Have any 3GS drivers tested the M37/M56 yet?
04-06-10, 01:16 AM
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In my 3 BMWs which I owned from new until about 40,000 miles in each case, I had the following issues across the 3 cars and 10 year period:
2 suspension failures
1 ECU failure
1 air conditioning failure
2 power seat failures
1 engine overheating problem which could not be solved (that was the second BMW which I traded.
1 cd player failure
1 instance of a faulty sensor draining the battery when the car is parked and switched off
2 convertible top failures
1 instance of random warning lights coming on intermittently when there was no real problem
I love BMWs but this is why I left in 2009.
2 suspension failures
1 ECU failure
1 air conditioning failure
2 power seat failures
1 engine overheating problem which could not be solved (that was the second BMW which I traded.
1 cd player failure
1 instance of a faulty sensor draining the battery when the car is parked and switched off
2 convertible top failures
1 instance of random warning lights coming on intermittently when there was no real problem
I love BMWs but this is why I left in 2009.
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04-06-10, 12:19 PM
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I will soon. Probably will drive a M35/45 again then drive the new model. The MSRP seems way to high to me but dealers are discounting like crazy already. I LOVE this interior choice.
That review was done by the typical Acura ricer idiot with the automotive knowledge of a bathroom tile.
I haven't test drove it yet, but here is what an Acura TL driver said in another forum I'm on, after his visit to the dealership and just sitting in the car.
....And was deeply disappointed. The car is quite cramped in front in spite of its large exterior dimensions. With the seat all the way back there still wasn't enough leg room to the gas pedal. Side to side my right leg was bumping into the center console. The interior of the previous M, which had been so attractive was markedly lacking in this refresh. The new E-class interior absolutely blows it away. I didn't have the time to take it out for a test drive but I have to say I was quite unimpressed.
Compared to its little brother, the G, of course it was spacious, but that isn't saying much. The G makes you feel like you're in a straight jacket. I think the Smart car has more useable interior room. So I happily left the Infiniti dealership and climbed back into my Acura TL. I've never appreciated a car more.
....And was deeply disappointed. The car is quite cramped in front in spite of its large exterior dimensions. With the seat all the way back there still wasn't enough leg room to the gas pedal. Side to side my right leg was bumping into the center console. The interior of the previous M, which had been so attractive was markedly lacking in this refresh. The new E-class interior absolutely blows it away. I didn't have the time to take it out for a test drive but I have to say I was quite unimpressed.
Compared to its little brother, the G, of course it was spacious, but that isn't saying much. The G makes you feel like you're in a straight jacket. I think the Smart car has more useable interior room. So I happily left the Infiniti dealership and climbed back into my Acura TL. I've never appreciated a car more.
04-06-10, 12:22 PM
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Well, I just got back from the Infiniti dealership and they only had 1 of the new M models. - It's a 2011. I could not test drive it until next week, but frankly after sitting inside the car, I don't really want to drive it.
The styling of the dash and controls, remind me a lot of the Genesis. However, I found the Genesis controls a bit nicer. 1 pull of the moonroof shade of the M vs. the Genesis and you would be more impressed with the Genesis. The back seat of the M was very cramped compared to the Genesis. And they want $20 Grand more for this car over the Genesis! Not from me!
The styling of the dash and controls, remind me a lot of the Genesis. However, I found the Genesis controls a bit nicer. 1 pull of the moonroof shade of the M vs. the Genesis and you would be more impressed with the Genesis. The back seat of the M was very cramped compared to the Genesis. And they want $20 Grand more for this car over the Genesis! Not from me!
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04-06-10, 01:49 PM
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I love this interior combination too. It's awesome. But Infiniti being Infiniti does not allow this interior on an M56 with Sports Package. people are already complaining about that on the Infiniti forums.
04-06-10, 01:51 PM
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04-06-10, 01:53 PM
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I haven't test drove it yet, but here is what an Acura TL driver said in another forum I'm on, after his visit to the dealership and just sitting in the car.
....And was deeply disappointed. The car is quite cramped in front in spite of its large exterior dimensions. With the seat all the way back there still wasn't enough leg room to the gas pedal. Side to side my right leg was bumping into the center console. The interior of the previous M, which had been so attractive was markedly lacking in this refresh. The new E-class interior absolutely blows it away. I didn't have the time to take it out for a test drive but I have to say I was quite unimpressed.
Compared to its little brother, the G, of course it was spacious, but that isn't saying much. The G makes you feel like you're in a straight jacket. I think the Smart car has more useable interior room. So I happily left the Infiniti dealership and climbed back into my Acura TL. I've never appreciated a car more.
....And was deeply disappointed. The car is quite cramped in front in spite of its large exterior dimensions. With the seat all the way back there still wasn't enough leg room to the gas pedal. Side to side my right leg was bumping into the center console. The interior of the previous M, which had been so attractive was markedly lacking in this refresh. The new E-class interior absolutely blows it away. I didn't have the time to take it out for a test drive but I have to say I was quite unimpressed.
Compared to its little brother, the G, of course it was spacious, but that isn't saying much. The G makes you feel like you're in a straight jacket. I think the Smart car has more useable interior room. So I happily left the Infiniti dealership and climbed back into my Acura TL. I've never appreciated a car more.
I think your friend was mistaken or must be bigger than 6'5" and weigh more than 320 lbs because I sat in one recently at Scottsdale infiniti and was blown away by the design, interior, and the size and even the headroom.
04-06-10, 01:58 PM
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No friend of mine. - I just found that post on another forum. You are my best buddy compared to the guy that wrote that post!
04-06-10, 03:33 PM
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headroom is never an issue in infinitis, being that their cars are so tall and narrow.
04-06-10, 04:52 PM
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No offense, but the Genesis interior screams cheapness and looks very plain. But that's my opinion and that is how you can get a car priced in the 30k region which is rare these days. I say go for this car and see how it is and who knows, over the years you will be thankful or not.
04-06-10, 05:20 PM
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No offense, but the Genesis interior screams cheapness and looks very plain. But that's my opinion and that is how you can get a car priced in the 30k region which is rare these days. I say go for this car and see how it is and who knows, over the years you will be thankful or not.
04-06-10, 05:38 PM
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Lets not exaggerate here. I am a fan of the Genesis but lets see how things hold up over 5-6 years and will it look good 6 years from now like how the GS interior still looks good.
Also the Genesis interior is really Hyundai's version of the discontinued 2001-2004 Q45/M45 which shared interiors. The Q45 interior was solid back then.
Also the Genesis interior is really Hyundai's version of the discontinued 2001-2004 Q45/M45 which shared interiors. The Q45 interior was solid back then.