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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Infiniti M35 / M45 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
1135 messages, Last post on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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Replying to: shmang (Jan 08, 2009 7:00 pm)
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Replying to: emedway (Jan 10, 2009 6:38 pm) |
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Replying to: jbr613 (Jan 06, 2009 7:59 pm) |
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Replying to: shmang (Jan 07, 2009 7:43 pm) I agree with you to an extent. If you are looking strictly at performance, than the M45 is the winner. However, I think that both M35 and M45 have plenty of performance for most people. I for one, was looking for an all wheel drive luxury car that had good all around performance (handling, braking, acceleration, ride, etc) but was not specifically concerned with neck breaking acceleration. I also wanted a luxury car that provided ample room for its occupants (front and rear). After comparing such automobiles as the BMW 5 series, Acura RL and Lexus GS, I found the M35X to be a considerably more complete package than any of these three. This car is closer to the size of such cars as the BMW 750i and Lexus LS 460 while being closer in the price range of the first three I mentioned. Add to that impeccable reliability and you got a winner. So, while I think that both the M35X and M45X are more than competitive with other luxury brands, I did not think that paying additional $$ for the M45 to simply get better acceleration was worth the extra money in my case. Don't get me wrong, I like HP as much as the next guy but when purchasing this kind of an automobile it is not my only consideration. A sports car, definitely. I found both of these cars to have excellent handling, however I found the ride of the M35X to be a little softer, which I preferred. Finally, by purchasing the M35X, I feel a little less guilty about the fuel economy. Instead of purchasing the worst gas guzzler on the planet, I purchased the second worst gas guzzler on the planet  Infiniti really needs to do something about that.
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Replying to: ocim (Jan 11, 2009 10:30 am) For me, I prefer performance and with family and kids, I am no longer be able to drive a sports car, so I compromised and get the M45 and I am happy with the performance of the M45. In your case, you might (or might not even bother) test drove the M45 and made your decision. But, if after some serious test drive, someone still can not make his final decision and come to this forum to ask for other's opinion, then, performance is very important. So, based on that, I recommended the M45 and stated the reason. If the reason is not valid with him, he will just simply ignore it and move on with M35 (just like you). But, apparently, he cares about performance and took some serious looking at the M45. But, at the time I responded, I was betting my luck by providing MY opinion and did not know what the result will be. |
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Replying to: shmang (Jan 11, 2009 4:20 pm) The second time I drove the M35X, I was mainly comparing it to the Acura and Lexus and it seemed like the M was a better package for me. Have you tested any of these other cars? Since you did some extensive testing of the M35, did you find any major shortcomings with it, other than acceleration of course. As I mentioned in my earlier post I just agreed to purchase an M35X and will be picking it up this Saturday. I want to make sure I did not overlook something significant before I hand over the check.
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Replying to: shmang (Jan 11, 2009 4:20 pm)
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Replying to: ocim (Jan 12, 2009 7:53 pm) Back in 2006, the M35 comes with a 5speed automatic, you can feel the lack of torque (keep in mind that the main difference between the V6 and V8 is torque, not hp) and that is why now the M35 has a 7speed and the M45 still has the 5speed - the torque range is so wide, it would just be a waste to put in a 7 speed, unless they are going to raise the final drive ratio for gas saving purposes. So, I don't think you missed anything other than the power. But, again, that is really seperate M45 from M35 (or in Lexus's case, the GS430 from the GS300/350). The engine in the M45 is quieter, sounds better (nothing can touch the deep refined V8 sound, IMO) and does not need to work as hard - which is good for the life of the engine. That is important since I plan to keep this car as long as possible - I have other cars for daily commute that I replace every 3-4 years. If the extra power and the WOW factor does not bother you, the M35X will fit you perfectly fine. BTW, I did test drove the GS300, they are very nice. I must say Lexus really did a good job on current GS line. I would have bought the Lexus if not for the lack of power of the GS300 (or the GS430). Although the GS will cost more, but they hold their values much better. So, if you like the GS with the price to be the only negative factor, I would highly recommend you re-consider your decision. I would be gladly pay $10k more if they put the M45 engine and suspension in the GS350. Hope that helps.
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Replying to: mltsurger (Jan 12, 2009 11:38 pm) Keep us posted on how you did. 
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