Infiniti Q50 thread
05-25-16, 07:48 PM
#1381
Lexus Champion
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.
05-25-16, 11:08 PM
#1382
05-26-16, 07:03 AM
#1385
Lexus Champion
and vs the 5 series, the Q50 beats it in every category (HP, price, speed, probably handling too). 528 4-cylinder turbo starts at $51K
Last edited by bagwell; 05-26-16 at 07:06 AM.
05-26-16, 08:39 AM
#1386
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by bagwell
340 STARTS at $47K stripped and you will never see one on a dealer's lot for that price.
and vs the 5 series, the Q50 beats it in every category (HP, price, speed, probably handling too). 528 4-cylinder turbo starts at $51K
and vs the 5 series, the Q50 beats it in every category (HP, price, speed, probably handling too). 528 4-cylinder turbo starts at $51K
My other point is that the Q50s size is a huge negative for many shopping for a small sports sedan. It's not a compact sedan anymore...more of a midsize.
05-26-16, 10:25 AM
#1387
Not really and aren't we mincing words here? I meant Datsun/Nissan/Infiniti; they can be lumped together as the same company in the same way that the members on this forum (myself included) all essentially drive a "really nice Toyota".
Anyway, not hating or dissing them, in fact my father had a beautiful 1976 280Z, loved that car as well as my '90 Q45 a few years ago, though when the Q broke down, it tended to get very expensive.
Just sayin' statistically, Toyo/Lex has been higher in reliability, quality fit/finish. These facts also translate into resale value so on the plus side for an Inifinti buyer; they can get a lot of bang for the buck in some deals...
Anyway, not hating or dissing them, in fact my father had a beautiful 1976 280Z, loved that car as well as my '90 Q45 a few years ago, though when the Q broke down, it tended to get very expensive.
Just sayin' statistically, Toyo/Lex has been higher in reliability, quality fit/finish. These facts also translate into resale value so on the plus side for an Inifinti buyer; they can get a lot of bang for the buck in some deals...
05-26-16, 11:15 AM
#1388
Lexus Champion
3 series wheelbase is 110.6; overall length 182.5
Q50S wheelbase is 112.3; overall length 188
5 series wheelbase is 117; overall length 193.1
Last edited by bagwell; 05-26-16 at 01:55 PM.
05-26-16, 02:03 PM
#1389
Lexus Champion
nice picture (only) comparison...vs 340i
I'd love to see the red Sport with all the stupid chrome trim blacked out!!!!!
I like the Q50 interior w/dual screen much better than the popup nav screen.
I'd love to see the red Sport with all the stupid chrome trim blacked out!!!!!
I like the Q50 interior w/dual screen much better than the popup nav screen.
05-26-16, 03:24 PM
#1391
Lexus Champion
Q50S Red Sport
0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
0-100 mph: 10.78 seconds
¼- mile: 12.85 seconds @ 113.0 mph
340i
0 to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
0 to 100 mph: 11.6 sec
¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...rt-400-review/
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...0i-test-review
0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
0-100 mph: 10.78 seconds
¼- mile: 12.85 seconds @ 113.0 mph
340i
0 to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
0 to 100 mph: 11.6 sec
¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...rt-400-review/
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...0i-test-review
05-26-16, 03:56 PM
#1392
Former Sponsor
05-26-16, 05:24 PM
#1393
If that is 100% stock, Infiniti is under-rating this car by at least 25hp!!!!
I wonder if you can buy the twin turbo V6 with the conventional steering setup found on the base model cars. I've driven the fully 100% electronic setup and IMO my old Cadillac with 100k miles on it had better steering. It was so artificial feeling that you'd think on a low speed turn you turned the wheel enough, but then you realized that the car was taking way too tight or way too wide of a line and you'd have to correct it midway through the corner. This was taking a normal turn at like 20mph. Honestly it really did feel like a sit down video arcade.
I've heard the base steering system is a much nicer driving setup.
I wonder if you can buy the twin turbo V6 with the conventional steering setup found on the base model cars. I've driven the fully 100% electronic setup and IMO my old Cadillac with 100k miles on it had better steering. It was so artificial feeling that you'd think on a low speed turn you turned the wheel enough, but then you realized that the car was taking way too tight or way too wide of a line and you'd have to correct it midway through the corner. This was taking a normal turn at like 20mph. Honestly it really did feel like a sit down video arcade.
I've heard the base steering system is a much nicer driving setup.
05-26-16, 05:35 PM
#1394
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by bagwell
Q50S Red Sport
0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
0-100 mph: 10.78 seconds
¼- mile: 12.85 seconds @ 113.0 mph
340i
0 to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
0 to 100 mph: 11.6 sec
¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...rt-400-review/
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...0i-test-review
0-60 mph: 4.8 seconds
0-100 mph: 10.78 seconds
¼- mile: 12.85 seconds @ 113.0 mph
340i
0 to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
0 to 100 mph: 11.6 sec
¼-mile: 13.3 sec @ 106 mph
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...rt-400-review/
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...0i-test-review
05-26-16, 06:55 PM
#1395
Lexus Champion