Infiniti M (2010 - 2018) 3.0d S Premium 4d Auto (2012/12) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I don't follow the crowd, I appreciate exclusivity and quality. Drive it and you'll know why.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone thinks it suits the driveway and me.

Would you buy this car again and why?

It's likely I would buy the next facelift or another Infiniti.

What are you likely to buy next?

Porsche Panamera or Infiniti FX.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£25,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

To my mind the deal was good because I have a fantastic car at a great price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Something premium and exclusive with all the toys - almost.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly, helpful, sourced the car I could not find and spent more time actually in the car with me than any other premium brand dealer I have previously bought from and that includes new! He has sinced called twice to check I'm happy!

What's it like to drive?

It's a big executive car but frankly it handles like a much smaller car! Reminds me a little of the 2007 Quattroporte I test drove way back but that was not so relaxed perhaps. The Premium S has 20" wheels riding as you'd expect - you can feel the car but it's not at all intrusive. In 'Sport' mode the M3.0d comes alive, the 235bhp is smooth, quiet and plenty man enough. It's an Executive and Sport Saloon and is a great, relatively economical, mileage gobbling, well appointed luxury saloon for business image. Probably the best thing is it's exclsusivity, noboby knows what the hell it is, everyone asks and likes it - so far.

What's it like to park?

The reversing camera is brilliant and accurate, the mirrors do the folding trick and parallel parking is helped by the camera and the sensors. (which I still think is cheating) :-). It's longer than you'd think at 142mm longer the a Bentley Continental at 4945 mm so it sticks out of some bays a tad....

Have you had any problems with the car?

No faults to date.

What's most practical about your car?

It has a colossal boot and plenty of room in the centre console for my business cards, bits and pieces and my ocassional Mars bar is a perfect fit.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Intelligent cruise control... Great if you're not a 'real driver', maybe frustrating if you are, as it allows a GREAT deal of space between you and the car in front. The best is it will actually stop the car for you at the lights! (as long as there's a car in front). Yes... I covered the brake in case! you can turn it off of course..