Infiniti Q50 thread
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Wow I knew it wasn't good but what you describe seems pretty bad. I will admit when I see a lease deal on a car like that for $299/month it makes you feel like something is wrong. It doesn't seem like it could be a real quality competitor with a low ball lease like that. I agree it is sad since they make a decent car but seem to be undermining themselves . Thanks for the knowledge , Mike. I cant believe they lease so many out like that. Now I see why they are having issues. Seems like its self inflicted kind of.
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I will admit I have seen them and thought they were great looking but its a tarted up Ford. I think the Q or IS will be far better cars dynamically and on another level.
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Some of the short term decisions have been head scratchers, but long term I think the brand is in good hands with De Nysschen in charge.
They're finally going to join Lexus and try to establish another Japanese luxury brand worldwide. New high end flagships are in the way which will add more brand cachet. Should be in for some interesting cars from the Japanese luxury brands in the not too far future.
They're finally going to join Lexus and try to establish another Japanese luxury brand worldwide. New high end flagships are in the way which will add more brand cachet. Should be in for some interesting cars from the Japanese luxury brands in the not too far future.
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But I guess dealers are desperate for traffic and Nissan for factories to work... still.
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sounds like you are reading only the negative stuff on the steering and that option can be avoided. Only time will tell. When you consider the size, power, options, tech, efficiency, safety, and most importantly the PRICE the Q50 will sell.
The Q50 gets better mpg than even a GS450h and has more power !! Pretty damn impressive for a car that isnt even in the GS list of competitors . Anyone who has driven an Infiniti or owns one knows that handling is their strong suit and I am pretty sure they will get this new Q50 sorted out FAST. They kind of have to. The sports package can be fitted with summer tires and Im sure its pretty damn easy for the company to source newer batter tires for their lesser models. With prices like they are I cant imagine many would avoid the extra bells and whistles or even the sport
Still amazed at how cheap leases on the G37 are right now. Straight up did a double take when I saw the pricing on the net. Also seems like they may sell the G37 along side of the Q50.
The Q50 gets better mpg than even a GS450h and has more power !! Pretty damn impressive for a car that isnt even in the GS list of competitors . Anyone who has driven an Infiniti or owns one knows that handling is their strong suit and I am pretty sure they will get this new Q50 sorted out FAST. They kind of have to. The sports package can be fitted with summer tires and Im sure its pretty damn easy for the company to source newer batter tires for their lesser models. With prices like they are I cant imagine many would avoid the extra bells and whistles or even the sport
Still amazed at how cheap leases on the G37 are right now. Straight up did a double take when I saw the pricing on the net. Also seems like they may sell the G37 along side of the Q50.
Also unlike the GS450h powertrain, the M35h hybrid total system hp and torque DROPS after a few hard accelerations in order to prevent overheating of the batteries, leading to markedly slower performance. So that nice 0-60 and stated hp is only good for a few WOT and not consistent.
Word hit last week that our Infiniti dealer won't be around at the end of the year. Sales are dismal and the delay of the Q50 is not helping their cause
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That's too bad, but not surprising I guess. I'm surprised that Nissan/Infiniti doesn't subsidize the dealership in the hope that things will turn around. Maybe they already have behind the scenes?
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the technology and available adjustments with the tech package look fantastic.
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and what would that be ? front distance sensors ? more horsepower ? or the front spindle like grille ? the 18" wheels ? oh not it's upgraded to 19" ? what ? the inline or v6? or is it the hybrid option ? or is it the change of name from G to Q ?
what is it that money cannot buy in any other car maker or model ?
only FUNDAMENTAL difference is that the price went up.
what is it that money cannot buy in any other car maker or model ?
only FUNDAMENTAL difference is that the price went up.
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That's what gives me pause about the Q50. If the M37S I drove is any indication, Infiniti is good at making individual components look impressive on paper but the implementation and getting the individual components to work as a cohesive vehicular system is lacking.
I do hope the Q50 does not repeat the M37's mistakes since Infiniti is cheaper than Lexus in my country and their reputation as the "Japanese BMW" precedes them. And I'm looking to upgrade my current 2GS...
Here's hoping the Q50 emulates the older better BMWs and not the current generation of BMWs.
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I dunno, I'm literally looking at it now from the dealership and I think its a great car that hasn't been given the proper limelight. Its no fault of the car for what is being done to it in regards to the launch.
Again I don't have an issue with a car going comfier or softer since that is what Lexus was known for and personally I had no issues with it especially if its a good balance. Cars are all going for the middle, the IS F sport is the rare car going to one extreme side like a Buick Lacrosse goes to one extreme side.
Personally I find it really good looking, the interior is perfectly fine and for around 45k its a solid car for the money. The whole name/G37 etc fiasco might hurt sales but it's a solid car and that ain't the cars fault.
Again I don't have an issue with a car going comfier or softer since that is what Lexus was known for and personally I had no issues with it especially if its a good balance. Cars are all going for the middle, the IS F sport is the rare car going to one extreme side like a Buick Lacrosse goes to one extreme side.
Personally I find it really good looking, the interior is perfectly fine and for around 45k its a solid car for the money. The whole name/G37 etc fiasco might hurt sales but it's a solid car and that ain't the cars fault.