Generally, I am no SUV fan but I must say that the Infiniti FX-35 is a remarkable looking beast--to my eye. I was surprised to see that they a 2wd FX is priced about the same as a gen6 maxima. AWD is just $1500 more. Anyone ever driven one? What did you think? The exhaust sounds great--much better than stock corvette or viper. Agree?

 

They are sweet trucks and the exhaust does sound sweet, but I don't think it sounds better than a vette or viper.

 

head over to freshalloy.com forums. There are alot of FX owners who have had maximas. While the FX will be larger than your maxima, most people remark about the FX having very little body roll and a great suspension, so it will still feel sporty. You already know the VQ, so that will be the same.

 

Its a really nice drive, comfortable interior. But once you hear the V8 exhaust tone, it awesome. I know there isn't much of a hp difference, but its just nice and throaty.

 

yeah those are hott rides. i like the look of them. they have good perfromance numbers too from what i've been reading. i think its one of the fastest besides the bootleg porsche cayenne (however you spell the damn thing) but yeah hot ride..

 

My friend just got his fx35. His 20's or whatever they are make my 18's look very whimppy. Interior is nice and that exhaust sounds like the z' to me..

 

The beauty of the Z-chassis (FM?).
I never even bothered to compare the price of the '04 Max vs. the FX35...good catch.
Those things look sooo intimidating...I love 'em!

 

the FX 35 is the v6...we all know what it sounds like...

the fx 45 is the v8...which is the one that sounds bad a$$...

 

the v8 is pushing 3 and change for horses and tq right?

 

they cost about as much as a 6th Gen!!

Base MSRP for cheapest '04 Max - $27490
Base MSRP for cheapest FX35 - $34745

BEFORE OPTIONS!!!!

We won't even discuss the FX45 (over $44K).

 

i agree i think the fx's are definitely menacing, i definitely stop and stare whenever i see one on the road....they must only come in black though (or maybe that's just me wishing they only came in black)...hot ride...

 

I'm glad I wasn't the only person to scratch the record on that one. The chances of ever finding a stripped down one are miniscule anyway. The FX45 is my dream autombobile right now, I defintely break my neck when I see one around, though. Sweet looking ride.

 

Dont like them here.

 

 

i think the 35 is the better buy, because of the VQ engine and being based on the g chasis. You just have to know that the mods are coming

 

FX35 280hp
FX45 315hp

 

only 35 hp difference but 300 lb. curb weight difference and big price difference

 

FX35 is selling below MSRP, I've seen 2wd advertised at $31,000. Yes, it is a bit more than a gen6 maxima. It's also an Infiniti which adds some value. Stock exhaust on FX35 sounds nothing like any VQ35 I've heard. I was stunned by crackle it makes when it first fires.

Surely the FX was styled by an external group... no way could the FX have come out of the same design house as the gen6 Oldsmobile--er... I mean maxima.

 

There is a pretty nice torque difference though. Yeah, not enough for me to shell out about $10K more for basically the same vehicle.

AND have you seen the prices on the 'Technology Package' option in order to get the real goodies???

 

Where have you seen 2wd models? I've been looking at dealer inventories (online mind you) and they only had FX35 AWD. There wasn't one under $40K. The option package to get the 20's is somewhat reasonable though ($3900).

 

Yup, there's a lot of good, pricy options; I can't imagine how much a fully-loaded fx45 would cost
I do like how that key card has trickled down though.

 

I WANT a FX35 and they invoice at $32K w/AWD, so I can get one without all the BS goodies for within $500.

Plus, it's got the G35 COUPE engine with 280hp/270tq, the ATESSA AWD system(ala GTR), and a 5spd auto w/manual shift mode. Throw on the ATI Procharger($6K intercooled) or Greddy TWIN 18G turbo kit and it will still be cheaper then a FX45.

Now I just need to scrape together $32K to get the 1.9% interest.

 

'Within $500' of what? A 6th Gen? OK let's play invoice numbers...

FX - $32K
Max SE- $24K

Still a WIDE margin between the two.

 

INVOICE!

 

I wouldn't drive a 6th gen. if you GAVE it to me.

I'd take a G35 Sedan w/6spd manual for $27K in a heartbeat over a FUGLY 6th gen. POS mohawk bloated Altima POS baine of my existance.

 

Ok, but your sentence didn't really make sense, at least to me.

 

No where was I talking about a 6th gen.. I wouldn't, since they aren't worthy of the M A X I M A on the trunk lid.

 

What do you mean BS I dont like everything Nissan/Infiniti puts out and I am a loyal long time Nissan person. My wife and I just arent into the "suv" craze, have a good one!

 

Just messin' dude.

 

Its all good!

 

45! 45! 45! V8!!!!

I always take this car if it ever needs to be valeted, just like to hear that engine.