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What is this discussion about? Infiniti FX45, Infiniti FX35, Hatchback, Wagon, SUV

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#2140 of 3411 Re: 2004 vs 2005 [quattro] by wibble

Aug 17, 2004 (7:54 pm)

Replying to: quattro (Aug 15, 2004 10:28 pm)
"Need one more advice. If I'm planning to keep the FX for 3 years is it better to buy or to lease? I've never leased a car before and I have no idea how well the FX will retain it's value."
 
Sorry. I missed this post. The 3 year residual on a 2004 FX35 is 55% at the moment. The money factor is 0.00179 which is equivalent to an interest rate of 4.9%. Looking at a 2004 FX35 AWD with touring, a 3 year 12,000 perannum lease with the acquisition fee, security deposit and first month payment paid up front (around $1500) would be around $495 + tax.
Financing the same vehicle over 60 months with the same down payment would be roughly $685 a month. Both figures assume $100 over invoice for the car.
Something to bear in mind with Infiniti is that you can qualify for their best lease rates with a credit score above 620. Their best (2.9%) finance rate requires 720+.
Hope this helps.

#2141 of 3411 Re: 2004 vs 2005 [wibble] by quattro

Aug 19, 2004 (12:16 am)

Replying to: wibble (Aug 17, 2004 7:54 pm)
Thanks very much Wibble. You are the ultimate source for FX info! Will let you know how things go.

#2142 of 3411 Re: Seat Controls [ncvol] by merlin

Aug 19, 2004 (6:04 pm)

Replying to: ncvol (Aug 17, 2004 9:17 am)
I don't get it: How does padding in the middle of the driver's seat solve the pressure-in-the right-thigh problem caused by the seat controls being located too far inward and pressing on the right hip? I'm open to any solution you folks can offer.

#2143 of 3411 Re: 2004 vs 2005 [wibble] by quattro

Aug 19, 2004 (11:54 pm)

Replying to: wibble (Aug 17, 2004 7:54 pm)
Thanks very much Wibble. You are the ultimate source for FX info! Will let you know how things go.

#2144 of 3411 Re: Driver's seat problem [merlin] by philip48

Aug 21, 2004 (7:51 am)

Replying to: merlin (Aug 16, 2004 9:20 am)
hi
i have the same problem. i want to buy the car but i found after a 15 minute test drive that i had a pain in my leg from the driver seat control. is there a fix? or should i look for another car? Im 6'3" and 250 lbs. For me this ruins the car.

#2145 of 3411 Re: Driver's seat problem [philip48] by merlin

Aug 21, 2004 (8:45 am)

Replying to: philip48 (Aug 21, 2004 7:51 am)
Be sure you don't get seduced by the FX's strong points and figure the pain in the right hip is just a trade-off: it isn't a trade-off, it's a major discomfort and a significant design flaw. The seats are very well designed, with this one major glitch.I've tried a small pillow and a rolled-up towel, but who wants to mess around like that. Infiniti should address this issue openly and correct it. It's a major flaw in an otherwise superb vehicle. I've already steered two prospective buyers away from the FX for this reason.

#2146 of 3411 Seats by duffer7

Aug 21, 2004 (9:02 am)

I think Infiniti should recall the driver's seat.
I am 6 foot tall, weigh 190 pounds, and experience a lot of pain down my right leg after 30 minutes in the seat.
My Doc says my sciatic nerve is being pinched.
To drive, I must sit way over on the left side of the seat and lean to the right to address the steering wheel. If I could afford to switch cars, I would.

#2147 of 3411 Re: Seats [duffer7] by merlin

Aug 21, 2004 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: duffer7 (Aug 21, 2004 9:02 am)
Hmmmm...looks like we took the lid off a bona fide design mistake here with the driver's seat controls impinging on the right hip area. Further investigation makes me think it's the metal(?) collar under the upholstery to which the plastic switch plate is mounted that's causing the problem. Nice to know I'm not alone out here with a great vehicle with a substantial need for a solution.

#2148 of 3411 2005 model September 15 by Firebird_EOU

Aug 22, 2004 (6:54 am)

Does anyone know what's in 2005 model?
Bluetooth?
Voice recong. nav?
Touch screen nav?
Allow passenger to program while in motion nav?
Adaptive HID?

#2149 of 3411 Re: 2005 model September 15 [Firebird_EOU] by wibble

Aug 22, 2004 (8:07 am)

Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Aug 22, 2004 6:54 am)
Nope to all of those. Only new tech will be the lane departure system.

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