I am just blown away by the new FX. Driven it twice and I am ready to pull the trigger. Gameplan is to turn my BMW 740iS over to the wife and get a black/black FX45. Question is, when will the MY2004's come out? Reasons I would like to wait:

- Residuals will be higher vs. MY2003 (cheaper lease) - Revised suspension geometry to improve ride characteristics - Various amenity improvements (see below) - Possible surprises in addition to those already known???

The ventilated seats would be great (especially with a black interior) and the voice-activated NAV would be a big plus, too.

Any info regarding MY2004 would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

From infinitihelp.com :

Enhancements to the 2004 FX45/FX35 include: ·Refinements added to the suspension for improved ride comfort ·New 8-way power passenger seat (replaces previous 4-way design), new inside door handle lamp ·Available aluminum roof rails and 20-inch chrome-plated wheels ·New dark silver metallic finish added to 20-inch wheels (for non-chrome wheels) ·Snow-Mode function added (shifts throttle input algorithm in low-speed slippery road conditions once activated by driver for enhanced traction) ·Standard HVAC air filter on all models ·Engine will meet LEV2 standard for emission control (beginning with October production – FX35 only) ·New optional equipment package content availability

I think corporate info you posted is pretty accurate,

and there certainly will be some improvements, BUT a 03 is liely to be avilabe for much less at the end of the model year.

Even lease might be subsidized a bit..

Lease questions between model years a good point of contact is our "showroom forum" staffed by an actual automotive financing manager and a former salesman.

Fred..

Thank you for the reply, you may be correct that I could "have my cake and eat it too" with a MY2003 vehicle. All comes down to local supply/demand....

What does the "MY" in "MY2004" represent?

MY = Model Year

'MY' gets used because the carmakers can sell 2004's as early as January 1, 2003. For instance, the 2004 Ford F-150 just came out, even though it is only August 2003.

I have heard that the 2004 FX35/45 will be produced in September/October and start showing up in dealerships in October/November.

I heard the 2004 FX will be comming out later than that, more close to the end of the year

The first MY2004's will arrive at dealers the 2nd week of October (depending on the dealer). They are expected to hit port in the states any day.