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#15567 of 16087 Re: Need help deciding on a used '08-'09 entry level lux sedan [albion729] by stickguy

Jan 21, 2013 (2:45 pm)

Replying to: albion729 (Jan 21, 2013 12:25 pm)
I have a 2000 3.2TL also, but with "only" 167K on it. and like you, always dealer maintained, and nothing major (knock wood), just stuff like an alternator. Still runs very well.
 
oh, and it has always been run just fine on mid-grade. Did not like regular, but no difference between mid and premium that we could ever tell.

#15568 of 16087 Re: Need help deciding on a used '08-'09 entry level lux sedan [sweendogy] by cdnpinhead

Jan 21, 2013 (6:27 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 21, 2013 1:25 pm)
. . . wonder if that cat has decided yet?
 
Well, here's the thing: in the post I stated that I'd bought an Acura TSX and was pretty pleased with it. Still am. Wow; "cat?" Were you alive and well in the '50s? I was, but I'm an old fart; didn't think you were.
 
Today we drove our Pathfinder down from Forest Lakes, and it performed flawlessly, as always. It's a truck, and its truck engine is not to be slighted. We've got nearly 130K miles on it, and it's running strong. However, putting this engine in a "sport sedan" is questionable, IMNHO.
 
My TSX is going to hit 70K very shortly -- has needed almost nothing and runs very well.
 
Sometimes those old posts were made by people who still monitor Edmunds regularly -- not often, but it does happen.

#15569 of 16087 Re: Need help deciding on a used '08-'09 entry level lux sedan [cdnpinhead] by sweendogy

Jan 21, 2013 (6:30 pm)

Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jan 21, 2013 6:27 pm)
Was not a seed yet in the 50s- and good to hear the old TsX is holding up well- Honda does make good cars, most people who I'm related to all have Hondas and they seem to be very happy with them- my wife's crv has been very good as well.
 
If that "cats" still waiting a year and a half to decide what car to get- his TL has just rolled 300k miles.

#15570 of 16087 Re: 320i [sweendogy] by flightnurse

Jan 24, 2013 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 21, 2013 9:50 am)
Opps, I was wrong,

#15571 of 16087 Re: 320i [flightnurse] by sweendogy

Jan 24, 2013 (8:41 pm)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jan 24, 2013 7:43 pm)
Yep not the first time - understand the BMW love but let's be real, one time. Love opinions but have to be fact based- leasing numbers, o-60 times, pricing, transmission talk - it's black and white. Can't wait to meet you at the 5 guys near Jacob Jarvis march 29th.

#15572 of 16087 Re: 320i [sweendogy] by billyperksii

Jan 25, 2013 (7:01 am)

Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 24, 2013 8:41 pm)
Hey- I might join you guys, is the 29th the last day of the show?
I usually wait for the last day which is the Sunday.

#15573 of 16087 Re: 320i [sweendogy] by flightnurse

Jan 25, 2013 (9:11 am)

Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 24, 2013 8:41 pm)
Sweeny there is more to a car than 0-60 and if you want to talk about leases, BMW has one of the highest resale value. What is funny, many people here including yourself posted how the ATS V6 was faster than the 335i, which all car mag have disproved. The thing that makes a BMW a BMW is how all the parts work together, just as they do in a Porsche. In many GM cars, including the ATS and C6 Vette, there is some disconnect.
 
Infiniti has to hit a home run with this new Q50...
 
IN regards to meeting, I haven't set my dates yet, this should happen in a week or two.

#15574 of 16087 Re: 320i [flightnurse] by sweendogy

Jan 25, 2013 (10:57 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jan 25, 2013 9:11 am)
Will touch on a couple of PTs here- Q50 we have no idea if this car is good at all because it has yet to be driven- infact the specs have not been formed - is it going to have a 4 cyl at some pt. performance numbers and pricing?
 
Can't argue that BMW and Porsche knows where to put the pieces. Great cars.
 
On the Ats comment above- this is where you get into trouble with being factual. ( You can search yourself) I did a search for me talking about the ATS- and have never said what you quote. I understand you want to be right and have passion for cars- but again use facts not imagination when commenting . It throws people off and is distracting .
 
Car show should be fun- 5 guys - I'm buying

#15575 of 16087 NY Auto Show by nyccarguy

Jan 25, 2013 (11:51 am)

I go every year on Easter Sunday. Get there at 10:00 AM when the doors open. By the time I'm ready to leave 12:30 - 1:00, it starts to get super crowded.

#15576 of 16087 Re: 320i [sweendogy] by markcincinnati

Jan 29, 2013 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 25, 2013 10:57 am)
Well I would agree that there are no test reports pertaining to the Q50 -- or if there are, I can't find them or don't have the time to look.
 
But I thought the specs were revealed. I know that I printed out the current G dimensions (wheel base, overall length and width, etc.) Also somewhere there is a discussion of the two engines the thing will offer on day one -- including HP and torque.
 
My admittedly fuzzy recollection: Q50, same wheelbase as G37; Q50, 2" wider than G, Q50 about 2" longer than Q. Same 7 speed transmission in the Q50 as was in the G37 -- and that is the only transmission offered. Same 3.7L engine in the Q50 as was/is in the G; the hybrid uses a 3.5L engine -- similar to the set up in the M37 and the M hybrid.
 
Q50 can be had in both engine variants with AWD.
 
Now, insofar as the full run down of specs (like can be found about the G37), I have not been able to find a source for these specs pertaining to the Q50.
 
Overall, the new Q50 will be longer and wider and probably "feel" like a major size upgrade over the G37's.
 
I assume the Q50 will be a slightly smaller, more agile, quicker version of the M37 -- or a slightly larger, more agile, quicker version of the G37.
 
I am looking forward to driving one -- hopefully the sport package includes beefier springs, struts/shocks, anti-sway bars and brakes, in addition to sport seats and a steering wheel with paddle shifters.
 
I see no big deal in the dropping of a manual transmission. The up take on manual transmission versions was probably less than 3 or 4% in any case. My assumption is Infiniti let the stick shifts go due to market apathy.
 
I would expect a small price increase -- real, but not huge (not yet anyway.)

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