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2008 Infiniti M35

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New M45x for 2008 by james27
May 01, 2007 (3:26 pm)
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The dealer indicates there will be a fair number of changes to the M-series for 2008, with maybe the biggest in the M45x. Said more aggressive styling and new wheels.
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [james27] by ghstudio
May 01, 2007 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (May 01, 2007 3:26 pm)

The car doesn't need more aggressive styling and new wheels....it needs a more powerful engine and a new transmission. Sounds like Infiniti is going to try to keep the M the same year to year with the usual nothing worthwhile changes....a new taillight, new wheels.
 
That won't work for me...if that's all they do, then when my lease is up, I'll be in some other car for the next lesae
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [james27] by bruceomega
May 01, 2007 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (May 01, 2007 3:26 pm)

james27,
 
When you mention M45x, does that mean Infiniti is coming out with AWD for the V-8? Or did you mean to say M35x?
 
Thanks
Bruce
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [ghstudio] by blov8r
May 02, 2007 (6:25 am)
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Replying to: ghstudio (May 01, 2007 6:40 pm)

For the two-plus years this M has been on the market the biggest complaint that has been posted over and over again is the transmission ... need for a 5th, even 6th gear. There's plenty of power in this 2-ton car to push it along with the rest of the competition but the tranny lacks a highway "overdrive" gear to decrease the high speed rpm's and improve fuel economy.
 
By way of comparison, I just rented a 36' RV for a weekend with a Ford V-10 ... it had an OD gear and at 65 mph was turning a mere 2500 rpm. Bart
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [blov8r] by tayl0rd
May 02, 2007 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: blov8r (May 02, 2007 6:25 am)

But was it the diesel or the gas V10? And the M does have a 5th gear, doesn't it?
 
To the guy that said it needs more power, I don't think I've read a single post that it was underpowered in V6 or V8 form; though, the V8 could use some more juice simply for appearances. The 550i and E550 have 360HP and 382HP, respectively. But the M45 is still competitive against the A6 4.2.
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [bruceomega] by james27
May 02, 2007 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: bruceomega (May 01, 2007 7:31 pm)

V-8, all wheel drive model M45x.
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [james27] by bruceomega
May 02, 2007 (6:48 pm)
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Replying to: james27 (May 02, 2007 1:44 pm)

An AWD V-8 would be very interesting, and broaden the playing field.
 
I've been looking at the new 535Xi, and an M45x would be a more attractive alternative to me than the M35x.
 
Does the M45 with auto have the same issue some have raised with the M35 auto regarding high engine revs at highway speed?
 
Thanks
Bruce
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [bruceomega] by james27
May 02, 2007 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: bruceomega (May 02, 2007 6:48 pm)

No clue...see if you can find a talkative dealer, or wait a little longer to see what the magazines say.
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Re: New M45x for 2008 [tayl0rd] by blov8r
May 03, 2007 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (May 02, 2007 6:48 am)

It was the gas V-10. My M35 revs the same at 65. Bart
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Re:New M35/45 for 2008 by plina
May 25, 2007 (7:00 pm)
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Infiniti has to do something for 2008 they can't have a G sedan and G coupe with mre horsepower than the M35/45.
I mileage in NYC is a dismal 9 MPG and at $3.59 A gallon they are in deep trouble with me. MY lease is up in 4/08 and I better see some changes, this is my 4th Infiniti and I dealt with the bad mileage when it was around 2 bucks a gallon I didn't care but when I spend $70 for a full tank and only get 200 miles the buck stops here.
They will sell few M's if they don't improve the horsepower and mileage, I want a 7 speed tranny.

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