Infiniti FX

[PurpleV8]

A set of 21" Turbine wheels with winter tyres going cheap here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Infiniti-FX-or-QX70-21-T...

[milu]

Good value if they sell for the start price

[Paulog13]

If anyone is thinking of selling their FX or QX70 please drop me a PM. Just missed out on one, and therefore looking for one ASAP. I would prefer a Premium specification diesel with "Wheat" coloured interior, however willing to compromise for the right car....!! Thanks....

[T5GRF]

Good luck with your search. Funnily enough the guy I sold my FX50 to recently contacted me as he's looking to sell. It's the car I started this thread about, pictures of it are at the beginning. It's got full wheat interior and a lovely car!
If it's of interest I. Could put you in touch

[DSLiverpool]

I've gone 4*4 again in a Cayenne with air suspension and it's a hell of a lot better ride. The ride was my biggest issue with the fx

[Paulog13]

T5GRF said:

Good luck with your search. Funnily enough the guy I sold my FX50 to recently contacted me as he's looking to sell. It's the car I started this thread about, pictures of it are at the beginning. It's got full wheat interior and a lovely car!
If it's of interest I. Could put you in touch

Thanks for the kind offer all, however I put a deposit down on one today after a 7 week search.

I'm picking it up next Thursday, and really looking forward to getting it...

I'll post a photo once I collect it, with custard if required...?

One previous owner with 16K miles, Premium model with wheat Interior, can't wait....

My last Cayenne just had steel springs not air, hence I found the Infiniti ride pretty comfortable. I'm sure you don't need me to say I expect the Infiniti running costs to be cheaper than my Cayenne...!!

Edited by Paulog13 on Friday 7th April 19:21

Edited by Paulog13 on Friday 7th April 19:23

[ericmcn]

T5GRF said:

I have just sold the family car and on the lookout for a replacement. I have the opportunity to buy an Infiniti FX 5.0 for a very reasonable price. Does anyone run one on here?
Your ownership experiences would be helpful before I jump in with both feet!

Lack of dealers / repair outlets turns me off ever buying one, i do like the rare factor as well as the spec they pack in

but a no from me.

[Paulog13]

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..

Just reading back through this thread, and I originally thought about purchasing an FX/QX70. On 3rd January 2014....!!

I'd be interested in the DRL's that "Wookiestaff" inserted in place of his front fog lamps, that and the Sat-nav updates if still available for £99.00...? TIA...!!

[T5GRF]

swerni said:

Called me as well.
He really doesn't want to, but he's just changed jobs and the new company are very specific on what you can and cant have

It's a shame, i would have happily bought it back a few months ago as we needed a larger car again. I ended up buying an M3.5 h (q70 hybrid) which has turned out to be a brilliant family car.

[milu]

swerni said:

I offered him £12k, he swore at me

Ironically, if he had my one, he probably be allowed to keep it

How's that? Does he work for Tango?

[milu]

Thinking of playing with mine a bit.
Swerni,do you know if the handles and other trims on yours are painted black or maybe wrapped?
Also any idea what make the exhaust is? I could easily go custom but don't want drone so treading carefully.
Thinking about lowering springs too like the Vettel edition so if anyone has info please jump in.

[milu]

Righto.
Now where's my large hacksaw....

[T5GRF]

Not much going on in here these days!
I fancy a change back to a 4 x 4 with a V8 so it's a toss up between selling my M35h (Q70 hybrid) and buying another FX (QX) or maybe a Jeep Str8.
Don't suppose anyone on here has driven the Jeep for a comparison?

[T5GRF]

Thanks Swerni, I looked over one at the weekend, couldn't drive it as I didn't have time. The interior was nice but it didn't feel as well screwed together as the FX. Much more practical though with a large boot.
Think I'll get a test drive organized!

[T5GRF]

Yes it was a 16 plate car.
Tricky trying to value these things, I'm guessing the market for 6 litre V8 Jeep is about as small as a 5 litre FX.. prices seem to vary considerably!
Entry money seems to be circa 30k for a 13/14 plate car, can't make my mind up if the FX is better value, trouble is the rear room and boot in the FX is so much more limited

[milu]

The srt8 looks a good truck I reckon. Maybe more conventional than Fx but pretty beefy.

[DSLiverpool]

My biggest gripe with the FX50 was the ride, in particular joining an A road on my commute from driving uphill on a B road the crossing of the camber was vicious.
I am now in an old (2007) Cayenne with air suspension and the difference is huge - maybe worth a try? GTS seems pick of the bunch but not all have air, the switchable sports exhaust is sublime.

[T5GRF]

A Roof box is an option for the FX I guess, I had an Infiniti branded one on my old car, but they are noisy!

The Cayenne is a lovely car DS but I'd be back to running a car outside of warranty with my budget (probably) after the ludicrous warranty position with Infiniti, I'd be keen to buy something that I could keep in warranty..

[DSLiverpool]

Good point, Suprisingly when I got it serviced at Porsche they offered me a official warranty subject to a check. The car was 9 years at the time and 80k

[Paulog13]

Updating the thread finally with a picture of my car! Sorry for the delay, enjoying the car although miss the roar of a petrol V8. In hindsight I should have held out for a petrol FX, especially now with all the diesel hating going on now...😡