Driving the M is not uncomfortable, but the fully independent front strut/rear multilink suspension simply cannot handle the two tons during quick maneuvers. During bumper-to-bumper excursions the interior controls get frustrating and the quixotic nature of the transmission can make you yearn for the more responsive G35 from Infiniti. This Infiniti would not be my first choice for a sports sedan, but it is priced very well costing considerably less than the competition and provides far more horsepower.
Young working female's view: Too toothy was my reaction to the skinny looking M45 and its, let's say, distinctive grill. To some of my friends it looked elegant and distinguished. I just prefer a more understated look. As we all know, beauty is in the eye of the leaseholder and so the Infiniti is going to appeal to those who like a bargain of sorts. You get a great amount of creature comforts with the M such as one-touch up-down power windows, xenon headlights, heated outside mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, a vehicle security system, and for under a grand you can add auto-dimming mirrors, seat memory and a full-size spare tire, a 225-watt, seven-speaker Bose sound system with steering-wheel controls. But the best option of all is the $400 satellite radio that offers either XM or Sirius connections. This is an absolute must if you travel anywhere outside you immediate neighborhood. Of course, there is the powerful engine that sounds stronger than it feels and the nice four year warranty to help make you feel even more at ease with this Infiniti. I guess I am just too fussy to like the M45. I lost my heart to the G35 and more horsepower isn't going to sway me.
Young out of work male's view: Yep, lost another job when I asked for my paycheck and they said to wait another week. This recovery just hasn't reached the masses yet, if there really is one outside the White House. Anyway, the sound system on the Infiniti was superior, but the reception was not even adequate. The backseat looked fine, but was too small for long distance travel. I liked the way the car rode and there was a certain satisfaction in being able to spend time mastering the numerous features on the GPS and driver computer. The "birds eye" view the GPS offers on the Infiniti is unique and useful. Maybe its my frustration of not being able to find work without leaving my Huntington Beach home that colors my view of the M45, but I didn't get off on it and find it too old for me. I like Infiniti; I just don't like this model.
Family conference: It is all about price. The bang for your buck M45 is much less expensive than the competition and is loaded with standard features. You have some significant trade-offs as the Infiniti struggles for an identify, but the Infiniti dealers are offering some great deals on this model and with some patience you could own one for less than a far less potent competitor would cost.
