2006 m45 sport vs 2009 m35 sport

[cjindustry]

Which car would you rather have?
2006 m45 sport Advance technology 5 speed 330 hp
2009 m35 sport technology package 7 speed 300 hp

[pedsemdoc]

Although I haven't driven a 2009 M35...
06 M45 Pros:
I like the raw power of the V8, without having to mess with bolt ons.
I like the fact that the navigation is DVD based, rather than hard drive based, in case you pick up a newer-to-you nav disc without having to go to the stealership for updates
I like the orange interior lighting - but it's starting to get a little dated. Some folks hate it.

M45 Cons:
Some have had oil consumption issues, I've been lucky though - no probs for me

09 M35 Pros:
I like the exterior styling of the 2008/09 better, esp the front
I'd rather have a 7-speed transmission, than 5-speed, especially if you do a lot of highway driving
Hard drive Music Box -don't have to mess with CDs, MP3 players, your smartphone, etc.
NO orange interior lighting
More performance aftermarket parts for the VQ35DE engine than the VK - although that means, spending more $$$
Prolly cheaper Elite Infiniti warranty for newer car with fewer miles


Seems like the 09 M35 would be the better way to go...I'd have a hard time trading my M45 in, but would probably do it

[cjindustry]

The reason I asked is I'm lucky enough to have both.. just didn't know which one to give to my wife.. I ended up giving my wife the m35 and I'm driving the m45.. I will be looking to find a newer m45 2008 or newer with advance technology. . I have owned 3 2006 m45 sports.. I love that car the 7 speed In the m35 is great for saving gas but if you like the ms the way I do.. saving gas isn't even on the list of requirements lol.

[pedsemdoc]

I ended up giving my wife the m35 and I'm driving the m45

that's how I'd play it as well...my wife says my driving makes her nervous I like the increased torque and power my M45 gives me.

[cjindustry]

My wife doesn't know how to drive the m45 she burns way to much gas and not trying to go fast lmao.. The 6 cylinder and 7 speed is good for her.. I like the m45 allot but it would be nice to have the blue guages.. The orange guages are getting a little out dated.. I'll roll around m45 and see if I can find a newer one or an advance tech 2009 or newer