Fleet Update: 2006 Infiniti M45
/ By Neil G. Chirico
/ Photography by Julia LaPalme
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Article provided by: Motor Trend Magazine
Total mileage 23,729
Average fuel econ 16.4 mpg
Unresolved problems None
Maintenance cost $100.78 (7.5K service); $209.22 (15K service); $68.45 (22.5K service)
Normal-wear cost $3 (one quart oil), $300 (OEM replacement tire, including mounting/balance)
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Editor-at-large St. Antoine notes, "The M is loaded with tech that works: Voice dialing functions perfectly with my Bluetooth phone, the rear camera makes parking effortless, the NAV is helpful and easy to read, the seat coolers rock, the "i-Drive" outfacilitates BMW.
"The look is square-jawed and lean. Power flows readily across the rpm band; the transmission is super quick with shifts. It doesn't have the catlike chassis finesse of a 5 Series, but I enjoy the 'sophisticated hot-rod' feel. I'd recommend this car to any enthusiast."