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#61 of 764 Complete Prices by wibble Jan 23, 2004 (5:01 pm)
Here we go..............   Infiniti QX56 2WD - $47,400   Infiniti QX56 AWD - $50,400   Destination & Handling - $680   DVD Entertainment system - $1600   Power sunroof - $1200   Split bench second row seat - no charge   Smartvision package (Rear view camera and Intelligent cruise control) - $1100   Painted splash guards - $100   Carpeted cargo mat - $70   Sunroof wind deflector - $90   Satellite radio (XM or Sirius) - $400
#62 of 764 USA Pricing by photoguy2 Jan 23, 2004 (7:27 pm)
Its right on the infiniti site... For my zip all is the same as posted except the base price   2WD = 48,080 4WD = 51,080
#63 of 764 wibble by nv32 Jan 23, 2004 (9:31 pm)
Thanks. The difference in base price between what you posted and what photoguy2 posted seems to be the destination charge, although there may be differences according to zip area I suppose. Lexus does that a lot.   IMHO the only two large luxury SUVs worthy of consideration are the QX56 and Navigator. The LX470 is somewhat dated, underpowered, and far too expensive, trading only on the Lexus image for service, which they usually deserve very well. But Infiniti has that same reputation, maybe better according to the Powers Survey.   The Escalade, again in my opinion, is a beautiful truck, and it does have high HP, but you must take the AWD to get that power, and the interior, in the opinion of many, leaves much to be desired.   I have not seen the QX56 interior, but the catalog and web photos make it seem very nice.   That leaves the Navigator, which has a lot of nice technology, and is not bad looking inside or out. It would have been my choice until seeing and reading about the QX56, which has a navigation system standard --- and this appears to be the same navigation system used by Acura that has earned such a good reputation for ease of use, etc --- plus the optional backup camera that neither of the other 3 big SUVs offer. The Navigator does have the sun/moonroof standard this year, kind of offsetting the standard nav in the QX56. At MSRP, too, Infiniti has all of the others beat, though I expect the Slade and Nav will begin discounting soon if they haven't already.   All in all, the QX56 seems to have the others beat hands down in every category except the SLADE power (but only with AWD) and, possibly exterior style, though that's a subjective decision anyway.   Still gotta see and drive one though.
#64 of 764 QX56 Whomps the Escalade, Hands Down by yosappy Jan 24, 2004 (12:11 am)
Do NOT be fooled by the classic GM marketing ploy of producing cool, nice looking sheet metal on the outside while skimping on everything else, including QUALITY engine parts. The Escalade seats do NOT fold flat. You have to remove both the 2nd and the 3rd row to use the space and those seats are HEAVY! The Lexus has the same fundamental problem, although, its wimpy engine is its biggest problem. The Caddy doesn't have an overhead console either. This is a great feature if you have children. The Escalade also doesn't have brake assist, a must with this large of a vehicle. The Caddy also doesn't have exterior mirror or steering wheel position memory. With my wife, I must have this feature since she always changes the steering wheel and outside mirrors. The QX56 is 300 pounds lighter, has a Double (or Dual) Overhead Cam (DOHC) with 32 valves and tows more. The Infiniti has 390 Lb.-Ft. of torque 3600 RPM while the Caddy has 380 Lb.-Ft. of torque 4000 RPM. Since the QX56 is also lighter, the higher torque at lower RPM means that the Infiniti is the quicker vehicle. The Caddy is still running with 1970s designed Overhead Valves (OHV) and has half of what the Infiniti has, with only 16. Oh yeah, and they BOTH LOOK GOOD!   That's an easy whomp to me.
#65 of 764 Escalade by rctennis3811 Jan 24, 2004 (9:15 am)
is the worst luxury value for your money. The way I see it is this...   QX56: gives you everything, aka the BEST, for your money Navigator: same thing as the QX56 LX470: smoothest ride in a luxury SUV ever. underpowered but it comes with the Lexus prestige, lots of safety, and a nice, luxurious interior Escalade: only advantage is the high output engine, which has to be with AWD only. Cadillac prestige is still not comparable to Infiniti or Lexus because of their past troubles. Interior is Tahoe/Suburban with different gauges, real wood, slightly nicer leather, stitching, and navigation...oh yea, that clock too!! LOL seats dont fold flat, the Silverado (same platform) got a marginal crash test score, no available side-curtains, etc. WHY DO YOU BUY IT THEN!?! lol
#66 of 764 Infiniti QX56's price beats rivals by steve_ HOST Jan 24, 2004 (2:28 pm)
steve_ "Infiniti QX56 vs. Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus LX470 vs. Lincoln Navigator" Jan 24, 2004 5:24pm   Steve, Host
#67 of 764 re: nv2 by wibble Jan 24, 2004 (7:13 pm)
"Thanks. The difference in base price between what you posted and what photoguy2 posted seems to be the destination charge, although there may be differences according to zip area I suppose. Lexus does that a lot."   You're welcome. The prices for Infiniti should be the same across all ZIP codes. They are for all their other vehicles as far as I know.
#68 of 764 What is that on windshield... by nv32 Jan 25, 2004 (10:43 am)
... behind the mirror.   In the brochure, on the first page after the ADAPTABILITY page where there's a guy in the 2nd row with a cell phone, facing that page, the shot of the mirror shows a dark semi oval area around it.   I thought the photoshop people had forgotten to take that out, but yesterday I found this dark area on the Armada too. It's a rubbery or plasticy "lattice-like" sheet attached to the inside of the windshield. I then forgot to ask the salesman what it is.   Does anyone know?
#69 of 764 re: What is that on windshield by wibble Jan 26, 2004 (8:17 am)
It's the antenna for the radio. There's usually 2 or 3 (depending on the model). The one with the strongest signal is used.
#70 of 764 wibble by nv32 Jan 26, 2004 (8:58 am)
Thanks again for your help. You seem to be the most knowledgeable of the posters to this site. Concerning the radio reception, I have seen complaints on the Armada forum about poor reception using that kind of antenna, which must be the "diversity" antenna that I have heard about but never known much about. I wonder if this kind of antenna is used --- by several makers I think --- to reduce costs or for aesthetic reasons (or both), or does it supposedly actually improve reception? The opinion voiced on the Armada forum is that the old pole type i more effective since it can receive from any direction, whereas the windshield type, even if there are two of them (which I think is the number mentioned) under some conditions, conditions that occur fairly often apparently, the reception is poorer or non existent. If this is so, does anyone know of a workaround for this? Could a better, aftermarket antenna be installed?

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