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Sedans Infiniti M35/M45 Infiniti M35/M45 Lease Is Up - What Now?
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| My 24-month lease ends in April and I'm debating whether to get a 2008 or jump ship. I like the m35 . . . BUT I suspect that the Bluetooth problems with Verizon still exist and it appears that the gas mileage is even worse with the new model. Over a year ago, my dealer promised that a Bluetooth fix was in the works. Never heard a peep after that so I have to assume that the echo issue has never been fixed. Per the mileage, my light foot has made the situation manageable. Around town I get high teens. On the highway, I get 22-24 mpg. A friend with a 2007 gets about half that, however, and her dealer told her the problem is that the car is "overengined." Sounds like a crock to me. Before getting the 2006, I looked at the Lexus GS (tiny, bland interior), BMW 5 Series (not nearly as good a value), and Audi A6 (ditto). I'm not aware of anything else worth considering, though I did rent a Cadillac DTS awhile back and did my best to remember how to navigate a ship. So here we are back in Infinitiland wondering whether a reup with the latest model makes sense or whether there's preferable alternative. My 2006 listed for 49,250 and I'm paying $644 a month all in. Front money was $1,200. Annual mileage is 20,000. I thought that was a decent deal and would hope to do at least as well next time around, especially considering the fact that rates are coming down and Infiniti appears to be looking at an increasing inventory. All suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks. | |
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Replying to: nrwayne (Jan 28, 2008 5:22 pm) Alternatives...I'm considering the lexus ES 350 when my lease expires in June....or maybe a Porsche Cayman. Or my wife will get a Mercedes C/E and I'll drive her car for a year or so.
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Replying to: nrwayne (Jan 28, 2008 5:22 pm) |
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Replying to: nrwayne (Jan 28, 2008 5:22 pm) |
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I too am considering moving from my G35 Coupe into an 08 M35. I've considered the A6, and GS350, but find myself back with the M as the best value with the least amount of grief. I know the mileage is crappy but I only drive 6-8,000 miles a year. I still think the M is the best bang for the buck even with a few shortcomings (gas mileage, and 5Speed Trans)
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Replying to: bocatrip (Jan 29, 2008 11:30 am) |
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I'm having the same issues as other posters. My 2006 M35X lease is up in august. I've looked at Caddy CTS (cheaper, smaller interior, unproven reliability), BMW 5 series (not really impressive exterior/interior and for equivalent M35x features would be quite a bit more expensive). Will look at Lexus GS (3 years ago I preferred M35X over GS) again, maybe Audi A6. Looks like 2008 M35x and 2006 are virtually identical. Would be nice to have the new G35's engine in 2008 M35 but I guess earliest this would happen is 2009. My mild pet peeves with my 2006 M35x is what every one says- poor fuel economy, road noise (got used to it), wish the handling was a bit tighter in the AWD version. Guess I don't want to duplicate my currentcar. Would be nice to have some significant upgrade. |
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Replying to: ewl88 (Apr 05, 2008 8:37 am) You know, if the M had the new engine...and a better transmission which reved at a decent speed doing 65 on an interstate, I'd get over the nav problems...but essentially all I would get with a 2008 M35 is a new 2006 model with a better passenger seat. Unless they want to give it to me so cheap that I can't refuse...I'm out of Infiniti....and Nissan can continue to figure out how to avoid bankruptcy (they were real close) without me. |
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Replying to: ghstudio (Apr 05, 2008 4:06 pm) I did a quick google search: Probably should check with Lexus. The M35x has been overall a good car for me. Aside from 2 tires getting worn ahead of their time (my brother with a m35x also required 4 tires replaced by his dealer- ?rack problem) and an accident that had nothing to do with the car (careless driver hit me), it's been problem free. Agree with the engine, transmission comments as well as mediocre fuel economy. I'm not much for SUV/crossover esp since I usually only drive myself around but that's me. I will have to look at the alternatives. I know the Lexus GS350 is faster than M35x with the former's recently upgraded engine but I wasn't thrilled with the GS series handling last time I tried and the GS's trunk is small considering the cars size. I do like the m35x's backup camera. Lexus has a good one also but cadillac CTS and bmw 5 series still don't. Good luck with your decision.
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Replying to: ghstudio (Jan 28, 2008 6:43 pm) Does anyone know what i should say to the service manager? Will they fix it if i am out of warranty?
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