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« on: April 22, 2008, 11:07:51 pm » |
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 First Drive:   With a longer wheelbase, wider track, and a new front suspension, the 2009 Infiniti FX has a smoother ride and even sportier handling, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. The FX45 has been replaced by the FX50 with a 5.0-litre V8 engine. More:
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2hondas1BMW
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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 11:10:32 pm » |
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Wow...did anyone else see a Highlander at first? |
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Mine: 2004 Acura TSX
Family: 2005 Honda Odyssey EX, 2006 BMW 330i
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UmroAyyar
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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 11:13:43 pm » |
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This is quite an interesting niche vehicle, not a typical SUV. The BMW X6 appears to be an answer to the FX series.
I would like to see these two compared. High strung, expensive cross over vehicles, designed for 4 people maximum and not much cargo space. These do stand out among the crowd. |
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auto_enthusiast
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2008, 01:14:54 am » |
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Looks aggressive but I think I like the look of the previous version better.
That said, that new V-8 probably means there's a M50 or Q50 in the pipeline. Maybe even a G50 to compete with the M3? |
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mmret
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« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2008, 08:01:34 am » |
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I generally liked the looks of the previou gen FX35, but this one is horrific. |
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Have: 06 TSX, 07 Z4 3.0si Roadster
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tpl
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2008, 08:11:27 am » |
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5 litre engine at $1.20/litre gas. I wonder how much 21" winter tires cost. "dark tinted headlights" is a new one on me. I have become accustomed to the idea that automatic transmissions can be "even sportier"
Not for me. |
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sailor723
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« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2008, 09:25:59 am » |
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Strikes me as "The answer to the question nobody asked" |
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My first ever GM ownership experience can best be described as "Fool me once...."
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carcrazy
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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2008, 10:29:20 am » |
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I liked the look and sound of the previous generation. This is an ugly one though. This is a very strange segment and I see BMW bought into it too with the X6. |
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airbalancer
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« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2008, 11:59:26 am » |
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5 litre engine at $1.20/litre gas. I wonder how much 21" winter tires cost. "dark tinted headlights" is a new one on me. I have become accustomed to the idea that automatic transmissions can be "even sportier"
Not for me.
That probably more like 1.30 since it probably takes 91 |
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dave
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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2008, 02:40:50 pm » |
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Looks aggressive but I think I like the look of the previous version better.
I agree. The previous generation appealed to me a lot more. This one looks like a beluga whale from head-on.  |
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