When I was in high school I had two friends who were almost identical.  Same eyes, same ears, same color hair and the same chin, heck they even had the same mother!  They were twins you see, identical with the exception of one crucial (to Brett at least) detail.  Much to his chagrin, Brett was a full foot shorter than his brother Scott. To help "keep them straight" we used to call them twin 6.1 and twin 5.1, again to Brett's great displeasure.  So you can imagine our surprise to find that Infiniti was running a similar nomenclature system with their G sedan.  The biggest difference between a G25 and a G37 is the size of their engine (2.5-liters and 3.7-liters respectively), thus their names.  And while both have luxurious and well-designed interiors, fans of power would definitely lean towards the G37 (much like how the basketball coach tended to like Scott just a bit more than Brett).  So for any of you speedsters in Orange County, 2012 Infiniti G37 is for you.

My friend George works for a company that hires a bunch of new college graduates every year.  So naturally you would think that as college seniors wrap up their last days at their respective universities, he would be really excited.  However, that is not always the case.   Why you ask?  Well because George will tell you that nine times out of ten you just never can tell what you're going to get.  Sure the resume may look great and the references may be all there, but there is just no telling what is going to happen once you get them out on the open road.  That is why he's always happy to see a graduate that has worked for a few years but looking for change come across his desk.  Sure they may not have the sky-high potential of the unknown, but you can be pretty sure they're not going to go down in flames at the first opportunity.  That's pretty close to the reason that I prefer to buy a used car over a new one: you know what you're going to get.  And for those of you SoCal residents looking for a used Infiniti, Orange County is real close to one of the best!

Most of us went through that ugly duckling phase at some point in our lives.  Second to seventh grade weren't exactly my most photogenic years.  But there were always those kids' TV shows and movies with a comforting message that helped me feel a little better at least: it's what's on the inside that counts.  That, along with braces and a sense of humor, really got me through those years.  Fortunately, the 2013 Infiniti JX never went through such a phase; it always looks good from the outside and the inside.  Just ask Wards.com and WardsAuto World magazine: it named the SUV to its respected Ward's 10 Best Interiors list for 2012.

When I was growing up, my uncle Jerry lived in Malibu.  While there are plenty of really cool things about having an uncle with a house in Malibu, there is one part of that house that still stands out in my memory.  He had the coolest infiniti pool that I have ever seen.  I can still remember floating in that pool, soda in hand, watching the water run right up to the horizon and seem to drop off into nothingness.  I just knew that someday I'd have a pool with a view like that.  For a long time that memory was accompanied by crushing bitterness because at this stage in life I still did not have an infiniti pool.  And then this year I took my taxes to a CPA instead of doing them myself and he pointed out several deductions that I hadn't claimed.  For the first time in my life an infiniti pool was within my reach.  But then I saw a commercial for the 2012 Infiniti FX35, and I knew I had a decision to make.  New Car? Infiniti?  Inland empire residents that know cars know that I had no choice in the matter.  I had to have the 2012 Infiniti FX35.

Everyone has their own style: some are all about the latest looks while others go for classic.  Personally, I like the timeless pieces for my more expensive purchases.  There are only a few feelings worse than spending a ton of hard-earned money on something that wasn't cool two weeks later.  I'm also a fan of understated elegance; the kind of beauty that's not in-your-face flashy but its class cannot be missed.  I guess that's why I love Infiniti cars.  They're not over-the-top in any aspect but have just the right amount of luxury, performance, and style for my taste.

I know I seem to be talking a lot about the NCAA tournament lately, and with my favorite event of the year having drawn to a close last week I had to take the opportunity for just one more.  It seems like every year I let myself fall in love with Cinderella, intoxicated by the thought that maybe, just maybe this would be the year that scrappy bunch of kids from the Midwest gets it done.  And it seems like every year Cinderella breaks my heart, dashes my dreams and my chances to win the company pool with them.  You would think that eventually I would learn, that when it comes to the tournament you just can't beat old faithful, that the pick may be well used it still has plenty of good miles on it and you can't beat the safety that comes with Kentucky.   Speaking of "used with plenty of good miles left on it" I can't help but think about the 2009 Infiniti G37.  And where can SoCal residents find this particular used Infiniti?  Moreno Valley of course, right here at Infiniti of Riverside.

As I watch the NCAA basketball tournament, I reminisce about the good old days of college when I used to play ball (the basket kind, not the one with bats).  I was never a star by any means but I loved playing and being a part of the team, even if that meant sprints, ladders, and other conditioning drills.  Back in the day I could run with some of the fastest and keep up with any crossover.  It has only been a few years since then (well maybe a tad more than a few), but nowadays I can hardly zig when my dog zags to chase his tennis ball anymore.  Even though we all continue to physically mature from our high school and college years, the Infiniti G37 maintains its agility and speed.

Last week I wrote about the beginning of the NCAA March Madness tournament, I'm sure you could sense my excitement as I was SURE that this was the year that I was going to take the office pool by storm.  However now that the first weekend of the tournament is over and my bracket is once again in tatters (I mean honestly, TWO #2 seeds go down in the first round?  REALLY?), I can't help but wonder what my bracket would look like if could make just a few (or 24- don't judge me) tweaks.  And how much would I pay if I could buy a bracket that I knew was going to be a good one?  Now I don't mean the perfect bracket by any means, because frankly given my previous history that would just be too obvious, but maybe good enough finish in the money.  Well there aren't any places to find a used bracket in these parts, but I know just where I can find a used Infiniti.  Moreno Valley residents know they can find the best value at Infiniti of Riverside.

March Madness has begun.  The research has begun, the pools have been organized, and the brackets have been drafted.  I like basketball, playing and watching, and this year will be an interesting tournament as usual.  While a lot of gambling goes on around this college tournament, some good comes out of it too.  Infiniti is sponsoring the "Round by Round" bracket competition, a contest that raises money for the Coaches for Cancer Foundation.  The good in all of this is that Infiniti will donate up to $700,000 to the charity, depending on the number of participants.  Not only does Infiniti do good deeds for charity, but for society as well with the production of the 2012 Infiniti G37.

When I see people forming long lines to get at the latest hot new gadget or be the first in line to get on a first run roller coaster, I can't help but shake my head.  Because everyone knows that both gadgets and roller coasters need at least a few runs to get all of the kinks worked out.  Sure it may not be something big, but making sure the antenna is well placed or the carts won't go flying off the track can just make life easier.  The same can be said for the 2008 Infiniti G35.  While the 2007 redesign produced a great car in its own right, the design team was able to take customer feedback and add a few key features.  And while to the average California driver active four-wheel steering or sharper handling may not be that big of a deal, any luxury fan in southern California knows that easy navigation through grueling SoCal traffic can feel like a life saver!  And given our current chronological situation, buying a new 2008 G35 may be a predicament, but it's never too late to buy a used Infiniti.  Moreno Valley residents know that the best place to do that is at Infiniti of Riverside.