Just not comfortable
Thank you all for your suggestions. I went back to the Infiniti dealer today and tried out a loaded Black 09 M35x with 48000 miles. It was a little better width-wise. Headroom and legroom are fractionally better. It really is a boat compared to the G! I really expected more punch with a 300hp engine. It must be really heavy. Overall I think I would be more comfortable in it though.
Unfortunately, we couldn't come anywhere close to making a deal. They basically said that they have tens of used G37s on the lot and only 2 M35s so they don't really want the G back. I can see their point. They did say the could come closer on the other M35 they had in "Grandpa Gold" color. Uh, no thanks! I really hate car dealerships, and I dreaded going back there, but I felt I had to do it sooner rather than later to see if they would help me out.
A number of you mentioned SUVs. I suppose that is a possibility. I have a family of 5 but we have the odyssey to haul everyone around in. 98% of the time, I am just driving myself back and forth to work so I really hate to haul around the extra SUV sheet metal.
As to a weird mental phase. Yeah maybe. The first few weeks I loved driving the thing around. Not a care at all with the seats or anything. So at this point, I'm not sure I trust myself to trade it in and get something else because I feel like I made such a big mistake on the G.
Unfortunately, we couldn't come anywhere close to making a deal. They basically said that they have tens of used G37s on the lot and only 2 M35s so they don't really want the G back. I can see their point. They did say the could come closer on the other M35 they had in "Grandpa Gold" color. Uh, no thanks! I really hate car dealerships, and I dreaded going back there, but I felt I had to do it sooner rather than later to see if they would help me out.
A number of you mentioned SUVs. I suppose that is a possibility. I have a family of 5 but we have the odyssey to haul everyone around in. 98% of the time, I am just driving myself back and forth to work so I really hate to haul around the extra SUV sheet metal.
As to a weird mental phase. Yeah maybe. The first few weeks I loved driving the thing around. Not a care at all with the seats or anything. So at this point, I'm not sure I trust myself to trade it in and get something else because I feel like I made such a big mistake on the G.
A Hyundai Genesis Sedan (not the cheapy coupe) may be an option, at least the price should be in range and they're a pretty nice ride IMO. Plus they have long warranties so you'd be covered there.
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In all honesty, I was gonna say this too--have you tried out the newer M-Series?
If it's out of your budget, have you considered Leasing one?
I drove a rental M and I really liked it and for me, it felt gigantic.
Guess there's alwas the FX, too. That was roomy but still felt like a cockpit from the drivers seat (1st Generation).
If it's out of your budget, have you considered Leasing one?
I drove a rental M and I really liked it and for me, it felt gigantic.
Guess there's alwas the FX, too. That was roomy but still felt like a cockpit from the drivers seat (1st Generation).
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
I looked at the Recaro seats. Leather seats like the specialist M LXW that don't scream I need a 5-point harness are going to be over $2600 for a pair. Yikes!
I'm feeling that I'm stuck. Looking at current rates for this make/model/year, I'm fairly sure I way overpaid for this thing. Blackbook wholesale is anywhere from 21,600 to 24,900. So it is probably going to cost me $3000 to $5000 just to get out of it even though I've only had it for a little over a month - if I go through a dealer. Hard to stomach! I'm sure I can do better selling it myself, but that has it's own set of complications.
I only have to drive 20 minutes to and from work each day and there is a lot to love about this car too! Again, for the first couple weeks I was begging to run errands in it. I'm going to try to change my attitude this week and see how it goes. Hopefully no more up-at-3am typing sessions!
I looked at the Recaro seats. Leather seats like the specialist M LXW that don't scream I need a 5-point harness are going to be over $2600 for a pair. Yikes!
I'm feeling that I'm stuck. Looking at current rates for this make/model/year, I'm fairly sure I way overpaid for this thing. Blackbook wholesale is anywhere from 21,600 to 24,900. So it is probably going to cost me $3000 to $5000 just to get out of it even though I've only had it for a little over a month - if I go through a dealer. Hard to stomach! I'm sure I can do better selling it myself, but that has it's own set of complications.
I only have to drive 20 minutes to and from work each day and there is a lot to love about this car too! Again, for the first couple weeks I was begging to run errands in it. I'm going to try to change my attitude this week and see how it goes. Hopefully no more up-at-3am typing sessions!
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Tried some used cars today
Tried latest model used Acura TL, RL, TSX today. They all had about the same amount of room - which was not enough. I was really disappointed with the TL.
I tried an FX35 - not sure what generation. It seemed the seat went back a bit more, but it was way too high - I was hitting the headliner. So no go there.
I did something REALLY crazy yesterday and tried a 2012 Chevy Equinox. It had enough room, but it just isn't my style. My wife told me before I even tried this that we weren't getting a Chevy. They had a 2009 Maxima SV Sport in black on the lot with 41,000 miles on it. I fit in it but didn't get a chance to drive it since I was on my lunch hour. They were willing to do an even trade with the G37x (with 23000 miles now) but I didn't think that was a very good deal so I told them I would pass on it. If the mileage were the same as the G then it would be very interesting. I drive about 6,000 miles a year currently so the difference between the two is about 3 years of the car's life gone!
I think I'm going to go to the Nissan dealership and try a low mileage Maxima there next. On the phone they said "we can give you a better price on the G than anyone else around here". We'll see.
To respond to some others, I don't really like leases. Too expensive in the long run since I stay in my cars a long time. I do love the looks of the new M37 though and it looks like it might be big enough.
I tried an FX35 - not sure what generation. It seemed the seat went back a bit more, but it was way too high - I was hitting the headliner. So no go there.
I did something REALLY crazy yesterday and tried a 2012 Chevy Equinox. It had enough room, but it just isn't my style. My wife told me before I even tried this that we weren't getting a Chevy. They had a 2009 Maxima SV Sport in black on the lot with 41,000 miles on it. I fit in it but didn't get a chance to drive it since I was on my lunch hour. They were willing to do an even trade with the G37x (with 23000 miles now) but I didn't think that was a very good deal so I told them I would pass on it. If the mileage were the same as the G then it would be very interesting. I drive about 6,000 miles a year currently so the difference between the two is about 3 years of the car's life gone!
I think I'm going to go to the Nissan dealership and try a low mileage Maxima there next. On the phone they said "we can give you a better price on the G than anyone else around here". We'll see.
To respond to some others, I don't really like leases. Too expensive in the long run since I stay in my cars a long time. I do love the looks of the new M37 though and it looks like it might be big enough.
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