Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
The differences between the cars are subtle. I think the Qx4 has nicer leather, the wood steering wheel (I was suprised to find out it was fake), and anslightly softer suspension setting than the pathfinder. Not to say the Pathfinder is a superior vehicle. The dealership does make a big difference though. Most of the Nissan dealerhships in the NY area are dirtbags with horrible service departments. Infiniti on the other hand treats you like a human being when you purchase the vehicle and when it comes in for service. The I30 is a much nicer loaner car than a Sentra too;)
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Overall I feel the extra $2000.00 for the QX4 (even the added $3K I lost on the trade-in for the Path) is more than worth it years down the road. BTW these figures are before TTL and fees, I figured they even out with either SUV.
Glad to hear that from a friend of a friend, I thought the QX4 rides better (more sedan like than truck) than the Pathfinder. One other thing to look at down the road is resale value. Much better to be in a QX4 than a Path for that reason.
Guys please do not kill me for this, but I wanted to ask crete about his comment "rides more like a sedan than a truck." Like I have posted before, I have ridden and driven alot in a 1999 RX300. It definately has a car like ride. Now driving the QX4, to me , it is definately more truck like riding. Not like an explorer mind you, but not as smooth as the RX300. Mine has the 17 inch tires. I am wondering if it may have something to do with the fact that the QX4 is rear wheel drive and is built on a truck platform (Pathfinder). The RX300 is built on the camry platform. The QX4 feels more substantial and safe to me and has a much better turning radius than the RX300, but on the road I can feel more body lean and pavement irregularities. Any suggestions guys? I was thinking of having my dealer look at it to see if the tire pressure or shocks may not be set correctly. Or maybe that is just the way it will ride. Thanks for an input.
I tested a RX300 and yes, it rides more like a sedan than the QX4 being that it is on camry paltform. I was only comparing the QX4 to the Path when saying it rides more like a sedan. In the Path, I felt more of a truck feel in the steering, suspension and noise level. The QX4 seems to ride smoother, quieter, and has a tighter response in the steering or maybe its just the feel of the simulated wood steering wheel. Since I've only had the QX4 for a few days, at least this is what I can say is the difference so far. But I will say after riding the Path for two months, I'm really pleased with the QX4 ride, look and feel and I'm so happy I traded the path for it.
Everyone at the dealer was very friendly, professional and willing to provide the best customer satisfaction posssible.
Now I have a very quiet riding QX4 and I'm very pleased with how the dealer treated me.
$2000. dealer incentive. Was it for the whole country. Does anybody out there know the current incentives?
I live in the Chicago area. If anyone has any info it would be appreciated Thanks
What I did was get an email quote from a texas dealer on this vehicle and it was close to the $31000. Texas had the incentive at the time. A dealer in my area had an ad for a car at $30988. Upon speaking to a few salesman I was able to deduce that the $2000 incentive was in my area also. In May I have seen an ad for $29900. I am not sure if this is a demo or if infiniti raised the incentive by $1000. I know the vehicle has at a minimum the above options because that is the lowest optioned vehicle I was able to find at any of my area dealers.
Edmunds never did list the factory to dealer incentive in my area, so I would not go by anything it says here on the official website. Also the QX4 has 0.9 financing for 36 months. I would check the ad prices in your nearest metro area. That should give you an idea of current incentives. If I were you I would check the invoice price of the vehicle you are looking at and subtract at least $2000 and make an offer.
I'm in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area.
When I talk about free stuff, it's usually a case where the dealer screwed something up and threw in some floormats or window deflectors. I've a couple instances where what the dealer has done is a little sketchy and I've had to fight to get anything done about it. The most recent regards some brake squealing I had when I brough it in for the 26250... told them the brakes squeal, so they cleaned only the rear drum brakes, got charged $45. Then I check out the 22500 service checklist, and the brake inspection should have been done then. I have a real hard time believing that the squealing couldn't have been taken care of then.
1. Change service reps; if you don't like the guy you're dealing with, ask to see someone else. Talk to other customers while you're there - see how they get on. Then when you find a good guy, only deal with him.
2. If that doesn't work, call and ask for the Service Manager. Get his name and direct line if he has one. Find out when he's there, then schedule the service with him if possible. Or at least talk to him and tell him you're dissatisfied.
3. If you're not sure what work has been done, ask for a full printout of all the work done - they should be able to get that off the computer.
4. If you ask them to perform tasks, and they obviously haven't done it, make a stink (OK, not literally hehe). Demand to see whosoever is in charge. Get the telephone number of the owner of the dealership. Threaten to call Infiniti - and if they still won't do the work, call Infiniti!!!
I have to say, I've always had good service at our Infiniti dealer (from 97-2000 when I had my QX4). I learnt these tricks at other dealerships - some try it on with me because I'm a girl. Unfortunately for them, I'm a girl with a short fuse for that kind of thing. There's nothing a car dealer hates more than a well dressed female making a big scene in the service bay or showroom!
spudgal: There's only 2 people I've ever dealt with for service... the 1 service rep and the 1 service manager. I'll try to put up a little more of a stink when I'm there. I just get a little self conscious that I don't know what I'm talking about.
bigorange30: I got a customer survey a couple months after I first purchased. I didn't give them a great rating, and they did call and want to talk about it. But ever since then, they don't send me anything.
As more stations compy with the FCC regs, you will be able to imput the type of station you want and the radio will scan for that type of music, talk etc,...
I believe that the radio stations are supossed to comply with the RDS regs by 1/1/03 but I am not sure.
There are quite a number of stations now and it is nice to be able to plug in top 40 and hear a couple of those stations. Especially if you don't know the stations in a area you are driving.
Satellite Radio (monthly fee) allows you to put in the type of music, talk etc,...and it will pull up your station, many commercial free.
The catch is that you pay a monthly fee and it is expensive right now.
Meanwhile the only station I found that uses this right now is only displaying the call letters, no display for the type of music (talk, rock,jazz, etc).
Lastly, on the Satellite Radio, I 've seen ads for it, is it called something like "X Radio". Does anyone have pricing on it or is it regionally priced? No commericals, that sounds great.
There are suppossed to be some other extras like emergency broadcasting override. which overrides any thing you are listening to with an emergency message and displays it as well. I have not seen it in action yet.
Where did you hear the QX4 is going.....? Everything I've heard and read about the QX4 is that it is not being discontinued. It will be given a makeover for 2004, much like its sister the Pathfinder. Much bigger and probably a 7-seater to compete with the MDX, the new 4Runner, etc. The new model in the website for the SUV is the FX45, which will debuting about Jan 2003 and will fall into what is now being called the "Crossover" SUVs. These will have SUV like features (AWD, etc) but with a sports car performance (300+ hp). Probably not a 7-seater but at least a mid $40K price tag.
I'm due to replace my PF lease in Aug 2002. I've been thinking of buying a PF LE or QX-4 but I'd be really ticked if shortly thereafter a larger QX4/PF came to be ...
Thanks,
Someone at the dealership had put a set of 20" chrome rims on the truck when we were looking at it. I told them to take them off - I'm not into pimping!
Infiniti's new SUV (FX 45) looks significantly bigger than the Qx4; maybe more like the Landcruiser size? They need to change the dash tho; ewww!
1. RX300 has slightly beter overall attention to detail.
2. RX has less overall noise, and a little quicker.
3. QX4 looks much more solid.
4. QX4 has more features overall but it lacks ignition key light, front door light, and only front windows are "auto".
5. QX4 has a line (electrical conductor) running vertically in the center of front windshield, which is slightly distracting.
(to be continued)
Earlier this month I was in a catastrophic side impact collision (sideswiped by a speeding car that ran the stop light). As we were at the apex of a steep hill when the crash occured, the impact of the other car sent us flipping both head over heels and rolling over several times down the hill. The QX4 was completely totaled. There is horrendous damage to all sides of the car, exploded all windows, etc. However there were NO intrusions into the cabin even though the roof did crumple inwards somewhat. Myself, my passenger, and our two dogs were able to come away from the accident with no more than a few superficial scrapes. The police, fire department and emergency medical personnel were all astounded that we were still alive.
I am definitely buying another QX4 as soon as possible. Hope this story is helpful.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
tidester
Host
SUVs; Aftermarket & Accessories
Were you able to notice the make/model of the other vehicle and its final condition?
Glad you are ok from that accident and I hope you, your loved ones and the dogs are doing fine.
A few photos are available at http://photos.yahoo.com/crashedqx4
The impact was by a Toyota Celica. It hit us on the left on the driver's door, at hip level of the driver (me). After the flip and rolls, we landed upside down, the seatbelts holding us securely in the front seats.
The driver's side airbag deployed, probably saving my life. None of the others did. Which is what should have happened, I believe. Given the nature of what happened, a front airbag deployment was not necessary and could even have caused an injury as we were alternatively midair, upside down, and crashing on the ground.
The Celica had major front end damage but the driver was completely uninjured.
Should I go ahead with 99 QX4 buying one at the auction as a lease turned in with 50K miles? It is mint condition inside and outside. Engine is gorgeous...Really will be used with limited driving may be 8K miles a year during wet / flodding days. I am able to pick this up for about $15K at same lease depot turn in where all dealers go to buy their trucks. Is there any major change between (97-98) to 99? Except some external looks? Are there any major issues with dependability on 99 I should be aware?
BTW, you pictures don't come up when I click on the link. I would be very interested in seeing them.
Scott
I totalled my first Qx4 (and my first ever new car) back in 97. I'd only had it 3 weeks, and was driving to a friend's house at 6am to go walking. Turning left, just didn't see the other guy coming - my own stupid fault; I should have looked 15 more times There was some comment from the policeman in attendance that the other guy was speeding, but I never saw the report.
Anyway, there wasn't much left of the front of the Qx4 after the dust settled. We hit front left corner to front left corner (as in the IIHS test), and the force of the impact swung the Q around to hit at the back too. I had stopped then pulled away, so was doing 10 mph max.
The other car was a 70's Ford coupe; the driver wasn't wearing his seat belt. He had concussion, but was OK. I had bumps and bruises, a cut on my forehead from the airbag when it broke my sunglasses (both went off in my case) I was very glad of it! When speaking to the body shop who stored it for me, they said I should be grateful I wasn't in the Celica I had sold the week before.
Infiniti were great; after three weeks of negotiations between them, the Insurance company and us, I got a replacement.
I currently drive a 2000 PF with that same windshield. That's the second radio antenna. After a few days, you don't even notice it anymore. What you do notice is that it helps provide you with some of the best reception possible.
By the "no front door light", do you mean a light to guide you to the door lock? If so, I don't recall ever using the key to unlock the PF door - the keyfob unlocks the vehicle and turns on the interior lights. I assume the QX4 does the same thing.
What I said "front door light" is the light on the inner door panel, close to lower door edge. My RX300 and Maxima has that. When door is open it lights up the ground.
My QX4 has only got 200 miles. I'm enjoying it more and more.
By the way, it's 4 wheel drive, plus the premium package, sunroof, sunroof wind deflector, rear wind deflector, for $33555 (MSRP $37755 - $4200),
plus tax, doc, etc. CarsDirect's big discount ends 5/31 but my dealer still has $4000 off on each QX4.
Mine is 4wd plus the premium package, sunroof, sunroof wind deflector, rear wind deflector, for $ 32500. (plus TTL).
You got better deal.
I remember Limited Slip is bundled in the Heated Seat package on 4WD, not on 2WD. It's described in the 02 QX4's brochure.
-- Leather-appointed interior
-- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, parking brake and gearshit knob
The window sticker says:
-- Leather seating surfaces w/leather-wrapped steering wheel & parking brake
I guess sticker is more accurate? But Infiniti brochure is also official and should be accurate. When I clean up the interior I want to use the correct cleaner on different surfaces.