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Old 01-04-05 | 02:44 PM
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Arrow Well... Looks Like The New Infinti 'M' Shall OWN3 It's Competition!

As I have mentioned in a prior thread, this car is gonna "raise the bar" in this segment, just like the 98' GS did! I can not wait until they ALL (E500, GS430, 540i) all go head-to-head. I believe we are looking at the winner.....! Way to go Nissan/Infiniti.

On another note, there is a VERY good article about the new M in Motor trend and an even better article of how the one guy (CEO) has completely taken the company from near Bankruptcy to one of the most PROFITABLE car makers on EARTH!!!!!
I know where I'm at guys, and YES! I still love my Lexus. Just giving props where they are certainly do!







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Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
Exterior Design and Features
Xenon headlamps on M35 Sport and M45 Sport models
L-shaped LED taillights
Dual exhaust with 4 outlets
Interior Design and Features
Standard keyless operation with push button ignition
Interior is finished in either rosewood or aluminum trim
Standard 10-way power driver’s seat
Standard 6-way power passenger’s seat
Standard power-sliding sunroof
Electronics and Advanced Features
Optional Intelligent Cruise Control
Optional Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system
Standard Bluetooth wireless connectivity
Standard vehicle information system with 7-inch LCD screen
Optional DVD rear-seat entertainment package with roof mounted screen and wireless headphones
Standard 160-watt 6-speaker audio system with in-dash 6-disc cd changer with MP3 playback
Optional Bose (R) Studio Surround (TM) digital 5.1 audio system. System includes speakers mounted in the front seats
Powertrain
Standard 5-speed manual with manual shift input
M35 is powered by a 275hp 3.5-liter V6 that is shared with the G35 and FX35.
M45 is powered by a 340hp 4.5-liter V8 that is shared with the Q45 and FX45
Suspension and Handling
Motor-driven Active Rear Steer system on M35 Sport and M45 Sport models. The system changes the rear suspension geometry by moving the lower suspension links.
Double-wishbone independend front suspension
Multi-link independend rear suspension
M rides on a new generation FM platform used in the G35 and FX35/45. Infiniti claims 60% of the components have been enhanced for the M
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) stability control
M35 AWD model features ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel drive system. This system is also found on the G35 and FX.
19in wheels on M35 Sport and M45 Sport models
Optional full-sized spare

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Old 01-04-05 | 02:51 PM
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The M45 is quite nice (the rear is kinda frumpy, but still a nice overall design). Whenever I see spec sheets for new sports sedans, I get a newfound respect for the good ole' GS400. Although its6-7 years into its production cycle, the performance numbers are still in the hunt with the "new kids on the block".

I was reading the C&D article on the M45 and noted that Inifinit has returned to the HICAS type rear steering (counter phase, etc etc). First thing that popped in my mind was "dammit what does this mean for 20x10 or 20x10.5 with low offset in the rear??? MORE ROLLING?!!"

C&D called the dash "ATM inspired" but I like it
Old 01-04-05 | 02:54 PM
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I think Owned is overzealous. But what great performance times. Very impressive. And, lol at the RL, the M45 as tested under 50k. That is sensational.

What a very positive review. Kudos to Infiniti, this car will continue to help them.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I think Owned is overzealous. But what great performance times. Very impressive. And, lol at the RL, the M45 as tested under 50k. That is sensational.

What a very positive review. Kudos to Infiniti, this car will continue to help them.

Sick, when I say OWN3D, i'm reffering to "overall" but particularly in the P R I C E point!
Old 01-04-05 | 03:00 PM
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Sick, when I say OWN3D, i'm reffering to "overall" but particularly in the P R I C E point!
Those 0-60 and 1/4 times are great. Add the 90.skidpad and solid brakes and I must say, very impressive. Most of us were sold on the interior.

I must say, wow. Again.
Old 01-04-05 | 03:31 PM
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does infiniti has the same kind of reliability as lexus?
Old 01-04-05 | 03:34 PM
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Bling!!

This OWNZ the RL, among other things.

I hope Lexus "brings it." Judging from this, it looks like the M35 is going to toast the GS3.

Bad Lexus. Copy Infiniti.
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Originally Posted by talgrl626
does infiniti has the same kind of reliability as lexus?
Yes, Infintii is always a close 2nd and beat Lexus once 6 years ago.
Old 01-04-05 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Yes, Infintii is always a close 2nd and beat Lexus once 6 years ago.
mind my asking how?
Old 01-04-05 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by purdrifter
mind my asking how?
Infiniti has built more than their fair share of lackluster cars over the years, but at least they bothered to build them well.
Old 01-04-05 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by purdrifter
mind my asking how?
How they beat Lexus? Sure. When the lexus product line was lacking in the mid 90s, Lexus dealers cut back on making the customer happy since the money was not rolling in. Lexus calls it the "dark ages". When sales jumped back up with the new LX 450, GS 300/400 and RX, Lexus told dealers to go back to their roots to be #1 in this key area. Heck, Saturn was #2 and Lexus #3 that year I am talking about.
What is amazing, is #3 is not bad at all since your better than almost everyone else in the industry. But Lexus wants to be #1. Period.

Originally Posted by wantAnewLex
Infiniti has built more than their fair share of lackluster cars over the years, but at least they bothered to build them well.
That is kind of true. The G20, QX4, J30, I30/35 were solid vehicles even if they all are discontinued.
Old 01-04-05 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by talgrl626
does infiniti has the same kind of reliability as lexus?
Yes, talgrl....they both are at the very top of the auto industry in product quality and reliability.
Infiniti, though, in spite of its reliability, has used some cheaper interior materials than Lexus on its more recent models...an issue that Infiniti is starting to address this year.

Acura in general is very close behind, but the new TL has had some teething problems.
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I think your are talking about the CEO Goshan or something, he's from Brazil.
Old 01-04-05 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LexusLuver
I think your are talking about the CEO Goshan or something, he's from Brazil.
DAMN! 0-60 MPH in 5.3 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 13.8! This thing is smoking fast...

I see another homerun for Infiniti. They have raised the bar once again...
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The G20, QX4, J30, I30/35 were solid vehicles even if they all are discontinued.
I noticed you did not mention the M30. I think you and I can both agree that that car was not one of Infiniti's better efforts.
I liked the G20 myself........almost bought one.......but it was never really well-liked by the auto media. That is the prime reason why the G35 exists today.
The J30 was a nice car but had that odd egg-shaped trunk.
The I30/35 was one of Infiniti's best efforts over the years. It was built off the Nissan Maxima but with MUCH better trim, fit-and-finish, and class.
Likewise, the QX4 was a nice vehicle but didn't look a whole lot different than the Pathfinder except for some more wood trim inside and a couple of chrome pieces. It DID have, however, what the Pathfinder SHOULD have had at the time and didn't.....the Torque-on-Demand All-Wheel-Drive system with the center differential.. The Pathfider for too many years was stuck with that archaic Part-Time 4WD system like the Jeep Wrangler.



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