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#718 of 764 Re: 2004/5 model year questions [scygig] by mlevine May 12, 2008 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: scygig (May 12, 2008 9:26 am) My wife drove the QX56 2007 which was on the lot at the dealer, and tried the 2008. The upgrades to the 2008 and the drive was much better on the 2008 model. With gas prices the big SUVs are not moving as well. Your son may be able to get a good deal on a 2008. We have a 2008 and it is a pleasure to drive.
#719 of 764 Seemingly BIAS reporting on QX56 by benbo May 12, 2008 (5:22 pm)
Prior to and after my purchase of a 2008 QX56 I read quite number of reviews on the Q56. It seems as though references are made to problems suffered in previous years models but then reference improvements made to the 2008 model. Yet the vehicle receives poor reviews from some consumer magazines. I read one today where the Q was given a "1" out of a possible "10" for fuel economy. It showed combine city/highway of 12.5 MPG. When I looked at the competition , Caddy, Lincoln,M/B, Audi , I see approximately the same MPG give or take 2 miles and those vehicles receive either a 5 or 6 rating. The Q is given praise for having an array of extras for less money than the competition but it does not seem to effect the ratings. I have just turned 2100 miles and I am getting combined mileage of 13.5 to 14.5 . Also comparison is made quite often to the Armada and being able to buy as good a vehicle in the Armada for less money. So far my only demerit so to speak is engine noise in the cabin. The more I drive it the less I seem to notice it. Is it me or does the Q get knocked around a bit in the ratings? Replies to this message: keg97 (May 13, 2008 4:11 pm)
#720 of 764 Re: Seemingly BIAS reporting on QX56 [benbo] by keg97 May 13, 2008 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: benbo (May 12, 2008 5:22 pm) I agree entirely that the QX is underappreciated by the automotive press and the general public. That does not bother me though. I like driving something that flies under the radar and does not attract the attention that a Escalade does.   I would not consider a 04/05 QX. I think that the interior is quite unremarkable for the luxury SUV that it is and the general build quality/reliability is not consistent with the price. We would not have considered the QX w/out the changes/improvements that the 08 brought. The only option I'd like to have had would have been cooled seats. Some of the neat toys on the new EX/FX would have been cool too.   Just to give another perspective to engine noise....I don't really notice it unless you get on the gas a good bit. At cruise, I'm surprised at how quiet this "brick" is.
#721 of 764 Bill by masterplater May 14, 2008 (4:08 pm)
Just getting into the blog. I am currently leasing an 06 QX56 which expires Sept 08. Just saw the 09 that Infiniti posted recently. I want another QX56 and am trying to decide for a better deal on an 08 or wait for the 09. Anyone have any suggestions? Replies to this message: shark715 (May 14, 2008 5:04 pm) masterplater (May 14, 2008 6:07 pm) masterplater (May 14, 2008 6:27 pm) rebul (May 30, 2008 1:49 pm)
#722 of 764 Re: Bill [masterplater] by shark715 May 14, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: masterplater (May 14, 2008 4:08 pm) Where did Infiniti post information about the '09 model? I'm interested too. Replies to this message: masterplater (May 14, 2008 6:07 pm) masterplater (May 14, 2008 6:27 pm)
#723 of 764 Re: Bill [shark715] by masterplater May 14, 2008 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: shark715 (May 14, 2008 5:04 pm) www.infiniti.com and click QX and it will display a QX that looks like the 08 but it list as 2009. I also received a mail out that showed 2009. I wrote to the website and the reply was possibable release in July.
#724 of 764 Re: Bill [shark715] by masterplater May 14, 2008 (6:27 pm)
Replying to: shark715 (May 14, 2008 5:04 pm) Are you a current QX owner?   My findings form this blog indicate the 09 will be very close to the 08 and that the 2010 is likelly have major changes and could be produced at a different location than Canton, Ms
#725 of 764 The 09 QX won't have any changes. by founder May 22, 2008 (11:40 pm)
I read that there will be no changes for 09 and that they will be out in the summer. Also the QX and the Armada is supposed to get a total redesign for 2010 if they are continued. The Armada i read will likly be continued. Although Nissan has not confirmed officially that the QX will continue on. It's been said that the QX will go in a new direction and no longer be on the same platform or a luxary version of the Armada. Nissan wants to go in a different direction with the QX. It'll be interesting to see what it becomes if it will no longer be based off the Armada if it does continue on.
#726 of 764 turned in my 2004 for a 2008 by 6infs May 26, 2008 (5:33 pm)
Your right the 2004 has big brake problems, insist on the upgrade and don't back down. Other than that, it was a great car it got 15 mpg for all 4 years (regular unleaded). the 2008 is amazing! The electronic upgrades are wonderful, the larger tires really make a difference. I'm getting 12 ish mpg and today it hurts Replies to this message: vanbenton (May 27, 2008 12:03 pm)
#727 of 764 Re: turned in my 2004 for a 2008 [6infs] by vanbenton May 27, 2008 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: 6infs (May 26, 2008 5:33 pm) I traded my 2005 QX56 in on a 2008. I have not had any challenges with it. I now have 9500 miles and it is running good. I am getting about 14 MPG in the city/highway and 16.5 MPG highway only. I like the new electronics and the changes with the rims/tires and the chrome on the roof racks makes it look better also.

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