??? I just got the same letter today.. I'm wondering if I should collect my 2k..
Any thoughts?
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:Apple Jack at 8:33 PM 5/5/2008
Hi
Just received my letter and am going to opt for the rebuy. Give it some thought and I will check back later.
Modified by Apple Jack at 9:13 PM 5/5/2008
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Apple Jack) Posted by:szhark at 8:37 PM 5/5/2008
I don't understand why this is funny..
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:Apple Jack at 9:11 PM 5/5/2008 Did not mean it to be funny.. Pressed the wrong smiley. However this mistake will cost Nissan quite a lot of money. .
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:1stEXinCT at 11:01 AM 5/6/2008 I received it yesterday in the mail (5/5). What a surprise until I saw the blog. Class action suit. Is it viable?
Anyway, the $2,000 should fill up the tank at least 30 times at almost $4.00 a gallon.
Post Title: Posted by:herk at 1:37 PM 5/6/2008
Not home so i haven't gotten the letter. But i wonder if I will. I just purchased the EX on saturday and perhaps they've already fixed the issue on more recently purchased EX's. By they way apple jack, why opt for the buy back?
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:TH808 at 5:15 AM 5/12/2008 I just received FedEx also, I'm considering buy back option.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:rubbersidedown at 12:58 PM 5/12/2008 I received the letter several days ago, and I am very troubled about it. I specifically recall thinking to myself at the time of purchase that having this sensor was a very good thing - as did the numerous reviewers who listed it as a notable safety feature.
The letter does not state the specific terms of either option. Of course, a release of possible legal claims has to be in the mix for the $2K payment. I can't help but imagine that the buy-back has some fairly tough terms written to encourage you to take the $2K. If anyone has taken the step of making either selection, please share with this thread the details of the terms to help others sort out their decision, the deadline for which isn't until August, I believe. Thanks, and BTW, is it too weird that my chosen name on this forum, Rubbersidedown, is derived from the wish that one not rollover?!!
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (rubbersidedown) Posted by:jmess at 11:36 PM 5/12/2008
Hum, I wondered why my window sticker says "Corrected Copy" in bold print at the top. I think my car came on one of the first boat loads so they must have replaced the sticker before I bought the car at the end of March.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:Mark Booth at 9:51 AM 5/13/2008 I believe Inifiniti has sold no more than 2,000 or so EX35s to-date. Let's call it 2,500. At $2K per, that's $5M. That's a pittance compared to the multi-million$ that it would cost them for a class-action suit.
Take the buy-back or the $2K. DO NOT even remotely think about waiting for a class-action suit. You will NEVER get that much from a class-action suit. You'll get $100 in credit toward your next Infiniti purchase and the lawyers will get $20 million!
And oh... the $100 credit will take 5-10 years to arrive!
I'm taking the $2K! I love the EX35 and wouldn't begin considering having them buy it back.
Mark
Modified by Mark Booth at 7:22 PM 5/13/2008
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:TH808 at 3:38 PM 5/13/2008
just mailed my repurchase form, lets see what's going to happen...
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:Widman at 3:45 PM 5/13/2008 Does anyone know if this applies to leasing the vehicle thru Infinity?
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:TD at 6:30 PM 5/13/2008
Quote, originally posted by Mark Booth »
I believe Inifiniti has sold no more than 2,000 or so EX35s to-date. Let's call it 2,500. At $2K per, that's $50K. That's a pittance compared to the million$ that it would cost them for a class-action suit.
Take the buy-back or the $2K. DO NOT even remotely think about waiting for a class-action suit. You will NEVER get that much from a class-action suit. You'll get $100 in credit toward your next Infiniti purchase and the lawyers will get $20 million!
And oh... the $100 credit will take 5-10 years to arrive!
I'm taking the $2K! I love the EX35 and wouldn't begin considering having them buy it back.
Mark
2,500 x $2,000 is $5,000,000, not $50,000.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (TD) Posted by:Mark Booth at 7:25 PM 5/13/2008
That's what I said!
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:Mark Booth at 7:28 PM 5/13/2008
For those that opt for buy-back, just curious regarding your reason(s)?
1) Gas mileage too low and gas prices too high? 2) Car payments killing the budget? 3) Simply can't stand the car? 4) Insert your reason here
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:Mark Booth at 4:32 PM 5/14/2008
So, nobody wants to fess up about why they are choosing the buy-back option?
I wonder if the buy-back will include the sales tax and registration fees? If you don't get the sales tax back, the buy-back is hardly a good deal. The sales tax on my EX35 was almost $3,500.
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:dividedhighw at 4:46 PM 5/14/2008
Wow - that's cheap!! We pay 13% tax in Ontario, plus gas tax, plus A/C tax, plus tire tax!!!
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:TH808 at 6:44 PM 5/14/2008 I'm satisfied with gas mileage. It's a nice car but it still doesn't have that solid feeling as german car, the more I drive it, the more I can feel. Speed sensing wiper is useless, imo. Auto headlight sensing also bothers me, I think that sensitivity setting doesn't make any difference. Quality of finishing in hidden places, i.e. metal around the gas cap, is poor.
I can live with all these but since there's a buy-back option that we all have, I'd rather get rid of this car. I hope they will give sales tax back.
Quote, originally posted by Mark Booth »
So, nobody wants to fess up about why they are choosing the buy-back option?
I wonder if the buy-back will include the sales tax and registration fees? If you don't get the sales tax back, the buy-back is hardly a good deal. The sales tax on my EX35 was almost $3,500.
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:TH808 at 12:43 PM 5/15/2008 Infiniti representative told me that they will refund everything: including tax, license, registration, etc. As long as it's beloew 5000 miles, there will be no deduction. It would take 3-4 weeks to get the money back after they receive the application.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:waltaz at 2:46 PM 5/15/2008 Does this apply if you leased, or only if you purchased?
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (waltaz) Posted by:Apple Jack at 4:51 PM 5/15/2008 It does not matter whether leased or purchased. The only difference is the paper work required. Don't hold me to this but the letter explains.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" Posted by:Mark Booth at 10:04 AM 5/16/2008 Those choosing to have Infiniti buy back your EX35 might want to make a phone call to clarify the terms and conditions of the buy back. I just called the 800 number listed on the letter and the Infiniti representative told me that they are deducting (keeping) 15 cents per mile for ALL mileage. I made a point of specifically asking about the reported 5,000 mile or less mentioned by TH808 and the rep was adamant that it is 15 cents per mile for ALL mileage.
For 5,000 miles, that would be a deduction of $750.
Also, the rep explained how the buy-back program will work. Once they receive the paperwork, they will notify a third-party company (she told me the name but I didn't write it down). That company will contact the customer and set up an appointment to meet at a specific Infiniti dealership. The company rep will inspect your EX35, assess the mileage, and then write you the buy-back check on the spot (if you paid cash) or pay off your lease/loan balance or a combination of the two. You will then leave the EX35 at that Infiniti dealership. According to the rep, the buy-back program will actually progress a bit more quickly than the $2K refund. She said that it typically takes the third-party company about 3 days to contact the customer (once Infiniti has all of the paperwork) while the $2K refund option will take 3-4 weeks.
It will be interesting to see how smoothly this all progresses. I look forward to reading reports from others.
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:Apple Jack at 11:23 AM 5/16/2008
Hi Mark, You were one of the first to have a EX 35 and like the rest of us, we were all excited about the car. Thanks for the info on the buy back. I have opted for the buyback and once it is completed I will tell you my reasons for turning it in. I still think it is a great car but having the oppourtunity to start fresh kind of intrigues me. I have had in my lifetime about 50 cars and getting a new car is a high I get that booze and now you know what cannot compare. I enjoy your posts and value your opinion.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Apple Jack) Posted by:Mark Booth at 11:52 AM 5/16/2008 BTW, don't assume that I will be partaking in the Buy Back. Currently, I do not plan to. I enjoy the EX35 too much to let it go now. I simply called Infiniti to better understand my options.
That said... I am no big rush to send in the $2K refund letter either. I want to wait and see some reports from folks that have done both (and completed them).
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:Widman at 12:45 PM 5/16/2008
Do you have the 800 number to contact the appropriate dept?
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Widman) Posted by:FLAMEX at 4:12 PM 5/16/2008
I'm not eligible but you'd really have to hate the car to take the buy back. Two grand in your pocket for a misprint on the window sticker, and you still have a fabulous vehicle.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Apple Jack) Posted by:rubbersidedown at 11:22 AM 5/17/2008
I made my decision this past summer to buy a new vehicle, and yet everything I studied in the 35K-40K price range left me uninspired. I read of the coming EX and decided to wait for its release. I purchased it the first week the EX was on the local lot, and haven't really second-guessed the choice - it is a very nifty package. So, I am curious what vehicle(s) you find that compete with the EX when you compare power, handling, braking, gadgets, comfort and sharp styling. Other than the upcoming Audi Q5 and the Volvo X60, nothing seems to scratch as many itches for me as the EX. Despite my displeasure with not having the sensor feature, I'm leaning towards the cash settlement for the misrepresentation, but I"m all ears. Thanks,
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (rubbersidedown) Posted by:dividedhighw at 12:19 PM 5/17/2008 For TH808 that said the EX doesn't compare to a German ride, I have to disagree. I've driven Audi for 20 years (including two S4's, the last of which I just sold when I bought the EX), and have spent entire days in BMWs during driver training classes (in addition, of course, to countless test drives of various models).
For the class of car that it is - not a 2-seater, not a sport coupe and not even a sport sedan, the driveability of the EX is up to any German I've come across, and I'm not alone in believing that.
Whichever side of that debate you occupy, it's absolutely incontrovertible that the EX is great value compared to any German marque.
BTW, if you're looking for something similar, with German DNA, the new 2009 BMW X6 might fit the bill. Just price it though, and you'll see EXACTLY what I mean!!!
I'm not eligible in Canada, but if I was offered this option, I would go with the $2K.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (dividedhighw) Posted by:RCF at 8:06 PM 5/18/2008
I haven't seen anything from Infiniti on my Ex35, bought in mid-Feb (Tech, Luxe, Prem pkg). I couldn't find anything about a "Rollover Sensor" on my Maroney (sp?) sticker. Anyone know the dates involved?
I really like the car - my only quibble is that the Blue Slate is much darker than it appears in the delaer brochure.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (RCF) Posted by:Mark Booth at 12:51 AM 5/19/2008
The Rollover Sensor is listed under Safety equipment and is part of the description for the side-curtain air bags. It says something like "Side-Curtain Air Bags w/Rollover Sensor". If yours doesn't list the Rollover Sensor with the Side-Curtain Air Bags, then they changed the sticker before you bought your EX35 and you won't be getting the letter.
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:TH808 at 10:30 AM 5/19/2008
I got my repurchase offer from Infiniti, I'll be getting all my money back, they didn't deduct anything. I think you anyone actually consider to take the buy back option and you have low mileage on the car, you can negotiate with them.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (TH808) Posted by:Mark Booth at 3:07 PM 5/21/2008 Enjoy whatever replacement car you get TH808!
I just mailed my request for the $2K refund. My lust affair with the EX35 has not worn off yet and I don't see anything as sexy as this beauty on the horizon!
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:janemackey at 8:05 PM 5/28/2008
Hi, I am new to the forum but also received the letter with buy back option. Here is a question. Do you think the buy back price would be dependent on any scratches/dings on the car? The first time I drove the car on the interstate in Dallas, something flew at me and knocked a chunk out of the windshield. I had it fixed but it left two tiny (but noticeable to me) dots on the windshield. Will this lower the price offered do you think? Just wanted another opinion.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (janemackey) Posted by:DEng66 at 9:55 PM 5/28/2008 My guess is that they won't even notice it (especially if those dots are masked by bug splatter so don't clean the windows toooooo good! ). By the way, I opted for the $2k and received my check on Tuesday.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (dividedhighw) Posted by:allthatjazz at 10:37 PM 5/28/2008
Quote, originally posted by dividedhighw »
I'm not eligible in Canada, but if I was offered this option, I would go with the $2K.
So why does Canada not qualify for the same offer? $2k sure would come in handy ... gas for a year.
The brochures they handed out at the dealers, listed a rollover sensor under the safety features.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (Mark Booth) Posted by:Mark Booth at 10:29 PM 6/8/2008
I received my $2,000 check from Infiniti on June 6, a little over two weeks after I mailed the form.
BTW, about 10 days after I mailed the form, I received a call from Infiniti asking me to fax them a copy of my registration. That was all the further documentation I needed to supply and they never had me sign any sort of long legal documentation of any kind.
Mark
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (allthatjazz) Posted by:acrease at 3:53 PM 6/24/2008
I started looking at the EX35 in May in Eastern Canada, (Halifax NS). The brochure I got from the dealer has two areas (covered over with white stickers) on the safety section page, and my car did not have the window sticker by the time I got the car. No mention of roll-over sensor.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (acrease) Posted by:bucca1 at 5:52 PM 6/24/2008 I bought mine in May and just checked my window sticker. The rollover sensor is listed on the window sticker under safety & security as part of the roof mounted curtain side supplemental air bag info. Will I be getting a letter from Infiniti as well or should I contact them about this???
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (szhark) Posted by:Widman at 7:10 PM 6/24/2008 I leased my EX35 in February and never did get a letter from Infiniti. So I called the 800 # and they asked for my serial # and lease agreement. They later faxed a form to fill out and about 3 weeks later receive my check. This deal is only for some of the earlier builds but do not know what the cut off was. So call them at 800-225-1427 and good luck.
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (bucca1) Posted by:TravelGuyLA at 7:32 PM 7/6/2008
I have a call in to the 800 as my purchased unit (Mar 08) lists it as well. If it is not part of the recall, can we assume that a rollover sensor is included in the build? I don't see it on the current site as a feature. Thanks all!
Post Title: Re: "Rollover Sensor" (TravelGuyLA) Posted by:bucca1 at 12:06 PM 7/7/2008 I had been told by the rep I contacted that the rollover sensor was never a part of the build on the EX35. If the sticker states it is included, the sticker is wrong and I should send a letter along with a copy of the sales order and the window sticker to Infiniti. They said I should request either the $2000.00 rebate option or the buy back option. I will post as soon as they confirm they received my letter.
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). By the way, I opted for the $2k and received my check on Tuesday. 