2003 Infiniti FX35 Consumer Reviews

Not your typical SUV

Written by: ib1surfer on 06/12/2007

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We purchased this vehicle new in 2003 and have been extremely satisified with its performance and handling. It surprised us that we could get great performance and handling from a vehicle of this size and still get a constant 20 mpg, on average, while cruising at 80 mph. We're on our 3rd set of tires and have 81k mi on the car and have switched from the stock 20" Goodyear RSAs to BFG KDWs. An excellent choice as they handle better and hold the road better when cornering. I find the FX35 fun to handle on winding mountain roads and use the manual mode to save the brakes. We put new rear brakes on at 75k and will put new fronts on at 82500k. Virtually no maint other than oil changes.

Favorite Features

Style, handling, comfort and fuel economy for vehicle with this much power.

Suggested Improvements

I can't think of any improvements I'd make to this vehicle a this time. It has been a great vehicle both in town and on the road.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Base FX35 is awesome

Written by: ivorypearl on 05/07/2007

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought a base 2003 FX35 on the lot that had been overlooked, and I'm so glad it had. Cloth interior, no sunroof, rarer than rare! I wish they still made FXes in cloth, but the 07 interiors are beautiful. This car is fun, safe, and stylish. RWD platform with the powerful Nissan VQ35DE motor allow for brisk pickup and great handling dynamics. This setup is also highly tunable (do a search for Stillen supercharged FX35). Even though it's RWD, with Blizzaks it works great in the snow. Reliability and owner satisfaction have been very high - I have an 07 G35S sedan on order!

Favorite Features

Power, aesthetic design, handling, fit and finish, tunability, reliability, exhaust note/growl, and power!

Suggested Improvements

Make a CD changer that doesn't skip in the cold. Everything else rocks!

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FX 35 is a great car

Written by: manny on 03/01/2007

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned an FX35 for four years now. I love this car. in the four years I have had no problems with it. I just add gas and change the oil regularly. it has been incredibly reliable. It is a great car for long road trips. It is extremely comfortable and it has a killer sound system (I got the upgrade to the 11- speaker system). I have three dogs and we go hiking very often. I put them easily in the back of the car. there's a ton of room when you fold down the seats flat. I highly recommend this car to anyone.

Favorite Features

Design (interior and exterior) Reliability Comfort

Suggested Improvements

Bluetooth and MP3 support are a must these days in high end cars. it needs more technology. How about a hard drive already in it and Wi-Fi so i can download songs or movies from my home computer to my car?

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Over 100,000 miles and just like new

Written by: sandman on 01/30/2007

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This car continues to perform as well as when I first purchased it, and it was superb then. I have the 18 inch wheels and RWD. At 6'4" and 250 lbs, the space and comfort has been great. I do alot of highway driving and have averaged 23 mpg since it was purchased. Have followed the regularly scheduled maintenance at dealer and the car just keeps on going. I also get it detailed every two weeks and the finish still looks new. Driving any distance is very comfortable in this car. The dealer pays attention to all the details and has always provided great service. I'll get another FX35 someday, but this one is still going strong.

Favorite Features

Comfortable, sporty ride, sound system, acceleration, the cool look of the car, long term performance, better than expected gas mileage, and the way that performance has stayed at such a high level, even after 100,000 miles.

Suggested Improvements

The only little thing has been a sort of grating noise when the dash and steering wheel moves back to position after the car has been sitting in the hot Florida sun for a day. Dealer was unable to provide a fix, and the noise only occurs when you first start the car

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Super Performer

Written by: Advengra on 11/25/2006

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Take to the hills and curves of some of the Rocky Mountains highest passes ( most are 12,000 ft.) and feel the acceleration, the braking, and best, how it bites and holds in those 90-180 degree curves--the stability is awesome, inspiring, just fantastic fun!!! Unbelievable---buy, rent, or borrow--you've got to experience it yourself!!

Favorite Features

Stability,sports-car handling, acceleration, exterior good looks and beautiful interior looks & design

Suggested Improvements

None

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best car ever owned

Written by: Abel on 11/11/2006

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned just about every high-end make out there. No other car has ever kept me this happy and interested for so long! No problems whatsoever and I already have over 80k miles on it. I can't imagine replacing this car with anything else other than a new FX (when they get remodeled hopefully for 08)

Favorite Features

Tech package is a must! Once you get used to all the cool features you never want to go without them again.

Suggested Improvements

For 2003 there was no cellphone integration (bummer). However, current models do. Sporty ride may be to stiff for some. Adjustable suspension would be nice future feature.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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The longest i've ever kept a vehicle

Written by: Jasonva on 10/05/2006

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is the longest i've ever kept a vehicle. I'm one of those guys who keeps a car for 1 to 2 years and then trades out due to boredom. This is not the case with the FX. I thourouly enjoy getting in the crossover and driving to work everyday. I still to this day haven't found anything to spark my interest to get rid of my FX. Buy it, you'll enjoy it.

Favorite Features

Very techy car. If i had a favorite i'd say the dvd player in the back. Shuts those kids up. I'll never buy another car without the dvd player in the back to keep those kids quiet.

Suggested Improvements

Blue tooth, or Ipod capabilities would be cool.

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Love it

Written by: John on 07/24/2006

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought it used in 2004 and it has been a true joy since. It is very spacious for four passengers. Not for five. Much sportier design than other crossovers, which seemed too much like minivans (the Mercedes) or station wagons (Ford, Audi). Gas consumption could be better, but I am averaging 18.8 with roughly 20% highway use and 80% city use. However, it is worth the extra power, especially with high octane gas. On a smooth open road (highway), it is an absolute dream. It is especially good for skiing (skis on the roof rack, passengers toasty on the inside, most comfortable ride I've taken to the mountains ever). Bought one for my dad, too!

Favorite Features

The design, the power, the sport handling. Also, the steering wheel. It's sporty and not large like a school bus (like a GMC Envoy).

Suggested Improvements

Improved acceleration at highway speeds, MP3 or iPod compatibility, improved seat memory. Onstar would be fabulous!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Sports Car with a Big Trunk

Written by: isilv on 06/27/2006

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The FX 35 gives you the thrill of a sports car with the carrying capacity of a small SUV. The FX is very reliable, it hasn't been in the shop except for scheduled maintance. The sport's suspension is very tight with no roll common to most SUVs.

Favorite Features

Distinctive styling & performance

Suggested Improvements

The suspension is very tight which tends to give a very hard ride. There should be a switch to give the option of sport or comfort setting.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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A Fun Way to Drive

Written by: N. Palm on 05/31/2006

Vehicle

2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is the most enjoyable car that I have owned or leased. Handling is great and it has sufficient guts to move right along. (It would more fun it were offered with a stick) There have been no maintenance issues at all, the dealership is wonderful to deal with with loaner cars readily available when I have service which has always been minimal. The DVD player is great for my granchildren (especially with the headphones). I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. This auto is leased and my daughter's boyfriend is buying it at the end of the lease next month. I am leasing a new FX35 because I enjoyed ths one so much.

Favorite Features

Navigation system is very helpful. I have a bad back so that seating is good which is very important to me. Rearview camera is also a nice feature and as mentioned elsewhere, the DVD player is great for grandchildren.

Suggested Improvements

Voice recognition system integrated with the navigation system would be nice. I would also headlamps that turned with the car.

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