First impressions

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unfamous
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Car: 2011 QX56, 2009 Audi S4 cabriolet
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Well, it's been a few days, nearly 2 weeks, with my new QX. Having owned a few high end cars, I thought I'd post up my impressions thus far. For the record, I have just under 500 miles on it so far. These are just a few things that jump out in my mind at this point.

Comfort is wonderful. Seats feel a little high, but they are very supportive on my lower back, they feel nice. Side bolsters around the rib cage would be nice, but I understand why they are not included.

Controls, though initially a bit confusing/overwhelming, seem to be well thought out, easy to reach and easy to understand.

Power is outrageous for such a small engine in such a weighty vehicle! I'm very impressed with it so far.

Not one single rattle, loose fitting, squeak or noise. MUCH better than I can say about the 2 7 series BMWs I have owned. Both of which were in the shop to be repaired around the 500 mile mark.

My only complaint, if you can call it a real complaint, is that the 120 outlet should have also been place inside the console. Since the console was specially shaped tp hold a Wii player, it should have ALL plugs placed there for total concealment. Either that or they should have cut a bigger slot to run wires out of it. Again, if this is my biggest concern, I think I can live with it!!!

I have gotten more than a few "now those are NICE trucks!!" comments. Even from Escalade owners. I agree they are much nicer than the Caddy, that's why I got one! Only one negative comment, from my Father in law. "it's not American." yeah, well, if the US could, and would produce something as well made I would buy it. (actually, the Denali is pretty darn close, just not as refined)


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Timmbo
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unfamous wrote:Well, it's been a few days, nearly 2 weeks, with my new QX. Having owned a few high end cars, I thought I'd post up my impressions thus far. For the record, I have just under 500 miles on it so far. These are just a few things that jump out in my mind at this point.

Comfort is wonderful. Seats feel a little high, but they are very supportive on my lower back, they feel nice. Side bolsters around the rib cage would be nice, but I understand why they are not included.

Controls, though initially a bit confusing/overwhelming, seem to be well thought out, easy to reach and easy to understand.

Power is outrageous for such a small engine in such a weighty vehicle! I'm very impressed with it so far.

Not one single rattle, loose fitting, squeak or noise. MUCH better than I can say about the 2 7 series BMWs I have owned. Both of which were in the shop to be repaired around the 500 mile mark.

My only complaint, if you can call it a real complaint, is that the 120 outlet should have also been place inside the console. Since the console was specially shaped tp hold a Wii player, it should have ALL plugs placed there for total concealment. Either that or they should have cut a bigger slot to run wires out of it. Again, if this is my biggest concern, I think I can live with it!!!

I have gotten more than a few "now those are NICE trucks!!" comments. Even from Escalade owners. I agree they are much nicer than the Caddy, that's why I got one! Only one negative comment, from my Father in law. "it's not American." yeah, well, if the US could, and would produce something as well made I would buy it. (actually, the Denali is pretty darn close, just not as refined)
Good to hear the feedback! What is really American these days? Look at where the parts to build a Caddy or Infiniti come from? I would rather have a vehicle with the parts content of an Infiniti over a Caddy anyday!


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