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Sun Feb 09, 2003 3:01 pm
Still loving the FX45, great ride, turning heads.Feels like master of the universe.Especially love passing BMW X5s, he he.
But of course a few minor nits are bound to show up, and I thought you'd want to know about them as well.
HVAC:- In auto mode, the fan speed is too low both when it is trying to adjust the temperature and when the target temperature is attained. It takes too long to reach the target temperature, and then feels too stuffy when that temperature is achieved. Of course that can be overcome by manually increasing the fan speed, but that defeats the purpose of the auto mode.- The air outlets on the dashboard will not point low enough.
Seat controls:More than a minor annoyance, the seat controls are located next to (under) the driver's right thigh. This creates a noticeable pressure point that I believe will be a problem on longer trips. Why didn't they just put the controls on the side of the seat or on the door like everyone else? Picture attached.
Automatic headlights.The owner's manual states, "The life of xenon headlights will be shortened by frequent on-off operation. It is generally desirable not to turn the headlights for short intervals."But if the car is garaged, the lights will turn on every time the car is started, and then turn off as soon as the car is backed out of the garage and into daylight. I'm going to try to work around this by installing a bright light to shine on the dashboard light sensor when the car is in the garage. Anyone have any other ideas?
Size of glovebox.If you put the owners manual in the glovebox, that's pretty much it. There's not enough storage.
Range of intellikeyIf I keep the intellikey in my right pocket, it often doesn't sense my presence (the sensor is in the outside mirror). The range should be incresed by a foot or so. It works fine if I keep it in my left pocket.
Retractable cargo cover.C'mon Infiniti - that should be included in a luxury vehicle.
Edited to add:ClockThe analog clock is kinda cool; I know it's a signature thing for Infiniti, but it's not well enough lit at night; I find it hard to tell the time. Adding a digital clock to the display would help.
Passenger seatIt's too low, and the height is not adjustable
Speed bumps - when going over the descending side of a speed bump, the front suspension tends to hit the limit of travel too easily. I suspect this machine won't fare well off-road (which is ok for me, since I have no intention of ever taking it off road.)
See, I told you they were minor.
Rick