New I35 to have AWD
12-16-2002, 07:23 PM
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New I35 to have AWD
According to yahoo autos:
The same goes for the redesigned 2004 I35. Like the current offering, the new I35 will be an underskin cousin of Nissan's Maxima, which is also being recast for '04 as a somewhat larger, upscale version of the mass-market Nissan Altima. The Infiniti, however, should look "less Maxima" than it does now, and standard all-wheel drive is being whispered to further set it apart. A concept vehicle at one of this winter's auto shows may provide a glimpse of what's to come. In any case, Infiniti has obviously decided to keep mimicking the successful stategy of archrival Lexus, which also fields two near-luxury sedans: the comfort-oriented ES 300, competing with I35, and the sporty IS 300, which the G35 targets.
12-16-2002, 07:39 PM
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WOW! That would be tight to drive an AWD I35. Im glad to see not only the maxima will have some major changes for 2004. For some reason I always thought that they were going to quit making the I35 and replace it with the M45, guess im wrong.
I wonder if that will be any indication that the 2004 Maxima will be AWD.
I wonder if that will be any indication that the 2004 Maxima will be AWD.
12-16-2002, 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by BBaker025
WOW! That would be tight to drive an AWD I35. Im glad to see not only the maxima will have some major changes for 2004. For some reason I always thought that they were going to quit making the I35 and replace it with the M45, guess im wrong.
I wonder if that will be any indication that the 2004 Maxima will be AWD.
WOW! That would be tight to drive an AWD I35. Im glad to see not only the maxima will have some major changes for 2004. For some reason I always thought that they were going to quit making the I35 and replace it with the M45, guess im wrong.
I wonder if that will be any indication that the 2004 Maxima will be AWD.
12-16-2002, 09:59 PM
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In a way I'm not surprised that it's not being discontinued. I knew that everyone kept saying that it would be, but for the reason quoted from the website, I believe the I35 provides direct competition for the ES300 crowd.
I mean, hell, if someone's willing to pay about the same for a butt ugly car with less standard features (ES300), then you KNOW there's money to be had in that market
I mean, hell, if someone's willing to pay about the same for a butt ugly car with less standard features (ES300), then you KNOW there's money to be had in that market
12-18-2002, 03:44 PM
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Hmm...interesting.
A while back I was watching Car & Driver TV and they did a short take on the '02 Maxima. They mentioned that the I35 will not be made after 2003.
We'll have to wait and see, it definetly would be cool!
A while back I was watching Car & Driver TV and they did a short take on the '02 Maxima. They mentioned that the I35 will not be made after 2003.
We'll have to wait and see, it definetly would be cool!
12-18-2002, 08:42 PM
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Of course only time will tell,but Infiniti seems to be going exclusively to RWD,further distinguishing it self fron Nissan. The new '04 Max will be FWD and not AWD, as reported on the Org. So with this in mind, I doubt if those rumors are true, sorry to say!!!
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12-20-2002, 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by BBaker025
WOW! That would be tight to drive an AWD I35. Im glad to see not only the maxima will have some major changes for 2004. For some reason I always thought that they were going to quit making the I35 and replace it with the M45, guess im wrong.
I wonder if that will be any indication that the 2004 Maxima will be AWD.
WOW! That would be tight to drive an AWD I35. Im glad to see not only the maxima will have some major changes for 2004. For some reason I always thought that they were going to quit making the I35 and replace it with the M45, guess im wrong.
I wonder if that will be any indication that the 2004 Maxima will be AWD.
just think infiniti's product department is on drugs right now.
12-20-2002, 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by 4DRSpeed
A while back I was watching Car & Driver TV and they did a short take on the '02 Maxima. They mentioned that the I35 will not be made after 2003.
A while back I was watching Car & Driver TV and they did a short take on the '02 Maxima. They mentioned that the I35 will not be made after 2003.
12-26-2002, 12:14 AM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
The ES 300 totally owns the I30/35. The ONLY reason to buy an I over a Maxima is dealer service. Not sure why Infiniti is working on a strategy to mimic Lexus when outside of the G35, the product line pretty much blows.
The ES 300 totally owns the I30/35. The ONLY reason to buy an I over a Maxima is dealer service. Not sure why Infiniti is working on a strategy to mimic Lexus when outside of the G35, the product line pretty much blows.
12-26-2002, 01:16 AM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
The ES 300 totally owns the I30/35. The ONLY reason to buy an I over a Maxima is dealer service. Not sure why Infiniti is working on a strategy to mimic Lexus when outside of the G35, the product line pretty much blows.
The ES 300 totally owns the I30/35. The ONLY reason to buy an I over a Maxima is dealer service. Not sure why Infiniti is working on a strategy to mimic Lexus when outside of the G35, the product line pretty much blows.
12-26-2002, 06:42 AM
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Lexus...
The ES 300 totally owns the I30/35. The ONLY reason to buy an I over a Maxima is dealer service. Not sure why Infiniti is working on a strategy to mimic Lexus when outside of the G35, the product line pretty much blows.
The only reason to buy a Camry-Lexus is to spend more money. The ES 300 cannot compare to the I-30/35 Infiniti. Way less HP and thousands of dollars more! In my opinion, the Infiniti/Maxima situation is a win-win. Buy the one with the style you like the most. The cost difference is minimal (unlike toyota Camry-Lexus).
Of course this is written by an Infiniti I-30 owner who has owned a 95 and 99 Maxima.
Jim
The only reason to buy a Camry-Lexus is to spend more money. The ES 300 cannot compare to the I-30/35 Infiniti. Way less HP and thousands of dollars more! In my opinion, the Infiniti/Maxima situation is a win-win. Buy the one with the style you like the most. The cost difference is minimal (unlike toyota Camry-Lexus).
Of course this is written by an Infiniti I-30 owner who has owned a 95 and 99 Maxima.
Jim
12-26-2002, 02:52 PM
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Well, I won't look at sales. Obviously the I is sorely lacking. The Maxima is so good, the I 35 offers no reason to pay the extra loot. IF you think the Camry/ES looks identical, well the I30/35 is a CLONE, a diff grill and tailights.
Who buys an ES or I to street race????
Lexus made up it's mind that the ES is a luxo car and not a 1/2 and 1/2. That is what the IS is for. Not sure why Infiniti will keep the G and I when the I is not a sales magnet.
Who buys an ES or I to street race????
Lexus made up it's mind that the ES is a luxo car and not a 1/2 and 1/2. That is what the IS is for. Not sure why Infiniti will keep the G and I when the I is not a sales magnet.
12-26-2002, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Who buys an ES or I to street race????
Who buys an ES or I to street race????
the difference is that in a Max/I you could respectably street race, whereas in the ES... well...
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
well the I30/35 is a CLONE, a diff grill and tailights
well the I30/35 is a CLONE, a diff grill and tailights
12-26-2002, 09:10 PM
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Who buys an ES or I to street race????
Well, I won't look at sales
Lexus made up it's mind that the ES is a luxo car and not a 1/2 and 1/2. That is what the IS is for.
12-28-2002, 09:39 AM
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why are we comparing ES300 to performance orientate family cars? the ES300 is a near luxury FAMILY car, without any inclination of performance. It doesn't try to be a performance car. Lexus brought in the GS and IS for that. Nissan (Infiniti) brought in the G35, M45 for there performance vehichles.
the I35 and Q45 are 70% Luxury, 30% performance....
the G35 and M45 are 65% performance, 35% Luxury...
the LS430 and ES300 are 80% Luxury and 20% performance...
the GS430 and IS300 are 60% Luxury and 40% performance...
my 2 cents....
but the I35 is dead after 2k3...that's what I've always heard.
the I35 and Q45 are 70% Luxury, 30% performance....
the G35 and M45 are 65% performance, 35% Luxury...
the LS430 and ES300 are 80% Luxury and 20% performance...
the GS430 and IS300 are 60% Luxury and 40% performance...
my 2 cents....
but the I35 is dead after 2k3...that's what I've always heard.
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