@@eddiecardinal3615 I had a 2004 and had been driving it for over ten years (got it used in 2010). Someone rear-ended me and totaled my FX35 last month. Everyone always thought my car was newer than it was. Always looked sexy, sophisticated, and drove like dream. I wish I still had it 😭
@@VinceVicari oh man.. that's too bad. I like the style so much that I bought 2 years ago 2014 QX70 in great condition. Black on black with touring package.
I still have my FX50S that I purchased brand new in 2010. The car has almost every feature that my wife’s 2019 Lexus LX 570 has....radar cruise control, 360 degree overhead view camera, heated and cooled seats etc. I have always been a car guy, my other car is a 2009 Carrera S, and the FX with nearly 400 horse power is still a blast to drive. The first, and only mod I did was have the resonator removed. This mod opened up the exhaust for that proper V8 sound that I love...I’m a 72 year old boomer! If you can find one, grab it.
Take note people, this is how you do being 72 years old the right way. 👍 I guess I really have no reason to be feeling old at 37 when someone twice my age is still having this kind of fun. 😂
I recently moved to the country and my 2016 Accord Coupe is not really a good fit amymore. I do like the FX50 but not many around, the QX70 maybe the way to go 3.7 325hp. Only issue is no remote start
Awesome. I’m looking into a used one to have for pleasure. Possibly an 08. Found some with 120-150k miles. Read they fixed most of the earlier issues by 06. Hope it works out cause I like the fx a lit
I just picked up an 08 FX35 AWD Sport with Tech package. It’s got every option offered. I paid $10k cash. 108k miles and rides like new. I’m really happy with it. Shocked how well it’s held up and it was a one owner.
Picked up 2010 fx35 in pearl white with 166k km(103k miles) yesterday for 10,600CAD (8k2usd). Wanna enjoy it this summer and sell before winter. Hope I don’t get hooked and decide to keep it.
Most underrated car period. This is the original sport crossover. Not sure why Infiniti stopped it. It aligns with the market today as many companies are offering performance RWD based crossovers now.
I had a ‘07 FX35 with every option and it was amazing. Turned a lot of heads, very capable, dependable and reliable. Only had 1 recall (bubbling dash) and 1 TSB (axle click) otherwise drove hard for 200k miles and traveling along and NEVER left me stranded. I now own a 2017 QX70 Limited with every option and accessory. So far so good. Great in the snow, very fun and luxurious and also turns heads.
That QX70 LIMITED is HOTTTT!!! I just discovered that GEM, that interior is sick, and if you have the lane departure & IBA button, then you have every option that the QX70 offer except the paddle shifters & the suspension option....I think the LIMITED LOOKS THE BEST, ENJOY YOU GEM!!!
From all the cars I've had my '08 FX35 is the best and still going. I'll be handing it down to my daughter when she turns 16 and hopefully buy me a newer model.
did you ? Im planning to see one to buy...but the MPG concerns me a bit with now gas prices...im a conservative on speed driver so I believe that would help
I agree you don't have to worry about the pimples on the 09 to 17. You just have to deal with the dash melting and becoming a sticky furry mess that will never be clean again. Coming from some one who just purchased a 10 fx35 over the weekend
I have my original FX45 with only 76k on it. It's going to be my Classic Car and I will pass it on to my Son. Thanks for the video and Thanks for sharing 🤗
Great Video, thanks for posting! I had a 2007 FX 35, bought with 14K miles and drove it to 190K miles when I was hit by another car who failed to yield. Total loss from insurance and they gave me $6K for it. I just put down earnest money on a 2016 QX70 with 125K miles. It's $17K. I'm a bit concerned on the high mileage but the FX35 was a great car and drove it for over ten years!
I currently own 2016 QX70 3.7. I love the car and truly see the FX/QX70 as the original sport cross over. The only other car that I'd consider contending for this crown is the 4.4i/4.6is/4.8is E53 X5 Sport. I owned a 2006 4.4i X5 Sport back from 2010-2015. in 1999-2002 the v8 E53 Sport was really the only nimble performance SUV available on the market. However the E53 was a tad larger I think and felt less coup-like. I purchased my QX70 because it feels just like how the E53 felt with added sleek styling and refinement.
Great video. I have a 2005 & the tilt mechanism starting making a grinding noise. The telescopic feature works like new. Do you know what it takes to fix the tilt mechanism & have you ran into this issue before? thanks in advance!
Exceptional review.! When did they start putting cvts and drive by wire in? I don't want either. Curious what the most recent build without one is.. 14??
Fx50S the fan is constantly on as soon as u turn the car and the ac on, the temp outside is 45 celcius I did check the coolant is still full, any idea what it might be? Thank u
Old video but .. I have a FX45 -05 and the v8 drink oil like a alcaholic but the Infiniti says that they do drink oil . 94300miles on the clock and it drives Amazing full option and 20” rims .. .
Thanks for making this video. I'm not super familiar with Infiniti vehicles but have always loved their styling. The FX looks like a great option in a preowned crossover SUV, I'll have to test drive one to compare to the X5 and MDX.
Nice video. I was already sold on the QX70 before this video now you just confirmed it for me. I will be getting one. I do have a question about with years for the QX70 had more features then the others?
Infiniti, the new QX55 is not a proper replacement for this vehicle. With the new Nissan Z being produced, please use that platform to resurrect this vehicle.
Hi, i can' t find anything about the differences in size. Do all QX have the exact same dimensions ? For eg BMW X Series differs in regards to the number ...X3 X5....so is the qx 70 way bigger than the qx 50 or lower...since the number does not relate to the engine...?! Where does it reate to ?
I'm a die hard Infiniti fan i have had a lot of Infiniti vehicles i was gonna buy a 1st gen FX preferably a FX45 but im leaning towards a 2nd gen i wish i could find a Sport model
Hello , you mentioned this is particular 2008 Infiniti FX35 was made in Japan . Is the 2009 designed model also made in Japan? I’m currently interested in buying a 2009 Infiniti FX35 but looking to see if those are built in Japan as well which would be a big plus for me .
This vehicle is what put Infiniti on the map. Whomever took the decision to discontinue it without a true replacement being introduced should have been fired on the spot! I have owned a FX35 and currently own a FX37/QX70 that I purchased in 2014, both have been very reliable. Sadly I am now looking to replace it (keep my vehicles 7 years) and have to go look elsewhere, most likely Porsche Macan S.
It operates in 2WD under normal drive conditions and will send up to 50% of the power to the front wheels when the rear wheels start to slip. The car’s engine computer controls the AWD system you cannot lock it in 2WD.
I just purchased a 2013 fx37 and if may I ask.. is there a button I can turn the 4 wheel drive off ? Also I've noticed the AWD starts blinking fast usually when I'm on the highway at high speed why does it do that? I know nothing about cars I'm tired of of going to goggle on not finding an answer:( Hope u can help Thanks!
@@johnnyv5995 Actually the AWD is on only when taking off, approx until you reach 5 MPH then it turns off and is electronicly controlled to be turned back on if it is needed to save on gas.
I wonder if any of these cars transmissions can go over 200k with almost no problem with proper maintenance since they come from nissan and u know nissan transmission are disposable since renault merged with nissan. I really want the QX70 but am kinda skeptical about the transmission strength.
My 2013 FX37 has 190k miles on it. Transmission is fine , just change tr fluid every 60k miles with Valvoline synthethic ATf. Only Jatco CVTs have problems not 7 speed auto.
Both, they are all built on the Advanced FrontMidship Platform, 350Z, 370Z, G25, G37, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX70, EX35, FX35,.FX45. FX50, FX37, EX37, and 2014-2017 QX50 are all built on the same platform
I drive the FX35 2012. Dashboard peeling is still an issue, just like the FX35 2007 I previously owned. So, it's not true Nissan solved the dashboard issue we see in the Infiniti FX.
Its possible, but we have seen dozens of the newer FX/QX70 and not peeling dashboard. I have a 2013 FX37 with 80k miles and no issues on the dash at all. It was very common on the first generation. We are in a mild climate, so its possible is hotter climates the next generation FX/QX70 could still have issues with the dash peeling, but I have not seen one example myself and have been at INFINITI retailers for about 20 years, so I have seen a lot of these vehicels over the years.
QX55 turned our to be another extremely disappointing model for us Inifiniti fans :( what made FX35/37/50/QX70 so special was that amazing reliable, powerful, fun, tested and trusted, bulletproof 3.5/3.7V6 and AT transmission. How a weak and boring turbo4 peered up with notoriously unreliable and boring CVT is even remotely considered a replacement is mind blowing! not to mention discontinuation of Q60(WHY?!?!) and going all electric?! they should have fired the CEO and all the execs for ruining Infiniti brand! nobody in this sector is interested in EVs, the power grid is not ready , they are boring yet super expensive. I wish we had a true G37 and Q60 successors that had even more horsepower and technologies than M340i, S5 or TLX TypeS. Inifniti was all of that: reliable, powerful, gorgeous and very high tech. we have lost all of it :(
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I still see a lot of FX35 on the road and they still look great.
2003 with 182000 miles and still running like a champ! I plan on keep it for few more years.
@@eddiecardinal3615 I had a 2004 and had been driving it for over ten years (got it used in 2010). Someone rear-ended me and totaled my FX35 last month. Everyone always thought my car was newer than it was. Always looked sexy, sophisticated, and drove like dream. I wish I still had it 😭
@@VinceVicari oh man.. that's too bad. I like the style so much that I bought 2 years ago 2014 QX70 in great condition. Black on black with touring package.
@@eddiecardinal3615 do you recommend the newer models? Because I'm considering getting a 2014/2015 QX70...how does it compare to the FX35?
@@VinceVicari highly recommend the qx70. As you know it's no longer available in the US market.
I still have my FX50S that I purchased brand new in 2010. The car has almost every feature that my wife’s 2019 Lexus LX 570 has....radar cruise control, 360 degree overhead view camera, heated and cooled seats etc. I have always been a car guy, my other car is a 2009 Carrera S, and the FX with nearly 400 horse power is still a blast to drive. The first, and only mod I did was have the resonator removed. This mod opened up the exhaust for that proper V8 sound that I love...I’m a 72 year old boomer!
If you can find one, grab it.
Take note people, this is how you do being 72 years old the right way. 👍 I guess I really have no reason to be feeling old at 37 when someone twice my age is still having this kind of fun. 😂
I will never give up my 2013 FX50!
I recently moved to the country and my 2016 Accord Coupe is not really a good fit amymore. I do like the FX50 but not many around, the QX70 maybe the way to go 3.7 325hp. Only issue is no remote start
@@Blue-moon12 you can always get aftermarket remote start
Imma do the same thing with the resonator… gotta let him sing
I have 202,800 miles on my FX35 2003. Still going strong August 2021
Any major repairs after 125,000
None still going 10-6-23
Awesome. I’m looking into a used one to have for pleasure. Possibly an 08. Found some with 120-150k miles. Read they fixed most of the earlier issues by 06. Hope it works out cause I like the fx a lit
I'm at 133k on my 2010 fx35, u give me great hope 👍🏽
Man those FX45/50 are hard to come by haha. Infiniti shouldn’t have neglected it.
I just picked up an 08 FX35 AWD Sport with Tech package. It’s got every option offered. I paid $10k cash. 108k miles and rides like new. I’m really happy with it. Shocked how well it’s held up and it was a one owner.
I want one!
@@cjones3372 It’s still doing awesome. Took it on a road trip and use it for my dogs. Did amazing in the random Dallas snow / Ice storm. Love the AWD.
Picked up 2010 fx35 in pearl white with 166k km(103k miles) yesterday for 10,600CAD (8k2usd). Wanna enjoy it this summer and sell before winter. Hope I don’t get hooked and decide to keep it.
@@cjones3372 I have one for sale if you’re interested in buying one still
Most underrated car period. This is the original sport crossover. Not sure why Infiniti stopped it. It aligns with the market today as many companies are offering performance RWD based crossovers now.
Reintroduce it as the Fx E to compete with the mach E
I had a ‘07 FX35 with every option and it was amazing. Turned a lot of heads, very capable, dependable and reliable. Only had 1 recall (bubbling dash) and 1 TSB (axle click) otherwise drove hard for 200k miles and traveling along and NEVER left me stranded. I now own a 2017 QX70 Limited with every option and accessory. So far so good. Great in the snow, very fun and luxurious and also turns heads.
That QX70 LIMITED is HOTTTT!!! I just discovered that GEM, that interior is sick, and if you have the lane departure & IBA button, then you have every option that the QX70 offer except the paddle shifters & the suspension option....I think the LIMITED LOOKS THE BEST, ENJOY YOU GEM!!!
I have the FX45, that thing is a tank!!
I have a 2006 FX35 w/ 193,000 miles. Interior still in great shape (including the dash 🙂). Car runs absolutely great. Love mine!
I own an 2007 FX and love it! My next car will be it's older brother the QX70.
The first gens are really solid they where built in japan the styling is still up to date led lights and leveling xenon headlights.
Great review of these two great vehicles! My favorite suv design ever! (I like engine sound too)
From all the cars I've had my '08 FX35 is the best and still going. I'll be handing it down to my daughter when she turns 16 and hopefully buy me a newer model.
Amazing review with massive info
Great informative video, thank you.
I’m looking at the newer generation, the FX35 from 2009-2012 or the FX37 from 2013 i LOVE the look of them they are so nice!😍🤤
The 1st gen fx35 way better, look better too
The only thing better about the 1st gen was the exhaust.
I have an FX45, very informative video.
Im about to purchase a qx70, this video helps a lot… thank you very much
did you ? Im planning to see one to buy...but the MPG concerns me a bit with now gas prices...im a conservative on speed driver so I believe that would help
I agree you don't have to worry about the pimples on the 09 to 17. You just have to deal with the dash melting and becoming a sticky furry mess that will never be clean again. Coming from some one who just purchased a 10 fx35 over the weekend
Thanks for sharing.
This was very informative. I didn't know 35 & 37 in the fx was the engine size.
I have my original FX45 with only 76k on it. It's going to be my Classic Car and I will pass it on to my Son.
Thanks for the video and Thanks for sharing 🤗
Great Video, thanks for posting! I had a 2007 FX 35, bought with 14K miles and drove it to 190K miles when I was hit by another car who failed to yield. Total loss from insurance and they gave me $6K for it. I just put down earnest money on a 2016 QX70 with 125K miles. It's $17K. I'm a bit concerned on the high mileage but the FX35 was a great car and drove it for over ten years!
How is it doing now? I just picked up a 2016 with 87k. Love it.
I currently own 2016 QX70 3.7. I love the car and truly see the FX/QX70 as the original sport cross over. The only other car that I'd consider contending for this crown is the 4.4i/4.6is/4.8is E53 X5 Sport. I owned a 2006 4.4i X5 Sport back from 2010-2015. in 1999-2002 the v8 E53 Sport was really the only nimble performance SUV available on the market. However the E53 was a tad larger I think and felt less coup-like. I purchased my QX70 because it feels just like how the E53 felt with added sleek styling and refinement.
I have a 2004 and its a great vehicle. Super reliable. Plenty of power with rear wheel drive.
Great video. I have a 2005 & the tilt mechanism starting making a grinding noise. The telescopic feature works like new. Do you know what it takes to fix the tilt mechanism & have you ran into this issue before? thanks in advance!
Exceptional review.! When did they start putting cvts and drive by wire in? I don't want either. Curious what the most recent build without one is.. 14??
I believe infiniti start putting cvt s in from 2020 to 2022 there newer models
What is the button on the trunk do?
i had an 08 fx35 back in 2017 and at a car wash people would ask if it was a brand new car thats how modern this car look through the years
Fx50S the fan is constantly on as soon as u turn the car and the ac on, the temp outside is 45 celcius I did check the coolant is still full, any idea what it might be?
Thank u
Old video but ..
I have a FX45 -05 and the v8 drink oil like a alcaholic but the Infiniti says that they do drink oil .
94300miles on the clock and it drives Amazing full option and 20” rims .. .
Thanks for making this video. I'm not super familiar with Infiniti vehicles but have always loved their styling. The FX looks like a great option in a preowned crossover SUV, I'll have to test drive one to compare to the X5 and MDX.
Great
Nice video. I was already sold on the QX70 before this video now you just confirmed it for me. I will be getting one. I do have a question about with years for the QX70 had more features then the others?
All the years are pretty much the same. There were no changes made for features.
FX50s are a beast!!
Infiniti, the new QX55 is not a proper replacement for this vehicle.
With the new Nissan Z being produced, please use that platform to resurrect this vehicle.
Hi, i can' t find anything about the differences in size. Do all QX have the exact same dimensions ? For eg BMW X Series differs in regards to the number ...X3 X5....so is the qx 70 way bigger than the qx 50 or lower...since the number does not relate to the engine...?! Where does it reate to ?
I'm a die hard Infiniti fan i have had a lot of Infiniti vehicles i was gonna buy a 1st gen FX preferably a FX45 but im leaning towards a 2nd gen i wish i could find a Sport model
Hello , you mentioned this is particular 2008 Infiniti FX35 was made in Japan . Is the 2009 designed model also made in Japan? I’m currently interested in buying a 2009 Infiniti FX35 but looking to see if those are built in Japan as well which would be a big plus for me .
The ones built in Japan seem to be better. I think all of the FXs and QXs are built in Japan!
FX35/FX37/QX70 (up to 2017) always made in Japan.
QX50/QX55 (2017+) is made in Mexico and uses a CVT.
I wouldn't even consider the newer ones.
This vehicle is what put Infiniti on the map. Whomever took the decision to discontinue it without a true replacement being introduced should have been fired on the spot! I have owned a FX35 and currently own a FX37/QX70 that I purchased in 2014, both have been very reliable. Sadly I am now looking to replace it (keep my vehicles 7 years) and have to go look elsewhere, most likely Porsche Macan S.
I'm interested in buying.do you still have it
@@1PRGESO Yes still have my FX. Send me your email and I will send you all the specs + pics and if interested we can then agree on price.
I didn't get the space for my fx 35 extra tyre
There should have been a 3rd gen of this! I wish there was still a G37/Q50 crossover model.
I have fx 35 2006 model..it is in 4wD mode. How I will change to 2WD?
It operates in 2WD under normal drive conditions and will send up to 50% of the power to the front wheels when the rear wheels start to slip. The car’s engine computer controls the AWD system you cannot lock it in 2WD.
I'll drive my '13 model until it falls apart.
That's how I feel about my 04..
@@VQDE_RobLee I like the 04 model a lot more than the newer ones 😂
My 2013 FX50 is still the sexiest vehicle out there. I had the 2003 FX45, and loved it. But... 5.0 liter is amazing.
I have the fx35 06. Was wondering if it is possible to install a multimedia receiver in place of the original screen.
Be intrested to know also
someone on youtube has done this
I just purchased a 2013 fx37 and if may I ask.. is there a button I can turn the 4 wheel drive off ? Also I've noticed the AWD starts blinking fast usually when I'm on the highway at high speed why does it do that? I know nothing about cars I'm tired of of going to goggle on not finding an answer:(
Hope u can help Thanks!
Off? No, it's automatically always on. AWD should not be displayed at all.
@@johnnyv5995 Actually the AWD is on only when taking off, approx until you reach 5 MPH then it turns off and is electronicly controlled to be turned back on if it is needed to save on gas.
How quick you forgot that BMW started the performance SUV genre.
I wonder if any of these cars transmissions can go over 200k with almost no problem with proper maintenance since they come from nissan and u know nissan transmission are disposable since renault merged with nissan. I really want the QX70 but am kinda skeptical about the transmission strength.
I have the 2008 fx sport package with 223k miles on it so no need to worry about that. The car is still driving like brand new so far.
QX70 got a 7speed tranny, it is bullet proof
My 2013 FX37 has 190k miles on it. Transmission is fine , just change tr fluid every 60k miles with Valvoline synthethic ATf. Only Jatco CVTs have problems not 7 speed auto.
Was it the Nissan 370Z or the 350z platform?
Both, they are all built on the Advanced FrontMidship Platform, 350Z, 370Z, G25, G37, Q50, Q60, Q70, QX70, EX35, FX35,.FX45. FX50, FX37, EX37, and 2014-2017 QX50 are all built on the same platform
I drive the FX35 2012. Dashboard peeling is still an issue, just like the FX35 2007 I previously owned. So, it's not true Nissan solved the dashboard issue we see in the Infiniti FX.
Its possible, but we have seen dozens of the newer FX/QX70 and not peeling dashboard. I have a 2013 FX37 with 80k miles and no issues on the dash at all. It was very common on the first generation. We are in a mild climate, so its possible is hotter climates the next generation FX/QX70 could still have issues with the dash peeling, but I have not seen one example myself and have been at INFINITI retailers for about 20 years, so I have seen a lot of these vehicels over the years.
Many thanks for the insight. You could be right. Hot weather may not be friendly to the dashboard.
They're still good looking and more reliable than all the other slope back ugly looking SUV'S that the other luxury brands now offer
Good video
The updated style just has a goofy front,, the og fx was perfectly aggressive and business-like..
The only cons your forgot to mention about the fx35 03-08 is the galley gasket failure
Please get this message out there!!!!!! Infiniti fixed this problem in 2014
fx 35 way better Better Sound
This car was so iconic back in the days. Way ahead of Lexus and Acura at that time. I can’t believe they replaced it with that trash @$$ qx55🤮
best sounding suv ..... but quality of the engine not great fun car tho
Shit ton of plastic engine parts. Hate them plastic valve covers
QX55 turned our to be another extremely disappointing model for us Inifiniti fans :( what made FX35/37/50/QX70 so special was that amazing reliable, powerful, fun, tested and trusted, bulletproof 3.5/3.7V6 and AT transmission. How a weak and boring turbo4 peered up with notoriously unreliable and boring CVT is even remotely considered a replacement is mind blowing! not to mention discontinuation of Q60(WHY?!?!) and going all electric?! they should have fired the CEO and all the execs for ruining Infiniti brand! nobody in this sector is interested in EVs, the power grid is not ready , they are boring yet super expensive. I wish we had a true G37 and Q60 successors that had even more horsepower and technologies than M340i, S5 or TLX TypeS. Inifniti was all of that: reliable, powerful, gorgeous and very high tech. we have lost all of it :(