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Re: Infiniti and Pricey Fender Benders [scottm123]
by kdshapiro
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Aug 03, 2007 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 03, 2007 7:15 am)
"G holds the title for the least amount of fatalities."
As a percentage or absolute number?
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Re: Infiniti and Pricey Fender Benders [kdshapiro]
by scottm123
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Aug 03, 2007 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 03, 2007 7:20 am)
I believe the stats are rates per million.
I've posted the link in the past, just can't seem to find it right now.
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- #661 of 708
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Re: Infiniti and Pricey Fender Benders [scottm123]
by ggesq
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Aug 03, 2007 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 03, 2007 7:15 am)
Yes, I realize that. Thanks. I just wanted to point out that the TL did not fair that much better than the G cost to repair wise.
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Re: Infiniti/TL wheels
by slzweibel
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Aug 03, 2007 (9:56 am)
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Replying to: ggesq (Aug 03, 2007 9:26 am)
I presently have an 04 TL coming off lease and am seriously considering the G35X. My rims on the TL seem to have been easily scratched. Part of this might be that I park in NY City a lot and in a parking garage where the "rocket scientists" that park my car really could care less about what damage they leave behind. I also have the impression that the rims on the TL stick out beyond the tire and are maybe more easily damaged. Any impressions on the G35's wheels/rims? Or should I just take driving lessons and park my car in a different garage!?! 
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Re: Infiniti/TL wheels [slzweibel]
by johninnj
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Aug 03, 2007 (11:26 am)
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Replying to: slzweibel (Aug 03, 2007 9:56 am)
Same situation here (Out of TL lease, into G, scratched wheels). TL wheels were cheaply painted silver instead of brushed finish, and the tires are on the small side for that size wheel...leaving no buffer. I actually bought a used set on ebay and turned my lease in with them (600 total). Turanzas are horrible tires also. I always look at TL wheel lips and many of them are scratched...it doesn't take much at all to peel the paint right off. G Sport has normal tire overlap and real metal finished wheels. I'm sure I've very lightly brushed something by now, but have no signs.
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Re: Infiniti/TL wheels [johninnj]
by slzweibel
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Aug 03, 2007 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: johninnj (Aug 03, 2007 11:26 am)
I agree - the Bridgestones were awful! I wore them out after only 21K miles and replaced them with Pirelli P Zero Neros - what a difference! It was like driving a new (and better) car. These tires really grip the road and I've never had a problem with rain or snow.
I hope I don't get charged for the rim damage on the TL and they take it as normal wear and tear.
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Re: Infiniti/TL wheels [slzweibel]
by johninnj
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Aug 04, 2007 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: slzweibel (Aug 03, 2007 7:57 pm)
Honda (Unlike infiniti), is very good with lease turn in. I had 50K + miles, with the corresponding wear. Chips here and there, few scratches, horribly worn leather seat, Orig brakes / rotors; I got tagged for nothing but miles. Honda finance was always a pleasure to deal with. Infiniti financial Service (Dealer's finance guy even warned me since I am in finance) are pretty much clueless. No way to pay online without being charged a fee, first level support like Q & A robots...etc. They also don't have any damage waivers on their leases. I don't hold it against the WONDERFUL car though ! !
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More TL speculation....
by graphicguy
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Aug 06, 2007 (5:46 am)
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I have no basis to state this as fact, but the new Accord is going to have a 270 HP V6, then it stands to reason that the '09 TL will be somewhere around 300HP. One of the engineers actually said there's a push internally to go with a V8. I'm sure those decisions are already made, but putting a V8 in a TL, with SH-AWD...keeping the price at or near the current car, with the current feature content, build quality, etc....would probably make me a buyer.
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Re: More TL speculation.... [graphicguy]
by bodble2
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Aug 06, 2007 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: graphicguy (Aug 06, 2007 5:46 am)
"...putting a V8 in a TL, with SH-AWD...keeping the price at or near the current car, with the current feature content, build quality, etc....would probably make me a buyer."
Probably? Where does the lineup start?! 
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Re: More TL speculation.... [bodble2]
by scottm123
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Aug 06, 2007 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 06, 2007 9:17 am)
I know there are people that see the "8" in "V-8" and immediately get all excited, but why does Acura need to go with a V-8 to get to the 300 HP mark?
Isn't it just more unnecessary weight?
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