Thanks Alexander. I appreciate the feedback. My earlier videos were about trying different things (made mistakes along the way), but I realized (like you said) I need to be straight forward and informative with my videos. Thanks again.
I have the FX50S with V8 engine and seriously nothing like putting a V8 5.0 liter in the Infiniti. This is not like QX70 or FX35 or FX37. This is a giant engine in a compact SUV. A True Beast and Unicorn! Ultra high performance high profile car!
The exhaust of these SUVs literally sounds like a high performance race car. I see a lot of them all the time and hear them when people take off from a red light with theirs.
The exhaust note of Infiniti's sound awesome, especially the G cars. I just uploaded a QX70 video (45K+ mile review), I forgot to add video clip of the exhaust note.
when i went car shopping the qx70 caught my eye,after doing research I just had to get it! Knowing it was discontinued after the 2017 year I settled for a great 2016 one and one of the best decisions I made
Moonshadow 91 Congrats! Yeah, I know what you mean. I’ve owned a few of the INFINITI Gs, when it came to trade in the FX37/QX70 caught my eye. One of the best cars imo.
Yes, my wife had 2012 fx 35 and it was time to get a new car, it hit 200k and check engine lite came (EVAP) she didn't want anything new on a market, so I got her 2017 QX70 with 40k on it and she will be happy for another 6 years!
I own a QX70 Infiniti, and it is soooooo funny to drive. I love the sound of power and the feeling like your are in a muscle two doors car combined with a suv. I also love the interior, seat position and the long hood style. It only has 37,000 miles and I’m planning to upload a video with it later. Subscribed to your channel 👍
God gave me one of these, it is white! The car of my dream, I am really happy with it. Nice exterior and interior design (non common), nice engine sound, fast, low maintenance, from a very recognized japanese company and VERY funny to drive!
I own a BMW X1 which I have been happy with for the past few years. I’ve wanted the FX since i was a kid (2003) so when I saw a black 2014 QX70 for sale I had to get it - pretty good deal and in great condition! LOVE how it rides and love the sportyness. The one thing I noticed with it is a bit of rust on the roof rack’s crossbar bolts. Hoping these can be replaced. Have had it for 2 days now and am loving it.
Congrats! Same here I always like the first gen FX. The QX70 can handle like a sport car, surprisingly very nimble. I think you should be able to replace the bolts. Check out Rockauto.com. I bought my engine air filters for $17 vs $33 dollars at the dealership.
@@orlandojacinto1 question: not sure if this is the case with your 2015, but one thing I have noticed is that when I start the car there is a low humming coming from the backseat, almost like AC blowing. Only slightly noticeable when the radio is off. Thinking it is likely the exhaust?
@@joshperson3317 I think the sound you’re hearing is a whistling sound, like you said it’s barely noticeable. I’ve been hearing the same sound since I bought my QX70 six years ago. For example, I hear it driving in my neighborhood (radio turned off) in the morning and stopped at a light. The sound has remained consistent throughout the years. I don’t hear it driving on the highway.
I found one at CarMax that had only 23K miles on it. Needless to say I bought it. The car was like new and I love driving it. It reminds me of my old 1993 300ZX NA.
I have an fx35 and when you pushed the gas smiled and looked over your shoulder for cops it reminded me of myself. The engine is great, has a nice sound and is a happy little car just watch out for police. Radar detector and jammer would be a good add on.
There were a lot cops in town that day I was making the video. I'm glad I kept the acceleration within the speed limit their was a cop a few cars back.
Your videos have been helpful. Unfortunately someone ran into the back of me and totaled my Infiniti G37 so I’m on the hunt for a new car. I love the Infiniti brand and I’m thinking of going SUV this time. It’s a toss up between the QX60 and 70. Thank you for your honesty and detail.
Hi Wendy. Thanks for you comment I appreciate it! Definitely test drive both SUVs a few times. I test drove my QX70 a few times before I eventually bought it. I'm surprised how well the QX70 handles and as well as the acceleration, I feel safe in the car. The rear visibility takes some getting use due to the low sloping roof line. I average about 17 miles a gallon daily driving, but long trips are better. If you decide to buy one with the 18" wheels the drive is more comfortable. The larger wheels you feel more of the road but still comfortable. I never driven the QX60 I've read mix reviews. I would also consider checking out the 2019 QX50. I hope this helps. Good-luck!
I have the 2012 FX which is similar with some differences on the QX. I love my car. Not so much the gas mileage but I knew that when I bought it. I also like the fact that they made the wheels larger. They also hold their value well. My FX has 60K miles so I will be keeping it for a while. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Darrell. Pretty much the same car no real changes except the grille. I wish Nissan execs keep the previous nomenclature (G, M, EX, FX, JX, etc.), however all that changed when Johan De Nysschen (former Audi boss) briefly took the leadership reins at Infiniti making all the cars Q and QX. The wheels help make the FX/QX stand out. My QX70 is keeping its value as well. I know someone with a 2013 FX with about 80K runs greats.
Hey Darrell - I just bought an FX in the UK and have upgraded the stock reverse bulbs & sidelight bulbs, to give the lights a crisper/whiter glow. Check out my reply to one of Orlando's comments above for further details if you fancied the change on your vehicle!
Hey, man how has reliability been for you? This crossover SUV was truly in the future when it came out with this coupe suv look in 2003 when all other manufacturers were still making boxy cars. Now look the hottest segment is crossover SUV! Really want one!
The FX is definitely iconic, it’s the SUV that started it all. My QX70 has 70K miles, only issue is when the bushing in the rear subframe burst had to get the entire rear subframe replaced… over $3K to replace. The bushing burst right before the warranty was up…it’s a known issue.
My wife and I test drove this vehicle over the weekend. After driving it my wife really enjoyed the way it handled and the perkiness of the 3.7 engine. The other contender she liked was the base 3.6 Porsche Cayenne. Tough choice...hmm. Which one should we get?
The Porsche Cayenne is a better SUV on paper. However, it depends on how a car makes you feel and what you're willing to spend. I knew I wanted to buy a QX70 but wanted to test drive an Audi Q5 and Cayenne just to be sure. The Audi Q5 has a better interior. A lot people say the QX70 is dated but I think it is very reliable. I would go with what makes you and your wife happy. Good-luck.
After considering the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3 we narrowed it down to the QX70 and the Cayenne. There is a lot to think about, the Cayenne gives you the wow factor with high quality interior and the smooth and quiet ride. The maintenance in the other hand worries me a little. The QX70 has a great exterior design, a more reliable engine with minimal maintenance but does not quite impress in the interior. Thank you for your response.
What car did u end up with? If i were you, go for QX70 instead of Cayenne. U would regret after 3 years. Too high maintenance and believe me. After 3 years, u pick up the Cayenne car key for long distance travel. U probably end up thinking is it safe and reliable to go for long road trip with Cayenne. For QX70, anytime u pick up the car key, this car simply serves u very well and u would never worry about breakdown. This QX70 engine is Bullet proof. Nissan V6 Engine is the best designed Japanese Engine in the world. U wouldn’t go wrong with it.
@@xFWWONGx Thank you very much. My thoughts are the same after a little time to think about it. I personally drive a Nissan Pathfinder, which has been a very reliable vehicle, so I trust the Nissan/Infinity brand. The problem is my wife does not think the QX70 is luxurious enough. It's like going from a fully equipped Honda to an Acura. Not that much difference. Now that the holidays are here we are waiting til January to purchase a vehicle for her, meanwhile she can continue thinking about it.
This aggressive angry stylized whale thing is just, beautiful, really, that design is just timeless... This is my dream car, one day I'll get one of these, if it gets old, I'm going to get one anyway, i don't care.
Thanks! Yes, the QX70 is very good for every day use. I would find one with low mileage and a clean record. Working on my next QX70 video, Infiniti QX70 Six Years Later | Would I Buy It Again?
I am debating between the 2013 Infiniti fx37 or the 2014 qx70. I don’t know what the difference is exactly, which is why I wanted to ask you what you prefer.
I prefer the one with less miles and clean record. Same car just a name change. I'm not a fan of the name change Infiniti made with their nomenclature. G37, FX37, etc...Sounds better than Q60, QX70.
The maintenance cost is reasonable. I DIY most the easy stuff like (oil, in-cabin & engine air filters, etc.) it saves on labor. Other maintenance jobs I have the shop do it. I will upload a 45K+ mile review of my QX70 this week.
Useful insights Orlando - this has helped convince me to buy an FX in the UK. Just wondered if the user manual specifies which type of bulbs the front & rear of the car takes? I want to purchase LED bulbs for side lamp, reverse/back-up and license plates. Thanks in advance
Thanks Dave. I'm glad you found the video helpful. The user manual references the xenon headlight bulb number of DS2 only and wattage of each exterior light. For example, the stop lights (stop/tail & high mounted) show a wattage of LED but not the bulb type, but it is safe to assume the bulb is LED. Infiniti service or an authorized workshop will give you the right answer. I checked Infiniti's eStore it only displays a Lookup code and part number. Hope this helps.
Orlando J Vlogs Thanks again. So I will be the proud new owner of an FX in 7-10 days once the dealership has put right some minor marks and prepared the vehicle, so I will have the owner’s manual then. Having done some additional research over the weekend it appears the number plate and side lights take 501 W5W bulbs and the reversing lamp is 582 W21W. This might be a European naming convention though. Do either of those numbers of wattage values marry-up with your information? Thanks!
Congratulations! Yes, the bulb numbers are the same. However, the North American naming convention does not show 501 and 582, it shows 5 W5W and 21 W21W respectively. Enjoy your FX!
Orlando jacinto is the QX70S and FX50S the same as far as body, did any lines change? I ask because I compare both by pictures and for some reason the QX70 looks softer, not as aggressive. Or is it just me thinking that because the FX50S is faster?
Same body no lines changed. FX50S is definitely faster it has the wider & low profile tires...I think that is what you're seeing. I saw the same thing the FX has bigger wheels and tires.
Nissan Infiniti is pulling plug from Australia, is it still safe to buy? I like exterior design of QX70, interiors and especially touch panel dint impress me.
Pulling out of Australia?...Wow, did not know. I know Infiniti decided pull out of some European markets in March of this year. Nissan/Infiniti sales are down the entire year. Infiniti especially is in the negatives. Infiniti decided to focus on growing markets like USA and China and electrify their lineup beginning in 2021 and relocate global headquarters from Hong Kong to Yokohama, Japan, in mid-2020. IMO, I think it's safe buy. A big mistake Infiniti made was a change in nomenclature of their cars. G renamed to Q50, Q60, FX renamed to QX70, etc.
The Nissan dealers should be able to do the maintenance. But you should look after the 3.0d (diesel engine) or the 5.0 (one of the greatest V8 engines ever). To me the 3.7 is quite good but the two other options are far better, because they got a lot more of torque (and active rear steer, a feature the 3.7 doesn´t have). I first had a 3.0d and now I´m the lucky owner of the 5.0 (in europe they were sold up to 2018). Up to now there was not a single technical issue and they are so much fun to drive.
In terms of the Q50, if you want power I would go with the 3.0t rather than 2.0t...I haven't heard/read about any real issues with 3.0t..It's a very good engine. I never test driven the G90 and don't know anyone who owns one so I can't say.
I haven’t tried it I don’t have paddle shifters and my QX70 does not have the sport package. Rev matching is done in the ECU it provides a small throttle blip during downshifts. I’ll try it on with the gear box and let you know.
I'm looking at getting a infiniti FX model and most of the ones I'm looking at have 100k miles to 120k miles. Do you know anything about reliability and how long they last?
I know a few people that still have their FX after 70K miles, no issues with reliability. I think Infiniti is a very reliable brand, I've owned/leased (G/FX) a few over the years. I hit over 40K miles with my QX70, no issues I've been keeping up with maintenance. -Four years of ownership, I plan to keep it for awhile.
@@orlandojacinto1 awesome! Yeah we had a 2008 that was supposed to be my first car, but then it got stolen :( we had it since 30k miles so I knew it was reliable, just wanted to see if it was a one off. Thanks for the timely response!
You're welcome. Sorry about your 2008, the 1st gen FX is awesome. No engine problems so far I don't expect any. I had the rear brakes replaced and rotors resurfaced recently it cost a little over $300.00. I change the oil, engine & a/c filters regularly I save about a few dollars doing it myself.
@@orlandojacinto1 awesome! Yeah I loved that car. Your car is pretty cool too! Anyways I might be trading in my current car for a first or second gen fx. Still weighing my options
Thanks! It took me about two years (with a lot of luck) to find a used 2016 Lexus RC F. Two years of warranty remaining very low miles. Take your time, good-luck.
I'm coming up on four years of ownership. Very reliable. The cost of ownership is reasonable. I DIY most of the scheduled maintenance (oil and engine air filter changes) myself except alignments & tire rotation, etc. Buy one with low mileage and some warranty left. Good-luck!
Pan I have a 2013 model with about 62k miles today. It was called FX37 for 2013 year only but it looks just like the current QX70 model, in and out. I’ve been doing simple maintenance items at home as well including front brake pad replacement (performed once so far). Only thing I had to fix in the shop was a faulty spring in the fuel pump that made the fuel gauge stop working until fixed. Cheap spring but pricey to have the shop take it apart. So far so good.
Handles great and the ride quality is very good. It snowed in my area and it stuck for more than a week could've used an awd then...Snow mode helped a little. Snow is very rare in my area. I did not test drive an awd, but was told it feels a little heavier and average of 15 miles per gallon. I get over 17 miles per gallon as a daily driver and about 20 miles on long trips.
@@waakk1 In Australia the QX70 is only 4WD, & drinks a lot more. I suggest anyone only gets a 4WD if they will use it. A great car but not very popular in Aus., despite a choice of 3.7litre V6, 5l V8 or 3litre diesel. A lot of good cars here that compete such as Porche & Lexus that are much more popular & better known. My 2016 V6 is perfect--very happy with it.
