2013/14 Infiniti FX

Z-Girl 12 · 05-09-2013, 08:58 PM

So I'll be trading the Z in the fall...love him but need more space. I have always loved the FX, thinking it will be my next move. Thoughts? Ideas of anything else in its class you would consider? Thanks!

Jasonle · 05-09-2013, 10:09 PM

sorry to see you trading the Z in! if you do get a FX... You should do this!

Z-Girl 12 · 05-09-2013, 10:12 PM

That picture has def been around awhile and I think it is so sexy...deep dish wheels are just sick Jasonle. I won't do any enhancements to the FX other than tint. Hey are you still hungry? hehehehe

BLUESLATE · 05-10-2013, 05:24 AM

Viet's FX is just too damn sexy.

/Angelo350Z/ · 05-10-2013, 06:06 AM

Can't go wrong with the FX, love those things. The EX isn't bad either.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-10-2013, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Can't go wrong with the FX, love those things. The EX isn't bad either.

"I kinda prefer the EX myself. But the FX has more room which may be needed.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-10-2013, 02:04 PM

before i traded my G35 i had the ex as a loaner for services. cute, but !I found it a bit small...and the fx has more horses. I still want to go fast....sorta

TXSpeedDemon · 05-10-2013, 03:50 PM

I went SUV shopping about 8 months ago (needed something bigger before my daughter was born).

If you want something that still has a performance feel to it then the FX is your best bet in that price range. If I had not been able to keep my Z I would have bought an FX. It had the best aggressive handling and acceleration of anything I tried under $55K.

My wife and I decided to go with a Cadillac SRX instead. It's not as fast as the FX, and has a lot more body roll in the tight corners. That being said it is A LOT nicer in the inside. The interior is PIMP with a nice modern layout, subtle mood lighting, great leather throughout, much bigger sunroof than the FX better non-premium sound system and although the FX looks a little bigger the interior space is a bit better in the SRX.

Exterior wise it's all personal taste. I think the SRX has a more modern look while the FX is looking quite dated to me. We have a pearl white one with the beige and brown interior and couldn't be happier. The only car I would have rather had was a CTS-V Wagon but couldn't find one under $55K and my wife hates wagons so i would have had to give up the Z for it.

The only minor complaint with the SRX is car seat back-seat room. While people sitting the the back seat have a ton of room, my infant rear-facing car seat doesn't allow the driver's seat to go all the way back. It's only a problem if you keep the car seat not in the middle position, and only if you have an infant rear-facing seat (when the same seat is facing forward there are no issues so this may just be an issue with Graco infant seats).

Our third runner up was the Acura MDX.

other ones we tested:
Haundai Santa Fe (SURPRISINGLY NICE)
Acura RDX
Nissan Pathfinder
Infinity JX
Honda Passport
Toyota Highlander

kenchan · 05-10-2013, 04:37 PM

i think the current FX looks like a whale or something in a good way. very unique design.

i also kinda like the EX (was it?) the crossover of the G-sedan. but those dont have much carrying capacity.

i think the best bet (been doing this for a while) is to have your hobby car, then an economical daily driver hatch or wagon or something similar with cargo room.

cossie1600 · 05-10-2013, 04:53 PM

Lexus rx hybrid is calling you

kenchan · 05-10-2013, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Lexus rx hybrid is calling you

my pops has a brand new one. took delivery about 2wks ago... 450h or something. about 75K otd cash with options.

LEXUS > RX450h/RX350/RX270 > ƒ[ƒJ[Šó–]¬”„‰¿Ši

KERMIT · 05-10-2013, 06:56 PM

https://newrangeroversport.landrover...plore/overview

Z-Girl 12 · 05-10-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXSpeedDemon

I went SUV shopping about 8 months ago (needed something bigger before my daughter was born).

If you want something that still has a performance feel to it then the FX is your best bet in that price range. If I had not been able to keep my Z I would have bought an FX. It had the best aggressive handling and acceleration of anything I tried under $55K.

My wife and I decided to go with a Cadillac SRX instead. It's not as fast as the FX, and has a lot more body roll in the tight corners. That being said it is A LOT nicer in the inside. The interior is PIMP with a nice modern layout, subtle mood lighting, great leather throughout, much bigger sunroof than the FX better non-premium sound system and although the FX looks a little bigger the interior space is a bit better in the SRX.

Exterior wise it's all personal taste. I think the SRX has a more modern look while the FX is looking quite dated to me. We have a pearl white one with the beige and brown interior and couldn't be happier. The only car I would have rather had was a CTS-V Wagon but couldn't find one under $55K and my wife hates wagons so i would have had to give up the Z for it.

The only minor complaint with the SRX is car seat back-seat room. While people sitting the the back seat have a ton of room, my infant rear-facing car seat doesn't allow the driver's seat to go all the way back. It's only a problem if you keep the car seat not in the middle position, and only if you have an infant rear-facing seat (when the same seat is facing forward there are no issues so this may just be an issue with Graco infant seats).

Our third runner up was the Acura MDX.

other ones we tested:
Haundai Santa Fe (SURPRISINGLY NICE)
Acura RDX
Nissan Pathfinder
Infinity JX
Honda Passport
Toyota Highlander

First off, great write up!

You have saved me a lot of leg work. As far as the FX looking dated, what's out now is a new look...I think. I actually like the first generation, less going on with the fins and chrome everywhere. But will black all that out anyway. Oh and I don't EVER plan to need space for a ANY sort of baby/infant seat. Yikes... I need the space for my luggage (travel a lot) and my gear (mountain bike, tennis, gym gear etc.). Again, thanks for the awesome review.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-10-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i think the current FX looks like a whale or something in a good way. very unique design.

i also kinda like the EX (was it?) the crossover of the G-sedan. but those dont have much carrying capacity.

i think the best bet (been doing this for a while) is to have your hobby car, then an economical daily driver hatch or wagon or something similar with cargo room.

My economical is my Honda Accord...the Z is definitely the toy. The Honda is just hitting 200k still in amazing condition inside/outside but just not a travel car. Merely a DD.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-10-2013, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Lexus rx hybrid is calling you

No way...80% drivers of those here are white haired. I am so not digging the look either...

05-09-2013, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	2013/14 Infiniti FX So I'll be trading the Z in the fall...love him but need more space. I have always loved the FX, thinking it will be my next move. Thoughts? Ideas of anything else in its class you would consider? Thanks! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-09-2013, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	sorry to see you trading the Z in! if you do get a FX... You should do this! UNKNOWN_370 and Z-Girl 12 like this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

05-09-2013, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	That picture has def been around awhile and I think it is so sexy...deep dish wheels are just sick Jasonle. I won't do any enhancements to the FX other than tint. Hey are you still hungry? hehehehe Jasonle likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-10-2013, 05:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 16	Viet's FX is just too damn sexy. __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

05-10-2013, 06:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Can't go wrong with the FX, love those things. The EX isn't bad either. Z-Girl 12 likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

05-10-2013, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	before i traded my G35 i had the ex as a loaner for services. cute, but !I found it a bit small...and the fx has more horses. I still want to go fast....sorta __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

05-10-2013, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	I went SUV shopping about 8 months ago (needed something bigger before my daughter was born). If you want something that still has a performance feel to it then the FX is your best bet in that price range. If I had not been able to keep my Z I would have bought an FX. It had the best aggressive handling and acceleration of anything I tried under $55K. My wife and I decided to go with a Cadillac SRX instead. It's not as fast as the FX, and has a lot more body roll in the tight corners. That being said it is A LOT nicer in the inside. The interior is PIMP with a nice modern layout, subtle mood lighting, great leather throughout, much bigger sunroof than the FX better non-premium sound system and although the FX looks a little bigger the interior space is a bit better in the SRX. Exterior wise it's all personal taste. I think the SRX has a more modern look while the FX is looking quite dated to me. We have a pearl white one with the beige and brown interior and couldn't be happier. The only car I would have rather had was a CTS-V Wagon but couldn't find one under $55K and my wife hates wagons so i would have had to give up the Z for it. The only minor complaint with the SRX is car seat back-seat room. While people sitting the the back seat have a ton of room, my infant rear-facing car seat doesn't allow the driver's seat to go all the way back. It's only a problem if you keep the car seat not in the middle position, and only if you have an infant rear-facing seat (when the same seat is facing forward there are no issues so this may just be an issue with Graco infant seats). Our third runner up was the Acura MDX. other ones we tested: Haundai Santa Fe (SURPRISINGLY NICE) Acura RDX Nissan Pathfinder Infinity JX Honda Passport Toyota Highlander

05-10-2013, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think the current FX looks like a whale or something in a good way. very unique design. i also kinda like the EX (was it?) the crossover of the G-sedan. but those dont have much carrying capacity. i think the best bet (been doing this for a while) is to have your hobby car, then an economical daily driver hatch or wagon or something similar with cargo room.

05-10-2013, 04:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Lexus rx hybrid is calling you

05-10-2013, 06:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
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