2006 infiniti M35/45

[skylineGTR_guy]

Thanks to dino for the pics

 

[The359]

Actually that's a Nissan Fuga 350GT, which would be the equivilant of an Infiniti M35...

 

[skip0110]

The engine looks covered in all those plastic panels, but that's what all luxury car engines look like these days.

I notice that it has the same "plate" center console as the Quest. What is the benefit of this? I would think that you would want the buttons facing you, not the sun visor.

 

[animateria]

Nice... The curves on the car remind me of the G35 for some reason (Imagine G35 headlights on that car)... I guess Nissan is going for the round curvy looks... I like it...

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

Actually that's a Nissan Fuga 350GT, which would be the equivilant of an Infiniti M35...

The M45 will be the same exact thing except it will have a V8, but your right this specific one is a 35.

 

[pimp racer]

CLS anyone? Well I dont like the rear lights on it. I like the rims and what are the Specs?

 

[skylineGTR_guy]

M35 with a 3.5-liter V6 (280 HP) and M45 with a 4.5-liter V8 (335-340 HP) both fired with push-start control through the available Infiniti Intelligent Key system. All-wheel-drive will be optional on the M35. Both versions drive power through a five-speed automatic transmission to large 19-inch twin-spoked wheels wearing performance tires. A standard Active Rear Control System adjusts the geometry of the rear suspension according to steering input and vehicle speed, and just in case the driver exceeds the limits of talent a Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) stability control system is on alert.

Chock full of the features that most people expect in a luxury car, the Infiniti M45 Concept is particularly notable for the industry’s first use of a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system. This technology, developed by Iteris, reads lane markings and warns the driver if unintended lane drift is detected. The Infiniti M45 Concept also employs pre-crash front seatbelts that can sense an impending collision and prepare the restraints for impact.

Additional techie bits and pieces include HID headlights that swivel with the steering to help illuminate around curves, intelligent cruise control designed to maintain a safe distance behind the car ahead, and voice recognition technology for a number of interior features.

Etched aluminum trim and leather upholstery outfit the Infiniti M45’s cabin, which includes solar eclipse gauges and an impressive surround sound audio system with 14 speakers – including two mounted inside the front seats.

 

[CDailey]

That looks awesome.

 

[Blackbird.]

The rear lights are a bit exaggerated wouldn't you say?

 

[skip0110]

They are very Avalon-esqe.

 

[Blackbird.]

But I mean they are huge! Don't you agree?

 

[pimp racer]

Yeah huge and 4.5-liter V8 (335-340 HP)

 

[Blackbird.]

Meh. It looks heavy though.

 

[pimp racer]

I cant tell We just have to wait until we get more specs "given" to us since I am too lazy to go to google and search Ok fineI will do it if no one will.

 

[pimp racer]

Oh baby just hit the jackpot here we go I hope you can read Japaniness (SP?)

 

[Blackbird.]

No I cannot read Japanese.

 

[pimp racer]

thought so. Sorry I guess we have to wait until sopmeone that can read shows up.

 

[McLaren'sAngel]

Hiya! Meow! (='.'=)

Wow! I think that Infiniti is so cool! That screenshot of showing how close the car is to the curb with a display impresses me GRREATLY! 👍

It also looks like someone have been sitting in that car for a while too!

 

[pimp racer]

maybe it was Dino?

 

[1X83Z]

The charm is all gone.

The "ugly" charm, that is.

Say what you will about the last M45, but it was a deal. And now used '02 are going in the high-20s. For a 345-horsepower $45000-new car. Anyway you slice it, that's the deal of the century.

Though the real deal of the century is a '96 Lincoln Continental. You can get one with 70k and every luxury feature known to mankind in 1996 for like $5500, it's crazy.

 

[toyomatt84]

I like it, but of course, I'd probably take any Nissan at this point.

 

[pimp racer]

The charm is all gone.

The "ugly" charm, that is.

Say what you will about the last M45, but it was a deal. And now used '02 are going in the high-20s. For a 345-horsepower $45000-new car. Anyway you slice it, that's the deal of the century.

Though the real deal of the century is a '96 Lincoln Continental. You can get one with 70k and every luxury feature known to mankind in 1996 for like $5500, it's crazy.

$5500 Dang that is crazy. Why so cheap for such a excellent luxourish car? Other than how old it is and the miles.

 

[1X83Z]

$5500 Dang that is crazy. Why so cheap for such a excellent luxourish car? Other than how old it is and the miles.

Well, when Lincoln brought the Continental name back in 1988, it wasn't a very good car - so it got huge criticism from the motoring press. Like, scary criticism (to the point where Lincoln wouldn't let the very worst critics drive the new Town Car when it debuted in 1990).

When Lincoln redesigned the car in 1995 they decided to make it a new flagship for the company, so they stocked it with way ahead-of-its-time features; stuff like pre-sets for power steering settings, rear air suspension, memory for suspension settings and mirrors, electronic instruments, HomeSafe (which made it possible to, if the transmission failed, drive home in second or third gear), and platinum-tipped spark plugs. It also featured RESCU (Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit, if I recall) - a Ford-sponsored predecessor to OnStar.

Problem was, when it debuted, its base price was $44000 - about $8000 more than the BMW 5-series, which, unfortunately for Lincoln, debuted at nearly the exact same time. Not to mention that the Cadillac Seville STS, which was very technologically-advanced as well and much quicker than the Continental, cost only $43000 at the time. Consequently, Lincoln couldn't find buyers who wanted lots of gadgets but no performance. Mainly because they didn't exist. So they were hard to sell new - and they're just as hard to sell used, unless people are tempted with a low price, which is exactly what happens.

Anyway, if anyone wants a full-luxury used car for under $10000 with a 4.6-liter V8, look Lincoln; '95 models shouldn't cost more than $5500 and side airbag-equipped '99 models aren't going for much over $11000.

 

[pimp racer]

Well, when Lincoln brought the Continental name back in 1988, it wasn't a very good car - so it got huge criticism from the motoring press. Like, scary criticism (to the point where Lincoln wouldn't let the very worst critics drive the new Town Car when it debuted in 1990).

When Lincoln redesigned the car in 1995 they decided to make it a new flagship for the company, so they stocked it with way ahead-of-its-time features; stuff like pre-sets for power steering settings, rear air suspension, memory for suspension settings and mirrors, electronic instruments, HomeSafe (which made it possible to, if the transmission failed, drive home in second or third gear), and platinum-tipped spark plugs. It also featured RESCU (Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit, if I recall) - a Ford-sponsored predecessor to OnStar.

Problem was, when it debuted, its base price was $44000 - about $8000 more than the BMW 5-series, which, unfortunately for Lincoln, debuted at nearly the exact same time. Not to mention that the Cadillac Seville STS, which was very technologically-advanced as well and much quicker than the Continental, cost only $43000 at the time. Consequently, Lincoln couldn't find buyers who wanted lots of gadgets but no performance. Mainly because they didn't exist. So they were hard to sell new - and they're just as hard to sell used, unless people are tempted with a low price, which is exactly what happens.

Anyway, if anyone wants a full-luxury used car for under $10000 with a 4.6-liter V8, look Lincoln; '95 models shouldn't cost more than $5500 and side airbag-equipped '99 models aren't going for much over $11000.

Hmm... Kinda reminds me of the Catrea.

 

[1X83Z]

Hmm... Kinda reminds me of the Catrea.

At least Cadillac redeemed themselves with the CTS.

 

[pimp racer]

At least Cadillac redeemed themselves with the CTS.

Yeah thats true. But didnt Lincoln "redeem" themselves with the LS?

 

[1X83Z]

Yeah thats true. But didnt Lincoln "redeem" themselves with the LS?

I think so, but a lot of the people Lincoln wants as potential LS buyers don't like it. Too big, bad image.

I've always thought the Lincoln LS is the perfect politician's car - they can afford a foreign car but they have to buy American, otherwise it reflects poorly on them. So they get the LS, which seems to be the perfect alternative. I envision all the big-name politicians driving one.

 

[pimp racer]

I think so, but a lot of the people Lincoln wants as potential LS buyers don't like it. Too big, bad image.

I've always thought the Lincoln LS is the perfect politician's car - they can afford a foreign car but they have to buy American, otherwise it reflects poorly on them. So they get the LS, which seems to be the perfect alternative. I envision all the big-name politicians driving one.

Hmm.. I know someone who has a black LS V8 and that thing is just amazing I love it overall. I have sat in it too and drive the **** out of it. I think it was a stick cant rember.

 

[1X83Z]

Hmm.. I know someone who has a black LS V8 and that thing is just amazing I love it overall. I have sat in it too and drive the **** out of it. I think it was a stick cant rember.

They're all automatics - V8 has semi-auto, though.

Yeah, the V8 models are great. Loaded and cheap. I'd get one if I were looking in that segment.

 

[pimp racer]

They're all automatics - V8 has semi-auto, though.

Yeah, the V8 models are great. Loaded and cheap. I'd get one if I were looking in that segment.

Oh I guess it was semi-auto but that thing can haul ass! and it has a great sound. I love the interior.