Maybe Sooner Than I Think
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by inTgr8r
Re-read my post.... 45min solo (test drive) 
^and your impressions are??
I just came from our dealer here. The first three units arrived less than an hour before I got there not long ago. They were buried away in the back with the wheel/body/seat covers still on them. They were moving the cars off the lot to hide before the intro night. Two were sold units (mike- 07G )and the black sport w/AT is the intro car...and a red one- not yours Shane.
FYI, there is a strike at the Vancouver Port that has been going on for 5 days. Nothing has been moving. Apparently talks are going on right now to try to settle.
I just came from our dealer here. The first three units arrived less than an hour before I got there not long ago. They were buried away in the back with the wheel/body/seat covers still on them. They were moving the cars off the lot to hide before the intro night. Two were sold units (mike- 07G
)and the black sport w/AT is the intro car...and a red one- not yours Shane.FYI, there is a strike at the Vancouver Port that has been going on for 5 days. Nothing has been moving. Apparently talks are going on right now to try to settle.
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by RBull
^and your impressions are??
I just came from our dealer here. The first three units arrived less than an hour before I got there not long ago. They were buried away in the back with the wheel/body/seat covers still on them. They were moving the cars off the lot to hide before the intro night. Two were sold units (mike- 07G )and the black sport w/AT is the intro car...and a red one- not yours Shane.
FYI, there is a strike at the Vancouver Port that has been going on for 5 days. Nothing has been moving. Apparently talks are going on right now to try to settle.
I just came from our dealer here. The first three units arrived less than an hour before I got there not long ago. They were buried away in the back with the wheel/body/seat covers still on them. They were moving the cars off the lot to hide before the intro night. Two were sold units (mike- 07G
)and the black sport w/AT is the intro car...and a red one- not yours Shane.FYI, there is a strike at the Vancouver Port that has been going on for 5 days. Nothing has been moving. Apparently talks are going on right now to try to settle.
Originally Posted by canuck
Did you happen to snap any pics of the red one Deane or were they too buried?
They all know me there and couldn't believe I came right when they were all out inspecting them. The red one has the wheat interior and I think it was an X.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
You will not be disapointed guys!!!
Infiniti has done a GREAT job with this car.
The chasis is *much* more refined than the outgoing car & easily rivals BMW (
)
The interior... fantastic; & the seats
Navi is superb.. I could not get over the quallity of the graphics.
(luv the on screen rear view when backing up)
Driving..... pretty hard to ask for more than what this car provides.
Power & torque work very well with the chasis.
The only nit picky thing for me was the washi alum trim.
The trim itself is very hi qual & feels nice, except it has a yellowish hue to it... not a natural alum look.
-almost like they tinted it somehow.
I suspect it was done so that it works with the willow interior as well.
FYI, Shane; They started getting production cars here 2 days ago; they're all pre-sold.
They're just waiting for the green light from Infiniti.
I think they're waiting for cars to get to the East coast... then the entire country will have the same release date
= won't be long now bro
:edit:
sorry, forgot to mention the tranny; (more interested in the 6mt)
AT is unchanged, MM is just as slow as now.
paddles are hi quallity, but would def prefer them on the wheel.
Infiniti has done a GREAT job with this car.
The chasis is *much* more refined than the outgoing car & easily rivals BMW (
)The interior... fantastic; & the seats
Navi is superb.. I could not get over the quallity of the graphics.
(luv the on screen rear view when backing up)
Driving..... pretty hard to ask for more than what this car provides.
Power & torque work very well with the chasis.
The only nit picky thing for me was the washi alum trim.
The trim itself is very hi qual & feels nice, except it has a yellowish hue to it... not a natural alum look.
-almost like they tinted it somehow.
I suspect it was done so that it works with the willow interior as well.
FYI, Shane; They started getting production cars here 2 days ago; they're all pre-sold.
They're just waiting for the green light from Infiniti.
I think they're waiting for cars to get to the East coast... then the entire country will have the same release date
= won't be long now bro
:edit:
sorry, forgot to mention the tranny; (more interested in the 6mt)
AT is unchanged, MM is just as slow as now.
paddles are hi quallity, but would def prefer them on the wheel.
Last edited by InTgr8r; Oct 20, 2006 at 03:02 PM.
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Thanks for sharing Ian. I am positive that I will not be dissapointed with mine. What were your thoughts on the paddle shifters and the Studio on Wheels?
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I stopped by Hyatt in Calgary Wednesday and a truck had just dropped 2 blue, 4 silverstone and a garnet unit off. As I was looking the lot boy starting moving them into hiding, but I had 10 minutes to view and compare. 4 of them were X's and 2 were loaded and 2 had nav and the other 2 only had premium. All had dark interiors except the garnet had the wheat interior. I did not get to sit inside.
My thoughts:
Colors: they were dirty and had the shipping plastic on so it was not ideal. They were part beside some 06's so I was able to compare to last years colors. Of the 3 I liked the silverstone, I like the 06 blue better, but think the 07 garnet is an improvement. However after seeing the new colors I still prefer the platinum ice or lakeshore.
Exterior: I think the front sensor for the adaptive cruise control is a huge eye sore and would not order the tech package because of it. I realy like the new wheels althought the 18's looked much better than the 17's. I would use the 17's for the winter and look at getting some 18's for the summer.
Interior: it is everything you expect and more (long overdue). I would like to see a stone interior against the new dash.
My only wish would be to order the the music box and CF Slot without having to get the full nav package!
The dealer confirmed that due to the Vancouver port issues some dealers will be without cars for the 26th. Hyatt is loaning out units to 2 dealers so they have something to show that night.
I can't wait for a test drive!
My thoughts:
Colors: they were dirty and had the shipping plastic on so it was not ideal. They were part beside some 06's so I was able to compare to last years colors. Of the 3 I liked the silverstone, I like the 06 blue better, but think the 07 garnet is an improvement. However after seeing the new colors I still prefer the platinum ice or lakeshore.
Exterior: I think the front sensor for the adaptive cruise control is a huge eye sore and would not order the tech package because of it. I realy like the new wheels althought the 18's looked much better than the 17's. I would use the 17's for the winter and look at getting some 18's for the summer.
Interior: it is everything you expect and more (long overdue). I would like to see a stone interior against the new dash.
My only wish would be to order the the music box and CF Slot without having to get the full nav package!
The dealer confirmed that due to the Vancouver port issues some dealers will be without cars for the 26th. Hyatt is loaning out units to 2 dealers so they have something to show that night.
I can't wait for a test drive!
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by canuck
I received an email from my Salesrep indicating that my G has already reached Vancouver and is on rail heading to the east coast. He said he expects it by early next week.
Sounds good Shane, : an early, early, XMas present.
You'll have to remind me of Delivery Day #2....is it next March????
G/L, and I hope your '03 sale goes thru as arranged ....
C.
Last edited by Msedanman; Oct 20, 2006 at 03:06 PM.
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From: Halifax, Canada
Originally Posted by RBull
^and your impressions are??
I just came from our dealer here. The first three units arrived less than an hour before I got there not long ago. They were buried away in the back with the wheel/body/seat covers still on them. They were moving the cars off the lot to hide before the intro night. Two were sold units (mike- 07G )and the black sport w/AT is the intro car...and a red one- not yours Shane.
FYI, there is a strike at the Vancouver Port that has been going on for 5 days. Nothing has been moving. Apparently talks are going on right now to try to settle.
I just came from our dealer here. The first three units arrived less than an hour before I got there not long ago. They were buried away in the back with the wheel/body/seat covers still on them. They were moving the cars off the lot to hide before the intro night. Two were sold units (mike- 07G
)and the black sport w/AT is the intro car...and a red one- not yours Shane.FYI, there is a strike at the Vancouver Port that has been going on for 5 days. Nothing has been moving. Apparently talks are going on right now to try to settle.
Mike B. just called and emailed to say that 3 were in. I plan on heading over this evening.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by canuck
Thanks for sharing Ian. I am positive that I will not be dissapointed with mine. What were your thoughts on the paddle shifters and the Studio on Wheels?
Sound system is MUCH better....
good enough that I would not be looking to change it like I did on my '04