Future M owner question (and new board member)

[hbk842]

Hello all,

I have been dying for the last 6 months or so to get an M. I am still undecided whether I want the 35 or 45, but that is not the question. My question is does the M have an auxillary input for an Ipod? Either rear or in dash. I am so tired of FM transmitters. I did a search and everything I found said something about splicing wires and things like that. Can anyone help?

[Gmunford]

08 does & works great. IPod functions show up on screen & controlled via Infiniti audio system.

[FB3]

I recently purchased a 2008 M35. While it is a very nice vehicle with lots of features, I am used to V8 torque, and find the M35 lacking in that area. The five speed transmission is a weak link in the car. Low end response is jerky, and while fairly smooth at speed, the 6 cylinder engine just lacks the guts in the low end to deliver the smooth performance that a V8 provides. This is just not enough engine for a car of this weight.

The V6 must be run in a higher RPM range, and to me this is just not acceptable for a car in this class.

The problem is that the V8 adds $6,000 to the price of the car, which in my humble opinion, makes it very over priced.

So if you don't mind getting ripped for the V8, then go for it. If you are used to high reving low torque cars, you may be happy with the M35. I am disappointed with mine.

[NBP45]

Very true indeed, a V6 is not powerful enough for the M, also it needs a 6-speed tran. I test drove both the V6 and V8 and I went with the V8. The V6 I felt a need to push it harder to get it going, and the way I drive I will end up using more gas in the V6 than the V8. The V6 is not slow but not fast either, the V8 is the better engine for a car this size, its smoother and quicker, although I agree its not worth the extra $5,000.

[megapixel]

The previous two posters seem to be lurking here with the purpose of complaining about the M35's power. With regard to your question, the iPod connection in the '08 M35 (I just got one two weeks ago) is excellent, very easty to use, and I love how well the Navi diplay shows the iPod informaation. You will love it too.

[hbk842]

Thanks for the input. I don't think I am going to buck up for an 08 though. I will probably end up with an 06 or 07. Unless I can get a good deal on one. I guess I should ask if the 06's or 07's have ipod compatibility. Anyone with an 06 or 07 verify?

[antzrus]

Hey, I love the extra horse power like the next guy, and the response thereof. I own and love an '06 M35x, and unless you are just dying for terrible insurance rates due to an excess of speeding tickets, go for the M35. You can still get the tickets way too easily if you try, but why not save the extra $$$ for fuel; these buggies have bad addictions to hi octane juice.

The IPOD hookup I donno' about. An IPOD stuck in my ear all day isn't my style.

[szh]

I have been dying for the last 6 months or so to get an M. I am still undecided whether I want the 35 or 45, but that is not the question. My question is does the M have an auxillary input for an Ipod? Either rear or in dash. I am so tired of FM transmitters. I did a search and everything I found said something about splicing wires and things like that. Can anyone help?

Welcome to NICO!

I don't know if the 2008 has a specific iPod input ... others can comment on that.

However, on the V6 vs. V8 question, I can offer the following comments. Both cars are good from the perspective of power output, similar performance, etc., etc. The differences simply lie in the ease with which the V8 delivers that power ... less strain and less noise and less drama.

Is the difference worth the extra price? That is completely dependent on the buyer. So, I will cop out and say "its up to you".

For me, it made the difference between buying an M45 and buying a G35 (the M35 was not available then), although the interior luxury and the exterior looks had a lot to do with it too. I was coming from having owned two Q45 (with V8 engines), so going to an M45 made better sense to me anyway.

Z

[NBP45]

Nicely put, you might get megaboy angry so be careful what you say about the m35, he thinks its quick.......b/4 i get other m35 owners angry....i just want to say that i have no problem with people that own an m35...its just this one owner is slightly delusional, he suffers from NPD.

[Sazar]

Do the in-car controls work for Zune's as well? Or it is just for iPod's?

[FB3]

Just to clarify things, I think that the M35 is a great car with a lot of very nice features and it is very comfortable. The '08 has a cable in the center console that connects directly to an ipod, so if you want that feature, it is there.

Trying not to offend anyone, but to me, the M45 would be a better choice, only because of the V8.

[exbmwdude]

I'm still having trouble with people who think the M35 is "slow" or "lacks low-end torque". People, this is a *fast* car, 0-60 inabout 6 flat, 1/4 in 14.5 at 96 and a top speed of over 155mph. A little over 10 years ago I bought a Formula Firebird with the then-new LT1 350. It had similar HP and acceleration numbers - but weighed 500lbs less! How this new M weighing 4000lbs, seating 4 and their luggage comfortably, and having all these luxury features can hang with my old f-body is beyond me. And it's not even the straight line speed that is the best part - it's the handling! An M with the Sport package is a demon on a twisty road and would leave my f-body for dead.

Simply put - an M35 has all the speed and handling most of us will ever need and the fact that it can do this with a V6 - *without* forced induction - is more amazing still. Hey, I was raised with V8's and came out of a BMW 740 to get this car. Maybe the V6 has to rev a bit more to make similar power to a v8 but who cares? Speed is speed and this car has plenty.

I did the Merritt Parkway run last night coming out of NYC with the kids asleep in the back and the wife dozing next to me. I'm still smiling from the trip - this car rocks!

exbmwdude2006 M35S

[b16gsr]

Welcome. Fellow Lees Summit member, also M45 owner.

[antzrus]

I'm still having trouble with people who think the M35 is "slow" or "lacks low-end torque"...

Let's not confuse these people w/the facts. The perception of the significance of higher horsepower and times is much more important than the actual facts. Come on, I mean how many will actually need the small difference in performance, versus the apparently much needed perception that it's actually there?

As for me, I'll take substance over perception-but then I'm 61 years old and way past needing the perception of all that horsepower and microseconds in quarter mile times to boost my self esteem. And a little Via gra doesn't hurt also!

[szh]

I'm still having trouble with people who think the M35 is "slow" or "lacks low-end torque". People, this is a *fast* car, 0-60 inabout 6 flat, 1/4 in 14.5 at 96 and a top speed of over 155mph.

Hmmm ... I certainly don't think the M35 is slow. The horsepower and torque is close enough to the M45 that they will perform fairly similarly (i.e., close numbers) most of the time. for me, the difference lies mostly in the smoothness and the delivery of the power between the V6 and V8.

And, between the current M35 and M45, given that the interior and exterior are pretty darn identical, the decision is quite tough ... some people will justify the difference in price, some will not be able to do so. In my older case, like I said, the unique exterior looks of the 2003 M45 and the interior "less-luxury" looks of the G35 was the true clincher.

Finally, you CANNOT go wrong by buying the M35 or the M45. Both are outstanding cars. Period!! Yes, I like my M45, and yes, if I was in the market right now, I would probably buy the 2008 or 2009 M45 Sport over an M35, but I would also be perfectly happy with an M35 too!

Simply put - an M35 has all the speed and handling most of us will ever need

True. I rarely exert my M45 to its limits nowadays ...

I did the Merritt Parkway run last night coming out of NYC with the kids asleep in the back and the wife dozing next to me. I'm still smiling from the trip - this car rocks!

Yes, it does!!

Z

[NBP45]

It looks like people who drive a luxury car like Infiniti must have self-esteem problems also, but I definitely would not recommend getting a V8 if im at an age where I have a decreased libido and my 10-year risk of developing CAD is greater than 20%....its better to take an ASA and take life easy........but to those who have a choice b/w a V6 and V8, there is one thing for certain...the V6 is not slow but in the V8 there is no struggle for power when you have 5 people in the car with luggage in the trunk and the a/c on, not sure about the V6.

[hbk842]

Welcome. Fellow Lees Summit member, also M45 owner.

Cool! A fellow Lees Summiter! Thanks for the welcome. Here is another question open to anyone, does the M45 come with an AWD option or is that just the M35x?

[szh]

Cool! A fellow Lees Summiter! Thanks for the welcome. Here is another question open to anyone, does the M45 come with an AWD option or is that just the M35x?

There is now an M45X too!

Z

[exbmwdude]

There is now an M45X too!

Z

For those who feel the milege in the M35x isn't quite bad enough....



Used AWD Hemi 300C's here are selling at a huge loss - the M45X has arrived at the party after everyone has gone home.

exbmwdudeM35S

[szh]

For those who feel the milege in the M35x isn't quite bad enough....

Point!

Used AWD Hemi 300C's here are selling at a huge loss - the M45X has arrived at the party after everyone has gone home.

Maybe ... but I'd still seriously consider getting one if I was in the market for a car at the moment!

Z

[val88]

The 2008 M35 has a dedicated port for Ipods in the center armrest. One end is a proprietary connection to the M and the other end is a standard ipod connection.

Once connected, the ipod is completely in control by the M and it does so very well. In fact, if you look at your ipod's screen at that point you will see the infiniti emblem in your ipod. Sound quality is excellent.

When your car is turned off, so is the iPod and vice versa(a few seconds delayed). You don't need to use the auxiliary port. Save that for something else.

Feel free to burn those god awful fm transmitters.

[dallasblack78]

My M35 has plenty of power and I have been using high octane for years and it's nice to depart from that. These cars are luxury cars decked out in the latest technology. If you want a roar of an engine then go buy a M5 and have fun.

I usually have the music so loud I cannot hear the engine with my Bose Surround Sound. I am coming from an 06 Audi S4 V8 so I know a bit about speed, power and guzzling gas. The M45's are tanking in value due to gas prices. I could have bought an M45 for cheaper than my used M35 but a V8 is not a daily driver, it's your weekend joy.

Plus, who are you racing? The neighborhood kid in his 330i? If you own these cars you are probably have other more pressing issues. I could understand if I needed to get the M45 to get certain options but surprise...same car...

Just my 2 cents.

[NBP45]

If your goal is saving money on gas and a daily driver....then im sorry to disappoint but the M35 is not the way to go either....its slightly more fuel efficient than the M45 but not by much. The M35’s EPA est. is not that great when compared to other cars with a V6, the M45's V8 on the other hand is similar in fuel economy to most other V8's...instead of the M35 the better choice would be the G35 as a daily driver or maybe a Lexus or Acura, which has better fuel economy in comparison.