Infiniti Q50 thread
#1366
Coupe didnt drop until 04 model year . Sold as 03. They may have gotten some of the bugs out. I had 7 CD changers in my G35 alone and lost tons of imported $36 CDs back in the day. I had engine burning oil, fuel economy was worse than my ISF, rattles, alignment issues, blown injector, and a host of other issues. I think you have gotten lucky. They aren't ranked very high . Infiniti is literally what brought me to Lexus. I was so pissed off I figured I might as well have purchased an American car. That car is the reason I will never buy another first year model again. Too many teething issues. Been scared to even look at their cars after that
Got mine in December of '02. Told you I was one of the first. Hahahaha
#1367
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I have a near mint 04 G coupe 6MT with 150k on it and the car has been rock solid--driven all year round with snow tires in winter in snow, ice and slush. When I got my F I told the G that she deserved a rest. And a 1st gen G Coupe done tastefully is still a beautiful car IMO.
That being said, the major problem I see with the new Infiniti is he lack of a manual OR a good automatic transmission like the F or DCTs. If the transmission is still average at best, a great engine will never see its full potential. I also agree that the new Q50 has terrible and slow electronics-I recall being infuriated at how long it took to boot up while you were stuck there doing nothing. And the different resolution on the two screens.
That being said, the major problem I see with the new Infiniti is he lack of a manual OR a good automatic transmission like the F or DCTs. If the transmission is still average at best, a great engine will never see its full potential. I also agree that the new Q50 has terrible and slow electronics-I recall being infuriated at how long it took to boot up while you were stuck there doing nothing. And the different resolution on the two screens.
#1368
I was one of the very first to have a G coupe, as well. Actually...the 2nd person to have a 6 speed manual in Atlanta. Never had a problem with it.
My wife was an early adopter of the G37 because of how much she liked my G35. We still drive that car, today, with almost 215k miles on it. The only repair we've made to it is a clutch about 6 months/5k miles ago.
As you can see...I can't speak highly enough for the reliability of Infiniti. And this Red Sport is very intriguing. And with turbos, it will be easy to tune.
My wife was an early adopter of the G37 because of how much she liked my G35. We still drive that car, today, with almost 215k miles on it. The only repair we've made to it is a clutch about 6 months/5k miles ago.
As you can see...I can't speak highly enough for the reliability of Infiniti. And this Red Sport is very intriguing. And with turbos, it will be easy to tune.
With that said, the Q50 Red Sport does seem like a lot of car for the money.
#1369
Lexus Fanatic
Wouldn't it make more sense to get the 300hp turbo version and use the money you saved to boost it past 400hp, you probably end up saving money doing it that way. I have not looked into it but it seems all they do with the 400hp version is turn up the boost or bigger turbo's and maybe a few small things, I believe the transmissions, basic engine block, and everything else is the same in the 300hp turbo version. The coupe sounds like the car to look out for but from the pictures I don't care for its styling too much.
#1370
Oh it will because the comparison with the IS350 will be a blood bath. You cant hide 94 hp behind reliability and refinement . IS350 has an ANCIENT power plant. Time to step it up Lexus. When the 07 GS350 came out it had 58 more HP than the GS300. I see a little bump in the IS line midcycle. There are going to be many IS350 owners crying
#1371
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by evident
the hate in this thread on infiniti is absurd. this Q50 isn't competing with the IS-F, it's competing with the IS350 ($46K territory) and pretty much walks all over it performance wise. I'm a big toyota/lexus fan but can clearly see when a 10 year old engine is outclassed by something more fuel efficient and powerful.
#1372
I had a week with the 3.7L Q50S fully loaded. I think the new engine is truly nice and a reinvigoration for Infiniti but the car itself wasn't really that great. The dual screen was a complete joke and the handling was worst in class (the ATS, IS350, 3 series were all better). It also felt much bigger than these cars...definitely a tweener. I wish the Q50 would go compete with the 5 series and they build a smaller car to better compete with the IS.
#1373
Lexus Champion
the hate in this thread on infiniti is absurd. this Q50 isn't competing with the IS-F, it's competing with the IS350 ($46K territory) and pretty much walks all over it performance wise. I'm a big toyota/lexus fan but can clearly see when a 10 year old engine is outclassed by something more fuel efficient and powerful.
why the IS350 doesn't get an upgraded engine is just ridiculous.
LOL, no soul? - so you don't like the M4 GTS 493hp twin turbo i6 motor?!?!?!?
Last edited by bagwell; 05-25-16 at 09:57 AM.
#1374
Sound is very important. It gives the car a unique signature, just look at the Q50's predecessor the G35 and the memorable VQ35
#1375
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#1376
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On top of that its a first year model which means its going to absolutely have issues. PASS
aaand the g35 coupe is a) from a LONG time ago, and b) only distantly related to this Q50.
uh maybe you mean NISSAN lagged behind toyota and honda?
the hate in this thread on infiniti is absurd. this Q50 isn't competing with the IS-F, it's competing with the IS350 ($46K territory) and pretty much walks all over it performance wise. I'm a big toyota/lexus fan but can clearly see when a 10 year old engine is outclassed by something more fuel efficient and powerful.
#1377
I'm not sure why the Q50 isn't more popular, it seems like a pretty solid car. It's really the only compelling product Infiniti makes. As matter of fact, I'd say that the G/Q has been the only compelling vehicle in Infiniti's lineup for many years now.
The Q50 is nice looking, has a decent interior (unlike the G35/37 which were horrible in that regard), has good power, and is well-priced. It's essentially a budget 335 for the price of a 328.
The Q50 is nice looking, has a decent interior (unlike the G35/37 which were horrible in that regard), has good power, and is well-priced. It's essentially a budget 335 for the price of a 328.
#1378
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by BrownPride
I'm not sure why the Q50 isn't more popular, it seems like a pretty solid car. It's really the only compelling product Infiniti makes. As matter of fact, I'd say that the G/Q has been the only compelling vehicle in Infiniti's lineup for many years now.
The Q50 is nice looking, has a decent interior (unlike the G35/37 which were horrible in that regard), has good power, and is well-priced. It's essentially a budget 335 for the price of a 328.
The Q50 is nice looking, has a decent interior (unlike the G35/37 which were horrible in that regard), has good power, and is well-priced. It's essentially a budget 335 for the price of a 328.
#1379
the hate in this thread on infiniti is absurd. this Q50 isn't competing with the IS-F, it's competing with the IS350 ($46K territory) and pretty much walks all over it performance wise. I'm a big toyota/lexus fan but can clearly see when a 10 year old engine is outclassed by something more fuel efficient and powerful.
Last edited by dseag2; 05-25-16 at 07:44 PM.
#1380
Couldn't agree more. '05 RL, '06 M45, '13 GS350. The RL had a few recalls, but there were no reliability issues with any of the first-year models I owned.