Used 2004 INFINITI FX45 Consumer Reviews
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Infiniti FX45 is AMAZING!
A bit pricy new! But used, with lower miles, will get ya there in style! My fx45 is now 13 years old. Still performers like it did the first year! I still get compliments on it and it's timeless design makes it seem like a much newer SUV. It has plenty of power! Fun to drive and after more than a decade of owning it, still have pride of ownership. The tech and all options package(gps,rear camera, Bose system, 20" rims, sunroof etc) was way ahead of its time. SUVs made even in the last year, often don't have all of the options this 2004 has. Worth a test drive! Saying a lot for a 13 year old SUV. My f2f has the pearl paint and wheat leather interior. Still looks amazing! These SUVs are tough!
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Great Used Car Value
I purchased my 6yr old FX45 cash after selling my 350Z Roadster. Yes it reminds of sports car compared with an SUV, but if you own a sports car, don't think the FX will match it; it won't. The styling is polarizing, but I'm addicted to it, although now in 2010 it doesn't stand out like it did back in the day. I evaluated my purchase based upon proven Nissan reliability and longevity, bullet proof engine, purchase price vs. projected residual value when I sell; cost of taxes, registration and insurance; and available features comparable to new cars. I estimate that my cost to own for the next 5 years will be less than a tenth of what a new vehicle with similar features will be.
- Base 4dr SUVMSRP: $8,590402 mi away
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FX45 Heaven
I bought my FX45 used with 80k miles from a private owner and loved the car. I did have to replace the front wheel hub, but other than that it was a joy to drive and very comfortable. I loved the sound system and the unique exterior styling. I test drove the FX35, but found the FX45 to be more sporty and had great performance. Gs mileage is poor in both models though.
Highly Recommended
I am due for a new vehicle, I hate that I need a bigger vehicle or I would drive the FX until the wheels fall off. Drives great, performs great, looks great. A++ rating.
SUV hotrod
Style and performance are the forte' of this ride. It has loads of technology and aims to please the youthful buyers it attracts. It doesn't have the road presence of my much larger Yukon, but the trade off is easier parking, improved fuel economy, and better handling. The exhaust note is music to my ears with the right amount of V8 bark. It has generous seating for four adults and reasonable cargo space. The navigation is one of the best available. The dual climate control is first rate and the backup camera is essential due to poor rear visibility. Just mash the go fast pedal before you change lanes to be sure there isn't someone hanging out in the blind spots. Don't worry as it'll outrun, stop quicker, and out handle all but the absolute top performing car from each OEM. All that performance comes at the price of comfort. Premium materials help, but a sport oriented suspension will transmit bumps. Very communicative steering is far superior to the latest numb electronic steering units on newer cars. Parts are pricey as befitting a luxury brand, but the dealership experience is worth it. The latest update on this bionic cheetah is that it never feels cheap. Construction and high quality materials hold up very well. You'll be hard pressed to find a more reliable vehicle. The required premium fuel is the cost of performance. This isn't of any real concern for the targeted affluent buyers. As mentioned earlier the maintenance is quite high with stock twenty inch wheels and performance tires, large capacity oil changes, and well hidden service items which lead to higher labor costs if you have the dealership perform the work and you will want them to do just that. Infiniti was thoughtful enough to place an inspection plate that allows you to check the condition of the difficult to change air filter which I strongly suggest you replace with a long lasting premium reusable one. With our high snow fall totals this year it was easy to see that Infiniti did there homework with the AWD. When driven responsibly it moved in the direction you asked it too without drama. Much better than the old mechanical unit in my newer Yukon with aggressive tires. Is there anything this vehicle can't do well? Bruce Wayne should drive one of these. The one down side of this vehicle isn't a fault, but is the result of it's well known performance which leads to every boy racer to rev his little engine at a stop light hoping that you will stoop to his level and demonstrate what's underfoot. It can be quite annoying. Just turn the volume of the wonderful radio up a tad bit and you'll quickly forget he's there. Ah peace at last. The vehicle now has 118,500 and continues to impress. Several upgrades have been performed during normal maintenance further increasing its performance. The only issue is that the power door lock actuators are reluctant to cycle on very hot days. This is a well documented issue with a simple fix. Knowledgable enthusiasts cast envious looks with uncanny regularity. It's a shame Infiniti doesn't currently produce a V8 version of the G platform. Oh well guess I'll just have to hang onto this one. With fourteen years of sun exposure I can say that the dash it starting to show small bubbles. This is a quality complaint that several have noticed; an expensive one as well. The HVAC mode actuator has failed which causes a very loud popping noise when the system wants to recirculate. This requires changing it to fresh air and diminishes the system output. The drivetrain is superb and still provides impressive performance. The look has trickled down to several small crossovers including the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio so it's still modern even if not keeping with the edgier designs from it's parent company Nissan.The rear reclining seats are enjoyed by passengers and helps as the seats are sport firm. If you can find a used one with low mileage then buy it after checking for abuse and the obvious cosmetics. It's a great alternative to a large SUV especially if you have a small family.
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Great Car!
Owned a 2004 BMW 4.4 for 6 months till it was totalled in wreck. That was a terrific car. My new FX-45 is every bit as good or better. Power is about same. Electronics here are better. Interior is great in both cars. I like the exterior here a little better. Rear camera is fabulous, as is two modes of cruise control (normal/or follow). This car is great on mountain roads, and might even be better than X-5 in that respect. X-5 gas mileage is better(23mpg vs 19 HWY).
FX45- 03
Exciting car, not truck,looks hot, pure sports car. Good utility for carrying items and people. Rides hard and handles nimbly. Quieter and smoother than FX35. Rear slides out in snowy turns. Needs Snow tires on smaller wheels for winter. Should have more amenities for $50 grand, like memory mirrors, height adj. passenger seat(comes in 04), adj. suspension and pedals, turn lights in mirrors, rain sensor wipers, auto. closing rear hatch, etc. Sign on for nav. is incredibly annoying, especially since you can't use it when driving, anyway.
FX 45...there is a substitute!
The FX 45 is a Porsche beater! Unconvential and powerful lines, aggressive performance, BMW M series handling.
Awesome Utility
I can't believe an suv can be this responsive. Love the sound it makes
FX45
An excellent all around car. This is my first step into an "old man's car",since I have owned 300+ hp sports cars all my life. It has great acceleration,lots of extra toys(rear camera, 300 watt bose stereo, intelligent cruise control etc.),and is very comfortable. The ride remains sporty with the 20 in wheels, most likely the 18 inchers would smooth it out some.
Cross-Over Reliability
This was my first experience with an Infiniti. Unfortunately, my experience has been a bit disappointing. I have had numerous issues. I first discovered that the hatchback cover, in the heat,would warp or melt. I was forced to wait for several months while Infiniti decided what to do. During this time I could not use the Hatchback at all. The most recent issue is that the Drivers seat actually squeaks and GPS screen, which controls the entire interior functionality of the vehicle has failed. Bottom line - I spend more time out of the vehicle than on the road.
Mike's review
I sold all three of my lexus cars and suv's and bought the infiniti. It is a whole lot more fun to drive, looks better and love the service dept. Lexus was very poor in servicing my vehicles so I made the change. Only complaint is the CD player seems to be a problem with these vehicles.
I Bought 2
This vehicle reaches out for you in styling, quality and performance. It has loads of trick features and the accelleration is unbelievable..and although the FX35 moves too..the FX45 is like a rocket of wheels. Navigation, rear DVD,rear camera, seat and pod memory are tops. I bought a 2003 at super smoking prices and wife took it over immediately, I went back and bought her a 2004 Liquid Copper..the #1 color she picked out.
god do i love it
my mother bought it for me, i was interested in the g35 but when i drove this sucker geez it was so hard to resist not getting it. the style the preformance, the everything about it is wonderful and worth 100% of its money, not to mention the great speed it produces in stick mode i was flattered at the response of the car A+ QUALITY
Hot Ride!!
I love my FX45! It ROCKS!! It's a sports car.. with a backpack! Zoom Zoom! My buddy has a G35 Coupe, and my ride will hang right with it! It's awesome!!
Love it!
Have only had this beast for 2 weeks, but loving it. Hard to believe how well it handles considering it's size. Sold a G35 sedan (which I really enjoyed) to purchase the FX and don't regret it a bit.
FX Xtra Fun
More fun to drive than BMW and Porsche.
FX45
Fun to drive,does well on snow and ice. Cargo area a bit tight. Some questions about keyless ignition.
Rapper
Great thing, wonderful styling, great handling. More power than I would have expected
I don't miss my Porsche
My wife gets the ragtop, I need to choose a suitable 4 seater. Im fickle, like car style, performance, toys and to seat 4 full 6ft adults for long journeys. After much deliberation between a Cayenne and the FX, I went for the FX. I had to make the choice between the 35 and 45. I felt the 45 was more comfortable under the hood, the 35 which was thrashy but 10k less. I chose a Beryllium 45 fully loaded less the DVD entertainment. Ive driven it for 2k miles now and love it, Overall I would highly recommend it but recommend a longer than normal test drive and do some twists and turns.
M5 with a hatchback
I recently was deciding between a V8 Touareg and the FX45 as a gift for my wife. We drove the Touareg first and were very pleased. We drove the FX45 and had our socks blown off. If you're an avid offroader, the Touareg makes the most sense. However, if you want an SUV that handles "like its on rails" (0-60 in 6 secs), fun to drive, and with a history of top notch quality of service, this is the car for you. The FX45 (with approximately the same options) went for $5k more than the VW. However (and I'm sure they were trying to get rid of '03s), we were able to get a better price on the FX than we were the VW. A little food for thought.
Sweet!
I picked up my FX45 on Saturday and have been on cloud 9 every since. This vehicle is Incredible! Looked at the X5, Cayenne, Touareg, etc. problem was, I test drove the 45 first. Looking forward to many happy years together.
Fun Car/Truck/SUV /Whatever
This is really a fun SUV. The large V-8 makes it very responsive. Love the 20 inch tires and chrome rims. The navigation system is a great feature when you are in a strange place. The sound system with the Sirus radio is the best.No commercials to listen to.I rated this vehicle against the Mercedes and the BMW and beleive me it is superior to them in every catagory. I am very satisfied with my selection and would recomment the FX45 to anyone.
FX45.....Cool ride
Got rid of my Mercedes ML430 and Porsche 911 and picked up the FX45. Great car that can crossover both functions. Fast, fun and loaded with tech toys. Great car, solidly built.
Best of the Best
For some context I have owned the latest Range Rover, two X5s and numerous executove class saloons. This is , by a mile, more FUN than the Cayenne S, Toureg V8, Lexus RX330 and LX470, Volvo XC-90, & BMW X5 4.4i. Then add the specification in to the list - how can you go wrong. Great engine, great noise, great handling. It is all the others in the class rolled in to one. Highly recommend. Iceing on the cake is the dealership service. Outstanding stuff from Infinity. The first time in ages I have held on to a car beyond 12 months. Boredom not reached yet!
ONE OF THE BEST TO OWN
THIS SUV IS A DREAM. I ALSO OWN THE QX4 THERE BOTH GREAT AND 100% MORE RELIABLE THAN A BMW
Good Car. Nissan has getting much bette
Excellent product. Much better concepts than previous Q series.
Excellent
I can't begin to describe how much fun this car has made my morning driving commute. Tremendous acceleration, fun to drive and turns heads.
FUN 45
Very fun to drive, but with gas prices so high it takes a little fun away.
the FX 45
The car is very tough & fun to ride. The front passenger's seat should also be able to elevate like the driver's seat. It seems like the passenger is seating on the floor when the driver's seat is elevated.
I love this car!
Its a wonderful car and i drive it every day.It helps transport my kids to all the places they need to go, and I can even use it to go to a fancy party. It never looks dirty and has an amazing color that no other car I know of has. Thank you for this beautiful car!
Wow! Awesome Ride!! Amazing!
I can't believe how fast, smooth and exciting this SUV is. I've owned this thing for about 2 months now and I still salivate at just the thought of getting back on the road to drive my FX45 again. I've always wanted an SUV but also a sports car. In this FX, I got both and then some. All I can say is Wow!!
Fun to Drive
The best Suv I've ever owned. We also have a 2004 Lexus SC430 which I gave to my wife and the FX45 is just as fast, handles as well and has much more room. The FX turns more heads than the Lexus and costs less. This is the first Infiniti I've owned and it's a great car.
Gas Guzzler, but what did you expect?
When you push down on the accelerator, you're pressed back into the seat with alarming G force. This is a road rocket, with all of the fun of driving a sports car. The one noticeable thing is that the suspension is tuned much like a sports car, with you noticing each pavement seam as much as you would in a Z. However, it's worth it. The other thing that you'll notice if you're a rabid Type A driver like I am is that at the pump, it isn't the most fun vehicle to have, but you have to expect that if the dealer says 15/19 and you drive with the pedal slammed to the floorboard it's going to be more like 11/13.
sweet car!
i love this car
Love this car
It is the best thing that has ever been on the roads in America. Too bad those roads in Boston are so bad that they make my baby go all over the place. (On smooth roads there are no complaints.) Other than that there are no issues, but the nose marks on my window from curious people wanting to see what's inside.
Cross over Dream!!!!
What can you say, styling is amazing, performance unlike any other suv, sound system out of this world.
Mines Until The End
The first time I saw the Infiniti FX45, I said to myself, "They finally hit the nail on the head!" I traded-in my Lexus RX300 halfway through the lease, and when I got the FX45 in my garage, I went through the Twilight Zone! The few negatives are far outweighed by the positives. The interior/exterior design is excellent, sound system can't be topped, the engine's growl "will turn you on," and it handles so well on the road, the possibilities are scary! If you've always wanted an exotic car, but require the space of an SUV, the Infiniti FX45 is the ultimate desire. If somebody tells you they don't like it, they haven't experienced it!
Sports SUV!
I just bought this SUV fully loaded! What a blast! Much more FUN (with all the options) than the Cayenne S, Toureg V8, Lexus RX330 and LX470, Volvo XC-90, & BMW X5 4.4i I test drove. Its got a ton of fun toys built in and more cargo space than the others. If you want a smoother ride then buy a Lexus but if it's fun you want definitely test drive this sports SUV. The Cayenne S, Toureg V8, and X5 4.4i are very nice SUV's (especially the Cayenne S w/air suspension!) but I had to buy my car (vs. lease) and didn't like their poor reliability ratings. The V8 does burn a lot of fuel but it's worth it...especially when blowing past other cars on the freeway.
Review of Infiniti Fx 35
This car will definately turn heads. The interior is very well laid out. The navigation system is excellent, I don't know how I ever lived without it. The ride can be fun. The engine gives a good kick when you want it to. My only major complaint is that sometimes the handiling is too much like a profesional sportscar and not like an everyday car. The steering can be very sensitive at times. I don't recomend driving this car off roads or even on bumpy roads, but if you want to pass people on a highway and need to get up to 90 or 100 mph to do it, then this car is for you. It is flat out fast.
MY FX45
BEST QUALITY, MOST FUN TO DRIVE CAR SO FAR. NO MAJOR PROBLEMS. ONLY ISSUE IS NOT ABLE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER TO A K&N AND INFINITI REFUSES TO DO IT FOR ME. ADAPTIVE CRUISE SENSES OTHER VEHICLES IN PASSING LANES. PREVIOUS CARS 3JAGUAR S-TYPES 2000 3.0,2000 4.0,2003 R,2001 AUDI TT ROADSTER 225 HP AWD,2001 JAGUAR XK8 .2003 INFINITI FX35.
BEST SUV
THIS SUV IS LUXURIOUS AND SPORTY AT THE SAME TIME!WHEN U FELL LAZY AND WANNA GO 60 DOWN THE FREEWAY WITH COMPLETE LUXURY FINE! BUT WHEN TOUR HYPED UP AND WANNA PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE METAL FINE TOO BECAUSE YOU GOT SOMTHIN TO DO IT WITH! I LOVE MA INFINITI FX45!
FX45
The Infinite FX45 is a truly unbelievable driving experience. The ride is smooth and efficient. Comfort and control, you feel it. Love the Tech Pkg. The car drives itself.
Joe's Having A Blast
I test drove an FX35 6 months before I bought the FX45 and knew this would be my next vehicle. Last Nov, I decided to see what the 2004's were like and to my surprise the dealer had 9 FX45's left over with an advertised $5000 off. I negotiated eventually for a fair trade and a $7000 discount. I was extreemly happy because I got the V8 a lot cheaper than the V6 would have cost me just 6 months earlier. It sits nice, looks aggressive, has a nice exhaust tone and takes off like a rocket. I could have been happy with the FX35, but for the deal I got (and it was only on the 45's with the premium pkg), I got my dream as cheap as the FX35.
smokin'
What a fun surprise to get behind the wheel. Low end torque like crazy and styling that turns heads every time!
Driving is fun again.
I have owned 5 Infiniti vehicles over the years and found them all absolutely reliable. The FX is a brilliant design and makes driving fun again, even in rush hour traffic. The speed and handling are comparable to a sports car.
Infiniti FX45
Love the design,the moptor ,the appeal and the sound
FX Fun
An attention getting design coupled with a fun to drive experience.
nice car, but minor problems get to me
little annoying things go wrong... tire pressure light goes on for no reason. memory seats are inconsistant. service at my dealership is especially poor which makes things much worse.
I love this car
This car is owsome.Perfect exterior, it kills me.I love this car more than any woman.Look at the lines.O my gosh.