I have been a devout Infiniti fan for 9 years now. I have leased 3 separate G35/G37 sedans and I bought the JX35 for my wife. My current G37 lease ends next May(2014). However, Infiniti has changed the G to a Q and upped the price significantly.
I am looking at $50K for a new Infiniti Q sedan the way I want it. I am 6’4” tall and my wife is only 5’2” so I absolutely need memory seats. For the Q that means I have to add their most expensive technology package to get the memory seats.
I have been looking at everything from the Kia Optima to a used G25 to keep the price around $30K. Then I saw the CLA250 in Motor Trend and decided to give it a look.
It honestly sounds too good to be true. I priced it out and it looks like I can get exactly what I want for about $36K(Sport, Premium). That is the same price as the first 2005 G35 that I leased.
I have a 10 year old son and a 7 year old daughter. However, both of them are on the short side right now so I think they would have no problem sitting in the back seat. How is the driver’s seat leg room? I have unusually long legs(36” inseam). Do you think that I will have any trouble fitting in it?
I want to lease it again because I simply like to get the latest and greatest every 3 years. I have leased before and know exactly how all the numbers work. However, I am more familiar with the current rates for Infiniti’s residuals and money factors. How are the MB lease numbers?
I only drive about 11,000 miles a year so 12K will work perfectly for me.
I know that the G37 I have right now has significantly more power than the CLA will have. However, you really can’t put that power down in the G once the tires are a little worn. With rear wheel drive and so much power the traction control pretty much always engages if you get into it. I think that the power in the CLA is more than adequate.
One thing I am really disappointed with in the G is the gas mileage. I have a short drive but it is in stop and go traffic. I routinely see less than 18 mpg. I am not looking for 50 mpg or anything like that but I really would like to not get 18 mpg anymore.
Sorry for the long post but I felt like it might be good to see the perspective of someone who is switching from another brand. I have really enjoyed my Gs so far but Infiniti has just priced their cars out of my budget now.
Look out MB. Here I come.
I am looking at $50K for a new Infiniti Q sedan the way I want it. I am 6’4” tall and my wife is only 5’2” so I absolutely need memory seats. For the Q that means I have to add their most expensive technology package to get the memory seats.
I have been looking at everything from the Kia Optima to a used G25 to keep the price around $30K. Then I saw the CLA250 in Motor Trend and decided to give it a look.
It honestly sounds too good to be true. I priced it out and it looks like I can get exactly what I want for about $36K(Sport, Premium). That is the same price as the first 2005 G35 that I leased.
I have a 10 year old son and a 7 year old daughter. However, both of them are on the short side right now so I think they would have no problem sitting in the back seat. How is the driver’s seat leg room? I have unusually long legs(36” inseam). Do you think that I will have any trouble fitting in it?
I want to lease it again because I simply like to get the latest and greatest every 3 years. I have leased before and know exactly how all the numbers work. However, I am more familiar with the current rates for Infiniti’s residuals and money factors. How are the MB lease numbers?
I only drive about 11,000 miles a year so 12K will work perfectly for me.
I know that the G37 I have right now has significantly more power than the CLA will have. However, you really can’t put that power down in the G once the tires are a little worn. With rear wheel drive and so much power the traction control pretty much always engages if you get into it. I think that the power in the CLA is more than adequate.
One thing I am really disappointed with in the G is the gas mileage. I have a short drive but it is in stop and go traffic. I routinely see less than 18 mpg. I am not looking for 50 mpg or anything like that but I really would like to not get 18 mpg anymore.
Sorry for the long post but I felt like it might be good to see the perspective of someone who is switching from another brand. I have really enjoyed my Gs so far but Infiniti has just priced their cars out of my budget now.
Look out MB. Here I come.