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03-14-2007, 09:42 AM
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Infiniti had better step it up with the M35
I'm going to be buying a new car this coming fall and have been considering the G35 sedan, the M35, and the lexus GS350.
I really like the M35 Sport, and up until this year apparently, it had the 6cyl GS series covered. Lexus was using their inline 6 cylinder before 2007. It appears they now have fitted it with the same 3.5L that's in the IS350 so it's got like 305hp. What is the likelihood that Infiniti will upgrade the M35 to the 306hp HR engine that's in the new G35? It would seem like a no brainer to keep pace with Lexus and the other german sedans in my opinion. As of right now, I don't see myself buying an M series if they continue to equip it with the old 275hp VQ engine. what are you guys thoughts on this?
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03-14-2007, 01:30 PM
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If you are going to buy a car based on HP alone then get the Lexus. It seems to be that's what you care about most.
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03-14-2007, 05:27 PM
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Not necesarilly, but you can't deny the horsepower wars that are going on nowadays. It's been quite a while since Infiniti did anything with the current engine. If they have the technology....why not use it to upgrade??? Does it not make sense to be on the cutting edge? Afterall, people do want MORE of everything, including HP. I just think that there is nothing to be lost, and everything to be gained by putting the HR engine into the M. Just my $.02
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03-14-2007, 05:34 PM
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get the newGsedan if the M doesnt get the new engine in the 07-08 models.
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03-14-2007, 05:39 PM
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I think you guys are missing half the point here. Yes it will have an impact on which vehicle I buy. But, more importantly it's a message to Infiniti......everyone else is upping the ante, they need to do so as well for their own financial state or they will be left behind. Agree?
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03-14-2007, 05:43 PM
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Maybe they will, maybe they won't. I'm sure they aren't shivering in the panties because you think they should upgrade. But IMHO, the M35 will eventually get the new VQ37HR. They will probably use this engine for most of their upcoming lines using the V6. The question is what is the M45 going to do when it's only about 30hp ahead with it's V8?? *hint*
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03-14-2007, 07:51 PM
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M50...I'm pretty postive the next FX is getting a 5.0L V8 and the M would follow suit, or vice versa.
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03-14-2007, 07:52 PM
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What's the power rating? Nice!
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03-14-2007, 08:17 PM
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A freshalloy member posted the following: Quote:
This may answer a couple of questions: 1.) The new V8 will be a 5.0L V8 if what is quoted above is true. 2.) The new FX will NOT get a third row seat. I'm not sure how that rumor got started but everyone I talked to said that wasn't happening, and, it doesn't seem to be the case by the description above. 3.) Power ratings look to be around 400h and some hefty torque, nearly 370. (I'm not sure why Infiniti would disclose that at a research study, though) 4.) The FX is going more upscale. EX = G, FX = M As far as the 5.0L V8, I heard rumors regarding this possibility well before the freshalloy member posted this. So I'm thinking there is validity to those rumors. Or, at least, I hope!
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03-14-2007, 09:07 PM
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The GS may have a stronger engine now, but its not helping their sales much. The M blows the GS away in reviews and has been selling by a higher margin recently. The M is also CR's highest rated luxury sedan
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03-15-2007, 11:30 AM
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That's GREAT news....and if they put the 306hp VQ35HR into it...that would just be icing on the cake!
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03-16-2007, 05:58 PM
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I've owned 4 Lexus'. I now own an M35. I'll NEVER buy another POS Lexus product. Besides the engine you many want to take a look at all the transmission problems they are having. I would trade a couple of HP for my smooth as silk M35 trans any day. Good luck with your purchase. See Club Lexus.com for further information.
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03-16-2007, 09:39 PM
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Regardless of what car you buy, there will always be a similar cars with more hp since automakers revise models every few years. I think when you buy a car, you need to buy one that satisfies you on multiple levels and one you can live with for several years.
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03-16-2007, 10:18 PM
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306hp is really slow man,consider everything else coming out..306 is just terrible,im getting the new supra next yeah v8 twin turbo 450hp how about that?
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03-17-2007, 01:23 PM
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i'm suprised road and track claims the new GS350 AWD does 13.8 @ 101 mph in the 1320 .
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