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Sedans Infiniti M35/M45 Acura RL vs. Infiniti M35
269 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2007 at 6:21 PM
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Hey guys I know that there are already loads of discussions going on about this but its very confusing to keep reading pages on pages of subjective opinions. I will really appreciate if someone were to advice me which one is better in this discussion. I have never driven any of them. I like the Infiniti M45 for its power but I feel that the technology in Acura RL is better. Is that true, because if the INFINITI technology matches ACURA RL then i'll go for the INFINITI. For someone who has driven these cars can you advice me.. I will really appreciate it. Thanks |
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The Infiniti M35x is more of a direct competitior to the RL. The 45 is RWD and has class leading V8 power, neither of which is available on the RL. As for the technology aspect, the Infiniti cars can match the Acura pretty much item for item if you get the Journey\Tech packages. The Acura also lacks the Germanic reflexes and interior space of the Infiniti cars, and suffers from a typically Honda lack of low end torque. The Infiniti ad campaign says "designed to outperform", and they arent kidding, as both the V6 and V8 Ms will stomp the RL in pretty much every performance catergory. You can probably tell which one I like better, but I would still definitely suggest that you do lengthy test drives of both cars. |
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Put me down for the M45 too. Rarely in recent years have I gotten so caught up and/or exicted about car from Japan inc. The M45 is imo the best value going in the segment, especially the M35. Like Lexusguy said that M35X will bury the RL on performance and as far as I've seen it will match the Acura gadget for gadget. It also looks better imo, though neither are much in the way of looks to me at this point. This is from a person who has always "liked" Acuras, especially the last 1991-1995 Legend. That was an Acura I would have taken over anything from Infiniti or Lexus at the time. Now however the M is the better car to me, especially since its a real rwd layout. Acura has hit a wall with their hi-hp V6s because no matter what they do from here on they're stuck with awd mandatory because they want to compete in hp with the V8s, yet don't have the proper layout. Sure 300hp looks nice on paper, but the M35's V6 is the better performer. I like the RL, but not at its 50K price. Innfeenati. M |
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The number of RL's I saw sitting on the lot the last time I was at the local Acura shop would make me think that an Acura dealer would be more open to negotiation than Infiniti might be. There's no way Acura is getting close to MSRP for the car anymore.
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| Absolutely without hesitation.....the M.....would be my choice between the RL and M. Better performance, handling, and the tech goodies are equal too if not better overall. | |
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Replying to: lexusguy (May 01, 2005 9:51 am) M |
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Replying to: chintan (Apr 30, 2005 9:59 pm) Then most certainly, drive them first. ***without*** the stereo on so you can detect any rattles and such. My 2005 RL handles superbly and the Bose sound system is the best I've heard. But...the suspension has a rattly sound and they're checking into it today. It must have been there from day one but the first few weeks I loved the sound system (XM satellite radio) so much I didn't ever drive without the radio on so I did not hear it!! The dealership is short of loaner cars whereas with Lexus they always had a loaner car available. Overall I wish I'd waited two months to get the new Lexus GS300 AWD. Raja |
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Replying to: chintan (Apr 30, 2005 9:59 pm) The M35x with Journey and Technology packages has the lead in technology IMO. Over the RL, it has Intelligent Cruise Control, a cool and useful Rear-View Monitor, Cooled Seats, and the Lane Departure Warning system. The RL has on-star, XM traffic link, and the power rear sunshade over the M35x. You will have to decide which features you would rather have. The M35x will also handle and perform better than the RL, if that is important to you. If it is not, then you should consider the Lexus, as someone else suggested. Most of all, sit and drive in them and pick the one that speaks to you. After all, they are all great cars. Enjoy, cybersol
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I strongly doubt that is an across the board problem with RLs. Its definitely a good idea to test drive any car with the stereo both on and off to test for things that all cars will have such as wind and tire noise, and exhaust note. Unfortunately the stereo is another area where the RL loses to Infiniti and Lexus. The Acura's is certainly good, but not as good as the Infiniti studio surround and Lexus Mark Levinson setups. When you have the luxury of offering options, you can have a pricey stereo that not everyone has to pay for if they dont want it.
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Replying to: lexusguy (May 02, 2005 10:00 am) Hi there, every model in the Lexus line has a slightly different implementation of the Mark Levinson. I believe the new GS300 2006 has 13 speakers!!! Wow. Its too late now, there's no question of selling my RL and losing $5000 just to buy the GS300!! Raja
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