Used 2009 INFINITI EX35 SUV Consumer Reviews
EX instead of a sedan
We are a family with two small children. We were looking to replace a small sedan with a small crossover, something to easily drive and park in San Francisco. We wanted a top safety pick. There are not many cars that have the manufacturer option of both front and rear parking sensors. We found them especially helpful in our minivan. We also wanted HID lights, a small turning radius, and easy access to the rear seats for placing children in car seats.
Poor Quality
I have bought Infiniti EX35 in June 2008, since then I have not been happy with the car, the brakes starts creaking 5 days after each service, paid for brake pads a couple of times on recommendations. Still not closure to this problem, apart from this the outer side-view mirrors creak each time i put the car into reverse, the sun-roof vibrates continuously. With the money spent and the so called reliability of the car portrayed has left me in dismay. I think Infiniti could do a better job. Really disappointed.
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A good drive, lower quality build
Prior to this vehicle, I owned an FX35 for two years. I wanted the same performance in a tighter package...which is primarily what I got in the EX35. However, the build material and quality do not seem as good as the FX model - thus, the price difference. Decent fuel efficiency, fast drive and decent power, this little car has a punch. Small interior space in back seats, no power jack in the back area (bad if you have IPOD or phone users back there!) cheap visors that break regularly, and seals on the doors that come off...some of my 2 cents on the inferior issues. Also, scratches and marks VERY easily, inside and out. If you have long nails, or move a lot of items around, careful!
Newly purchased
The vehicle is very responsive and fun to drive. Drives like a sports car, with very good ride quality. With only a couple of hundred miles driven, I am very pleased with vehicle. Dealer was pleasant to work with and I expect excellent post sale support when required.
Perfect fit
I needed to lease a small luxury SUV. Test drove EX35, FX35, ML350, Q5. I have owned in the past X5 and FX35. BMW X5 was too expensive to consider this time. My kids are grown so I wanted something small and fun to drive with decent mileage and luxury for a reasonable price. The EX won easily. The EX needs to be driven to be appreciated. Very fast, handles great, good ride. The space is fine for my needs. Front seat comfort is excellent. So far avg. 20.5 mpg in mixed driving. Rear seat comfort is OK, better than reported. The lease deals are so much better than anything else in this class.