Goodbye Infiniti!
#1
Goodbye Infiniti!
After almost 12 years of proud Infiniti ownership, I am sorry to say that I'm done.
I've been pricing new cars for a year now, but I'm just tired of waiting for Infiniti to show an inspiring vehicle. new Q60 for 2016, maybe 2017 ... how long am I supposed to wait?
My first Infiniti (2003 6MT) was a leader in its segment when I bought it. Now, just about everybody else is offering 400+ HP. I'm not sure that they are "better" cars in terms of build/quality, but they're certainly pretty good and would satisfy my need for speed.
Meanwhile Infiniti fiddle-farts with the NA V6; maybe they'll offer a 370 HP Q60 next year?
Or the next?
BFD; go big or go home!
Sure, I've seen the Eau Rouge, but it still only a 4-door show car and will be north of $100K _if_ it makes it to production. I talked to the North American President at one event; Infiniti apparently has no plans to compete with M4/C63/RC-F/Z51 etc.
Too bad. I'm tired of waiting, and Infiniti can't even show me something worth waiting for.
(maybe they'll read this post and...nah)
Sorry, it was fun for a while...
I've been pricing new cars for a year now, but I'm just tired of waiting for Infiniti to show an inspiring vehicle. new Q60 for 2016, maybe 2017 ... how long am I supposed to wait?
My first Infiniti (2003 6MT) was a leader in its segment when I bought it. Now, just about everybody else is offering 400+ HP. I'm not sure that they are "better" cars in terms of build/quality, but they're certainly pretty good and would satisfy my need for speed.
Meanwhile Infiniti fiddle-farts with the NA V6; maybe they'll offer a 370 HP Q60 next year?
Or the next?
BFD; go big or go home!
Sure, I've seen the Eau Rouge, but it still only a 4-door show car and will be north of $100K _if_ it makes it to production. I talked to the North American President at one event; Infiniti apparently has no plans to compete with M4/C63/RC-F/Z51 etc.
Too bad. I'm tired of waiting, and Infiniti can't even show me something worth waiting for.
(maybe they'll read this post and...nah)
Sorry, it was fun for a while...
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#3
I'm halfway away. Infiniti didn't have what i wanted at THIS time. Though the 04 G35 was exactly what I wanted back in 03.
I have my new car. Waiting for a friend to get in the position to buy my G. Still handles great, and to me a nicely balanced power. Even if it is well back in the HP race compared to some new cars.
I have my new car. Waiting for a friend to get in the position to buy my G. Still handles great, and to me a nicely balanced power. Even if it is well back in the HP race compared to some new cars.
#4
Now that mine's north of 100,000 miles, I'm starting to eye others. Not really because I don't like this one anymore, it's just that I know it's going to start hitting the point where reliability is going to start being questionable, and having reliable transportation is required for a career.
I am definitely addicted to the RWD sedan though, so the only real options are BMW (long-term maintenance is too expensive), Mercedes (same as BMW), Audi (yep...), Lexus (nothing appealing), Charger (bloated big), Chevy SS (promising) or Infiniti.
So I dunno, options aren't very good right now.
I am definitely addicted to the RWD sedan though, so the only real options are BMW (long-term maintenance is too expensive), Mercedes (same as BMW), Audi (yep...), Lexus (nothing appealing), Charger (bloated big), Chevy SS (promising) or Infiniti.
So I dunno, options aren't very good right now.
#5
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I'm in the same boat. Mine has 137K and it's a little long in the tooth so to speak. But what to get?
I can't spend north of 40K so the only thing that comes even close (new) is the WRX. Taking a long hard look at that one. I can get everything I want for less than 38K and a $600 Cobb access port and I'm north of 300hp/tq.
There is the looks though....
I can't spend north of 40K so the only thing that comes even close (new) is the WRX. Taking a long hard look at that one. I can get everything I want for less than 38K and a $600 Cobb access port and I'm north of 300hp/tq.
There is the looks though....
#7
I've got 153K on mine....just seeing ifi can milk it to 200K while saving cash up for a new car.
Going to replace it with another Infiniti. Can't decide if I want a new Q50, or a later model G37x/Q40 or even a later model M37x/M45/50x.
I have a Benz now, and long term maintainence is just too costly even if i do it myself. I think you get better bang for the buck with Infiniti, and 300+ HP is fine for my needs as a daily driver. I have my other "fun" cars for high HP fun.
Going to replace it with another Infiniti. Can't decide if I want a new Q50, or a later model G37x/Q40 or even a later model M37x/M45/50x.
I have a Benz now, and long term maintainence is just too costly even if i do it myself. I think you get better bang for the buck with Infiniti, and 300+ HP is fine for my needs as a daily driver. I have my other "fun" cars for high HP fun.
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I've got 153K on mine....just seeing ifi can milk it to 200K while saving cash up for a new car. Going to replace it with another Infiniti. Can't decide if I want a new Q50, or a later model G37x/Q40 or even a later model M37x/M45/50x. I have a Benz now, and long term maintainence is just too costly even if i do it myself. I think you get better bang for the buck with Infiniti, and 300+ HP is fine for my needs as a daily driver. I have my other "fun" cars for high HP fun.
#9
I've got 153K on mine....just seeing ifi can milk it to 200K while saving cash up for a new car.
Going to replace it with another Infiniti. Can't decide if I want a new Q50, or a later model G37x/Q40 or even a later model M37x/M45/50x.
I have a Benz now, and long term maintainence is just too costly even if i do it myself. I think you get better bang for the buck with Infiniti, and 300+ HP is fine for my needs as a daily driver. I have my other "fun" cars for high HP fun.
Going to replace it with another Infiniti. Can't decide if I want a new Q50, or a later model G37x/Q40 or even a later model M37x/M45/50x.
I have a Benz now, and long term maintainence is just too costly even if i do it myself. I think you get better bang for the buck with Infiniti, and 300+ HP is fine for my needs as a daily driver. I have my other "fun" cars for high HP fun.
I know my car is old as ****, but it has everything I need. Plenty of power, comfort, etc.. if the mpg was maybe a tad bit better, I would keep it for few more years.. Oh yea.. really wish I've gotten the heated seats.. that's the ONE thing i regret the most.. and no splitting rear seats kinda suck too.
Tried looking for something in the $45k range (new only).. nothing that excites me enough to spend the extra $40k..
Test drove 328i, 335i, 228i, TL, A4, S5, C250, C350, C300, G37, IS250, IS350, FX, and few others.. Loved the BMW's, but not $40k+ better.. (all those cars mentioned were definitely wayyyy better than my car).
personally, I really want a S3 or a M3.. but we are talking ~$55k, ~$75k respectively...
I wish the Q50 was a bit better than it is. Since my G35 was good to me, I am open to another infiniti.
G37/Q40.. I like the 2nd gen G's, but not going to pay ~$35k for a 7 year old design.
Q50.. it's so similar to the 2nd gen in the drive-train dept.. and looks is okay.. but man, I can't believe they are charging ~$45k for decently equipped model. It is a Nissan after all, lol..
I've decided that I need to go big or super economy for the next ride. Since I can't go "big" as in M3, S3.. I am considering these:
1. Honda HR-V
2. Mazda CX-3
3. Mazda CX-5
4. Mazda 3
5. Jeep Renegade.. i am pretty excited for this one: http://www.jeep.com/en/2015/renegade/
These will be $20k-$25k range for nicely equipped and I am just going to drive them..
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#11
Anyway, I've test driven a few '12 and '13 G37x's and almost bought one. Only thing that stopped me is financial reasons...
No major issues with my '06, and every month I drive it is money in my pocket that I can invest, or save for a new car. Plus, most importantly....I actually still like my car. I know all it's quirks. I know it's been maintained well and fun to drive.
Low on my list of priorities. I'd like a new house, so i'd rather not have a car payment until i get that new mortgage set
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#13
January 13 to be exact on the reveal.
Schedule for full release in late fall of 2015 as a 2016 model.
Im super excited to the see the all new V37 platform
#14
Here's my viewpoint so far:
- M4 - Nice car, but my friends that own them say that BMW service sucks!
- S5 - Nice car, yes. Good car, no. Based on FWD chassis. Almost worthless after warranty expires.
- C63 - Do I really want to be seen in a Mercedes? To be like the other goofs who just want to seen?
- RC-F - Hugely disappointing. Overweight, fugly grill, and costs more than the M4 to boot. OTOH it's a Lexus, which means excellent reliability. Did I mention overweight?
- Z51 - Best value, fastest, most fun to drive. By far. Worst dealership service imaginable. No back seat, not even a pretend one. Can't imagine driving it in snow. Middle-aged-white-guy-in-midlife-crisis image issue.
Carrera Turbo S - Yeah, in my dreams...
Still looking. Who would have thought that spending money was so difficult?
#15