2006 Infiniti FX35 Consumer Reviews
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(51 Total Reviews)
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I wrote a review 2 years ago when I leased the car, but now after 2 years 30k miles later I've changed my tune... The FX is purely eye candy and has no uses as an SUV. It lacks in space (trunk area is half of any other SUV & passenger leg room is minimal) and my family of 4 barely fits in the car (can't even take road trips because its so small). The snow feature sounds like a tonka truck falling down stairs when it activates. Services cost more than my BMW M3 and parts are very expensive. If the weather gets below 32 degrees the car's performance and driver-feel becomes sub-par. After I hit 20k miles the car started to feel like it had 80k miles. I WOULD NOT PURCHASE THIS CAR AGAIN!
Favorite Features
Back-up camera, 20 inch upgraded wheels (don't go with the 18s). Infinitis do great when they're new and test well in magazine reviews, but after 20k miles the car hasn't met expectations...
Suggested Improvements
More cost efficient services, cheaper parts, less plastics used on interior, more durable leather, non-reflective computer glass, better fuel economy, fix window squeals, HORRIBLE snow performance, interior vehicle components are becoming loose (rattle while driving), Height of trunk hard to use.
8 out 10 people found this review helpful
Would definitely buy again!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Had the FX 35 one year now and love it. Handling and performance like a sports car (previous car was BMW M3) with utility of SUV. Gas mileage is 19-21 mph. Only downside is the hard ride, which I like and part of the sport suspension, but not for some expecting soft SUV-type ride. This is a sports car with unbelievable utility. Don't forget its great looks and comfortable front seats.
Favorite Features
Comfort, cornering and acceleration.
Suggested Improvements
If hard ride is bothersome, look elsewhere.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Pretty Good Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Good power and features. Love the back up camera. Controls are very easy to use. The rear seat belts are very hard to buckle. They are jammed down practically down into the seats. It took my 6 year old months to be able to do it. It was even hard for me to do sometimes. Also, the a/c smells moldy. Only have 8K miles on the car. Headlights don't shine out far enough (very wide, but not far), adjusting didn't help. Not great gas mileage. Window squeaks when rolling down, complained twice already, still squeaks. Good car but not sure I'd buy again.
Favorite Features
Backup camera. Drives nice. Seems like a quality vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
Rear seats belts! Gas mileage not great. Headlights don't shine far enough Takes premium gas.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
a real dissapointment
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love the look of this vehicle. It handles well and the engine is well suited for this type of truck. The interior is attractice and the car feels solid as a higher end one should. I bought this car based on the good reliability and performance reviews. Unfortunately, I got a lemon. Fine, it can happen to any manufacturer. However, Infiniti ( Nissan)really doesn't care about the customer once the sale is made. In the first 5000 miles, both the frontend and transmission had to be replaced. It took seven months before the work was performed. These were the major issues but there were many more, all manufacturing defects.Infiniti doesn't take responsibility for collateral damage caused by its
Favorite Features
That as long as I own this car, I will gladly share my story.
Suggested Improvements
I will never buy a vehicle from Infiniti/Nissan again.
6 out 9 people found this review helpful
Don't buy this car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought an FX 35, 2006. Drove great for 6 months and then had an issue with the rack and pinion. Since then there has been a shake in the car around 60 to 70 miles. The steering wheel shakes consistently and the dealership cannot seem to fix it. I have taken it in four times and they keep saying it is normal for the car. Normal for 40K car to shake at 60 miles an hours. Very disappointed in Infiniti. Will never buy an Infiniti again.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Fantastic Car and Precisely Priced
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love the exterior design, and the engine performance is very sporty. The ride is rough and no one can argue that!
Favorite Features
Everything!
Suggested Improvements
Better brakes perhaps.
3 out 6 people found this review helpful
2006 Infiniti FX35
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Car is great! Beautiful with a feeling of a real piece of equipment.
Favorite Features
A feeling of elegance and mechanical excellence. Enjoyable solid feeling.
Suggested Improvements
Better turning range - curved rearview mirror for better view of right-rear area.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We have driven the car for about 7 months and we absolutely love it. Performance is outstanding and it is great fun to drive. Interior and exterior design and quality beats anything else we have seen. We have three kids and can fit three child/booster seats in the back. Cargo space was much larger than expected!! It is wider than the competition and the FX is more practical to load. Great combination of design and performance. With AWD and the powerfull engine, gas mileage (16-21 mpg) is a bit low. It drives like a sport car but is still extremely comfortable. Most other SUVs feel like trucks but not this one. Great control on the road.
Favorite Features
Luxury & quality feel, driving performance and design. Practical cargo space. Outstanding seating comfort. Well equipped (just about everything included). Rearview camera, intelligent key, BOSE sound system are all great features.
Suggested Improvements
Improve gas mileage.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Could not be happier FX35 rwd
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Not only is this fun to drive, but my wife wants one now. I have had no issues and I don't see the issues people are having with the bluetooth. Both my wife's and my phones work very well. I can't believe the power and comfort of this vehicle. Gas is great. If I wanted better then 23 I would have bought a different car. Yes I feel the road some but that is the sports car in it. WOW!
Favorite Features
The POWER of this thing is one to see. The bluetooth. Interior look and exterior of course. back up camera. I-key is very cool and works well.
Suggested Improvements
Only improvement I would make is nothing to do with the car. I would have Infiniti train the owners better. I was treated like I was at a Carmax and not at a luxury car dealership.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Outstanding Vehicle!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Infiniti FX35 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This vehicle is fun, fast and turns heads. Comfort is good--not much backseat room. Fit and finish are excellent as is the reliability.
Favorite Features
styling, performance and interior layout.
Suggested Improvements
Throaty exhaust can be toned down.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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