Disappointed with the Infiniti EX35
#1
Disappointed with the Infiniti EX35
I went to the Infiniti dealer and looked at the EX35, I came there with high hopes and left really disappointed because this SUV looks small, even shorter than my TSX.
There was an RDX parked there too at the Infiniti dealer probably looking at an Infiniti as well. The interior of the EX35 though is a lot nicer than the RDX though and the EX35 is made in Japan vs. the Ohio-made RDX.
Anyways, the RDX looks a lot bigger than the EX35. I looked and sat in the rearseat and there is barely any legroom there in the EX35 and I'm only 5'10.
Well, for me I guess it's onto look at the 09 Nissan Murano or 08 Nissan Rogue as an SUV to compliment or replace my TSX.
The Infiniti salesguy told me if the EX35 is too small, which it is, a new 2009 redesigned FX is coming in the summer of this year.
I got frustrated driving the TSX in 5 inches of snow and ice last time with new tires. I don't really want to get snow tires on the TSX either.
There was an RDX parked there too at the Infiniti dealer probably looking at an Infiniti as well. The interior of the EX35 though is a lot nicer than the RDX though and the EX35 is made in Japan vs. the Ohio-made RDX.
Anyways, the RDX looks a lot bigger than the EX35. I looked and sat in the rearseat and there is barely any legroom there in the EX35 and I'm only 5'10.
Well, for me I guess it's onto look at the 09 Nissan Murano or 08 Nissan Rogue as an SUV to compliment or replace my TSX.
The Infiniti salesguy told me if the EX35 is too small, which it is, a new 2009 redesigned FX is coming in the summer of this year.
I got frustrated driving the TSX in 5 inches of snow and ice last time with new tires. I don't really want to get snow tires on the TSX either.
#5
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Anyone know if the new FX will get a 3rd row?
if it's done right... like the X5 which to me... doesn't even look like it can have a 3rd row, that would be good... but if they stretch it out like the Q7, then I don't think I'll like it... It'd be more a SUV than a CUV...
Last edited by is300eater; 01-12-2008 at 05:17 PM.
#6
I saw one the other day and feel the same way. I'm trying to decide which car I'll be getting for my wife after her X3 lease is up, I don't think the EX will be something we would be considering anymore. It doesn't look like an SUV, it looks like a tall wagon. The rear seat room is especially disappointing. I think there's more rear seat room in the G35 4 door. Overall after all that excitement when hearing about it, it's become a big letdown. I give it
I've heard rumors of the nex gen having a 3rd row, but I doubt it's going to happen. The FX is known to being too sporty for something like that. It will lose customers if they did that. I see an Infiniti version of a Pathfinder to fill in the gap of a midsize 3rd row SUV before the next gen FX having a 3rd row, but you didn't hear it fom me!
Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Anyone know if the new FX will get a 3rd row?
#7
Hmm... this is rather disappointing, as I also had high hopes for the EX35.
Now, please do NOT go with the new Murano - to me, that thing is UGLY! I think they have really ruined it with the "new" design. What is wrong with that front grill? You think the CRV front grill is bad? Look at the 2009 Murano front grill! And those rear lights are really bad too.... they look like a cheapo version of the EX35/FX.... Ugh! The current Murano is much better looking, IMHO!
I would actually wait for the new Audi A4 Avant. Or just get the RDX....
Isn't it funny that the RDX seems more and more attractive every time another manufacturer comes up with a new vehicle in the same class? LOL
Now, please do NOT go with the new Murano - to me, that thing is UGLY! I think they have really ruined it with the "new" design. What is wrong with that front grill? You think the CRV front grill is bad? Look at the 2009 Murano front grill! And those rear lights are really bad too.... they look like a cheapo version of the EX35/FX.... Ugh! The current Murano is much better looking, IMHO!
I would actually wait for the new Audi A4 Avant. Or just get the RDX....
Isn't it funny that the RDX seems more and more attractive every time another manufacturer comes up with a new vehicle in the same class? LOL
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#8
Originally Posted by PortlandRL
I saw an EX35 in traffic and thought it looked like a shrunk FX with a slight retard chromosome. I don't like it.
same thoughts exactly... to me it also looked like a station wagon G35
any pics of the new FX?
#9
Originally Posted by SHYUperman
any pics of the new FX?
#10
Originally Posted by is300eater
I didn't realize that the Detroit Show was so early... It starts tomorrow and on their site... there are some new cars featured... but I didn't see the next FX. I had heard that it's suppose to be unveiled at THIS show, but I have a feeling they might be withdrawing so to NOT hurt the sales of the EX... Perhaps they'll unveil it at another show later in the year
#14
Originally Posted by JJaber06
Yeah, it was being displayed at the mall around christmas time....Truely a very ugly car...inside and out.
i'm not too fond of the exterior but interior is bada$$
and ppl complaining about the size...the EX was meant to be small...any bigger it would be same size as the FX...wats the point in having two suvs the same size?
#16
Originally Posted by MaximaPower
and ppl complaining about the size...the EX was meant to be small...any bigger it would be same size as the FX...wats the point in having two suvs the same size?
#18
1. that the EX35 is an ugly car. the sketches and first set of pics looks great, actually. but real-life pictures have been really disappointing.
2. MaximaPower that the interior, though, is gorgeous.
3. that the car's supposed to be small.
4. +1 for anticipating the new FX. i've said this before, but the current FX is still badass whenever i see one on road.
is is300eater that the FX can still look nice if it's like the X5 instead of stretched out like the Q7. the Q7 is one of my favorite SUVs on the road, but i'd like the FX to keep its sporty look instead of a people-mover look.
5. with ostrich that suddenly, the RDX doesn't look that bad after all. but that's not saying much, really, because the RDX still doesn't look good.
we'll see what happens when the new X3 comes out and a possible Q5 and new lexus CUV.
2. MaximaPower that the interior, though, is gorgeous.
3. that the car's supposed to be small.
4. +1 for anticipating the new FX. i've said this before, but the current FX is still badass whenever i see one on road.
is is300eater that the FX can still look nice if it's like the X5 instead of stretched out like the Q7. the Q7 is one of my favorite SUVs on the road, but i'd like the FX to keep its sporty look instead of a people-mover look.
5. with ostrich that suddenly, the RDX doesn't look that bad after all. but that's not saying much, really, because the RDX still doesn't look good.
we'll see what happens when the new X3 comes out and a possible Q5 and new lexus CUV.
#19
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
I got frustrated driving the TSX in 5 inches of snow and ice last time with new tires. I don't really want to get snow tires on the TSX either.
Originally Posted by leedogg
small light cars with tiny tires actually do pretty well in the snow. You simply need good snow tires. Big suv's arent your solution.
An SUV certainly won't solve your traction issues in snow or ice. Tires are what help keep you planted.
#20
I doubt the FX is going to get a 3rd row, but would like to see it get a bit larger for cargo room purposes and overall interior room.
Just not Q7 large, which I've said before think looks like a beached whale...especially in white.
Have no doubt though it will remain sport oriented.
And to those saying the EX is an SUV, its not an SUV...its like a barely lifted wagon. Not a fan of the exterior, but the interior is one of the nicest in its class (even though tight rear seat legroom).
Just not Q7 large, which I've said before think looks like a beached whale...especially in white.
Have no doubt though it will remain sport oriented.
And to those saying the EX is an SUV, its not an SUV...its like a barely lifted wagon. Not a fan of the exterior, but the interior is one of the nicest in its class (even though tight rear seat legroom).
#22
Originally Posted by Street Spirit
If you don't use snow tires, you can't truly be frustrated with the car's performance in winter; blame the owner who won't do whatever he can to help the car get through those icy, snowy, winter days. And that doesn't mean buying $49 snow tires at Costco, it means investing in some really decent snows....only then can you make an honest judgement.
An SUV certainly won't solve your traction issues in snow or ice. Tires are what help keep you planted.
An SUV certainly won't solve your traction issues in snow or ice. Tires are what help keep you planted.
#23
Originally Posted by synth19
every infiniti interior looks exactly the same to me, nice, but exterior is still ass!!!
#24
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
I don't want to get snow tires because it only snows like 2-3 months only in Chicagoland and the rest of the time it's just rain. Anyways, it snowed 8 inches a month ago around here and the TSX was too low to clear the driveway, so I had to call in sick to work. I do think that SUV's have their purpose if snow is too high like that for better ground clearance than a car.
#25
Originally Posted by MaximaPower
only interiors that look the same are the G and the EX.....so that's not "every infiniti"
^LOL! I disagree..... see below....
FX:
G37:
G Sedan:
Infiniti M:
Infiniti QX:
Infiniti EX:
I like the interiors , but they all look the freakin same IMHO (except for the QX):
#26
Oh man, I know that feeling. 5-6 years ago when I had my CL-S, a co-worker picked me up in her Jeep because I couldn't get the CL out of the driveway, I would have called in sick, but I was on my last sick day!
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
I don't want to get snow tires because it only snows like 2-3 months only in Chicagoland and the rest of the time it's just rain. Anyways, it snowed 8 inches a month ago around here and the TSX was too low to clear the driveway, so I had to call in sick to work. I do think that SUV's have their purpose if snow is too high like that for better ground clearance than a car.
#27
Why not just snowblow the driveway before going to work
I dont do the whole drive way but enough to get out. My mom is 60 and she has no issues in her TSX...
Im just a SUV hater and rather not see another on the road.
I dont do the whole drive way but enough to get out. My mom is 60 and she has no issues in her TSX...
Im just a SUV hater and rather not see another on the road.
Last edited by Crazy Bimmer; 01-15-2008 at 11:16 AM.
#28
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
I don't want to get snow tires because it only snows like 2-3 months only in Chicagoland and the rest of the time it's just rain. Anyways, it snowed 8 inches a month ago around here and the TSX was too low to clear the driveway, so I had to call in sick to work.
Whatever vehicle you choose is your decision, as is your reasoning for it, but I'm just pointing out the obvious here.... Everything you've mentioned is easily solvable, minus a new car.
#29
^ In my particular situation, I live in a coldesac so when the city plows the streets, they PILE up the snow in front of my driveway as it goes around the angle of the street. It really pisses me off... but when I had to ask for someone to pick me up, it was around 6:30 am and the city didn't come by yet and we had a massive snowstorm. This was an isolated event, havent had problems getting out the driveway since...
#30
Originally Posted by Street Spirit
Okay, then really --- how many times out of that 3 month period is the snow ever really too deep for the car to clear? It's not like you get 8 inches of snow every day. If you don't live in a condo, the driveway part is easy: shovel it and you'll have no problem getting out. Aside from that, I've never really driven on public streets (aside from small neighbourhood roads that are cleared last) where the snow was so deep that a regular sedan -- not lowered -- couldn't pass through.
Whatever vehicle you choose is your decision, as is your reasoning for it, but I'm just pointing out the obvious here.... Everything you've mentioned is easily solvable, minus a new car.
Whatever vehicle you choose is your decision, as is your reasoning for it, but I'm just pointing out the obvious here.... Everything you've mentioned is easily solvable, minus a new car.
#32
anyways though, has anyone driven the EX35? i was rethinking the situation that maybe the seats were all the way back, which made the back seats really small. still though, i think the EX35 was too hyped and it really was disappointing. i would much rather get a G35x instead.
#35
^^^ VERY Cool!!! I like it.
As for the comment that all Infiniti interiors are the same....I don't see it at all. Are they similar? Sure, but they're made by the same company. Do you expect them to all be different, just for the sake of being different?
As for the comment that all Infiniti interiors are the same....I don't see it at all. Are they similar? Sure, but they're made by the same company. Do you expect them to all be different, just for the sake of being different?
#37
Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
wait that's the redesigned FX? that's not a redesign, but just a refresh.
but that FX doesn't look any bigger than the current one
#38
Originally Posted by MaximaPower
looks like a redesign....kinda liike the new G looking similar to old G
but that FX doesn't look any bigger than the current one
but that FX doesn't look any bigger than the current one
front looks very "hyundai" to me...which isn't bad considering they could have done much worse and copied the MDX front end. If this is the next gen, i'm glad to see they didn't water it down and go conservative with the design.
#39
Originally Posted by mrdeeno
It looks close in height. I can't tell if it's the angle of the picture or not, but the wheelbase in the first pic looks much longer than the current gen.
front looks very "hyundai" to me...which isn't bad considering they could have done much worse and copied the MDX front end. If this is the next gen, i'm glad to see they didn't water it down and go conservative with the design.
front looks very "hyundai" to me...which isn't bad considering they could have done much worse and copied the MDX front end. If this is the next gen, i'm glad to see they didn't water it down and go conservative with the design.
#40
Originally Posted by is300eater
that would be cool if the wheel base is wider, but I think it's the headlights being so wide apart that makes the car look wider, thus... the wider wheel base look(?)