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2008 Infiniti M35 Quality Review

July 24, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

interior is well appointed and well built
Edmunds

seat is firm and nicely contoured, but the cushion is not long enough for optimal thigh support
ConsumerGuide

cabin trim -- aluminum or optional wood -- is the real deal, not synthetic
Cars.com

spacious Infiniti M cabin has a contemporary classic flavor
Kelley Blue Book

The 2008 Infiniti M's cabin befits its status as a luxury sport sedan: Materials are rich and fit well, real wood or metal trim is standard, and seats are mostly comfortable, though noise intrusion is somewhat an issue.

"The Infiniti M35's large cabin seats five comfortably and is well appointed with leather trim and standard rosewood accents. Its seats are firm, highly adjustable and comfortably bolstered," writes Edmunds. They like the Infiniti M's "10-way power and climate-controlled seats" and detail some optional features: "power reclining and heated rear seats, rear audio controls, and a rear sunshade." Cars.com notes of the 2008 Infiniti M, "Four of the five M's seats offer ample legroom and headroom, but the bulky floor hump in back means a fifth passenger has to share foot room." They like the fact that "after you park, the steering wheel automatically powers upward to ease exit and entry -- and does so much faster than in some of the M's crankier peers." Infiniti 2008 Ms have 105.2 cubic feet of cabin volume, also according to Cars.com.

"Interior storage is OK," says ConsumerGuide of the 2008 Infiniti M. "[There's] good trunk volume and lid hinges don't intrude, but short aperture means drawer-like access." Kelley Blue Book points out "a pull-down center armrest [in the rear] conceals a modest pass-through opening to the M's 14.9 cubic-foot trunk."

"A warm, upscale ambiance" is how ConsumerGuide describes the Infiniti M's cabin. However, Edmunds writes, "the quality of materials is a bit uneven, and we find that the layout of the center stack controls isn't as clean and intuitive as it could be." Cars.com notes, "There are leather wrappings around the door pulls and chrome runners along the steering wheel."

Noise is a problem in this Infiniti; 2008 M35X and M45 "thump more loudly over cracks and bumps," finds ConsumerGuide. "It is somewhat less peaceful than other performance luxury cruisers," reports Edmunds, "[as] at highway speeds, the Infiniti M35 also exhibits a noticeable amount of engine and road noise."

Conclusion

Drivers of the 2008 Infiniti M will find themselves cosseted by rich, upscale materials and comfort for themselves and three of their friends.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:interior is well appointed and well builtEdmundsseat is firm and nicely contoured, but the cushion is not long enough for optimal thigh supportConsumerGuidecabin trim -- aluminum or optional wood -- is the real deal, not syntheticCars.comspacious Infiniti M cabin has a contemporary classic flavorKelley Blue Book The 2008 Infiniti M's cabin befits its status as a luxury sport sedan: Materials are rich and fit well, real wood or metal trim is standard, and seats are mostly comfortable, though noise intrusion is somewhat an issue. "The Infiniti M35's large cabin seats five comfortably and is well appointed with leather trim and standard rosewood accents. Its seats are firm, highly adjustable and comfortably bolstered," writes Edmunds. They like the Infiniti M's "10-way power and climate-controlled seats" and detail some optional features: "power reclining and heated rear seats, rear audio controls, and a rear sunshade." Cars.com notes of the 2008 Infiniti M, "Four of the five M's seats offer ample legroom and headroom, but the bulky floor hump in back means a fifth passenger has to share foot room." They like the fact that "after you park, the steering wheel automatically powers upward to ease exit and entry -- and does so much faster than in some of the M's crankier peers." Infiniti 2008 Ms have 105.2 cubic feet of cabin volume, also according to Cars.com. "Interior storage is OK," says ConsumerGuide of the 2008 Infiniti M. "[There's] good trunk volume and lid hinges don't intrude, but short aperture means drawer-like access." Kelley Blue Book points out "a pull-down center armrest [in the rear] conceals a modest pass-through opening to the M's 14.9 cubic-foot trunk." "A warm, upscale ambiance" is how ConsumerGuide describes the Infiniti M's cabin. However, Edmunds writes, "the quality of materials is a bit uneven, and we find that the layout of the center stack controls isn't as clean and intuitive as it could be." Cars.com notes, "There are leather wrappings around the door pulls and chrome runners along the steering wheel." Noise is a problem in this Infiniti; 2008 M35X and M45 "thump more loudly over cracks and bumps," finds ConsumerGuide. "It is somewhat less peaceful than other performance luxury cruisers," reports Edmunds, "[as] at highway speeds, the Infiniti M35 also exhibits a noticeable amount of engine and road noise." ConclusionDrivers of the 2008 Infiniti M will find themselves cosseted by rich, upscale materials and comfort for themselves and three of their friends.  2008 INFINITI M STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "A subtle but wide-ranging exterior revamp adds a bit bolder character" Edmunds: "an enhanced, cleaner appearance" ConsumerGuide: "cabin has warm, upscale appearance" Along with the new model, the 2008 Infiniti M sedans ...

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Other Choices:

When it's time for you to step out of the smaller entry-level premium sedans to something more serious (kind of like buying your first dark suit), the list of cars easily stratifies. The traditional German brands naturally slot in thanks to their reputations. However, the 2008 Infiniti M (either the M35 or M45) tend to be friendlier, more involving drives with a sportier personality--this especially applies to the Mercedes and Audi. The Acura RL is completely incapable of hitting the performance marks achieved by the 2008 Infiniti M cars, but is OK otherwise. Boldly storming into this category is the new Cadillac CTS. Especially with its 3.6-liter direct-injected V-6, this car is a solid performer with a lot of really good moves. The CTS could be the best deal in this group.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ken McGinnis #1, Posted: 9/4/2008

    2008 Infiniti M35

    I usually lease an SUV to carry equipment for my company. My last was an Escalade ESV. But now I don't carry much anymore so I wanted a car and much lower monthly payments. I drove the Mercedes E350, BMW 5 series, Audi A6 (love it), Cadillac Sts, Dts and Lexus (forget the model but was the same size) I want the latest features. I was used to the backup camera. I think it is a safety feature and I will not buy a car without it. I want Navigation and satellite radio. I want rear, side, etc air bags. I want electric mirrors, electric cool & heated seats. I want a quiet and not-underpowered car. I do not want to spend 1 cent on fluff (sport packages, chrome wheels, etc) I am over 40. I need a reliable, comfortable car. The Infiniti won hands down, price, monthly payments, features. I went to the Frontier Infiniti in Santa Clara, CA. They have a no pressure, all numbers up front way of doing business. My sales person was 'G'. That was a nickname I think. I forget his real name.

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