FX 50 owners....I need your advice

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Copperhead

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50 owners;
I've got my eye on a used '09 50 at a local dealership. 11K miles and pic's look great. Any words of warning/caution?
 
watch out for the Peeling Wood Trims, Transmission Reflash, Fading front brake pads, and compact flash reader eating your finger. :smile (2):

should be a huge difference from a FX35, good luck.
 
I upgraded recently and haven't looked back. Going from a 1st gen to a 2nd gen will be a huge difference in terms of power, handling and luxury. Do it! Just make sure to get a good deal!
 
Drove the 50 last night. Like the added punch but for a vehicle that has 11K miles on it, it was rough. Sil plates scratched, rear bumper scuffed, wood grain worn....just not well looked after. Disappointing actually.
 
Copperhead said:
Drove the 50 last night. Like the added punch but for a vehicle that has 11K miles on it, it was rough. Sil plates scratched, rear bumper scuffed, wood grain worn....just not well looked after. Disappointing actually.
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damn they could have at least detailed or reconditioned it before they put it up for sale that's a shame they lost a new buyer

Sent from my SGH-T989
 
If your trying to cut a deal with them instead of getting the price lowered why not try and get them to replace the scratched parts?
 
Copperhead said:
50 owners;
I've got my eye on a used '09 50 at a local dealership. 11K miles and pic's look great. Any words of warning/caution?
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Having recently purchased an FX50. I recommend the following:

1. Qualify whether you want the FX50S vs. FX50. Not sure since you did not qualify?
2. Qualify whether you want the technology package?

I looked at two FX50s' (NON "S", NON Technology). While very nice, I am a gadget geek and like fully optioned vehicles. I like the Sport mode suspension and the seats on the "S" MUCH better than the non "S". The Technology package has a TON of options for the price actually. My favorite aspects are the active cruise, rain sensing wipers (cant believe they dont have those anyway) and seatbelt pre-tensioners.

Either way, they are very nice cars!
 
The reflash issue is real. I am not sure how many are affected. That being said, I made the 1st Gen to 2nd Gen jump and I am not looking back. The difference in throttle response is very apparent. The ride is actually a bit better and if you get the 'S', you really are able to experience the 390 horses in their full glory.

Good luck!
 
ChiPhi said:
The reflash issue is real. I am not sure how many are affected. That being said, I made the 1st Gen to 2nd Gen jump and I am not looking back. The difference in throttle response is very apparent. The ride is actually a bit better and if you get the 'S', you really are able to experience the 390 horses in their full glory.

Good luck!
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Bought mine from an Infiniti dealer and the reflash was already completed. Confirmed with service department which by the way, is the best service department I have ever dealt with! I lucked out on this dealership.

The two 50's I looked at at non-Infiniti dealerships clearly did not have the reflash after I learned about it. On that note, be sure to give any 50 you test drive a good high RPM run in a few gears, if it falls flat on its face up top, chances are the reflash has not been completed ;)
 
I bought my 2009 50S with 5400 miles on it in 2010 for $49k. This is my 5th Infiniti so I didnt have a problem with the brand. This is the nicest vehicle I have ever owned. Stomp on the throttle and your stomach feels like your on a roller coaster going down the largest drop. My understanding of the AWD is that it is always engaged from 0 to 12 MPH so you dont get any tire squeel. No problems with anything, dont know if a re flash was done or not, there is nothing to complain about plus it is still under warranty. I dont have the peeling wood trim problem but if yours is still under warranty they will fix it N/C. Two of my sons who drove it (one has a G37 and S2000 and the other a Trailblazer SS) said it was TOO nice! Hope you get a good price, obviously you will have to pay to fix the scratches yourself.
 
Hate to beat a dead-horse here but keep checking about the (version) with the dealer. I too bought from a very reputable Infiniti dealer as well. My 2nd purchase with them. Aside from pre-sale prep, my vehicle has been reflashed multiple times each time with a later version including one done 2 days ago. So far so good on this one.
 
I believe that the re-flash is on the "third generation" as of now which is the one I have. The service department confirmed that my car has the latest re-flash as of last Saturday. I will take it in in the next few days to have the ambient temp sensor and fuel gauge sensors installed. I will inquire about a "newer" re-flash then.

My service department is the bomb! I lucked out even more since my service advisor and the service manage both own and ride sportbikes and I make sportbike parts. I showed them some "love" last weekend with some parts and next thing I knew they were showing me all the "restricted" areas of the service depatment and we were watching youtube videos of sick fast GTR's in the service department.
 
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