Infiniti says it's a female vehicle..

[hoozswup]

Okay, I'm a guy who is thinking of getting an EX35 by the end of this month. It's not a big deal for say (well actually kind of is), I found out yesterday from Forbes's article titled "What your vehicle says about you" and EX35 is one of the ten chosen. Well EX35 apparently says "You are most likely a female empty-nester and smart, contemporary and independent. You are fashionably modern and like to surround yourself with luxury items that serve a purpose."

At Youtube, an Infiniti spokeman says exactly the same thing "target empty nested female"...

I love the EX35's spec, I guarantee I'll tint the window for sure. I hope this is not offensive to the opposite sex with regards to this topic.

Btw, is the premium package worth it? I'm upgrading from a Honda Accord, so ...

[Obsidian EX]

My take is who cares about what other people think about the car. I certainly don't fit the suggested profile, as I'm male, mid-30s, with one kid, and hopefully more on the way. Granted, my wife will be driving the car most of the time, but if I had my way, I would be (and plan on driving it as much as possible). There also seem to be lots of males who are posting here.

If you like the car, get it. That's what I did. I'm secure enough in myself that Forbe's suggested target market isn't going to stop me from buying something that I really like.

Re: premium package. I didn't get it, as it didn't receive approval from the Minister of Finance (wife). Nice to have, but the EX with Journey package certainly fits the bill.

[topn0tch]

i agree, a fast females car

[302@12psi]

I havent passed one male driver of a EX since I've bought mine.

With that being said....of all the "higher end" Crossovers I havent passed but one male and he was in a X6 BMW. The class itself leads itself to be sold to "females" if you ask me.

I'd gladly drive my "female" car that is capable of seating 4, has more cool things then I know what to do with, plenty of storage, and can lay the smack down on my small "sport sedans" from any redlight.

[maxnix]

Had a friend who was considering an MX5 but was concerned it was viewed as a gay car.

I told him to go to the next SCCA race and walk up to someone racing a MX5 and stick out his hand and say "Hello, Mr. ******!" and see what happened.

[hoozswup]

IMO, buyers of EX35 or Infiniti cares about what the vehicle says about them. It took a bit of air out of my initial enthusiasm, I'll try to regroup though.

Thanks Obsidian, I reconsider skipping the premium package. I listen mostly to NPR, so Bose 11 speaker system is a bit overkill. I would like to have the tilt/telescoping steering wheel though, plus dual climate control.

I like EX35 because I'm single, I want a car with plenty speed, prefer more compact vehicle, prefer more utility than a sedan, want rear seats but not concern about its spaciousness, a step up from my Honda, and good reliable vehicle that pass Consumer Report test.As for interior, I like Lexus the best (except IS), Audi's (except A3), and newer Infiniti comes in 3rd. EX35 fits the bill almost perfectly.

302@102psi, I understand what you mean. BMW is more branded as a man's car, and I see X3, X5 driven mostly by man more than female. The Toyota Matrix is a 5door hatchback well of course in different league compared to EX35, also mostly driven by male.

But if a guy drives a VW bug... guess what. Real story, a director from my previous company drove his wife's VW Beattle to work one day instead of his gas guzzling big SUV and loved its maneuverability. Since then he continued to drive the neon green VW to work everyday. Man everyone at work started joking and made sarcastic remarks (sure you can come up with ten) behind his back and spread like fire. I am sure he got a hard time from coworkers directly but I'm pretty sure he didn't know how badly widespread it was. It did sorta tainted his reputation as a direct side effect (now that I think of it, it was subconscious but I did think differently).

Maxnix, funny you should point out MX5 because I did consider the MX5but dropped it mostly for being impractical.

Now I'm wondering if I should buy Consumer Report EX35 bottom line report, already know there's $6900 dealer incentive + $500 customer rebate, Infiniti holdback is usually 1%. Sounds like I already close to the bottom line. Research continues... again thanks for all the responses.

[MagicMan2000]

Thought this was interesting...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovh1InBn3ZM

[hoozswup]

Literally LOL, I'm sure it's almost time someone will say

MagicMan2000, I watched your link and at the end of it, the related video that Youtube is this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxFqkYK3bMQ&NR=1

If you watch till the end, you'll ask, where's the dude? Having said that, I wish I'm the owner of that car though.

[yustonuser]

So I bought our EX35 for my wife but I have to tell you - I absolutely love driving it and would gladly trade with her to use as my primary car. I would say if you want a very smooth, luxurious and fast small ute that is a major step up from say a Rav4 or CRV, etc. then you cannot go wrong. Do you see guys driving the Acura RDX? How about the X3? The fact is, those are the three major competitors. Many guys and gals will own and drive it - its really up to you. Many gals drive and love sport sedans too that might be deemed "guy" cars.

The new FX is more "guy" driven and I have to say the 2009 is very similiar to the EX options and drive so go that way if truly concerned. I would get an FX for myself but my wife wanted the smaller EX

[MagicMan2000]

If you watch till the end, you'll ask, where's the dude? Having said that, I wish I'm the owner of that car though.

Nice, I like your thinking on that

[EXceptional]

Let's beat this subject to death.

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[EX-lover]

I havent passed one male driver of a EX since I've bought mine.

With that being said....of all the "higher end" Crossovers I havent passed but one male and he was in a X6 BMW. The class itself leads itself to be sold to "females" if you ask me.

I'd gladly drive my "female" car that is capable of seating 4, has more cool things then I know what to do with, plenty of storage, and can lay the smack down on my small "sport sedans" from any redlight.

Well, in my neighborhood (Markham, ON), 80% of the EX i have seen are guys. I would say most are similar to my status, 30s and married. Young enough to play with 297 ponies, and old enough to get the safety features, luxurious interrior and interrior space.

[CaribMon71]

I've developed a mysterious affinity for dolls since I begun driving my EX.

[302@12psi]

Still to date I have not seen another male driving a EX. Even most of the FX's I've seen are driven by females in this area.

I'm sure I dont fit Infiniti's target audience either....22 year old male single no kids. The salesman looked at me funny.

[Punjab]

I guess they would logically position it more as a female car since the FX is more manly however being built on a G35 one would think its more of a younger adults car.. The styling does have some more feminine touches, smooth and curvy is in and big and square is out. I think they are just trying to grab a new demographic based on an alternative ad campaign towards women.

Male or Female its a great vehicle and a good looking one so i guess its appropriate to consider it female with its fluid curves and well coordinated interior.

[dividedhighw]

If the EX is meant to be a woman's car, why isn't there a hook for a purse, an obvious feature that's in several vehicles aimed at such a demographic?

Cheers,David

[rianklong]

If the EX is meant to be a woman's car, why isn't there a hook for a purse, an obvious feature that's in several vehicles aimed at such a demographic?

Cheers,David

There is an option for a coat hook on the back of the head rest. This could double as a purse hook perhaps?

I could care less if it is considered a vehicle for women. And I also don't mind the size at all that some have mentioned in the other posts. If I wanted a bigger crossover I would have gone with an FX. I have always had coupes, so the EX is a nice amount of utility for the occasions that I need it (rare times I have a 3rd or 4th person or when taking my gear to a hockey game). But it isn't so big that I feel like I'm driving something any bigger than my G coupe.

Besides, the group a company targets a vehicle toward and who actually ends up buying it can often be quite different. Look at something like the PT Cruiser. That was targeted at young kids getting their first car, but in reality was purchased by an entirely different group.

Rian

[gloa2000]

Yeah, they wouldn't target male drivers drive EX in a Kimono seats The New FX offers very Identical Seats to ones in EX but they dont call it kimono inspired seats I am a Male so i guess im a Perv. who has Kimono Fantasy.

[hoozswup]

gloa2000, ha-ha-ha... didn't know about the kimono inspired seats. Geez, now I gotta go get one of this. See it's officially a man's car now .. the other group that Infiniti targeted but didn't make official, single with kimono *etish.

302@102psi; I'm single with no kids too but in my 30s. Wonder if I will get the wierd look, probably not due to my age.

I've been paying attention on driver of luxury crossover, whether driven by male or female. Turned out 60% female and 40% male. Noticed FX have more male driver, Acura RDX or MDX are mostly female driver, X5 and X3 about half and half... as for EX; I saw only one on the road (one parked) and it's a guy!

LOL, gotta go, will check this forum later.

[gloa2000]

hoozswup, you will like the insurance quote on this vehicle, im paying only 3/4 of my 04 maxima's premium. The WaGoN RocKS!

[Ogiku]

so far i have only seen guys driving the EX here in Toronto and for a Guy like me 6.4 and 160kg are those Kimono Seats just perfect to snug in . And yes the Profile in my 30's and married no Kids fits me also .