23 PM
#424
I wonder if that M45 was purposely left out to be photographed like that...
12-21-2004, 10:42 AM
#426
Burning Brakes
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: H-town
Posts: 1,010
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by VeeralS05
only thing i dont like are the huge tail lights...
12-21-2004, 11:13 AM
#427
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Age: 43
Posts: 5,579
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Can anyone tell me when these cars are coming out and the curb weight? I looked, but couldn't find this information. My dad is going to buy a new car to replace his A8 in the future and I suggested this car for him.
12-21-2004, 11:34 AM
#429
Race Director
Hotness, but i do agree about the tail.
My parents are looking to get a new car in this range and they weren't feeling the new RL so i too pointed them in the direction of the new M. The interior is sick as well.
My parents are looking to get a new car in this range and they weren't feeling the new RL so i too pointed them in the direction of the new M. The interior is sick as well.
12-21-2004, 11:55 AM
#431
Moderator Alumnus
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Communist, NY
Posts: 9,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Maximized
My dad is going to buy a new car to replace his A8 in the future and I suggested this car for him.
Or even the 05 Phaeton V8, big car but once the 04s are gone (they just about are)......there will be some killer lease programs on the car just like the 04s.
12-21-2004, 12:10 PM
#432
Suzuka Master
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chicago Suburbs
Age: 43
Posts: 5,579
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Beltfed
How about he replace the A8 with a new A8 SWB........that car is awesome.
Or even the 05 Phaeton V8, big car but once the 04s are gone (they just about are)......there will be some killer lease programs on the car just like the 04s.
Or even the 05 Phaeton V8, big car but once the 04s are gone (they just about are)......there will be some killer lease programs on the car just like the 04s.
12-21-2004, 12:13 PM
#433
Moderator Alumnus
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Communist, NY
Posts: 9,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Maximized
He is going to look at the new A8L and A6. When did Audi start selling the SWB in the US, I know it wasn't available lhere last year. I sat in a new A6 4.2 yesterday and it was quite beautiful. The car was black/black with front and rear diffusers, plus a trunk lid spoiler(RS6 type). There are a lot of new cars out currently, so I am trying to throw out suggestions for him. He said he liked the new STS, RL, and M45.
I do agree, the A6 looks much better in person than it does in photos. The S Line option is coming (replacing the sport package).....would wait for that if he gets an A6.
The STS is hot, but it seems people are having some problems with them. Would probably stay away from that car for the 1st year.
Don't think you could go wrong with the RL, M, GS....all nice in their own ways.
12-21-2004, 08:22 PM
#435
Changin bulbs since '73
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Chi-town burbs
Age: 51
Posts: 8,111
Likes: 0
Received 12 Likes
on
4 Posts
I just looked at the interior pics....looks like Infiniti finally got it right...now the inside looks a s nice as the outside!!! HOT! Can't wait to see what the next generation q45 looks like. Should be awsome if the do it right.
12-25-2004, 10:00 AM
#436
Safety Car
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Loseit
I just looked at the interior pics....looks like Infiniti finally got it right...now the inside looks a s nice as the outside!!! HOT! Can't wait to see what the next generation q45 looks like. Should be awsome if the do it right.
Infiniti finally has it's shit together... but the next Q is intergal. If your V8 RWD Flagship is a joke, it casts a shadow on the whole line. With the rest of the lineup about as good as it gets (except for the QX), the have very high hopes for the next Q. I really hope they don't screw it up.
12-27-2004, 10:13 AM
#438
Moderator Alumnus
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Washington DC (NOVA)
Age: 52
Posts: 16,399
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
Infiniti now needs to add a sporty line ala-M, AMG, V, etc. Then supercharge the V8 for 450HP and do the same with the V6 for 400HP for the G cars.
12-27-2004, 10:49 AM
#439
Safety Car
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 4,411
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by gavriil
Infiniti now needs to add a sporty line ala-M, AMG, V, etc. Then supercharge the V8 for 450HP and do the same with the V6 for 400HP for the G cars.
