I think I like mine better

[Mark Linkous]

Hello All,Today I dropped off my 04' M for rattle attenuation. It breaks my heart I had to drive 140 miles round trip to find a dealer that would do it without charging me. It seems according to my dealer here (Coast Infiniti), rattles are only covered during the first 12/12 of the warranty. Everywhere else, it seems they will do it under warranty. Not only that, the advisor I spoke to here informed me I had "too much time on my hands" explaining why the rattles where driving me nuts. In fact, I drove with her she heard it and then informed me it could open pandora's box so to speak. I think now comes the time to write a letter to the General Manager. Furthermore, I was charged $100.00 for adjusting the window last time I was there. It seems I did not hit the dealer lottery. Oh well. The car I got today was an 07' G35. I must say the interior is waaaaay better. In fact, the interior of the old G was the biggest reason I did not buy one when I bought my M. While the car is quick, I honestly greatly prefer my car better. I know a new G will handle better, might be quicker too. Does not matter I just think the 03-03 M had a fit and finish in another league. The seats are greatly improved in the new G as well. I still like mine better. To be honest, I was expecting to be blown away by the new G. It is a heck of a car. I was afraid I would want one. I know subjective opinions are just that. But stlll, I am relieved.CheersMark

[e319960]

I too am driving an 07 G while they fix the gas gauge problem on my 03 M. I find the 07 G to be kinda like driving a tin can. Not a solid ride like the M. The only thing I don't miss about my M is the squeeky drivers seat. Anyone had that? If so what do you do to fix it?

[Mark Linkous]

E,I have heard other people talk about the squeaking driver's seat on this forum. I would recommend using the search function because I remember coming across a number of inquiries.Cheers,Mark

[ClutchKick]

Writing a letter to the GM of the dealer doesnt do much at all...

if you want something to get done... call

INFINITI CONSUMER AFFAIRS:

800-662-6200

[MaxBolus]

I recently had an '06 G35X for a loaner while my '04 M's exhaust manifold was being replaced.. I enjoyed driving it for the week or so I had it, but it was kind of buzzy. The best comment came from my wife just after we picked up the loaner- "wow, you really know when you're going 80 in *this* car.."

btw, glad to hear others have the squeaky seat, my wife thinks it's from me plopping my butt into it too hard..

[auditech10]

It is likely the seat frame, I think. At Audi the seats would squeek and feel loose a lot of the times and the fix was to replace the frame.

[Mark Linkous]

I called them. Did not seem to help too much though. I suppose because adjustments are not covered after the first 12/12.. I know I must sound like a pain in the (whichever expletive). That being said, I am 31 and have ,probably stupidly, always used the dealer with nothing approaching this. I have never felt compelled to rant on a post or call a manufacturer until this deal. CheersMark

[ClutchKick]

if you mentioned the problem within the 12/12 and it was never fixed properly, you may have some recourse, but only with the edealer it was originally addressed at...

[Mark Linkous]

While my local dealer would not do it, the dealer I drove to is doing it for free. In fact, the advisor was honestly suprised that the would not do it under warranty. Such is life.Thank You AllMark

[Bag302]

I had the squeak. The dealer replaced the seat track under warranty. No squeak since (about 4k miles).

When I did have the squeak, it went away went i put the seat in a more upright position.