Introducing my new ride

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:08 pm

Decided to register and post after much too long. I just recently purchased the M35x (guess which color combo )

I'd like to thank in advance those other members of this forum. I did some research ahead of my purchase, and with the opinions and comments posted here, I felt I could not go wrong.

I posted a couple pictures in the members gallery. I hope you like them. BTW, I get the Aero kit installed this week, so I'm sure I'll have more to share then!

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:26 pm

For all you lazy folk:http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/...t=500

Looks good. It'll look even better once the aero's on. I love black (I should get that phrase trademarked...)

Post by **TXSJaybird** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:20 am

Ahhh, black and bourbon combo. Very nice!

Where are the interior pics??

Nice shot under the bridge, great pic.

Post by **szh** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 4:06 am

BlackBourbon wrote:Decided to register and post after much too long. I just recently purchased the M35x (guess which color combo )

I'd like to thank in advance those other members of this forum. I did some research ahead of my purchase, and with the opinions and comments posted here, I felt I could not go wrong.

I posted a couple pictures in the members gallery. I hope you like them. BTW, I get the Aero kit installed this week, so I'm sure I'll have more to share then!

Welcome to NICO!

Thanks for the pictures. I think you are the first (or certainly among the first) to get the M35x ... driving experiences and impressions would be good. Did you do a comparison (driving) of the 2 and 4 wheel drive models and can you comment on the differences?

Z

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:31 am

You know, it was late last night when I posted, and I woke up this morning going 'I didn't post the interior pics....' They're on their way.

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:48 am

szhosain wrote:
Welcome to NICO!

Thanks for the pictures. I think you are the first (or certainly among the first) to get the M35x ... driving experiences and impressions would be good. Did you do a comparison (driving) of the 2 and 4 wheel drive models and can you comment on the differences?

Z

You know, 2 comments... I knew basically exactly what I wanted; My previous car was an 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi, And I loved that car--But it didn't love me. The latest episode was putting 4000.00 into fixing the car and then getting in a wreck that totaled it. And the wonderful insurance company would not give me a dime in credit (Brand new tires, Overhauled Trans, new breaks all the way around.........)

Short story long, I researched the M35/45 and figured that with living in the snow belt and having family that I visit IN the winter (during Christmas, et al) that 2 wheel rear wheel drive was not in my best interest. I could also just SEE my insurance company LOVING me for getting a 340 hp M45. (not to mention I have a hard enough time staying off the throttle on the M35

The M35x was really the only car I test drove of the Infiniti line; Maybe that makes me a little naive, but I had also tried the Acura TL about an hour before; thinking it was my direct competitor to the 35. Turned out while the Acura is a fine car, it felt a little too light and 'sportscar-ish' for me. The seats were like racing car buckets.

But from the moment I saw in person the M35/45, I knew. When I got in it, I was overwhelmed. When I took it for a test drive, I was sold.

I know that doesn't directly answer your question, but let me finish with this comment: To the best of my knowledge, the M35x only adjusts to 4 wheel drive when in slippery conditions; which fortunately have not occurred here yet So I can say as a 2 wheel-rear wheel drive car, it is fantastic.

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:50 am

MinisterofDOOM wrote:For all you lazy folk:http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/...t=500

Looks good. It'll look even better once the aero's on. I love black (I should get that phrase trademarked...)

Yeah, thank you very much. This is the 2nd black car I've owned ('00 Bonneville was the first) and even with all the extra maintenance on the exterior care, I couldn't buy any other color. (Personal preference.)

CAN'T WAIT for the Aero kit. Also thinking about chrome wheels......

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:54 am

TXSJaybird wrote:Nice shot under the bridge, great pic.

Thanks! Kinda 'arty' but I loved how it looked. It also reduced the reflections off the body, which let me show off the car lines....

BTW, I really like your car. the 19" wheels and Aero are very nice. I had a hard time deciding whether to try for the larger wheels or stick with the standard 18". But, that's what the future is for.....

Post by **elwesso** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:57 am

Great pics... Nice car!!

Post by **maxnix** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:04 am

Black Bourbon with Rosewood. Absolutely great.

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:18 am

elwesso wrote:Great pics... Nice car!!

Thanks! Love to come to Indy, but will be out of town that weeknend (for work.) Looking forward to the next opportunity though!

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:27 am

maxnix wrote:Black Bourbon with Rosewood. Absolutely great.

Thanks! I really like the whole color combo myself. (Guess that's why I bought it :biggrin )

Is that your Q45 in the Member's rides? Nice looking car.

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:33 am

Oops, looking further, noticed the M.... Wow, whatta stunner!

Post by **Edong t5** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:00 am

What's up BB? You seem to have an eye in photography. "M Under the Bridge", or something. Nice effect. You must have good taste considering you chose the M as your "Black Stallion". Looking forward to see what bourbon looks on black. Congratulations on your purchase.

Post by **TXSJaybird** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 3:51 pm

BlackBourbon wrote:
But from the moment I saw in person the M35/45, I knew. When I got in it, I was overwhelmed. When I took it for a test drive, I was sold.

Thats awesome, and SO true. I have never seen a group of guys get "in heat" for a car. The stories are all the same...got in and fell in love!!

Nice interior, that bourbon is just so sweet.

I saw something new the other day, next to me in traffic was a non sport 35 with an aero kit. It looked REALLY good, I was kind of surprised. Then again, you cant really go bad with anything in this ride

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:44 pm

TXSJaybird wrote:
... Then again, you cant really go bad with anything in this ride

I made the same comment to my girlfriend about the enthusiasm. And I can't tell you how revved up I am about getting the Aero kit.

Have you heard whether the 18" chrome wheels are available outside of ordering from the factory? I can't seem to find all that many sources for good aftermarket wheels (rims; looking for chrome instead of brushed aluminum.)

Post by **AZhitman** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:11 pm

That car makes me emotional....

Nothing's done that since the early Q's.

Post by **BlackBourbon** » Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:19 pm

As a follow-up, I've posted a couple pictures with the new Aero Kit installed....

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/...age=1

Still looking to mod the look a little more; maybe with chrome rims!

Post by **szh** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:46 am

Very, very nice!

Z

Post by **maxnix** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:17 am

BlackBourbon wrote:Oops, looking further, noticed the M.... Wow, whatta stunner!

Yes it is, but not mine. Show car for Giovanni (I think).

Hopefully I will get some more pictures uploaded when the Photopost Gods permit.

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