What are some opinions on a 2005 Infiniti FX35?

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I'm absolutely in love with the FX. I'm a new driver and I know everyone who responds to this question will be like "get a crap car, you're new, you suck". But I don't really care. My dad is buying me a car once I turn 17 (in about 6 months or so), and it can be whatever is under 25k or so.

The only issue that's stopping me at this moment is the fact that my dad had one a couple of years ago. It was supposed to be handed down to me once he was done financing it (which would have been February of next year), but he traded it in for a BMW. He had some issues with his.

He said the brakes had noticably faded from when he first bought the car and something was wrong with the transmission where it would get stuck in 1st at times. Also, what really made him worry was that he spun out in the snow and could not regain control of the car. Even with AWD, it didn't help. I wasn't with him at the time so I don't exactly know what happened (e.g. if he did something stupid/how he handled the situation) but it still is an issue. Also, I'm not sure if he'd get me the car knowing this was a problem.

Besides that, what are everyone's opinions of the car? I love the way it looks, inside and out, and I love the noise it makes. Here's some pictures for those who haven't seen it:

http://www.edmunds.com/infiniti/fx35/2005/index.html
Just click Photos.

Other cars in mind are:
2007 Audi A4.
2006 BMW 330i.
New VW GTI
New VW Jetta

Other suggestions/opinions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
The FX35 is one of the best SUV's ever to be introduced. Featuring the much critically acclaimed VQ35 engine which gives to car the perfect balance of performance and fuel economy. The FX35 has been known to hit 60 in 6.5 sec which is faster than a BMW 328i Coupe/Sedan w/ automatic transmission. This car also features the same exhaust as on the G35 coupe which gives a deep exhaust note when accelerating. But to be honest there are better choices out there. For 25,000 you can get a car that will 60 in under 5 secs

Used Cars That Can Be Bought for around 25,000:
2005-2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe w/ Navigation & Sport Package (RWD 0-60: 5.4 sec)
2008-2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe Base Model ( RWD 0-60 4.9 sec)
2006-2008 Ford Mustang GT500 ( RWD 0-60 4.9 sec)
1990-1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (RWD 0-60 5.0 sec)
2001-2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec)
2007-2008 Nissan 350z Nismo (RWD 0-60 4.8 sec)
2006-2008 Nissan 350z w/ Nav & Sport (RWD 0-60:4.9)
2007-2008 Acura TL Type S With Nav (FWD 0-60: 5.5)
2002-2006 BMW M3 Coupe Auto (RWD 0-60: 4.6 sec)
2006-2008 Lexus IS350 (RWD 0-60: 5.5 sec)
2004-2008 Honda S2000 9000 RPM Redline (RWD 0-60: 6 sec)
2007-2008 Saturn Sky Turbo (RWD 0-60 5.5 sec)
2003-2007 Mercedes-Benz E55 (RWD 0-60 4.3 sec?) (This Car is faster to 180 mph than the GTR)
2002-2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (RWD 0-60 6.9 sec)
2005-2006 Acura RSX Type S (FWD 0-60 6.4 sec)
2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice GXP (RWD 0-60 5.4 sec)
2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT (RWD 0-60: 5.5 sec)
2005-2006 Chevrolet Corvette (RWD 0-60: 4.6 sec) (#12 Best Buy for Used Car)
2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec)
1991-2001 Acura NSX (RWD 0-60 6.4 sec)
2004-2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 (RWD 0-60:5.5 sec)
2008 Pontiac G8 GT (RWD 0-60 4.9sec)
2005-2008 Audi RS4 (AWD 0-60 4.6 sec I think)
2005-2006 Ford Mustang Shelby (RWD 0-60 5.2 sec)
2000-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec)
1990-1996 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo for Under 10k (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec)
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Used Cars That Can Be Bought for under 20k:
2005-2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe w/ Navigation & Sport Package (RWD 0-60: 5.4 sec) (#2 Best Buy for Used Car)
2006-2008 Nissan 350z w/ Sport Package (RWD 0-60:4.9)
2002-2006 BMW M3 Coupe Auto (RWD 0-60: 4.6 sec)
2004-2008 Honda S2000 9000 RPM Redline (RWD 0-60: 6 sec)
2007-2008 Saturn Sky (RWD 0-60 7.5 sec)
2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT (RWD 0-60: 5.5 sec)
2002-2006 Mini Cooper Base/S (FWD 0-60 6.8-8.9 sec) (#4 Best Buy for Used Car)
2000-2006 Mercedes Benz CL-Class (RWD 0-60 5.6-6.7 sec)
2003-2006 Mercedes Benz E-Class (RWD 5.7-7.3 sec)
2005-2008 Cadillac STS (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
2004-2008 Cadillac XLR (RWD 0-60 6.9 sec)
2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec)
2008-2009 Honda Accord Coupe (FWD 0-60 7.3 sec)
2004-2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 (RWD 0-60:5.5 sec)
2006-2007 Lexus IS 250 (RWD 0-60 7.9 sec)
2006-2007 Dodge Charger R/T / SRT-8 (RWD 0-60 5.3-6.1 sec)
2000-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec)
2000-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (RWD 0-60: 4.8 sec)
1993-1997 Mazda RX-7 (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)
1998-2004 Porsche Boxster S (RWD 0-60 6.1 sec)
2007-2008 Saturn Sky (RWD 0-60 7.5 sec)
2006-2007 Audi A4 Turbo/3.2 Quattro (FWD/AWD 0-60 ?)
2006 BMW 325i Sedan (RWD 0-60 8.2 sec)
1999-2005 BMW 3 Series (RWD 0-60 6.3-10 sec) (#5 Best Buy for Used Car)
2004-2006 BMW 5 Series (RWD 0-60 ?)
2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice (RWD 0-60 7.7 sec)
2004-2008 Acura TL (FWD 0-60: 6.8 sec)
2005-2007 Audi A4 2.0 T (FWD 0-60: 7 sec)
2002-2006 Jaguar X-Type (RWD 0-60 8 sec)
2000-2004 Jaguar S-Type (RWD 0-60 7.8 sec)
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster S (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec) (#9 Best Buy for Used Car)
2005-2008 Chrysler 300C (RWD 0-60 6.3-9.5 sec) (#11 Best Buy for Used Car)
2003-2006 Acura RSX Base/Type-S (FWD 0-60 6.4-8.3 sec)
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Used Sedans (These cars will be Roomy and around 20,000):
2005-2008 Cadillac STS V6/V8 (RWD 0-60 5.9-7sec)(Best Buy: Cadillac is number 3 in overall quality and reliability and the STS has all leather interior with excellent exterior and interior design and most importantly american made)
2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec)
2001-2007 Lexus LS 430 (RWD 0-60 5.9 sec)(#5 Best Used Car Buy by Automobile Magazine)
2005-2008 Chrysler 300C (RWD 0-60 7.5 sec) (#7 BestBuy for Used Cars)
2008 Honda Accord LX/LX Premium (FWD 0-60 7.7 sec)
2006 Lexus IS 250 ( RWD 0-60 7.9 sec)
2004-2008 Acura TL (FWD 0-60 6.5 sec) (Technically American because Acura is only in America and was intended for the US by Honda)
2005-2008 Dodge Charger SXT/R/T/SRT-8 (RWD 5.7-6.8 sec)
2000-2005 Lexus IS 300 (RWD 0-60 7.8 sec)
2003-2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (RWD 0-60 8.7 sec) (#2 Most Reliable Car in the United States to this date and has side crash testing at speed of 70 mph instead of 30)
1998-2007 Ford Crown Victoria (RWD 0-60 8.9 sec)
2004-2006 Audi A6 (RWD 0-60 6.5 sec)
2002-2006 Jaguar X Type (RWD 0-60 7.4 sec)
2000-2005 Jaguar S Type (RWD 0-60 7.3 sec)
2003-2007 Cadillac CTS (RWD 0-60 6.8 sec) (Looks were controversial because of so many sharp angles buy is came out alright)
AND MANY MANY MORE!!! Need any help with finding one, feel free to im or email me
 
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