Mokos23

that qx56 is one bigass suv! it's so tall that it trumps the TSX. the height of the TSX only goes about halfaway to where the the start of the glass windows of the QX56 start.

nice choice, but 2 bad things i don't like about the QX56 is the horrible gas mileage 10 city/13 highway and the fact that it's the only infiniti not made in japan.

i'm hoping that infiniti makes another suv that is like pathfinder size to fit in between the FX and QX models.

keg1997

I love driving my TSX for just the reason that you inferred...it is small and very enjoyable to drive. The QX is more of a luxury liner.

Gas mileage is not that bad. Sticker is 12/17 for 4WD and we're getting almost 15 w/just 1400 on the clock so that should improve some. This is right in line with the rest of the class.

I know that the QX is made in Canton, MS which has had multiple start up quality issues. So far, so good b/c I have not found one fit/finish issue on our truck. I know that Ghosn has been on MS factory to get their act together b/c the quality gaffes were killing Nissan's reputation.

Supposedly the next QX will be built in Japan too and will no longer share the Armada platform. Ironically enough, we almost bought the QX4 when we got the Pathfinder, but could not justify the extra $$$ and were not in a financial position at that point to just do it b/c we "wanted it". The rumors on the Nissan/Infiniti boards that I frequent are that Infiniti will put out a 3 row CUV bigger than the FX, but not quite QX sized. I don't see Infiniti giving up the QX model b/c it acts as a halo type vehicle and competes nicely for the Escalade/Navigator/GL/LX570/Range Rover crowd.

SakiGT

Yea, it was some ridiculous figure like that with taxes. Ridiculous because he didnt need the truck and that was about equal to his income at the time.

Then I saw this on CL last week http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/600010344.html Half price!

bgsm1th

Congrats!

the mrs. and I are considering the Seqoia or the Denali. The Escalade is just too much$$, though I dove a fully loaded 08 for the last 5 days, and I must say, I wish I could afford it.

keg1997

Thanks! I don't see how the Escalade is worth that much more than the Denali. It does have some neat/cool features over the Denali, but not enough to warrant the extra dough. Both are good vehicles and you'll be happy with either one. Good luck and post pics when you get one!

is300eater

hmmmmmm interesting

JediMindTricks

+1.

Costco

Armadas are freaking huge inside and they're pretty fast too.

I'll refrain from any negative comments, congrats.

zeroday

that's most likely a 2WD model since 4wd isn't mentioned. significantly less expensive than 4wd.

HKD LA

Dook.... I go to NC State...so I'm a State fan....when we have a team...which is never...

keg1997

Good....I don't mind State. My buddy has season tix to State football and I've gone to a few games at Carter-Finley. Nice atmosphere for football, but I missed the Chuck Amato commercials this year. He was hilarious....

Trojanman750

thats a big ol truck. im thinking about getting a 2002ish qx54.

right now im rockin the 05 highlander, its a small SUV with decent gas mileage and pickup. i get the comforts of a SUV and the ride of a landcruiser but with better mpg. the only problem is that there are literally MILLIONS of highlanders on the road so it loses its appeal quickly.

keg1997

They did not start making the QX56 until '04. There was a QX4 until '03/'04, but it was a clone of the Nissan Pathfinder. If I were you, I'd steer clear of the '04 QX's...it was their first year and they were not the most reliable models. Plus the interior is

bgsm1th

not that it necessarily matters, but the QX56 is the only US made Infiniti model, isn't it?

EDIT: Mokos beat me to it.

keg1997

[QUOTE=bgsm1th] not that it necessarily matters, but the QX56 is the only US made Infiniti model, isn't it?

Probably why they are moving it back to Japan for the next iteration of the QX! Although our QX is rock solid thus far (knocking on wood)...no rattles and fit/finish is superb. In conversing w/other '08 owners, this seems to be the consistent theme. The '05-'07's steadily improved in the Consumer Reports surveys (for whatever they are worth) and perhaps with the improvements incorporated with the '08's, this will be a typical, reliable, low maintenance Infiniti.

I'm waiting to send in the JD Powers survey b/c I know as soon as I send it in w/nothing noted as an issue, we'll have something pop up

BubbaMarkTL

what kind of person needs such a vehicle?!!

NO ONE!!!

Gas is at record highs and continues to skyrocket and that thing gets, what, like 9 miles to gallon in city driving and maybe 15 highway???

congrats on your purchase!!

"oh i have a wife and 2 babies so a 6 year old pathfinder just wont do"

do you know how much of an asshole that makes you sound like?????

there are millions of families with twice as many children as you and 1/2 as much resources and they do fine. life is too short, set a better example for your children and lay off the self absorbed, narcisistic behavior!!! And while your at it, show some environmental personal responsibility...your kids have alot longer to live than you do and driving a fucking tank will only ruin further what we have already destroyed on this planet.

have a nice day!

JediMindTricks

dude, relax, and stop thread-crapping.

bgsm1th

do you know how much of an asshole that makes you sound like?????

And what do you drive? A fucking Honda Insight?
Unless you drive an electric (or at the very least, a hybrid) your a complete hypocrite.

BubbaMarkTL

I drive a 2003 Acura TL-P

not the best car in terms of MPG but certainly LEAPS AND BOUNDS better than a QX56!!!!! Certainly not hypocritical by any stretch of the imagination. Hell, the TL-P is even a ULEV rated car.

you can think what i said was harsh but EVERY LAST WORD of it is gospel truth and you and everyone else reading this thread knows that for a fact. Period.

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

But how many people do YOU carry around in your car? I'll bet you usually commute by yourself like most Americans. Why do you need such a big car? Wouldn't a Honda Civic Hybrid be just as good and more economically friendly? For that matter, why do you need a car? Motorcycles get much better fuel mileage. Heck, why do you need a motor? Just ride a bicycle to work and set the best example for you children.

Starting to see how ridiculous your style of reasoning gets? Quit knocking the guy. Sure I disagree with his wife's choice to stick to the large SUV, but that's her choice. You acting like a douchebag about it is not going to make that choice go away.

JediMindTricks

sure, you're right in regards to mileage, and yes, there are many that are unfortunate.

however, unless you know the OP and his current/future situation and needs for a new car, what makes you think you have any right to say he doesn't need this car and/or shows any "self absorbed, narcisistic behavior" to his kids?

seriously. at the end of the day, you're the one that comes off as having the self absorbed, narcisistic behavior.

FiftyFive

Love it.

BubbaMarkTL

For the record, i live in Chicago and take public transportation to work and pretty much everywhere, my car sits collecting dust in an underground parking garage accept for maybe 1 or 2 trips on the weekend.

youre right, nothing i or anyone says will change this guys decision, lord knows its impossible to back out of a vehicle sale, however if anything, hopefully it caused juts a twang of self reflection and consideration of the greater effects such decisions have. I dont care if hes living paycheck to paycheck credit card Jones, or if hes a millionaire, no one NEEDS a fucking MONSTER SUV like that, NO ONE!!!!

If vanity is so important to that guy he could have gotten one of the multitude of smaller, high-end SUVs out there...but no, he insisted on the biggest most ridiculous thing out there.....and on top of that, phrased his post to sound like this choice was a matter of necessity!!!?!! now THATS why he sounds like an asshole.

Mokos23

if i lived in the city, in addition to having the TL, i would get a smart car and park anywhere. also, i would just gas up 1 or 2 times a month.

BubbaMarkTL

wow, no additional responses??? i rest my case!!! people know im right.

AsianRage

Umm, you should be quiet now. He never said that he needed it, just that his wife wanted a big SUV and they shopped around and found that one that both of them (and mostly his wife) likes. And they like it very much, apparently. So what if he or she doesn't really "need" it, it's their choice and you don't have to be such an ass when dolling out your opinion.

BTW you don't know anything. If you want to drive 4 adults and a kid (and/or baby), anywhere comfortably, an big SUV with a good size 3rd row or a Minivan are the requisite options. Realistically, an Odyssey is a huge car, and a QX56 is the Odyssey raised up on 20's.

Regardless, you're not in the same situation he is. So get off your high horse and go suck a lemon.

keg1997

Check a mirror and look at the asshole.

How I spend MY money on MY family is between MY family and me. I feel no need to justify what WE do.

It is quite interesting that out of all of the replies to this thread, yours was the only negative one, and quite pleasantly phrased too. I'm sure that you're quite popular with such a friendly and demure personality.

Thanks for caring though

GSI

Should have bought a 2000 Ford E350 and saved thousands!!

Kidding. Looks really kewl :

zeroday

ok i'll bite. shut your pie hole.

keg1997

We almost got a dumptruck. That would really impress the neighbors


Thanks for the laugh though!

CGTSX2004

iTrader: (1)

Some of us actually work for a living instead of surfing AcuraZine all day, numbnuts.

gdubb

JediMindTricks

wtf..i've never seen that smilie before.

keg1997

Thanks for the back up guys. I think that nearly everybody realizes that I was not trying to show off or impress anybody. I always enjoy when people write about their car buying experiences/comparisons and was looking forward to including mine. As you can tell by the time period that elapsed during our search, this was not a rash decision and much consideration was given to the ramifications of what we were doing. CGTSX2004 summarized it perfectly when he said that my wife wanted the QX even though I may have disagreed with it. Much like she thought I should just get an Accord instead of the TSX a few years back and much like she'd prefer I don't get a convertible for my next car.

Thanks again, but I have to do this...
:gheyhug:

dallison

damn nice vehicle, but probably the least reliable vehicle on the road today. i really do like these vehicles also.

zeroday

i think the negative nancy's need to find a different thread.

JediMindTricks

noooo not the ghey hug...:shakehead

ok fine.

:gheyhug:

keg1997

Embrace your "happiness"....typed while my wife has her friends over and I've been hearing 6 chicks hoot and holler over American Idol and Dancing with the Not so famous Stars