It's done! It's hard to believe I'm actually driving this fabulous, beautiful car! Only 20 miles so far...I'm on the learning curve, but everything is simpler than I expected.(spent a couple hours in the carpot last night)I continue to be amazed at the interior space (I'm 6'2"/270+) without sacrificing the sporting nature. The blend of luxury/sport is seamless.I'm well pleased wth the deal/dealer...in fact beyond pleased. This car with a 46.4k sticker leased for $30+ a month less than a $39.1 Saab 9-5, and dead even with a Chrysler 300c (37k). I still can't fiqure how that's possible..but I like it!I am/was a diehard Saab nut for many reasons, but #1 was value..this car far exceeds....I'm excited! I'm sure I'll have questions, and issues..hopefully this board can help.

'06 M35 LP/Bourbon Journey/Nav 36mos/75k.. not yet named

Congrats!!!!!!! I assume since you bought the M35, you didnt drive the M45.. which is probably for the better.....

elwesso wrote:..... you didnt drive the M45.. which is probably for the better.....

Because you'd own one if you did. It's very hard to seriously consider the 35 after test driving a 45. Trust me!

the 6 is plenty..maybe on the next one I'll try the 8!

I also just traded a 2003 Saab 9-5 for a 2006 M35x. You are correct, the Infiniti is an unbelievable car. I am about the same height and weight as you, and I have a son who is also 6'2" and he has no problem sitting behind me. The blend of sportiness, technology and luxury is unbelievable. I bought a Black on Black, with the Rosewood interior. What a gorgeous combination. Unlike some of the other opinions, I also drove the M35 Sport and the M45 Sport, and still chose the M35X. I thought the steering was a little tighter on the 35x. The Sport models are defintely that; sporty. If Infiniti had an M45x, I would have chosen that. It really came down the the all wheel drive for me. I live deep in the Northwest where we can get a tremendous amount of snow, and the RWD Sport models just didn't seem like the logical choice. Maybe if I lived in the Sun belt, not the snow belt!

I test drove evey similar car before picking this - Saab 9-5 Sport; Audi A6 (both 3.2T and 4.2), Lexus GS300, BMW 530ix, 300C and this was by far the best deal.

I am sorry to see my Saab go (I've had 3 of the 9-5's) but now we are a total NICO family (my wife has a 2005 Armada!).

Happy Driving!

Congrats. I am going on 2 months of ownership and I am continually amazed at all aspects of this car.

one full day and I'm still amased by this car..it seems a little fussy after so many years in Saabs...but it drives and handles like the real thing. My old 9000 is likened to a comfortable pair of loafers...but these new shoes..WOW!I'm finding the tech toys intuitive..even to an old guy..I'm using them all a little already...and finding them useful in daily work driving. The voice activated phone system is incredible! I do much of my phone work in the car and this makes it so much easier!So far so good. I need to fly from Atlanta on Friday, back on Tuesday...can't bear to leave this at the airport for 5 days....I'll be driving the old Saab...that will be telling....

Congratulations, indeed!

Glad to see you do this.

Z