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I should mention that my wife has requested that which ever year we settle on it has to be a "t" model. She has driven both and loves the tighter/firmer suspension of the Q45t.
Once again thanks for the feed back and insights.
Best Regards,
Phil
don't forget to try the Cadillac Seville STS. I think they can be had for huge discount like the Q45 (low $40k). Reliability should be among the best. In addition to offering more features, the Seville's crashworethiness is much better than the Q. Test drive them all and decide for yourself.
Good luck!
This forum is for people interested in the Q. Pro-Cadillac comments really aren't appropriate in here. Similarly, pro-Lexus or pro-Infiniti comments aren't appropriate in the Cadillac topics. The folks at Town Hall have been trying very hard to keep these forums informative, on topic, and minimize heated debates which are the inevitable outcome when models outside the topic at hand are introduced. Later.
It sounds like you have a lot of "problems" that your DEALER should look at.
Consensus is the Michelin Pilot XGTV4 is the best tire for the Q45 as it matches well with the car's performance and holds up well - the Q45 is a notorious tire-eater.
If you want quiet, try the Michelin Energy MXV4+ but be prepared to rotate/balance them frequently in order to get some mileage from them. The new Yokohama dB is supposed to be very quiet. Check it out.
You'll probably need new shocks & struts (OEM Tokico's). Have the car checked for suspension wear and repair as needed. Only then will you feel the real Q45 ride.
He has been feeding factory shots and more for the last six months
check out his website
http://www.infinitiofnashville.com
I can't believe where he gets his information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in Houston 97 Q45 sell for around 20k. Imo, your price is too high.
Here in the Phoenix area I'm seeing about the same selling price as "Petersung" on the 97Q's, so if the Q's are selling for a better price in the Houston area and since I'm looking for a 99Q, maybe it worth a trip to your area.
Best Regards,
Phil
http://www.infinitiofnashville.com/q452.htm
http://www.infinitiofnashville.com/q452a.htm
if I see some on the local newspaper, I'll let you know. My statement on the 97 price is based on the classified ads on Houston Chronicle. My bro. was considering buying one and low 20k seems to be the prevailing price. That was about 2 months ago, btw. One guy who my bro. called has access to auctions. He took us to this particular one and we saw tons of very recent Nissans (including 2000 Maxima--from rental maybe) and Infinitis. There were pretty much every color of 97 Q45 available. The mileage were mid 30's to 50's thousand miles. My guess is they're off-lease vehicle that the dealer can't sell (since they're quite unpopular).
Anyway, my guess is a 99 Q45 is about 30k.
Best Regards,
Phil
I have a few things that I may need help on with my '91 Q. (It's got 145,000 miles) Can anybody help me?:
1. In the past month the car shakes when I accelerate and I'm at an RPM where the car may want to shift down soon... seems like an ECM issue but can a clogged fuel filter cause this problem?
2. Where can I get a service manual? I'd love to change the fuel filter and check out how hard it is to change a power window unit (goes up slow). Anything on-line?
3. There's a noticeable "growl" in the engine compartment... goes away when I switch the temp control system off. Is this just a compressor problem or a blower fan issue (again, service manual could help me identify the culprit).
need to sell due to handicap...dealer offered us 23,000 on a trade Ridiculous, huh? How much should I sell it for privately? Thanks for the help!!!
Did the dealer give you a reason for such a low offer?
Good luck and keep us posted as to the outcome of your sale.
Best Regards,
Phil
"Faffair" you can find his topic as "bretfraz" instructed in the Smart Shopper Conference #2244
Best Regards,
Philip
ps. I miss typed the web address above to Kelly Blue Book... it should be www.kbb.com
Drop me a note: adams@adiana.com
Thanks
To make a long story short, I was "challenged" to a performance test on the highway by some guy in a lexus gs 430. I sped up to about 130 mph but the lexus seemed faster. I later found out that the lexus gs430 has 300 hp unlike the infiniti's 266 hp. Does anyone know anything about Infiniti Q45 performance tunining? What effects does performance tunning have on infiniti Q45? I would like my infiniti to have between 350 and 400 hp.
Vincenzo
Anxious to become a Qer,
Thanks
From what I've heard from the experts, this is the place to go for quality Q upgrades.
Thanks.
I know the 'soul' of the Q was changed in '97, with the smaller engine and slight body style changes, as well as suspension (struts vs mulilink). I am pleased however with the '97 increased interior room (especially back seat) and the more luxury appearance of the cabin. Either way, would probably what the Touring version.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
And by the way, I've looked at/driven at several other cars and here are my brief impressions:
BMW 5 and 7 series: too severe, minalist, smallish
Mercedes: same as above, over-rated
300M: still looks like a family car inside, sun-roof not standard
Lexus: bland and very, very boring-such a predictable car, its still a Toyota IHMO
Jaguar: Only if it was more reliable and had a higher stance! The newer ones are interesting though
I don't know why, but I always keep coming back to the Q, it has such a addictive quality to it, exciting to see one on the road!
I purchased a used Q45 in 1998 a 1991 with 89,000 miles I drive alot of miles per day and have yet to breakdown on me....ooops my mistake, the fuel pump when out.... other than that I love the Q, I upgraded the Bose system, with a amp and sub system from kicker, gonna add a air intake system by stillen or monster flow, possibly a tornado air system as well. I have subscriptions to japanese magazine and see the nice fixed up Q's from japan and i wanna go crazy.... I have alot of pics to post.. any idea on getting more horsepower by keeping it street legal and passing smog in sunny calif. pls feel free to email me.
Got a nice Q with rims/springs/and kit send pics for the readers gallery.... there are alot of companies in japan that make nice body kits for the Q, I'll post thier links on my website..as well as any links catering to us Qers
Look for it in the next few weeks.
WWW.Q45RACING.COM
p.s. my son wants my Q when i get the 2002, to show his friends not only honda/toyota/mitsu. But i might keep it myself to outrun all those mention above. hey cruzing and racing at the same time with Luxury & Power.... welcome to the world of the Q.....
Here is the website detailing my problems with Infiniti/Nissan over my lemon QX4. Putting the finishing touches on it this week, and I'm thinking about buying an appropriate domain name for it.
read all about it:
http://sleepwalk.home.mindspring.com