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Contents 1 Article comments 2 Very Bad 3 Chõ Tokyo? 4 Fair use rationale for Image:Infinitilogo.gif 5 European specifications

[edit] Article comments

. These made it competitive against the comparatively uninspiring engines and interiors found in German imports like BMW and Mercedes-Benz,

This seems more like the comments of an infiniti owner than an impartial source. --60.224.14.194 14:00, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

The Q45 had retreated considerably from its focused, taut rendition of an executive sedan, having become a barely recognizable, ponderously-handling sedan that earned the nickname "The Japanese Lincoln."

While I wouldn't argue the car had lost its focus, anyone have a source for this nickname outside the Wiki? I only found one, and that seeme dto be lifted from the wiki, not vice-versa. 12.44.12.126

Note: At the time this sobriquet was earned, I was working for Nissan's ad agency (Chiat/Day) and we heard this from focus groups of consumers.

The article appears to have been written without regard for reality.

[edit] Very Bad

This is possibly the worst article about a major topic I have ever seen on Wikipedia. Needs extensive cleaning, fact-checking, and removal of original research and opinions.

Dpaanlka 04:40, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

I tend to agree. I did some cleaning already, but there's lots more to be done. I also worked at Chiat/Day and heard the "Japanese Lincoln" comment from focus groups.

I agree with this as well. There are numerous run-on sentences, a lack of real facts, and opinions galore from someone who owns an Infiniti. In addition, the sentence about how the I30 and J30 sold poorly is untrue, the I30 did very well, and the J30 only did poorly because it was a poor car. Neither car caused Infiniti to lose all following. Also, the paragraph about the M30 is truly just garbage, full of opinion. Corey L 11:15, 12 December 2007

[edit] Chõ Tokyo?

I fixed the infobox (Chõ was linked improperly, the link wasn't closed), but someone edited out the word Chõ, does anyone know what this means? I'm just curious. Is it like a borough or something? andkore 03:56, 20 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Infinitilogo.gif

Image:Infinitilogo.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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BetacommandBot 05:05, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] European specifications

Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on how to incorporate European specifications? Up to now, the Inifniti pages have been written from a very North American point of view which is understandable given the brand's historical presence there. However, now that Infiniti are launching in Europe, we need to reflect this and present European specifications as well, otherwise the content will not be accurate for all markets.

The launch models include the Infiniti FX50, EX37, G37 (sedan) and the G37 Coupe - all of which may have different specifications to their US counterparts in terms of engine size, interior styling etc.

Would it be best to create separate articles for each of these models e.g. Infiniti EX37 (European Specifications only). Or should we merge these new models into existing model content. E.g. Change Infiniti EX35 to Infiniti EX so that we can talk about both 3.5 and 3.7 litre V6 engines? Richpix (talk) 15:46, 28 March 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Richardpentin (talk • contribs) 15:43, 28 March 2008 (UTC)