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#337 of 1390 Tech Package - go for it by socalbob Apr 17, 2004 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: petewat3 (Apr 12, 2004 8:34 am) I bought a new 2004 FX35 about 800 miles ago. I've never had a car that pedestrians stop and stare at before. Today at the mall, an elderly couple couldn't ask enough questions about it, and the car was parked next to a shiney new Pacifica, which they ignored.   The purpose of the post is to encourage prospective buyers to pop for the extra money and get the Tech Package along with the Touring Package. With tech, you get the state-of-the-art (bird's eye view) navigator as well as the keyless entry and keyless ignition. That alone is too cool. Equally cool is the "tractor beam" cruise control that adjusts your speed according to the car in front of you. If someone cuts in, the car automatically slows you down to maintain a safe following distance. My wife loves the rear view camera as we have a long, narrow driveway.   We got chrome wheels on the 18" tires, which simulates the look of the sport package without adding the harder ride or the two grand. Cost: $750.   We also bought Lojack and an extended warranty, a 6 year, 100,000 miles with $0 deductable as we intend to keep this.
#338 of 1390 fx 35 boston dealers by ducmon Apr 17, 2004 (3:42 pm)
I decided to buy a FX35 with touring package. Using this site I found to dealers who run ads weekly for the Fx35 Herb Chambers and Quirk infiniti. The most recent advertised price from Herb Chambers is 34,995. I live in Ohio and have sent this ad to local dealers asking for a price match but with no luck. Does anyone have any expierence dealing with Herb chambers or quirk automotive?. WOnder how much it costs to shio a car from Mass to Ohio.   Any advice would be appreciated I live in OH and have been negotiating with local delaers.
#339 of 1390 Re: fx35 price [chip1 #326] by smokey100 Apr 17, 2004 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: chip1 (Apr 11, 2004 10:06 am) Chip, which bay area dealer did you end up purchasing from? I've been to the one in Saremonte and Redwood City. I purchased my G20 ten years ago from the dealer in Concord....it's time for a new car although my G20 is still running great.   I've been looking at the FX35, Murano, X3, and RX330. To me the RX is a bit of a mom mobile, the X3 feels cheap and harsh although I like the sporty image it projects. I like the exterior of the Murano but I think the interior industrial design isn't nearly as sophisticated as the FX. Overall I love the FX although it has a bit of a retro gangster look to it and it gets pricey fast. Does anyone have any thoughts on those vehicles? Replies to this message: socalbob (Apr 18, 2004 10:01 am)
#340 of 1390 by frndthdevl Apr 17, 2004 (6:03 pm)
Smokey100 wrote >I've been looking at the FX35, Murano, X3, and >RX330. To me the RX is a bit of a mom mobile, >the X3 feels cheap and harsh although I like the >sporty image it projects>   We drove from San Diego COunty to the Bay Area last week,and then down 101 and 1. I could not believe the number of RX330's I saw. Literally hundreds. It seemed like every other car. In San Francisco I saw all of one FX, but saw more Cayannes than I ever have before. Perahps 5.   I reluctantly purchased our FX35 awd sport w20's with the tech package. I will never own another car without keyless entry,nav,and some kind of rear looking camera or warning system. The adjustable cruise control works great. Even going up the Grape Vine it kept a steady speed and distance. It only chirped once when a semi pulled in front at the last moment,the deceleration is amazingly accurate. The cruise control does not work above 90 mph. peace jeff
#341 of 1390 by dutch47 Apr 18, 2004 (1:27 am)
I picked up my 2004 AWD Golden Sand FX35 about a week ago and love it. I found it takes a few days to get used to the way it handles and accelerates. The more I drive it the more I like it. I find myself looking for excuses to go somewhere. It's great to own a vehicle that so few people are driving. There is no shortage of people on the road driving a Ford Explorer, MDX, Lexus 330 or some other mundane SUV. No question the car is a real head turner. I simply like every thing about the car including the seat controls on the seat to the right. The sound system is awesome and the overall quality of material, design and the way it is built are all excellent. My only fear is getting a speeding ticket since I find it hard to keep it under 80 on the interstate. Replies to this message: kcrudup (Apr 19, 2004 4:26 pm) dutch47 (Apr 24, 2004 9:02 am) kcrudup (Apr 25, 2004 7:57 pm)
#342 of 1390 Re: fx35 price [chip1 #326] [smokey100 #339] by socalbob Apr 18, 2004 (10:01 am)
Replying to: smokey100 (Apr 17, 2004 3:48 pm) I've been looking at the FX35, Murano, X3, and RX330. To me the RX is a bit of a mom mobile, the X3 feels cheap and harsh although I like the sporty image it projects.   The Murano is based on the Maxima/Altima; the FX is based on the G35/350Z. The Murano 2WD is front wheel drive, the FX35 2WD is rear wheel drive. While they share stylistic similarities, they are by no means the same car.   We had a 2001 RX300 and liked it better than the '04 RX330. Neither is as much fun to drive as the FX35. The RX300 did not keep its value; the value now is $21,900 and it would have cost $24,500 to buy at the end of the lease. Lexus Fin'l would not deal. The RX330s are going for invoice in So.Cal (see carsdirect.com pricing.)   The MDX is nice because of the 3rd row seats, but I think they'll have limited use as time goes by because kids outgrow them. Its design is mature and traditional. I passed on a *great* deal on an MDX to get the FX35.   I haven't driven the X3 but it looks like a junior X5.
#343 of 1390 socalbob by petewat3 Apr 19, 2004 (5:55 am)
I agree....wouldn't be without my Tech package. Not cheap but worth it imo. Replies to this message: smokey100 (Apr 19, 2004 6:43 am) smokey100 (Apr 19, 2004 12:53 pm) socalbob (Apr 20, 2004 7:32 pm)
#344 of 1390 Re: socalbob [petewat3 #343] by smokey100 Apr 19, 2004 (6:43 am)
Replying to: petewat3 (Apr 19, 2004 5:55 am) From reading this message board, it sounds as if I should be able to pick up a FX for just a few hundred bucks above invoice. According to Consumer Reports there is a $965 hold back so the dealer is still making over a grand. Since gas prices here in the San Francisco bay area is as high as $2.59/gal.... what real world mileage are you lucky FX35 owners getting?
#345 of 1390 Pack lightly by fleetfoot Apr 19, 2004 (7:33 am)
Last week, my son took delivery of an '04 FX35. My wife and I took delivery of an '04 RX330 last month. Didn't even shop the FX, so only now have we had a chance to compare:   FX is definitely a head turner. Very sporty and rides much firmer than the RX. Love the exhaust note on the FX.   The RX is a true luxury ride and the high caliber interior - real, rich-looking wood and leather - bear that out more than the FX. The FX is not cheap-looking by any stretch, but not as nice IMO.   Where the FX really stumbles is cargo capacity. There seems to be almost as much room in our tiny A4 Avant, which is our other car. If cargo capacity isn't an issue, no problem - go for the FX. just pack lightly.
#346 of 1390 smokey100 by petewat3 Apr 19, 2004 (8:40 am)
I can't speak for the 35 but I average anywhere from 16.7 - 18.2 with combined driving that averages from 44-54 mph usually. That's with 93 octane and 76-85 on the freeway and whatever the road demands elsewhere. That's with an FX45 Tech/Sport and the numbers are from the on-board computer (but I have checked them in the past and found the computer to be accurate). There has been discussion of the FX35 mpg on the FX35/FX45 board - just do a search on mpg. Wow...$2.59/gal huh? Guess I should be happy with $1.89 around here (B'More/ DC).

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