I've rarely ever seen the regular ones. I would imagine though that I'd do work to the engine before anything on the outside. I'm sure just with a few small mods that thing would put out some extra HP...

I'm going today to check it out. It's a Infiniti/Porsche/Audi dealer...so I should probably take a second pair of underwear. (Also gonna check out a G35c demo )

 

Any chance they were the same one?

 

No, it was about two months apart, and the second one I saw still had a window sticker on it :o

 

black with tinted windows looks awesome.

 

oh yeah def, last time i saw one was more than 3 months ago. never seen a modded one in person but i do remember seeing a pic from a japanese tuner show and it was hot.

 

 

get it.. nice...

 

SAME here.

But, my biggest complaint was the ugly dildo-esque antenna... the DEALER pointed it out to me and i just could't deal with it

 

for 32 - that thing is a steal - but i'd be worried about those dealer "couple of hundred" miles... you never really know

 

AWESOME>>>I may have to get to the Infiniti Dealer and get a closer look.

 

 

lmao! Classic Infinity. No one knows, no one cars. I would take a M45 over a TL anytime though.

 

What about a GS430?

 

Well kiddies...I drove the fuck outta that thing...

Finance manager is working on some figures for me & will let me know Tuesday morning(he's off Monday).

After a l-o-n-g test drive, I have to say I am seriously im-freakin-pressed. Anyone who said they'd rather get the TL is on crack. The finance guy drove us out for a quick spin in a demo with about 5K miles on it before we took it out, so it was pretty well broke-in. He switched off the Stability Control & lit that bitch up at a light...we laid 2 black stips & were jammed into the seats like a train was pulling our asses. There really is just no comparison to anything out there($32K or not). Torque is so abundant, you need a bib to sop the drool. Barely touch the gas & the car moves. Punch the pedal & hold the fuck on...WOW!!!

It's just an amazing car, not nearly as big as it first seems or looks...handles BETTER than my CLS in tight corners & the brakes put my Cl's to shame...Sound system is more than adequate(BOSE), electronics are handled via a joystick dealie & controls are easy to use. Sunroof is big & opens all the way. This particular model had heated/COOLED seats front & rear(nice).

Trunk space is minimal though...not small, just not huge like the CL's trunk. Car seats 4, eventhough it's advertised as a 5 seater. 6 disc was in the glove box(strange feature, but liveable). Not sure if it had Xenon lamps either.

Overall, just a blast to drive. It's nice to know you can pass just about anything you want on the road without having to work the shifter... Definitely a car worth looking into if you're even remotely interested. I'm sure my dealer is not the only one selling these at a loss(sort of). Nissan wants them gone so they're blowing them out cheap(ly).

 

Get the car !

Xenon is standard on all M45s:

Standard Features
Performance

340-hp 4.5-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy V8 engine, 32 titanium valves
Variable induction and valve timing system with electronic throttle actuator
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
Independent strut with coil spring front suspension
Independent multi-link rear suspension
4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System
Brake Assist system with Electronic Brake force Distribution
Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
Infiniti Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System
Front strut tower bar
Sport-tuned suspension

Exterior

High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights with driver-selectable level control
Front fog lights
UV-cut tinted glass
Power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
Speed-sensing wipers increase intermittent wipes as vehicle speed increases
Rear window defroster with timer
Full-size spare tire, with matching aluminum-alloy wheel
Dual stainless exhaust tips
Dual heated power outside mirrors

Interior

Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control with microfiltration
Rear console-mounted vents
Outside temperature display
Power windows with illuminated switches and one-touch auto-up/down with safety reverse feature
Power door locks
Illuminated entry/exit system with delayed fade-out
Overhead sunglasses storage
Dual overhead front and rear map lights
Front seatback map pockets
Dual front and rear cup holders
Front armrest with dual-level storage compartment and external 12-volt power outlet
Fold-down rear-center armrest with storage compartment
Front and rear carpeted floor mats
Trunk cargo net

Instrumentation and Driver Controls

Vehicle Information System with 5.8-inch color LCD screen
Fine Vision electronic analog instrumentation
Dual digital trip odometers
Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel; linked to driver's seat memory
Cruise control
Steering-wheel-mounted controls
Automatic anti-glare inside and driver's outside mirrors
Electronic compass within inside mirror
Infiniti analog clock
Tire pressure monitor

Seating and Trim

Sport-bolstered front seats
10-way power driver's seat, including power lumbar support
4-way power passenger's seat
Driver-selectable entry/exit assist
Leather-appointed interior with Sojourner leather
Smoke-colored genuine bird's-eye maple interior trim
Leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob
2-position memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors

Audio

225-watt Bose® premium audio system with AM/FM, in-dash, 6-disc CD autochanger
Seven speakers, including one 10-inch subwoofer
Bose AudioPilot™ noise-compensation technology
Dual in-glass diversity antennas

Security

Electronic key with integrated keyfob
Remote keyless entry system
Remote power-opening of windows
Trunk closing assist securely latches trunk lid when lowered
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System
Battery saver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

Occupant Safety

Dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors
Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
Active front head restraints
3-point height-adjustable front and rear seat belts
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
Emergency inside trunk release
First-aid kit
Snug Kids offers recommendations for choosing and installing child restraint seats

 

If I found that kind of a deal, I'd jump all over it.

Do it man! DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


BTW... Xenons are standard.

 

WOW...looks like it has even more than I thought...neat-O

 

M45 and TL aren't in the same class. V8 and RWD, bigger and in a different price range. This deal sounds EXCELLENT.

 

No less than 5 times a week I find myself saying "god, I wish I have navi right now" That's ok... the Pioneer avic is looking good right about now!

 

I think it's a very nice car at a nice price. Pull the trigger

 

Trade-in/Private Party/Dealer Retail

$32,513 $34,116 $36,874, respectively.

I assumed 13,000 miles because it's a 2003 model.

This is how much used 2003 models are going for. If you get it for 32, then it's a pretty good deal.

 

Out of Maxima.org, Acura-cl.com and Acura-tl.com, I thought I was the only one who liked the M45. If I could get one for $32G (w or w/o Navi), i'd be all over it.

As far as the TL vs M45 'pimp' comparison, there is no comparison. The TL is pimp on the road but, the M45 looks pimp on the road as well as parked in the middle of a crowded parking deck; it's that sweet. Actually, forget pimp: it's gangsta!!

That said, the new upcoming M45 looks even sweeter IMO:

 

As someone who actually HAS an M45 .. I'll tell you right now -- GO GET THE DAMN THING !!!

I've had mine since September of 03, when the lease on my CL was up. However, I've been coming to this site so long, I still continue to come here and read and post occasionally.

I was looking at the TSX and the NEW TL, but I'm SOOOOOO much happier that I decided on leasing the M45 ... It was a $46,500 car that I was able to work up a Cap Cost on the lease of a touch under $37,000 - so, just about $10K off the sticker, and with the lease rate being so phenomenal, it's only costing me a shade over $400 a MONTH on a lease with only $1000 total due at lease signing !!! Not sure if the lease deal is still available, but if it is, GO GET THAT BABY ! You will NOT regret it ...

I LOVE MY M45 !!! The car is simply, INCREDIBLE -- every feature available and SOOOOOOO fast ! You'll love it !

 

Yeah, the lease deal on the 03 is out of the question...but he did say the 04's are leaseable with the same discounts. It's just going to be a matter of what the bottom lines going to be...If the payment is right, I'm sold.

 

Great pic! That is certainly a HOT ride...hope it looks the same in production.

 

 

http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...&view=&sb=5&o= more pics of one

 

Interior, the center console namely, is really not appealing.

 

Could you elaborate on that?

 

To each his own but keep in mind, the Nissan Gloria/Cedric (aka M45) had already been in the JDM for a few years already AND it was originally intended ONLY for JDM consumption.

IMO, most JDM Nissans are pretty ugly (exc.: 350Z & G35), especially their minivans (which doesnt include the Quest): http://www.nissan.co.jp/EN/lineup.html

 

Maybe in the way it protrudes...I can see where some folks would object, but I don't think it's "unappealing" per se. I could think of many that are worse in more expensive cars.

 

Finance the damn thing and get it now!

2004 M45 Current Offer - 0.9% APR Financing
0.9% APR financing for 24 and 36 months or 1.9% APR financing for 48 and 60 months for well-qualified buyers!

The APR applies to the final offer price.

http://www.infiniti.com/content/fina...,31853,00.html

 

Bringing up this thread from the dead.

I am contacting several Infiniti Dealers for a deal on a 3 year lease. My goal is to reach $400 just paying inceptions. What do you guys think? Am I loco?

 

If you can do it, do it!

We decided to wait a bit & sell the CL instead of trade. I'll looking at the auctions now for 03's with low miles...average auction price is $27>$32K...BIG DISCOUNT over retail.

They are very uncommon, so the prices are all over the place.

 

if you never had it, you probably don't know what you're missing. it's like getting broadband internet access....you dont think you need it till you get it. i love my nav.

 

did i just respond to a 3 month old thread who revives this crap!