Used 2007 INFINITI M35 x 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
Bang for the Buck
If you are looking for an AWD luxury sport sedan in the 45-50k range, look no further than the Infiniti M35x! Previously drove an Audi A6 2.7t and this car blows it out of the water in terms of looks, performance, features, standard equipment...everything. Was also considering the Lexus GS 350 awd..both comparably priced with similar features. Depends on what you want in a car...if you want more sportier characteristics def go with the M35x. Don't even bother with the BMW 530ix! Even the G35 is roomier inside than the BMW. Exterior styling on the M35x could, however, be a bit more daring...bit too conservative to make it stand out in a crowd.
Fun to Drive
Aside from the somewhat conservative look, this car is packed with options from heated/cooled seats to steptronic transmission. Has all the technology you would expect and then some....
- Base SedanMSRP: $9,995457 mi away
- x SedanMSRP: $7,477524 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $6,495535 mi away
Why can't US makers do this?
Tested several cars before buying this one. (Cadillac DS, BMW 530, Lexus ES350, Lincoln Zephyr, Mercedes E) This is a great highway cruiser. I arrive without the usual aches after a long drive (>300 miles). Only car that came close to this one was the BMW 530 which was a bit more comfortable with slightly better handling. However, it was $10,000 more and didn't have all the bells and whistles like the heated/cooled front seats. Also don't understand why Germans keep putting their cruise control on an awkward stalk rather than the steering wheel and use those flimsy cup holders. Can't understand why American producers don't get the message. Cadillac and Lincoln couldn't even come close.
M35x vs BMW 530
I used to have an '04 530I. I really like the M tho. Looks great! Interior is awesome. Plenty of room. Gas mileage is horrendous. Averaging 17-18 mpg. Engine performance over 75mph is poor. It should have 6 gears. If you floor it at 75mph or higher, you'll go nowhere. But the M is still a sexy beast. It lacks some of the finer BMW features and sportiness. Couple of cheap interior parts. Stereo is pretty bad in base package. Expected more from $40k car. Nonetheless I'm happy with my purchase. Voice recog is pretty cool. Bluetooth is just average.
For what you get its a good buy
We just purchased an M35x with AWD. So far we are satisfied with this car. It's fun to drive, the engine is extremely powerful, and it's very comfortable. Compared to other sedans in its class the M is probably the best value for your dollar. It has a high resale value (not that we want to get rid of it) and it's got all the features that the competitors offer for a much better price. So far the only complaint with this car is the gas mileage. But that was to be expected and so it doesn't come as a shock. So overall I would say that this is a great car. We already have one SUV so a sedan with AWD is just what we needed.