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#2739 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [crikey] by vanhalenabe

Aug 18, 2005 (11:38 am)

Replying to: crikey (Aug 17, 2005 10:15 am)
crikey,
 
Thanks for this list. This is exactly what I was looking for. Can I ask where you found this? Did you simply email Infiniti or was it on the Infiniti website somewhere?
 
Most of the 2006 changes are for the positive and should make for a better vehicle. The only thing I am concerned about is:
 
· New front grille and front bumper design
· New 18-inch (FX35) and 20-inch (FX45) wheel designs
 
As I said before, I currently LOVE the exterior look of the FX35 with the 20" sport package wheels. I just hope they don't screw up the looks and keep the changes moderate. If not, I guess I'll be looking for a 2005 model instead.
 
Thanks.

#2740 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [vanhalenabe] by crikey

Aug 18, 2005 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: vanhalenabe (Aug 18, 2005 11:38 am)
All enhancements are listed here. Here are some sample pics of the 2006 model:
 




 
Note that the cursed seat controls are no longer on the innerside of the seats.
 

#2741 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [satorikat] by crikey

Aug 18, 2005 (12:50 pm)

Replying to: satorikat (Aug 17, 2005 8:30 pm)
now i'm confused. every feature you've listed for the 2006 model, with the possible exception of the wattage on Bose, I have on my 2005 fx35.
 
Hmmm...actually the wattage of the Bose did not change but it can now play mp3 CDs. If you have every feature listed for the 2006 model, then maybe you have a 2006 (J/K). The difference, I think, is that the features used to be options and are now standard. (I know, I know, marketing speak...)
 
I know, for a fact, that Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone system and RunFlats were not available in previous models, even as an option.

#2742 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [crikey] by fx35awd

Aug 18, 2005 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: crikey (Aug 18, 2005 12:50 pm)
crikey,
 
These are great pictures. Thanks for sharing them with us.

#2743 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [fx35awd] by crikey

Aug 18, 2005 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: fx35awd (Aug 18, 2005 1:09 pm)
No problem, there are more here.

#2744 of 3411 honda / fx by ffb13

Aug 18, 2005 (7:39 pm)

i own an fx 35 awd and recently delivered my daughter's new honda odyssey from fla. to conn.
the honda is a nicer riding whatever versus the fx.
the fx is more of a sports car/sedan/suv/go kart.
 
the honda is a pure minivan ,easy to drive and pleasant. not a car that involves the rider.
 
would i buy a honda over the fx...................maybe. must be getting old.

#2745 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [crikey] by vanhalenabe

Aug 19, 2005 (3:26 pm)

Replying to: crikey (Aug 18, 2005 1:25 pm)
Here are my thoughts on the 2006 updates...
 
Interior -- Improved. The dash seems better laid out, although I am curious as to what the center dash will look like if you don't get the navigation. They have also moved the seats controls from the edge of the seat, which irritated many people.
 
The big thing from what I have read is that the RearView camera, to aid when backing up, is now standard across all FX models. This is a great feature, especially with the blind spots this car has.
 
As stated earlier, many of the Touring package contents are now standard. Leather, the 11-speaker Bose system, power tilt/telescope wheel, etc. However, they did not carry over 2 of the most important Touring options -- the sunroof and the Homelink universal garage door opener. I rely on the Homelink in my MDX and really need it. And, I gotta have a sunroof. So, it looks like Infiniti will force me to get the Touring option anyway. The Sports package is the same as before -- 20" wheels, darker grille and tinted headlights/taillights, aluminum roof rails instead of black, aluminum foot pedals, etc.
 
Power -- 5 more horses and 6 more lb/ft torque in the FX45. The FX35 is unchanged.
 
Exterior -- I can't tell any difference to the head-lights, tail-lights, or the bumper. The chrome strips around the windows and at the bottom edge seem to be for the FX45 only. This is probably there were too many people complaining that their FX45's looked like FX35's when equipped with the 20" wheels. I don't see much difference in the wheel design either. Almost all of the exterior changes are very subtle.
 
However, they have changed the grille. The grille on the 2005 model had 4 bars. The grille on the 2006 model has 5 bars. They have put a bar on top and one on bottom, "framing" the grill. And then have put 3 bars in the middle, in between the "frames".
 
I'm not sure if I like the new grille or not. I really like the old grille. I didn't see the difference at first until I looked the 2006 & 2005 side by side. At first glance from pictures, I don't like the grille changes. We'll see what it looks like in person.
 
There are 3 new colors and I am very curious and interested to see "Liquid Platinum" in person.
 
What does everyone else think of the changes to the 2006 FX?

#2746 of 3411 Re: Changes for 2006 model? [vanhalenabe] by crikey

Aug 19, 2005 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: vanhalenabe (Aug 19, 2005 3:26 pm)
Power -- 5 more horses and 6 more lb/ft torque in the FX45. The FX35 is unchanged.
 
This could be the same power output adjusted for SAE J1349 AUG2004.

#2747 of 3411 Re: Any FX owners with over 50K anecdotes about long-term reliability? [nmp] by slummyj

Aug 21, 2005 (7:32 pm)

Replying to: nmp (Aug 18, 2005 7:26 am)
I don't yet have anywhere near 50k on my '03 FX, but I had a '99 Passat. It finally got to the point that I said if one more thing breaks, I'm getting rid of it. One more thing broke and that did it. The FX is so much more reliable-it only has gone in for oil changes.

#2748 of 3411 Re: Any FX owners with over 50K anecdotes about long-term reliability? [nmp] by clpurnell

Aug 22, 2005 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: nmp (Aug 18, 2005 7:26 am)
I am probably close to the highest mileage I have a tad over 46k miles on it. I did notice one thing as I was driving in this morning it seems like one of my speakers has fried. that honestly is the only mechanical/electrical failure i have had in the car. The only other issues I had was a squeky seat/center console and the hatch recall. this thing is still super tight does 85 like it is standing still. and takes curves like a sport sedan. i had to get it repaired from a run in with a parking structure support and man did I miss this the FX.. I did have my navigation unit replaced but that had more to do with a software bug if your maintinace warning is on and you back out without accepting your screen will go black. But it is a software glitch as the new unit has the same problem. On a reliability scale I would rate the FX an 8. i won't say higher because I am concerned about some of the high dollar technical pieces as they could be very expensive to replace if they failed. But the engine/trans/ac etc seems like it could go well past 100k miles with no problems. Next year I have a tough decision get another FX or an M sedan either way i don't lose.

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