FX35 Owners - If you had it to do over...

[rayc325]

FX35 owners - If you had it to do over would you buy the same car? Why or why not?

I am debating whether to buy one or not. Thanks



Modified by rayc325 at 8:48 AM 9/28/2009
Modified by rayc325 at 6:04 PM 9/28/2009

[Chris92SE]

I have had several SUVs and this is by far my favorite one to drive.

My wife loves it, too.

The only thing I would do over is have navigation.

[kosmo69]

only thing i would change is to get the higher option package which includes the bird's eye view camera. The rear blind spots are HUGE!

[snns99]

Yes for sure, i will do it over and over and over...

[spike2000]

I have the bird's eye four camera view. The blind spots are still a problem.

I would discourage anyone from purchasing an Infinity. I loved my 2010 FX-35 when I first got it. However, the real test of a great vehicle is if you affection for it lasts year after year. My FX-35 has had intermittent problems with the GPS unit freezing or randomly restarting and the passenger seat climate control system working only intermittently. I have had the car in for service three times and have been told that there is nothing Infinit can do to repair my new FX-35 despite my having dozens of iPhone videos documenting the problems. Additionally, I have had to have the radiator replaced due to a leak with less than 2,000 miles on the vehicle.

I cannot fault Infinity or any other car manufacturer for making a bad car every now and then. However, it's how they handle what is clearly their mistake in selling a bad car to an unsuspecting purchaser. I have been frustrated and inconvenienced and made to feel like there was something wrong with me because I expect a new car to work. I have been offered by my dealership the opportunity to sell them back my new FX-35 at a used car price as though they were doing me a favor.

I strongly suspect the there is a system wide flaw in the relationship between Infiniti dealerships and Infiniti USA that punishes Infiniti dealerships for performing needed warranty repairs without meeting inappropriately strict standards as set by Infiniti USA. In essence, despite my having ample video evidence of recurring problems, Infiniti USA will not reimburse the dealerships for their work on intermittent problems and therefore, the dealerships will not perform the work under warranty leaving me with a brand new broken car.

I am very disappointed in Infinity USA and the warranty repair system that they have set up in the US. I sincerely believe that Infiniti USA has no understanding of or any interest in creating a luxury car buying experience for their customers.

At this point, even if Infinit finally fixes my intermittent problems, it has been such a frustrating experience that I can never enjoy this still new FX-35. I have owned BMWs and Acuras. I sincerely regret not purchasing another MDX which is a spectacular SUV from a spectacular company. My last car was a 2002 Acura MDX that had 135,000 miles when I traded it in. It still looked like new inside and out and it drove like it was new. I never had a problem with the MDX until 89,000 miles when the transmission needed replacement. And I should never have traded it for an Infiniti. I made the mistake of believing that Infiniti was in the same class as Acura. I was wrong.

I hope this helps you.

Best of luck with your purchasing decisions.

[Thorshammer]

You must have gotten one of the first 2010's since you've had it for a year already.Mavbe "early bugs".Since you keep your cars in such good shape, perhaps you might want to trade it in while it still has new car value on tht MDX you really want.The Navigation problem begin with the discontinuation of the disc drive and the incorporation of the hard drive system.I would not buy a 2010 for a number of other reasons.The biggest is that it is not the same machine.It looks like a car in the front and a suv in the rear.It's heavier and I do not trust the new technology put into the inteli cruse.Yes I would buy my FX all over again but I do not care for the new ones. In my opinion they are ugly excessive, and bulky

[mwhq]

I have a 2007 FX-35 I bought new, now with 54,000 miles on it. I've owned it for over 2 years. I love it. I'd absolutely buy the same car again. I fully plan on keeping this car for 200,000 miles.

Its my second favorite car I have ever owned. First was a Porsche 914 in college. Alas, I'd no longer fit in the Porsche. I've owned 18 vehicles including several vans and SUVs, a BMW, a MGB-GT, and a Alfa Romeo.

To me, the FX is the perfect combination of style, performance and utility. Runs great, handles nice and I can I haul stuff in it - this is no garage queen.

The difference in dealer service between Infiniti and the others I have had is night and day. I could not be more pleased (except I do think they are a bit expensive).

I'm serious - I'd buy this car again.

best regardsCharles JohnsonRichmond, VA


Modified by mwhq at 8:12 PM 3/27/2010

[arnel98]

i'll buy it again... probably the FX50 this time around... if i had cash...
Wonder if they'll come up with twin-turbo to help with weight and improve fuel economy...