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01-11-2006, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JimRHIT
Nope, but I saw the pictures, and I know Nissan ... it isn't likely to compare to that of the Lexus, Acura, Audi and Infiniti I am looking at.
01-11-2006, 04:11 PM
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Yeah ... I spent 3 hours at Lexus last night... got the numbers all together on an IS350 Prem Package, Nav, Cargo, Wheel Locks and (forced upon me) 18" Chrome Wheels, plus I get the factory 18s that came with the car.
Sage Green w/ Beige Int. ... very classy looking.
$40k + TTL ... I walked .... dealers here are rediculous
Sage Green w/ Beige Int. ... very classy looking.
$40k + TTL ... I walked .... dealers here are rediculous
01-11-2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JimRHIT
Yeah ... I spent 3 hours at Lexus last night... got the numbers all together on an IS350 Prem Package, Nav, Cargo, Wheel Locks and (forced upon me) 18" Chrome Wheels, plus I get the factory 18s that came with the car.
Sage Green w/ Beige Int. ... very classy looking.
$40k + TTL ... I walked .... dealers here are rediculous
Sage Green w/ Beige Int. ... very classy looking.
$40k + TTL ... I walked .... dealers here are rediculous
01-11-2006, 08:08 PM
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House ... now is not the time for something like that ... too much uncertainty.
Land Rover LR3 is bada$$ guys. I didn't get to the Infiniti Dealer in time for a FX35 drive ... but I know the FX45 quite well. I think I am making the SUV switch ... I don't know ... after spending a LOT of time (and I mean a lot) with the Lexus, Acuras and my Z ... I really just don't think I want a small car anymore.
RobChad (since you two are pretty much attached at the ... well ... you know),
I am pretty sure we are gonna need to get me setup with some kind of S14 soon though .... you know I want boost ... and you know I can't be w/o a sports car
Can you say .... summer project?
Land Rover LR3 is bada$$ guys. I didn't get to the Infiniti Dealer in time for a FX35 drive ... but I know the FX45 quite well. I think I am making the SUV switch ... I don't know ... after spending a LOT of time (and I mean a lot) with the Lexus, Acuras and my Z ... I really just don't think I want a small car anymore.
RobChad (since you two are pretty much attached at the ... well ... you know),
I am pretty sure we are gonna need to get me setup with some kind of S14 soon though .... you know I want boost ... and you know I can't be w/o a sports car
Can you say .... summer project?
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01-12-2006, 09:54 AM
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I had an IS350 challenge me a couple days ago. He pulled on me at first because I wasn't planning anything. He had me until I hit 4th and then I passed him going up hill. It is a nice car though, and without my mods, he would have had me. Now the FX35 is fun and comfortable. I had one for a loaner from Discover Infiniti in Escondido. I'm sure you'll agree that the ride is very similar to the G when it has the 20's on it. I remember that in a comparison test, the FX45 out performed the BMW X5 before as well. That's why BMW pushed the 4.6i to a 4.8i.
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Ray
Later,
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01-12-2006, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Razorx35
I had an IS350 challenge me a couple days ago. He pulled on me at first because I wasn't planning anything. He had me until I hit 4th and then I passed him going up hill. It is a nice car though, and without my mods, he would have had me. Now the FX35 is fun and comfortable. I had one for a loaner from Discover Infiniti in Escondido. I'm sure you'll agree that the ride is very similar to the G when it has the 20's on it. I remember that in a comparison test, the FX45 out performed the BMW X5 before as well. That's why BMW pushed the 4.6i to a 4.8i.
Later,
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Later,
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01-12-2006, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JimRHIT
House ... now is not the time for something like that ... too much uncertainty.
Land Rover LR3 is bada$$ guys. I didn't get to the Infiniti Dealer in time for a FX35 drive ... but I know the FX45 quite well. I think I am making the SUV switch ... I don't know ... after spending a LOT of time (and I mean a lot) with the Lexus, Acuras and my Z ... I really just don't think I want a small car anymore.
RobChad (since you two are pretty much attached at the ... well ... you know),
I am pretty sure we are gonna need to get me setup with some kind of S14 soon though .... you know I want boost ... and you know I can't be w/o a sports car
Can you say .... summer project?
Land Rover LR3 is bada$$ guys. I didn't get to the Infiniti Dealer in time for a FX35 drive ... but I know the FX45 quite well. I think I am making the SUV switch ... I don't know ... after spending a LOT of time (and I mean a lot) with the Lexus, Acuras and my Z ... I really just don't think I want a small car anymore.
RobChad (since you two are pretty much attached at the ... well ... you know),
I am pretty sure we are gonna need to get me setup with some kind of S14 soon though .... you know I want boost ... and you know I can't be w/o a sports car
Can you say .... summer project?
Don't tease me jim...
01-12-2006, 11:23 AM
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my new wheels have been machined from forgings into giant, discs. the pattern and lug holes will be cut tomorrow. they are really coming along.
hopefully two weeks.
hopefully two weeks.
01-12-2006, 12:27 PM
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I had a loaner FX for one day a while back. Drove ok, but I hated the shifting in the auto, so much lag.
I think Razorx35 has everything modded NA except for cams. Correct me if i'm wrong Ray.
I think Razorx35 has everything modded NA except for cams. Correct me if i'm wrong Ray.
01-12-2006, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
Don't tease me jim...
The IS350 has dyno'd up to 270whp (I think Ray was 266) so far .... I wouldn't doubt Ray would have some trouble with one up until 100+
Josh,
I hear ya on the manu-matic shifting in the FX ... I would just put it in drive and deal with it ... there really is no sport in any SUV.
Well ....
I just bought a Corolla today though ... '99 gold/tan ... good beater for now.
01-12-2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by protocav
my new wheels have been machined from forgings into giant, discs. the pattern and lug holes will be cut tomorrow. they are really coming along.
hopefully two weeks.
hopefully two weeks.
Awesome news Chad .. I really cannot wait to see these wheels.
PS - What is the best fitment for a Corolla ??
