Motortrend's 2009 Infiniti FX35 AWD vs.2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i

[trainerKEN]

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0805_2009_bmw_x6_vs_infiniti_fx35_comparison/index.html

Wanna guess who won this round? Can't wait til they do the FX50 vs. X6 50i !!!

 

[trainerKEN]

what's amazing is... both ran the 1/4 in 14.5!!! and they are STOCK!!! kinda makes me feel like sh!t

 

[Chosenone357]

"Infiniti didn't change much with the styling, but then again, it didn't really have to-the current car still looks wild, aggressive, and fresh." They are right about that one....

 

[Thiefcode]

"Infiniti didn't change much with the styling, but then again, it didn't really have to-the current car still looks wild, aggressive, and fresh." They are right about that one....

That was my favorite line!

 

[Thiefcode]

what's amazing is... both ran the 1/4 in 14.5!!! and they are STOCK!!! kinda makes me feel like sh!t

Why do you say that? I had a '99 Honda Prelude that couldn't run faster than a 15-flat stock.

 

[trainerKEN]

They are right about that one....

werd...

that was my favorite part of the comparo...

 

[Dr.2K]

Ken, that would be the best time for the car with the most optimal conditions. I'm pretty sure it would be hard pressed to repeat those numbers consistently in real world tests just like the 0-60 times.

 

[909FX]

I like this one:

1ST PLACE Infiniti FX35
Less sexy, with more utility and a surprisingly smooth ride. Add in a far thriftier price tag, and the FX is clearly the more rational buy.

 

[trainerKEN]

Why do you say that? I had a '99 Honda Prelude that couldn't run faster than a 15-flat stock.

I know, it's just scary how technology improves... the new FX35 is faster than the 1st gen FX45 WITH mods

but I do realize that all these magazine stats are done by professional drivers... they test cars day in day out... and have the launching thing down good...

 

[909FX]

that is true....

I'm ready for the track meet in July. I know how to shift now. lol.

 

[gto]

7 gears will do it.
If we can figure out how to swap the tranny maybe our times will improve.

 

[trainerKEN]

7 gears will do it.
If we can figure out how to swap the tranny maybe our times & mpg's will improve.

fixed

 

[Psiclne]

7 gears will do it.
If we can figure out how to swap the tranny maybe our times will improve.

Our times? Whats your time Bud? hahahaha

 

[Frankiago]

I don't think I'll ever be a fan of the 2nd gen FX's exterior styling, but the interior looks pretty damn clean. I like the glossy black center console... but I wonder how easily that is scratched up?

I'm also very disappointed that Infiniti decided on the VQ35HR instead of the VQ37VHR... I was hoping for FX37 and FX50...

Now where's the G50?

 

[gto]

 

[Psiclne]

Speaking of motortrend.....you guys remember this issue? hahahahaha

 

[909FX]

LMAO Will, that is too funny. I almost made it on the cover also. At least my windshield did. lol

 

[gto]

ya ya ya . . take you by a car or 2 . .
It's all in the TB baby!

 

[909FX]

Take it to the track.lol

 

[MTN FX]

2009 FX50 Pics

Check this link for pics of 09 FX50
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/04/geneva-2008-2009-infiniti-fx-makes-after-hours-debut-in-geneva/

I like my 04 style a lot better. The headlights and tailights are ugly.And i like the older style hood as well.