Infiniti FX

[T5GRF]

Thanks for the update.

Booked mine in for early January. It is due a service, Nav update, 4 wheel alignment ,warranty work and warranty check ready for the extended Warranty.

They are collecting and delivering back FOC and I have blagged a loan of a G37 for the wife to try for a few days.

Edited by T5GRF on Friday 13th December 18:20

[T5GRF]

Wookietaff, did you find the Nav update worthwhile?

I seem to have been quoted a different warranty cost for one year than you have paid. Did reading do you some kind of deal at that price?

[DSLiverpool]

Chaps can you tell me if you have the electric tailgate and if so what model year gets it as some late reg cars done have it and some do - makes me think the ones without it were sitting about then registered - Mrs DSL has to have this as she is too weedy to close it otherwise.

[911cab]

Here's mine FX30d S Premium, I've had it since May 2012 (new) and it's been a good car, I used it for work as well as pleasure and now on the lookout for my next car, hopefully something equally as unusual on the road.

[Boshly]

Mine has the electric tailgate. Must admit I thought it was standard on all models?

[T5GRF]

Boshly, mine doesn't have the powered tailgate or lane departure system. The tailgate is self closing though.
I think it became standard on 2011 cars onwards, I didn't realise that here was a mild facelift when I bought mine but to be honest can live without the motorised tailgate.

[Paulog13]

Hi folks, I've been thinking of an FX for a while now to replace my Porsche Cayenne, can I ask what MPG you are getting on urban and motorway driving in everyday use....? I've averaged 15 MPG in my Cayenne over the past 3 years so it's not a big concern... LoL..

[911cab]

Paulog13 said:

Hi folks, I've been thinking of an FX for a while now to replace my Porsche Cayenne, can I ask what MPG you are getting on urban and motorway driving in everyday use....? I've averaged 15 MPG in my Cayenne over the past 3 years so it's not a big concern... LoL..

I get about 28 on runs and 20 in town, mines is the 3.0 diesel.

[T5GRF]

I average just under 20mpg on a mixture of medium runs and town journeys.

[DSLiverpool]

Seriously who cares when you get a V8, if you are on a budget get a diesel

[Boshly]

911cab said:

Paulog13 said:

Hi folks, I've been thinking of an FX for a while now to replace my Porsche Cayenne, can I ask what MPG you are getting on urban and motorway driving in everyday use....? I've averaged 15 MPG in my Cayenne over the past 3 years so it's not a big concern... LoL..

I get about 28 on runs and 20 in town, mines is the 3.0 diesel.

19.2 mpg after 3000 miles (I think, the mileage not mpg) mixture of 25% motorway and 75% urban, driven enthusiastically

[Boshly]

T5GRF said:

Boshly, mine doesn't have the powered tailgate or lane departure system. The tailgate is self closing though.
I think it became standard on 2011 cars onwards, I didn't realise that here was a mild facelift when I bought mine but to be honest can live without the motorised tailgate.

I haven't even noticed a 'facelift' must be Subtle? Lane departure is annoying and can be switched off, but good if you are tired at anytime.

How's your building project progressing

[T5GRF]

Slow, in a word!

We have now found an architect, we have applied for a revised scheme with the planners so it's looking like providing we are successful we should be able to start at the end of March.

We need to find a builder, any advice or recommendations would be welcome!

[DSLiverpool]

3 changes I can see, launch then more kit in 2011 inc tailgate and lane departure then in 2013 new styling then in late 2013 new kit and called Q70

[Boshly]

T5GRF said:

Slow, in a word!

We have now found an architect, we have applied for a revised scheme with the planners so it's looking like providing we are successful we should be able to start at the end of March.

We need to find a builder, any advice or recommendations would be welcome!

Difficult one really, recommendations, references and how you feel when you meet them. If possible go and see a previous job and talk to that client. We have been recommended to a chap on here by another PHer who I've done a few jobs for now and he will be visiting both a job of ours and the PHer. I've actually worked for 3 PHers now Maybe post in your local area and see if there are any PH Recommendations?

other than the above, I can say if it seems too cheap it won't be. Beware the contractor who lists all his 'extras' costs upfront (I've seen it!) but agree a rate for extras/variations (labour rates plus materials at cost?) beforehand, you WILL have some. Keep basking what the contractor feels he or you may not have allowed for, it's harder to justify a variation if you'vepushed and he hhasn't remembered it until late.

Don't pay lump sum stage payments unless they really are clear and fully inclusive. You shouldn't need to pay a large deposit upfront if you pay promptly as any decent builder will have a materials account and will only pay his guys after they've worked their week/month. That ddoesn't include kitchens/bathroom suites or big items like that but for comfort maybe pay those upfront payments directly to the supplier. Remember to acknowledge that the builder has a markup in these items if he's embarrassed (unless he's told you he hasn't when he Does!) it may also flush out if he's taking the piss.

Lastly, if any of the trades are not vat registered employ them directly, you can still pay the builder his margin for project managing them. If he's quoted £10k for plastering and the plasterer is not vat registered, it will cost you £14,400. However if you employ him directly at £10k (assuming builder has marked up at 20%) it will only cost you £12,400 with the builders 20% grossed up. Only works for non vat registered trades where there is a clear package.

If you want to pm me your favoured quote (or two) with drawings I can give my limited opinion

[David W.]

Boshly said:

Not sure it's relevant but I've got Michelin winter tyres coming at £340 a corner. That'll at least keep the wear off the normal ones

Hi, just found this thread and as a Cayenne driver found it interesting.
At what point does a new set of rims that take a more readily available tyre size make sense?
Also, I've not heard universally good comments about Saxon so have ben put off them although they seem to hold more stock of 4x4s than most.
dw

[David W.]

911cab said:

Paulog13 said:

Hi folks, I've been thinking of an FX for a while now to replace my Porsche Cayenne, can I ask what MPG you are getting on urban and motorway driving in everyday use....? I've averaged 15 MPG in my Cayenne over the past 3 years so it's not a big concern... LoL..

I get about 28 on runs and 20 in town, mines is the 3.0 diesel.

17mpg from Cayenne S here but not doing many long runs.

[Boshly]

David W. said:

Boshly said:

Not sure it's relevant but I've got Michelin winter tyres coming at £340 a corner. That'll at least keep the wear off the normal ones

Hi, just found this thread and as a Cayenne driver found it interesting.
At what point does a new set of rims that take a more readily available tyre size make sense?
Also, I've not heard universally good comments about Saxon so have ben put off them although they seem to hold more stock of 4x4s than most.
dw

My experience with Saxton was simple. Generally always called back, when I visited though I was only there 10 minutes no one came to see me, though it was also Saturday. But worst was the fact that they threw away the deal over £100 and I was very close to their asking. Seemed arrogant to me. Wasn't bothered as got a much better deal.

As to your wheel question, well I guess that's very personal. I just thought buying winter tyres is the same as buying a new normal set, it's just that I have two and need to change them over twice a year

[Polarbert]

That looks like a cracking car.

[T5GRF]

Andy,thanks for the advice much appreciated!

Finding someone to build it was always going to be the bit we dreaded the most given past experiences..