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Old 08-20-10, 12:28 PM
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what a sexy looking beast! those thighs and hips!

this car seems to be making some good sales for infiniti! looks like they finally got the M right.
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Old 08-20-10, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by E6BAV8R
...in your opinion. Apparently BMW selling out the 2011 5 series in NA hold a much different view as well.

I've seen the 2011 7 Series in person and I have to say the car is absolutely gorgeous.
OK. I may get stoned or at least voted off the island for this but... (gulp) I like the styling of the Bangle 5 better than the new one.
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Old 08-20-10, 12:41 PM
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The car looks ridiculously bland here and the wheels don't suit it at all.

Overall FAIL in my book
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Old 08-20-10, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
OK. I may get stoned or at least voted off the island for this but... (gulp) I like the styling of the Bangle 5 better than the new one.
lol

Originally Posted by ted920
GORGEOUS CAR with Grill, lowering, etc.

Wheels are hiogh quality 3 piece forged BUT bland color wise.

I would keep everythign the same and paint the front face of spokes high gloss black while chrome everwhere else on the wheels. Now that would look SICK.

Otherwise, this is a BEAUTIFUL & BADASS CAR. however, I think it is priced a bit too high. Should be $6-$10K lower IMO.

LEXUS GS - get your SH_T together, everyone is leaving your fat A_S in the DUST!!!!!!!
Yes, lets pick on the 6 year old model! Lets ignore all the modded 3GSs!

Originally Posted by GS3Tek
same here. expected to see the new M5, scrolled down and thought I saw a G.

oooooh, it's the infiniti M
Hey, confuse the brand name with speakers, confuse the model with BMW...nothing unusual, carry on
 
Old 08-21-10, 12:22 PM
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Great looking auto but unfortunately this particular style of wheels do very little to enhance the overall lines or shape of the car!
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Old 08-21-10, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
I refuse to understand what the hell is people obsession with these stupid huge rims and rubber band tires. Instantly makes any car look ghetto.
+1

I think 20's are the largest I would go, but I would be concerned about ride quality and looks.
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Old 08-21-10, 05:22 PM
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Wow, I'm really not a fan of this!

For some reason the monotone look brings out all the swoopy curves. And those swoopy curves are in all the wrong places. No thank you.
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Old 08-21-10, 06:45 PM
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This thread and the review made me curious so I stopped by the Infinity dealer. Pulling up and even though I had parked in the neighboring dealer lot, the sharks descended upon us.

I managed to get into the showroom reasonably easily and sat in the M35. Just like my past impression of the prior M...seems little has changed. Seating for us tiny types, it wasn't comfortable. Wife sat in the car for about 30 seconds and simply said "no" and was out. While she didn't detail her feelings, she preferred the 3-GS. I know where that is going to go.

Looks, I think it is ok, she immediately gave it Her shopping sense is better than mine, there was little to keep me poking around the showroom floor.

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Old 08-21-10, 07:03 PM
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Car looks great
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Old 08-21-10, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hblexus07
+1

I think 20's are the largest I would go, but I would be concerned about ride quality and looks.
It already rides harsh with 20s. I can't imagine how bad it rides with 22s. Then those huge wheels hurt handling which is what some people brag about it being superior. Makes sense to the owner, makes no sense to me.
 
Old 08-21-10, 08:50 PM
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dont like it
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Old 08-21-10, 09:38 PM
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For some reason the design already looks dated. Wheels do not help much either.
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Old 08-22-10, 12:21 AM
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Looks very good.
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Old 08-22-10, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by speedflex
OK. I may get stoned or at least voted off the island for this but... (gulp) I like the styling of the Bangle 5 better than the new one.
You are not alone. I like E60 a lot more than F10.
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Old 08-22-10, 01:00 AM
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Doesn't look too bad, but it is a bit too large for my taste. I would have went with 21's.
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