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#9720 of 10007 Speakers by mako5 Feb 19, 2009 (4:15 pm)
Have a base 2008 m35 and I need a new speaker . Door speaker, 6 speaker system Does anyone know where I car buy speakers ? Replies to this message: tonycd (Feb 19, 2009 9:48 pm)
#9721 of 10007 Re: Speakers [mako5] by tonycd Feb 19, 2009 (9:48 pm)
Replying to: mako5 (Feb 19, 2009 4:15 pm) Crutchfield.com. Or your local car stereo shop (not the installers at the local outlet of the national electronics chains; they're generally bozos).   Unfortunately for you, the Infiniti M stereo is a non-standard setup. Ask the Crutchfield reps for advice on what'll work; they're generally pretty smart that way.
#9722 of 10007 speakers by mako5 Feb 20, 2009 (11:02 am)
Called Crutchfield and they said they did not have enough information on a 2008 yet to recommend speakers but Thanks.
#9723 of 10007 Re: Lux Comparision [lexusguy] by sean35 Feb 20, 2009 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Feb 16, 2009 2:04 pm) I see what you're saying and i agree but i meant for the non-quattro A6 (that would be a 2009 A6 3.2) By the way, have you seen the new A6 3.0T?? I think thats a pretty nice car Replies to this message: lexusguy (Feb 20, 2009 2:07 pm)
#9724 of 10007 Re: Lux Comparision [sean35] by lexusguy Feb 20, 2009 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: sean35 (Feb 20, 2009 12:49 pm) I see what you're saying and i agree but i meant for the non-quattro A6 (that would be a 2009 A6 3.2) By the way, have you seen the new A6 3.0T?? I think thats a pretty nice car   The so called "FrontTrak" A6 has always been the base model that no one actually buys, it's just there so that Audi can say the A6 starts at just $45K. I've never seen a FWD A6 in the wild.   The new 3.0T is indeed very nice. It's finally a proper replacement for the old 2.7T, and it allows them to take the 535i head on. The next one which will offer ADS and all of Audi's other recent technologies should be stellar.
#9727 of 10007 Looking for used Luxury Sedan by clarence10 Feb 22, 2009 (4:38 pm)
Hi all,   I am returning a 2007 M35X on a lease in May and will be looking to purchase something used. Tired of the lease and all the extra dollars which goes with it. I had gotten a great lease deal at the time, so I could not pass it up.   Here is my question, i have been test driving 2006/5 RL's with around 35-38k miles and the $22-$24k price range. It seems like a nice car, but it is a bit tighter inside then the M. Does anyone have suggestions for other cars to look at? I really want AWD, and need to transport my family of 4.   My price range is in the low 20's. Also, I am new to buying used, so any advice would be helpful on tricks to watch out for. I am in NY.   hope it is ok to post this here. If not, please let me know where it should go   Thx, Replies to this message: lexusguy (Feb 23, 2009 10:23 pm) clarence10 (Feb 24, 2009 4:04 am) houdini1 (Feb 24, 2009 6:04 am) and 15 more... lexusguy (Feb 24, 2009 2:24 pm)
#9728 of 10007 Re: Looking for used Luxury Sedan [clarence10] by lexusguy Feb 23, 2009 (10:23 pm)
Replying to: clarence10 (Feb 22, 2009 4:38 pm) Here is my question, i have been test driving 2006/5 RL's with around 35-38k miles and the $22-$24k price range. It seems like a nice car, but it is a bit tighter inside then the M. Does anyone have suggestions for other cars to look at? I really want AWD, and need to transport my family of 4.   I assume you're not interested in just buying out your M35X? It seems odd to go from a 2007 to a 2006. In any case, I wouldn't recommend the RL, it's cramped, sluggish, handles poorly, the interior materials are mediocre, and the electronics are annoying. It's as exciting to look at and drive as a golf cart.   A 2006 Audi Certified A6 3.2 would be a much better buy in the $22-24K range. It's much roomier and much more comfortable than the RL, and gets better mileage thanks to a modern 6-speed auto. Audi's MMI system is also vastly better than the Acura interface. The CPO warranty will cover the car until 2012, and up to 100K miles. Replies to this message: clarence10 (Feb 24, 2009 4:04 am) houdini1 (Feb 24, 2009 6:04 am) clarence10 (Feb 24, 2009 7:39 am) and 14 more... lexusguy (Feb 24, 2009 2:24 pm)
#9729 of 10007 Re: Looking for used Luxury Sedan [lexusguy] by clarence10 Feb 24, 2009 (4:04 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Feb 23, 2009 10:23 pm) I would agree that the RL seems cramped. The back particularly is much smaller then my M35X.   The reason I do not want to buy the lease is that it is $29k to buy out and honestly, I do not know if I trust the infiniti brand in regards to repairs. I have had a variety of issues.   What is the repair record like for these 2006 Audi A6 3.2? If you got one, would you only go with a CPO?   Any suggestions on where to look?   I had spoken to someone who was stearing me towards Acura or Lexus because of repair records,   Thx Replies to this message: houdini1 (Feb 24, 2009 6:04 am) clarence10 (Feb 24, 2009 7:39 am) houdini1 (Feb 24, 2009 8:13 am) and 12 more... sanjaysdca (Feb 24, 2009 8:23 am) lexusguy (Feb 24, 2009 2:24 pm)

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