tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post2868340519212869844..comments2024-01-24T04:48:22.606-05:00Comments on You Are What You Drive - A Car Blog: Three reasons why I would not buy a 2011 InfinitiBill at YAWYDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04965603944750674806noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-24888641033546962952012-03-22T02:15:04.990-04:002012-03-22T02:15:04.990-04:00If only folks would look away from what country a ...If only folks would look away from what country a car brand is from...unfortunately, image rules in the luxury world.Soul Brother No. 7https://www.blogger.com/profile/00727761854411319715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-90883502595013535082011-09-18T22:03:22.733-04:002011-09-18T22:03:22.733-04:00@ BrokenSpoke: Totally agree that the FX's ove...@ BrokenSpoke: Totally agree that the FX's overdesign definitely impedes visibility. If I had to pick between Nissan's corporate parts bin in an Infiniti, vs. VW's parts bin in an Audi, I'd also go with the Audi/VW. VW has a much cleaner "iPod-like" design. You are definitely right with your last comment - I would guess that most luxury buyers don't anticipate holding their car long enough to see things go wrong...it's always about having the newest and best car on the road.Bill at YAWYDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965603944750674806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-26141901757091996712011-09-18T20:08:18.178-04:002011-09-18T20:08:18.178-04:00I agree about the dashboard. When I drove in my c...I agree about the dashboard. When I drove in my coworker's FX35, I felt like I was sitting in a cave. The car also seemed hard to maneuver because visibility was terrible. Contrast that with something like the Audi A6 Avant, which is a pretty big car that has very good visibility and seems to shrink around you when you drive it.<br /><br />That feeling of the car shrinking around you while you drive is why I would get the Audi over the Infiniti. A lot of manufacturers share parts to save money. Audi cars share parts with VW cars a whole lot. It's just that the newer model VW will tend to use parts and technology from the previous generation Audi.<br /><br />Speaking of technology, I don't want to know what it'll be like to own one of those luxury cars when things eventually start going wrong.BrokenSpokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00917417843956962243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-34143902483485017962011-07-28T17:46:43.433-04:002011-07-28T17:46:43.433-04:00@ That Dude Right There: The G is probably Infinit...@ That Dude Right There: The G is probably Infiniti's best looking and most competitive model right now, and my friends that own it also love the car. It is also very well made. The only (subjective!) point I'd make on the G is, if I had $35-40k to spend on an entry-luxury sedan, there are probably a number of other places I'd look first - M-B, Audi, BMW, and Cadillac. THEN I'd look at the Infiniti and Lexus. But this is a never ending debate because it's truly a matter of preference.<br /><br /><br />@ Michael: Very very fair points you raise! Agreed - it is totally subjective. I'd say that just because Infiniti's design language is unique doesn't necessarily make it pleasing...the Pontiac Aztek was unique but we know how that turned out(!) I maintain that the air vents on the side of the QX are hideous in every sense of the word. I understand your point that the Skyline is marketed as a premium car in Japan, and to be fair, I don't think everyday car buyers know or care that Infinitis are sold as Nissans in Japan...it also wouldn't definitively prevent me from buying an Infiniti (or a Lexus or Acura, for that matter). But I can't help but feel a little bit tricked by the big 3 Japanese makers, who knew in the 1980s that their brands would not be able to move upmarket, and had to set up sub-brands to stay competitive. None of the European luxury brands do this, which gives them (in my opinion) an inherent element of added prestige. As a consumer I am influenced by BOTH brand image and the qualities "beyond the badge". I frankly don't think the big 3 Japanese companies surpass the European competitors on either of these factors - although they often come close. Also keep in mind that as of late, Infiniti has significantly improved its product line from a rebadging standpoint - just a few years ago, the first-gen QX (Armada) and I (Maxima) were (arguably) as blatantly rebadged as any Lexus or Acura!Bill at YAWYDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965603944750674806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-33292246811856833142011-07-28T16:13:56.761-04:002011-07-28T16:13:56.761-04:00While I can understand your feelings toward the in...While I can understand your feelings toward the interior and exterior design of the Infiniti cars, that is quite subjective. There are plenty of Infiniti cars that are sold, which means that there are people who enjoy the styling of their car. The design language that Infiniti uses is unique because they choose to stand apart and not be another European luxury copy like Lexus. I'd also say that what you are trying to prove about the fact that the entire Infiniti lineup has a counterpart in Japan under the Nissan brand really doesn't mean anything. Why? The cars that they are identical to in Japan are also marketed as premium there. A G37 coupe there marketed as the Skyline 370GT sells for around 3.8 million yen which equates to about $48k USD, and that's just a base model. If you actually look at all of the Infiniti counterparts sold in Japan they all command a much larger cost than the more typical common Nissan. Also, every single Infiniti vehicle(save for the new JX & QX) uses the Nissan FM platform which is a premium rear-wheel drive that is exclusive to the Infiniti line-up in the US save for the Nissan 370Z. Sure you pay more for an Infiniti but you are truly getting something unique from the "everyday" Nissan. The same cannot be said for Lexus(ES350 & RX350 based off Camry) and Acura(most of lineup based off Accord). It seems that many people are opening their eyes and looking "beyond the badge" to see what each car is truly worth, but some just cannot look away from brand image.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260074566590371201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-62087635150343426652011-07-28T15:40:23.013-04:002011-07-28T15:40:23.013-04:00You may not like them, but Infiniti is selling mor...You may not like them, but Infiniti is selling more and more cars each year. I've had my latest Infiniti G35x for 3 years, love the styling, and have not had an issue. And I will continue to be a loyal customer for as long as I live.That Dude Right Therehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05945947593109685871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-8906551184942772912011-07-16T01:46:32.042-04:002011-07-16T01:46:32.042-04:00I like this cars. Looking awesome. I don't kno...I like this cars. Looking awesome. I don't know when they come to my home.:-)<br /><br />Russell Reed<br /><a href="http://www.securityhardwarestore.com/" rel="nofollow">q-see stand alone dvr</a>Fernando Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12156825943799232127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-3500346989535664652011-07-15T17:00:02.696-04:002011-07-15T17:00:02.696-04:00@ Warren: This post serves to address your comment...@ Warren: This post serves to address your comment in the previous post!Bill at YAWYDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965603944750674806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787251822143307648.post-83870429981454628052011-07-15T16:34:05.338-04:002011-07-15T16:34:05.338-04:00I just don't like Infinity as a brand. The des...I just don't like Infinity as a brand. The designs are not distinctive enough to give them a second look. You put my misgiving in better words than I could.Warren Hurleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320346157245692789noreply@blogger.com