New 2006 Infiniti M
03-04-2005, 08:06 PM
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New 2006 Infiniti M
Has anyone seen the new 2006 Infiniti M...
are they allowed to use the M even though BMW uses it?
check it out for yourself...
www.infiniti.com
are they allowed to use the M even though BMW uses it?
check it out for yourself...
www.infiniti.com
03-04-2005, 08:45 PM
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I like it a lot -- Its definatly a nicer, more expensive version of the G35. Since the old M didnt sell at all I guess they decided to change it to resemble the g35 which is selling like crazy
03-05-2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kissdarings
I like it a lot -- Its definatly a nicer, more expensive version of the G35. Since the old M didnt sell at all I guess they decided to change it to resemble the g35 which is selling like crazyHad I had the capabilities, I would have purchased the previous generation M45. Needless to say, I'm
over this one........it WILL be my next car 
03-05-2005, 09:37 PM
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I went to the Infiniti dealership in my town ... across the street from the Benz/BMW dealership. The new M-series is the sh*t! Looks solid ... built in Japan (aka JDM Maxima) ... I think this car is so much nicer looking than the new GS (and better priced!)
I would argue that this new M-series is superior its competitors in its class. (I'm sure you all have read the reviews in C&D, etc...)
I would argue that this new M-series is superior its competitors in its class. (I'm sure you all have read the reviews in C&D, etc...)
03-05-2005, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by derrick
I went to the Infiniti dealership in my town ... across the street from the Benz/BMW dealership. The new M-series is the sh*t! Looks solid ... built in Japan (aka JDM Maxima) ... I think this car is so much nicer looking than the new GS (and better priced!)
I would argue that this new M-series is superior its competitors in its class. (I'm sure you all have read the reviews in C&D, etc...)
I would argue that this new M-series is superior its competitors in its class. (I'm sure you all have read the reviews in C&D, etc...)
the m45/35 is the fuga in japan.
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03-06-2005, 02:43 AM
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...there's one displayed at our local mall, and it's very impressive... but I've been saying that all along...
03-06-2005, 05:54 AM
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I'm sorry but i don't like it.
I don't like the current Maxima. The rear end looks too much like the current Maxima's
however I like the next gen BMW 3 series(the e90 )
I don't like the current Maxima. The rear end looks too much like the current Maxima's
however I like the next gen BMW 3 series(the e90
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03-06-2005, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by derrick
I went to the Infiniti dealership in my town ... across the street from the Benz/BMW dealership. The new M-series is the sh*t! Looks solid ... built in Japan (aka JDM Maxima) ... I think this car is so much nicer looking than the new GS (and better priced!)
I would argue that this new M-series is superior its competitors in its class. (I'm sure you all have read the reviews in C&D, etc...)
I would argue that this new M-series is superior its competitors in its class. (I'm sure you all have read the reviews in C&D, etc...)
03-06-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Water-S
superior than a the next gen M3 or Benz C55 AMG. those two are way above this "M class." grant it you will pay more but those two would kill a M45 at a stright line race,fit and finish,resale value, and service after the sale. plus the mods offered for the M3 and AMG is greater
03-06-2005, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Sdog2012
I think the new m45 is sweet but it still cant touch the new a6 and gs
03-06-2005, 12:37 PM
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I keep seeing this orangish colored one around here (A6 that is...) and I don't care for the back...
03-06-2005, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
can't touch the the A6 and GS in what?
03-07-2005, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
the m45/35 is not the jdm maxima.
the m45/35 is the fuga in japan.
the m45/35 is the fuga in japan.
03-08-2005, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dabuda
went to an infinit dealership this past weekend and saw the m45/35. the m35 with touring package(19" alloys) was $40k. the m45 was about $52k...
hmm...
hmm...
Originally Posted by Sdog2012
I think the new m45 is sweet but it still cant touch the new a6 and gs
)I'm sure the GS will be rock solid though.
03-08-2005, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Not a bad deal, IMHO.
To each his own but the new M45 can more than compete with those two. And I wouldnt give Audi much weight given their QC issues; that thing is shop time waiting to happen. (I just finished checking out an 05 S4 at an Audi dealership that already had some heavy headlight condensation. )
I'm sure the GS will be rock solid though.
To each his own but the new M45 can more than compete with those two. And I wouldnt give Audi much weight given their QC issues; that thing is shop time waiting to happen. (I just finished checking out an 05 S4 at an Audi dealership that already had some heavy headlight condensation.
)I'm sure the GS will be rock solid though.
My dad's Audi has been trouble-free. The only problem he ever had was the chrome trim staining when the dealer washed it. They had to replace all the chrome(plastic) trim on the car. I personally wouldn't buy another Nissan product and that includes Infiniti. Talk about poor quality and customer service.
03-08-2005, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
My dad's Audi has been trouble-free. The only problem he ever had was the chrome trim staining when the dealer washed it. They had to replace all the chrome(plastic) trim on the car. I personally wouldn't buy another Nissan product and that includes Infiniti. Talk about poor quality and customer service.
On average, Infiniti has the best customer service of any auto manufacturer by most objective measures. Its too bad you've had bad customer service from yours. BTW, my G35 coupe has had 3 things go wrong...window motor (TSB), sunroof creak (TSB), slight pull to right (TSB). I had all things fixed within the first 5000 miles and nothing since then but pleasurable ownership experience. I don't have any rattles and the VQ motor pulls strongly all the way to 140 (I love torque). I would be confident in another Infiniti product and highly recommend it to anybody.
03-08-2005, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
That is too bad you had such trouble with Nissan. My Infiniti dealership has been awesome. I get loaners for oil changes On average, Infiniti has the best customer service of any auto manufacturer by most objective measures. Its too bad you've had bad customer service from yours. BTW, my G35 coupe has had 3 things go wrong...window motor (TSB), sunroof creak (TSB), slight pull to right (TSB). I had all things fixed within the first 5000 miles and nothing since then but pleasurable ownership experience. I don't have any rattles and the VQ motor pulls strongly all the way to 140 (I love torque). I would be confident in another Infiniti product and highly recommend it to anybody.
On average, Infiniti has the best customer service of any auto manufacturer by most objective measures. Its too bad you've had bad customer service from yours. BTW, my G35 coupe has had 3 things go wrong...window motor (TSB), sunroof creak (TSB), slight pull to right (TSB). I had all things fixed within the first 5000 miles and nothing since then but pleasurable ownership experience. I don't have any rattles and the VQ motor pulls strongly all the way to 140 (I love torque). I would be confident in another Infiniti product and highly recommend it to anybody.
03-08-2005, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
I personally wouldn't buy an Infiniti. The customer service might be better, but at the end of the day you are still dealing with Nissan. Infiniti's are made using some shared parts from Nissans, which I found out are of poor quality and unreliable.
03-08-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
I respect your opinion. You have had your experiences that warrant your decisions. I had 5 Toyotas, 2 Nissans, and a Honda. So far, my Nissans were the most reliable and enjoyable products. My Honda has good reliability but rattles like a childs play toy. The Toyotas were great appliances.
03-08-2005, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Maximized
My experience with Nissan was so bad I went out and bought a Ford. My 05 GT was made yesterday and should be here in a week or two
I hope you don't have too many first year bugs. Lately, Fords quality has been in the crapper (recalls recalls recalls). Hopefully, they've built this mustang right.
03-08-2005, 11:53 AM
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Outside of a MAF sensor and a bad HU (a non-Bose unit which I dont believe Nissan actually builds), I've had NO other problems with my 3 y/o 02 Maxima (35k). Not even a rattle.
At 35k, my 99 Accord was on the way towards losing its first tranny in addition to already having had a defective strut assembly replaced.
But I will attest to the fact than Nissan dealer service is P I T I F U L!!!! However, most folks state the opposite for Infiniti dealer service.
Sorry for the
, back to the topic at hand. 
At 35k, my 99 Accord was on the way towards losing its first tranny in addition to already having had a defective strut assembly replaced.
But I will attest to the fact than Nissan dealer service is P I T I F U L!!!! However, most folks state the opposite for Infiniti dealer service.
Sorry for the
, back to the topic at hand.
03-08-2005, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Outside of a MAF sensor and a bad HU (a non-Bose unit which I dont believe Nissan actually builds), I've had NO other problems with my 3 y/o 02 Maxima (35k). Not even a rattle.
At 35k, my 99 Accord was on the way towards losing its first tranny in addition to already having had a defective strut assembly replaced.
But I will attest to the fact than Nissan dealer service is P I T I F U L!!!! However, most folks state the opposite for Infiniti dealer service.
Sorry for the , back to the topic at hand.
At 35k, my 99 Accord was on the way towards losing its first tranny in addition to already having had a defective strut assembly replaced.
But I will attest to the fact than Nissan dealer service is P I T I F U L!!!! However, most folks state the opposite for Infiniti dealer service.
Sorry for the
, back to the topic at hand. -Bad Transmission x2. Replaced the diff 3 times
-Bad MAF: Common problem
-Bad Igntion coils: Common problem
-Warped Rotors numerous times: Common Problem(TSB)
-Rattling rear deck: Common Problem(TSB, but didn't fix the problem)
-Broken Variable Intake(I feel a very common problem)
-Lazy tachometer which read 1000 rpms slow
-Paint chips/Rust
-A/C comperessor clutch...Seized and was making noise
-Interior rattles when new
I can go on and on if I went thru my service records. My car was in the shop a lot of time under warranty. Nissan Customer service should change their name because they don't serve the customer.
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knock on wood.
my max only problem so far were ignition coils going bad.
also, front O2 sensor is bad, mayb due to changing out the ypipe.
and i'm at 91k miles on my '99....also, i drive a lot..well used to. i did 45k miles in 1 year
my max only problem so far were ignition coils going bad.
also, front O2 sensor is bad, mayb due to changing out the ypipe.
and i'm at 91k miles on my '99....also, i drive a lot..well used to. i did 45k miles in 1 year
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My parents have a 99 Maxima and haven't had a single problem. It has never been to the dealer once (my father handles all maintenance) and is by far the most reliable car they have ever owned.
My Z hasn't been as trouble free, but its no worse than my CL
My Z hasn't been as trouble free, but its no worse than my CL
03-08-2005, 08:30 PM
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i LOVE my infiniti dealer... they gave me G35/FX35 as loaner cars every time i go there and the best part is I DONT EVEN HAVE TO REFILL THE GAS!!!
i dont know much about nissan dealers but My acura dealer gave me enterprise focus with manual window ? when i bought a sub 30k vehicle from them. and my toyota dealer didnt even give me a loaner car...
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M35/45 is hot but i wouldnt buy it... well not for another 10 years.
just because M35/45 uses M.. doesnt mean it is competing with m3/m5....
i dont know much about nissan dealers but My acura dealer gave me enterprise focus with manual window
? when i bought a sub 30k vehicle from them. and my toyota dealer didnt even give me a loaner car..._____________
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M35/45 is hot but i wouldnt buy it... well not for another 10 years.
just because M35/45 uses M.. doesnt mean it is competing with m3/m5....
03-10-2005, 09:45 PM
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just because M35/45 uses M.. doesnt mean it is competing with m3/m5....[/QUOTE]
Thanks for getting back to the topic at hand, my question was just based on the technology, that Infiniti is calling its new car "M" while BMW has the rights to the "M" technology???? And the car is geared to compete agains BMW..and others in their respective class...
but in the end, it is a nice car, but still far being what BMW is...
Thanks for getting back to the topic at hand, my question was just based on the technology, that Infiniti is calling its new car "M" while BMW has the rights to the "M" technology???? And the car is geared to compete agains BMW..and others in their respective class...
but in the end, it is a nice car, but still far being what BMW is...
03-10-2005, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Means17TL
Thanks for getting back to the topic at hand, my question was just based on the technology, that Infiniti is calling its new car "M" while BMW has the rights to the "M" technology???? And the car is geared to compete agains BMW..and others in their respective class...
but in the end, it is a nice car, but still far being what BMW is...
The infiniti M did exist before this 06 model you know. Its never been an issue with infiniti using the M designation.
03-10-2005, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Means17TL
just because M35/45 uses M.. doesnt mean it is competing with m3/m5....
Thanks for getting back to the topic at hand, my question was just based on the technology, that Infiniti is calling its new car "M" while BMW has the rights to the "M" technology???? And the car is geared to compete agains BMW..and others in their respective class...
but in the end, it is a nice car, but still far being what BMW is...
Thanks for getting back to the topic at hand, my question was just based on the technology, that Infiniti is calling its new car "M" while BMW has the rights to the "M" technology???? And the car is geared to compete agains BMW..and others in their respective class...
but in the end, it is a nice car, but still far being what BMW is...
03-12-2005, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
The Infiniti M more then competes with the 5 series. And the M series is just the name of which BMW calls their in house high performance cars, BMW doesn't have the rights to the letter "M" by itself.
03-12-2005, 03:57 PM
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...actually, a friend of mine said he recently read somewhere that Mercedes Benz has some kind of right... to where... nobody can have 3 numbers and 3 letters combo... like CLK 500 or CLS 500... but I don't know if that's true.
