2003-2007 fx45 vs 2009 fx35

2005-2007 fx45 vs 2009 fx35

  • 2005-2007 FX45

    Votes: 62 56.4%

  • 2009 FX35

    Votes: 48 43.6%
  • Total voters
    110
Maybe someone should going in the business of a "face lift" kit for the 2nd gen FX. But only for those people that likes everything else BUT the grill. NOT that I'm bashing 2nd gen or anyhing. It just seems like the deal breaker for some.
 
I like both. While I like the general styling of the G1 better, the G2 does look more modern and updated. The side vents don't bother me - at least they are REAL and functional. I just don't understand the attraction of all the fake side vents I see out there. The fishmouth thought does sometimes creep into my head, but I think a few creative mods can customize the look and temper what you don't like about it. Replacement grills, body kits - there are a couple options out there. But in general I like the redesign. Looking forward to the Infiniti mid-cycle tweaks as well.
 
'A line is drawn' - Infiniti

While the front grill is an easy target for complaints about the 2nd GEN FX's styling, I am starting to believe the general angle (from rear to front) is part of the problem. The car tends to visually slope back in the rear, where it should be higher. Think (for just a moment) of the BMW X6. Even the 1st GEN FX for that matter. Both of these cars naturally slope downward from a higher angle in the rear. The new tail lights contribute to this visual, since they point somewhat downward.

In general, and I know Infiniti bases all their vehicle designs on some obscure artist from Canada?, I think the 2nd Gen design tries to fuse too much artistry with agressive lines.
 
Re: the 2nd gen grill... I think it depends on the color too tho. I saw a black 50S yesterday at a stop light and something about it, just looked mean as hell. (it was the same 50S I posted earlier with the old man next to it)
 
09 fx35 rwd...i just bought one and I like it. the only thing I would complain about is the exhaust note and the transmission is very...what the eff, its always jumping around the gears even with the slightest tap, for example if you wanted to go from 40 to 50, it would probably downshift and give u a kick.

another thing is when you decide you want to push the gas pedal all the way down, give it a good 2-3 seconds b4 it finds a lower gear and puts it into power
 
mrlerry said:
09 fx35 rwd...i just bought one and I like it. the only thing I would complain about is the exhaust note and the transmission is very...what the eff, its always jumping around the gears even with the slightest tap, for example if you wanted to go from 40 to 50, it would probably downshift and give u a kick.

another thing is when you decide you want to push the gas pedal all the way down, give it a good 2-3 seconds b4 it finds a lower gear and puts it into power
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Call your dealer and get the transmission reflashed. It fixes all of these issues.
 
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