My wife now drives a car that has more power than my Camaro


Here it is! A 2013 Infiniti FX37. 325 hp, 7 speed auto, and a 7500 RPM redline. What a freaking blast to drive.




We leased it. First time we've ever done something like this and to be completely honest, I don't know if we got a good deal or not. It seems like we did, but leases just confuse me.

I will say this, we had negotiated a price for a new 2012 FX35 (same car, the 37 is just a 2013) at dealer price, and basically top dollar for her trade in Murano. For what they paid us for the Murano, they will honestly be lucky to make anything at all. I don't think we could have done any better if we sold it on our own.

Once we came to an agreement, they then said we'd have to take something on the lot. We told them we were sorry, she only wanted a white one. Then they offered us a 2013 FX37 for the same price as we were standing up to leave. They had invested about 5 hours of their time into us and apparently didn't want to see us go.

So, we got a 2013 Infiniti FX37 loaded for dealer cost, $0 down, top dollar for the Murano, and monthly payments not much more than the Murano. I'm sure there's something hidden in there that we're missing.

Anyway, still not entirely sure what kind of deal we got, but I think we did "OK". Apparently we were the first ones to get a 2013 model. Seriously though, I love it. It's quite, comfortable, looks awesome (especially from the inside), is loaded with all kinds of bells and whistles, and when you click it to sport mode and floor it, it really pulls hard. Sounds cool too. And it actually corners really well. I am impressed.

Nice ride ! I wonder how it would do on the track ? :-)

She already knows she's going to attend some sort of driving school. BMW CCA had one last year that I liked. It was for teens and for people who just want to be safer in thier car. Panic stops, dropping two tires in the grass, last minute lane changes.....real world stuff done in thier own cars. Lots of moms in their SUVs and minivans.

heh, well remember it also has several hundred (or even 1000?) pounds on your Camaro, plus way higher center of gravity, and probably not Koni shocks (or whatever you might have).

It weighs about 4000 lbs. She won't be doing a track day, but a driving school held on part of the track at VIR. It's set up for real world situations meant for soccer moms, teens, and anyone who wants to learn how to drive their car with an instructor in a controlled environment. It's all low speed excises. As stupid as it sounds, most people don't even know what max braking is or how to do it. Studies have shown that full brakes were never applied with something like 50% of accidents.

Most of the people driving around have absolutely no idea how to drive their car. I want to make sure my wife isn't one of those people.

I'm no lease expert, but here are few things I've learned to watch out for.

1. A lease is essentially renting the car for the term of the lease. Once the lease is up, you own nothing. You either have to buy it out at the predetermined value, or give it back. If you don't care or can write off the payments as a business expense it can be a good deal. If you end up buying it out, you'll likely pay way over the sticker price once the lease and purchase payments are added together.

2. Most leases have milage limits with BIG penalties for exceeding them.

3. Dealer maintenance can be required if it's in the agreement.