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Infinity eh?
My brother sells these cars and they are not what everyone makes them out to be.
Nissan only uses a few different engines and platforms and then builds all the cars on them.
Sticking different badges on a car does not make it a different brand.
I would never buy this overpriced Nissan.
Sorry, but just my opinion.
My brother sells these cars and they are not what everyone makes them out to be.
Nissan only uses a few different engines and platforms and then builds all the cars on them.
Sticking different badges on a car does not make it a different brand.
I would never buy this overpriced Nissan.
Sorry, but just my opinion.
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Nissans...
I'm a big Nissan fan myself. Before this C230 sedan, I owned a '95 240sx and a '95 pickup. Both great dependable cars. I think you'll be happy. Keep us updated!
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Good luck on your purchase. And I will be hanging out here more often because today is the day I' getting my '03 C320 Sport Sedan
After 5 months of waiting, why? It's a factory order. Option added: C2, Teleaid, C4 and CD Chager, I am waiting for the MB driver to pick me up....Online purchase BTW
p.s. Hey Jim Banville...favor before you leave us can you post the picture of your flat hodd emblem and the sport grille? If you have time ..I missed that if you post this before
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Good luck on your purchase. And I will be hanging out here more often because today is the day I' getting my '03 C320 Sport Sedan
After 5 months of waiting, why? It's a factory order. Option added: C2, Teleaid, C4 and CD Chager, I am waiting for the MB driver to pick me up....Online purchase BTWp.s. Hey Jim Banville...favor before you leave us can you post the picture of your flat hodd emblem and the sport grille? If you have time ..I missed that if you post this before
TY,
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My brother sells these cars and they are not what everyone makes them out to be.
Nissan only uses a few different engines and platforms and then builds all the cars on them.
Sticking different badges on a car does not make it a different brand.
Nissan only uses a few different engines and platforms and then builds all the cars on them.
Sticking different badges on a car does not make it a different brand.
Could you give me more details on this? I understand that the FX is built on the platform for the G35, which is an excellent car in itself (I just talked a friend into getting a 6 speed silver/black G35 coupe), so rather than a "problem", I see this as a BIG plus! The FX35 we're looking at uses the same 280HP engine as my buddy's G35 coupe. What is it that these cars aren't? A sportscar handling SUV? That's what the professional reviews say. Are they lying? The Nissan Murano is probably a near twin of the FX, but it is either FWD or AWD, whereas the FX is either RWD or AWD. The bodies don't look that similar either.
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I think what he saying is Nissan uses the same parts as much as possible.
The 3.5 v6 is in:
Altima
Maxima
350z
g35
g35 Coupe
fx35
murano
There might be more...but thats a lot of cars for one engine, but this is how they save money and keep quality up.
Erik
The 3.5 v6 is in:
Altima
Maxima
350z
g35
g35 Coupe
fx35
murano
There might be more...but thats a lot of cars for one engine, but this is how they save money and keep quality up.
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The Nissan Murano uses the Altima platform while the Infiniti FX35/45 uses the G35 platform. Notice that the Altima is front wheel drive while the G35 is rear wheel drive.
True that the Murano and the FX are close twins but both uses totally different drivetrains, different platforms, and have different engine positions.
True that the Murano and the FX are close twins but both uses totally different drivetrains, different platforms, and have different engine positions.
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Jim: why? Just Curious.
Also, could you post your impressions of the new vehicle after a week or so?
Also, could you post your impressions of the new vehicle after a week or so?
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Originally posted by Jim Banville
On a related note, I don't know if its the introduction of the C230K sedan, but the resale on our C240 has tanked
On a related note, I don't know if its the introduction of the C230K sedan, but the resale on our C240 has tanked
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Originally posted by Jim Banville
That's funny! I too thought it looked like a high top tennis shoe when I first saw it. The design does grow on you though. The seats are MUCH more comfortable than our C240. We'll be getting black exterior. Our first choice was black interior, but the brick color has a little bit of whimsy to it
That's funny! I too thought it looked like a high top tennis shoe when I first saw it. The design does grow on you though. The seats are MUCH more comfortable than our C240. We'll be getting black exterior. Our first choice was black interior, but the brick color has a little bit of whimsy to it
I've seen the car/truck/van (what the hey do THEY call it, anyway?) for a while, and I can't say I like it..but I won't be driving it or riding in it, so my opinion matters for naught!
(But I'm WAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY faster than it.
)Enjoy it! Nissan/Infiniti have super build quality and reliability.
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Originally posted by Jim Banville
On a related note, I don't know if its the introduction of the C230K sedan, but the resale on our C240 has tanked
On a related note, I don't know if its the introduction of the C230K sedan, but the resale on our C240 has tanked
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Nissan's are great!! I've own a 1992 300ZX TT, a 1990 240SX SE, 2 1995 240SX's, and they have never given me any problems at all.
and the 1995 240Sx's are my race cars, I drove them HARD!!! The engine from nissan is just like a big block of iron, they work hard and are vertualy indestructable!!!
You'll love your Nissan, enjoy it!!!
and the 1995 240Sx's are my race cars, I drove them HARD!!! The engine from nissan is just like a big block of iron, they work hard and are vertualy indestructable!!!
You'll love your Nissan, enjoy it!!!
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The Infinity FX is one of the few cars that I STILL do a double take and stare in awe! I was considering one of them but for some reason I ended up w/the Audi. Careful w/them "packages"! They get very $$$. Also the Infinity dealers tend to very easy to negotiate with
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Originally posted by Jim Banville
I don't know if its the introduction of the C230K sedan, but the resale on our C240 has tanked
I don't know if its the introduction of the C230K sedan, but the resale on our C240 has tanked
Why you're getting it makes a lot of sense.
If you've got time, maybe you could squeak out an extra couple thousand from the 240 by selling it privately?
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
I think what he saying is Nissan uses the same parts as much as possible.
The 3.5 v6 is in:
Altima
Maxima
350z
g35
g35 Coupe
fx35
murano
There might be more...but thats a lot of cars for one engine, but this is how they save money and keep quality up.
Erik
I think what he saying is Nissan uses the same parts as much as possible.
The 3.5 v6 is in:
Altima
Maxima
350z
g35
g35 Coupe
fx35
murano
There might be more...but thats a lot of cars for one engine, but this is how they save money and keep quality up.
Erik
C320
C32 AMG
C320 Sport Coupe
SLK320
SLK32 AMG
CLK320
E320
ML320
S320
Maybe more, including some Chrysler cars (Crossfire)?
Using common engines across several model lines is nothing new, regardless of "Brand"
All the Nissan V6 engines can be traced, not only to the current crop, but back to the genesis motor... the 3.0L SOHC V6 I had in my 1984 Nissan 300ZX, the first production Japanese V6. They've since added DOHC, and several other improvements, finally increasing the bore this year. Point is, they must have done something right to keep that motor in the inventory so long.
Although I'd buy it in a G35 Coupe before would buy it in the FX, but that's just me.
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i guess if i have to get an SUV and can afford a premium brand it'd be the FX45! I like the look, not very utility though from the shape but it stands out. VW is also bringing out their Toureg did u look into it Jim? shoot exterior wise i'd rather have FX45 over the Cayene. A good conservative btwn the two is the X5 of course...time for MB to update the ML
*My borther has a 97 Maxima and that thing has been a POS since day one. He's getting rid of it soon and thank god for extended warranty (still no loaners of course)
*My borther has a 97 Maxima and that thing has been a POS since day one. He's getting rid of it soon and thank god for extended warranty (still no loaners of course)
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Jim, good luck if you go forward with your plan. I haven't been much of an "SUV person" until now, but the Murano/FX has really caught my eye. Overall, the Infiniti version has a stronger appearance, especially the front, IMO. Black w/ the copper will be awesome!
The only Nissan I ever owned was a 1991 G20. It was reliable and nice for a while, but I got bored with it, especially due to its lack of low-speed power. But, it held its value -- I pushed a hard deal to get it for about $17,500 and sold it 4 years later (privately) for $12,300.
The only Nissan I ever owned was a 1991 G20. It was reliable and nice for a while, but I got bored with it, especially due to its lack of low-speed power. But, it held its value -- I pushed a hard deal to get it for about $17,500 and sold it 4 years later (privately) for $12,300.
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Nissan SUV
These things are quite....errr....interestingly styled. They (the Murano in particular) actually show more than a passing resemblance to some of the hideous Patrick Le Quement designs coming out of Renault (Nissan's parent company) these days. The blobular look of the Infiniti version is old, looks early 1990s to me (Mazda 626, droopy bum Infinity J series, etc)
I predict that vehicles like these will date rapidly and the fashion lemmings will migrate en masse to some other sort of vehicle architecture soon. In fact I think it's already happening to some degree, witness the new crop of wagons that are popping up here and there.
However, styling is evidently subjective and if you like this Franco-Japanese look go ahead.
I can understand being bored with a C 240 though. I'm glad we went the C 230 K route instead.
Don't expect miracles with reliability either. Nissan is nowhere near as good as Toyota or Honda in that regard. But hey, if you change your cars this often, this won't matter too much.
Good luck.
I predict that vehicles like these will date rapidly and the fashion lemmings will migrate en masse to some other sort of vehicle architecture soon. In fact I think it's already happening to some degree, witness the new crop of wagons that are popping up here and there.
However, styling is evidently subjective and if you like this Franco-Japanese look
go ahead.I can understand being bored with a C 240 though. I'm glad we went the C 230 K route instead.
Don't expect miracles with reliability either. Nissan is nowhere near as good as Toyota or Honda in that regard. But hey, if you change your cars this often, this won't matter too much.
Good luck.
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Re: Nissan SUV
Originally posted by Mike T.
I predict that vehicles like these will date rapidly and the fashion lemmings will migrate en masse to some other sort of vehicle architecture soon. In fact I think it's already happening to some degree, witness the new crop of wagons that are popping up here and there.
I predict that vehicles like these will date rapidly and the fashion lemmings will migrate en masse to some other sort of vehicle architecture soon. In fact I think it's already happening to some degree, witness the new crop of wagons that are popping up here and there.
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Originally posted by AlBoston
How about an RX330? I think that is a much better choice than the FX35. I love the new look of it and am thinking about getting one myself.
How about an RX330? I think that is a much better choice than the FX35. I love the new look of it and am thinking about getting one myself.
On the FX twins, I'm not a big fan of Renault/Nissan/Infinity's latest wave of cars styling-wise. If you opt for the V-8 model- It has a real nice engine, though.
Best of luck to you and I hope your R/N/I is as VERY RELIABLE as your old M-B.
