After a test drive of New model Infinity Q50, it was a very tuff choice.
The Q50 was designed by F-1 racer Sebastian Vettel to compete with BMW.
328 horses 20-30 mpg.
0-60 5.4 sec.
After an extensive second test drive,
The Navigation/ Info/ rear camera screen on the BMW looked like a Garmin add on, perched awkwardly on the dash.
The Q50 has dual integrated touch screens.
Interior and comfort, Q50 won handily. Standard Moonroof, Heated seats, etc.
BMW air conditioner could not keep up with 90 degree outside temps in black car with dark interior.
Infinity air conditioner, I had frost on my ears in black car.
XM radio standard on Q50, $495 shop add on from BMW dealer (gotta have my oldies)
Sound system, NO comparison..Q50 Tuned Bose Studio on Wheels, BMW...Basic Weak Blaupunkt.
I could go and on, bottom line...I am 63, if I was 43 I would have gotten the BMW for fun.
It is a serious drivers car but lacking on well designed creature features.
The Infinity Q50 is an awful lot of bang for your buck.
I ended up ordering a Graphite Shadow Q50 sports model...(no awd, wasted here in Ok) got it for $1500 off sticker, 6-8 weeks out.
http://www.infinitiusa.com/sedan/q50
Funny story...drove my Q50 loaner to the BMW dealer to tell him my decision....
Larry, the BMW Manager was at front door.
As I pulled up, he had this look of absolute amazement on his face as he had not seen a Q50.
He came out, looked at the Black Q50, the standard 19 inch sport wheels, and exclaimed "BMW, does not get it, this is SEXY" I told him to sit in it if he wanted.
He sat in it tried to find a fault, played with electronics, sat in spacious back seat, opened trunk...shook my hand and walked away shaking his head.
