tranny problem fixed?

Thunder22 · #1 08-15-2008, 05:15 PM

I'm thinking about an 08 X3 but was wondering if anyone with a current build is experiencing the tranny issue?

TIA

vinuneuro · #2 08-15-2008, 06:23 PM

Get a manual, problem fixed.

AzNMpower32 · #3 08-15-2008, 06:24 PM

Since the mid-winter builds, the AT transmission software seems to have improved. I would order a 2009 to be absolutely sure, or get a manual transmission. I know that for 2009, Saddle Brown is available as an interior leather option.

Thunder22 · #4 08-15-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

Since the mid-winter builds, the AT transmission software seems to have improved. I would order a 2009 to be absolutely sure, or get a manual transmission. I know that for 2009, Saddle Brown is available as an interior leather option.

thanks, that's what i was afraid of, not all the 08's are bug free. Looks like i'm heading to the infiniti dealer saturday

vinuneuro · #5 08-15-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gresch

thanks, that's what i was afraid of, not all the 08's are bug free. Looks like i'm heading to the japanese dealer saturday

FSETH · #6 08-15-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Hope you are not buying a F(ugly)X!

Thunder22 · #7 08-15-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Get a manual, problem fixed.

lol, would love to, but i already have a car with a manual, need an auto on the dd.

vinuneuro · #8 08-15-2008, 11:41 PM

I didn't use that icon because I necessarily think Infinity products are bad. Gresch has never owned a Japanese vehicle

. I think an Infinity might make a great dd for him considering he's got a Vette to play with. Reliable, pretty competent power and handling, but slightly boring compared to Bimmer (and you get to keep your headlights

).

Thunder22 · #9 08-16-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

I didn't use that icon because I necessarily think Infinity products are bad. Gresch has never owned a Japanese vehicle

. I think an Infinity might make a great dd for him considering he's got a Vette to play with. Reliable, pretty competent power and handling, but slightly boring compared to Bimmer (and you get to keep your headlights

).

It's Infiniti.

305HP in FX btw, and I don't need excitement in a DD, as you say, I have another ride for that.

I need the DD to be able to get me in/out of snow crushed Pennsylvania/VT/NH and upstate NY in the winters, be able to carry my "stuff" for skiing and other sports (like my bike and hockey equipment), get somewhat decent mileage, not be a chick car, have AWD with a rear wheel bias, have some style, carry the dog(s) with all of the stuff, and not be a tank.

any other suggestions to help me in my quest?

FSETH · #10 08-16-2008, 07:24 PM

Do you have to buy new? Why not a CPO e53 X5?

If you have to have new, what about an MDX? A little less generic looking IMO. As you said though, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

535 xi wagon
335 xi (may be too small)

I know you have your Vette for fun, but why settle for a second choice car as your DD? Especially if you are going to spend as much as a FX costs? I don't get when people say I have a car for fun I need a daily driver. You are going to spend way more time in the DD you are buying than your Vette so why not get one that you really like and excites you to drive everyday? Like maybe a CPO 4.6/4.8is?