SilverEvo8owner Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'm thinking of getting rid of the EVO and going with an FX... Not sure which motor to get yet but I'm leaning towards the V8. Anybody have one or know somebody with one? I'd like to know what they think about theirs. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 VQ35 cars generally are pigs when it comes to MPG, but their exhaust note is damn sexy. With the 3.5, it is a very commonly used engine in the Nissan/Infiniti family, so my guess is that replacement parts and such probably are dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I personally think they are horribly ugly. There are much better SUV's in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 As far as luxury mid-size suvs go I am a big fan of the Lexus RX. I know they are FWD, but for what you want out of the suv the Lexus really delivers an amazing package. My mom has had a RX300 and RX330 and has loved both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Bah, FX > RX. I'd get the new FX50. 390hp FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEvo8owner Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Bah, FX > RX. I'd get the new FX50. 390hp FTW as enticing as that sounds, I don't think a 60-70k car is in the runnings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 They're a great driver's SUV, but not much else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 get a Q7 http://www.fireblades.org/motors/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/audi-q7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 VQ35 cars generally are pigs when it comes to MPG, but their exhaust note is damn sexy. With the 3.5, it is a very commonly used engine in the Nissan/Infiniti family, so my guess is that replacement parts and such probably are dirt cheap. I get 21-23 mpg nearly every fill up regardless of how I drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 that Audi Q7 is sexy. I also like the FX suvs, but i've never driven one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteS40 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 fx is nice on the outside...great drive.... but ive never been impressed with the inside... for what you pay its just palstic everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Im a big fan of the FX. Not enough to get rid of my Evo for it, but whatever floats your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 go with the 45. i was looking at getting one of these for my fiance. i was eaither looking at the fx45 or the m45. both nice rides!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 get a Q7 http://www.fireblades.org/motors/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/audi-q7.jpg Q7 TDi FTW. Drove one as soon as they got here and wow, not fast, but getting 28-30mpg on the freeway in a nearly 3 ton luxury SUV was sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybye Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 the fx is one comfy ass SUV....you sit kind of low in them and it feels similar to driving a g35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primera Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 ..you sit kind of low in them.. http://rideyourpimp.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/turp_0804_07_z2005_infiniti_fx35rear.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99FLHRCI Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 We have an FX35 and an EX35 at work. I find both of them horribly uncomfortable to drive and their interiors very cheaply done. The only thing I do like is the Lane Departure Prevention system on our EX35. I also find the EX35 very hard to see out of. I have not drove the FX near as much. However, I do dread whenever we have to test them because it means being stuck in them for a couple hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEvo8owner Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Im not happy about getting rid of the EVO but having two cars is not a possibility for me. I like the Q7's as well but I'd only be able to get into an entry level one with no options unless I went with one with like 70k on the clock. The EVO just clicked past 100k this week and I need more space with the dog. It'll definately be a sad day when she goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblunt Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Get rid of the dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBoosted2 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 My father has an 05' FX35, it's actually nice to drive. I agree on the somewhat cheap interior...but it's not that bad at all. It has a backup camera on the NAV screen, radar cruise control (which is cool as hell on long trips), and gets reasonable HWY milage for an AWD SUV. I love driving it, i've borrowed it for a few trips when I need to haul stuff...did I mention the FX has a cool exhaust note? Like a 350z of course On the flip side my step father has a 05' RX330 Lexus, while it has a nicer interior (passenger seat is not full power...lame), it sucks to drive and it looks like every other soccer mom's around Dublin. He had an RX300 before that, and it was even worse. I'd go with an X5 though, my brother has one, and my father used to have one. It's not for everyone, but I like driving them. They just get crappy gas mileage. It's a toss up on the looks of an X5 to an FX ...I like both. RX is ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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