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      04-23-2008, 07:24 AM   #1
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Smile Infinity FX reviewed (and compared to X6)

Autospies : REVIEW: 2009 Infiniti FX- Should BMW Be Worried?
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      04-24-2008, 08:38 AM   #2
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The new FX is so fugly though! My dream car would be the 50i X6 with all the tech from the infiniti FX.
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      05-15-2008, 01:17 AM   #3
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Motor Trend - 2008 X6 BMW xDrive35i vs. 2009 Infiniti FX35

Round 1 to Infiniti:

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...son/index.html

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      05-15-2008, 09:36 AM   #4
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Interesting point of view. Nothing too new surprising though. Japan cars have always been known to be more "practical" in the sense that you get more sensible technology at a more reasonable price. But at the end, often omitted, it just doesn't drive or feel like a BMW. We know how that is.

Ironically, the original FX was what got me interested in this segment (couple like SUV). I'm pretty disappointed in its new design. Major turn-off. X6 on the otherhand. Hands down winner!
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      05-15-2008, 09:56 AM   #5
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Man that infinity has the ugliest grill and front end on any car I have seen in years. BMW wins hands down on looks alone. Cheap
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      05-15-2008, 09:59 AM   #6
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Did I mention the very weird "air vents" behind the front wheels. Wanna see air vents done right? Look at Jag and Aston, these curved jobs look fug-ugly. Cheap
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      05-15-2008, 10:55 PM   #7
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Quote:
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Round 1 to Infiniti:
This is a really silly comparison test. These vehicles don't compete.

For the price of the X6 xDrive35i ($64,420), you will be able to get a fully loaded FX50S...

And the FX50S isn't exactly slow or poor handling:

C&D FX50S Numbers:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.6 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 32.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g





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      05-18-2008, 09:49 PM   #8
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Quote:
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This is a really silly comparison test. These vehicles don't compete.

For the price of the X6 xDrive35i ($64,420), you will be able to get a fully loaded FX50S...

And the FX50S isn't exactly slow or poor handling:

C&D FX50S Numbers:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.6 sec
Zero to 140 mph: 32.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
I think it's a legitimate comparison. The FX50S is the closest thing I would use to compare to the X6. Japanese cars have always provided better "value performance" while European cars (ie: BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, etc) have typically offered more status and prestige along with their performance.
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