Infinity Q50 vs STI
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Infinity Q50 vs STI
Please, anyone. Can you tell me how is the handling between these two ? I know they both are about the same 0-60.
I want a sport family sedan in the 40-50. But i dont know which one will be more reliable. I want a lexus too, but compare specs to the infinity even hybrid q50 i think only lexus gs450h can compare at 2x the price.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thanks much
I want a sport family sedan in the 40-50. But i dont know which one will be more reliable. I want a lexus too, but compare specs to the infinity even hybrid q50 i think only lexus gs450h can compare at 2x the price.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thanks much
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The STi is a full blown sports car it just has 4 doors, the Q50 is advertised as a sports sedan but more relaxed and less sporty than the G37 and most anything else in class.
You can lease a Q50 very cheaply so it's super cheaply so that's attractive and it's fast in a straight line but it doesn't drive very sporty.
Two very very different cars.
You can lease a Q50 very cheaply so it's super cheaply so that's attractive and it's fast in a straight line but it doesn't drive very sporty.
Two very very different cars.
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Not the same cars but kind of the same..
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Please, anyone. Can you tell me how is the handling between these two ? I know they both are about the same 0-60.
I want a sport family sedan in the 40-50. But i dont know which one will be more reliable. I want a lexus too, but compare specs to the infinity even hybrid q50 i think only lexus gs450h can compare at 2x the price.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thanks much
I want a sport family sedan in the 40-50. But i dont know which one will be more reliable. I want a lexus too, but compare specs to the infinity even hybrid q50 i think only lexus gs450h can compare at 2x the price.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thanks much
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STI will run circles around Q50.
Straight line speed is not everything.
STI will give u a true driving experience with great feel and sound - engine/exhaust.
Q50 is a luxury hybrid thats not fun to drive by most reviews.
S4 would be a better choice than both of these if u can afford it.
Straight line speed is not everything.
STI will give u a true driving experience with great feel and sound - engine/exhaust.
Q50 is a luxury hybrid thats not fun to drive by most reviews.
S4 would be a better choice than both of these if u can afford it.
For driving, and driving sake only, STI. Last gen STI beat any 4door sedan at the ring with a mere 305hp. New one has better chassis and technology implementations for driving. It will take twice the car of Q50 to beat STI in performance.
Though Q50 is a better street car. Q50 has more convenient features, better techs.
I heard there are plenty of STI guys went with CLA45AMG, and they like what MB offer.
Though Q50 is a better street car. Q50 has more convenient features, better techs.
I heard there are plenty of STI guys went with CLA45AMG, and they like what MB offer.
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If the only thing you care about is sporty driving, STI no contest. It's just a brutally-fast, excellent handling street-legal racecar. Unfortunately, the interior that is below average for the $17k pricerange the impreza starts in is retained in the $40k+ STI. Not only is it not competitive, it's downright insulting in its price range. If this is your daily driver, Q50 hands down. I considered the WRX and STI when shopping for my current car, and I just couldn't convince myself that either was livable on a daily basis. If I wanted a track car (particularly if that track wasn't paved)? Absolutely. To spend 2-3 hours in every day? Not a chance in hell.
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Please, anyone. Can you tell me how is the handling between these two ? I know they both are about the same 0-60.
I want a sport family sedan in the 40-50. But i dont know which one will be more reliable. I want a lexus too, but compare specs to the infinity even hybrid q50 i think only lexus gs450h can compare at 2x the price.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thanks much
I want a sport family sedan in the 40-50. But i dont know which one will be more reliable. I want a lexus too, but compare specs to the infinity even hybrid q50 i think only lexus gs450h can compare at 2x the price.
Any inputs are appreciated. Thanks much
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I will wait for the STI and see. One thing is for sure, i test drove Subaru outback while i was shopping for Suv, ended up buying RX. Neither me nor wife could stand the road noise leaked to the cabin, or the engine sound, and the plastic interior.
Wife told me.....the engine sounds like it was screaming .....help..dont push me too hard....
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If the only thing you care about is sporty driving, STI no contest. It's just a brutally-fast, excellent handling street-legal racecar. Unfortunately, the interior that is below average for the $17k pricerange the impreza starts in is retained in the $40k+ STI. Not only is it not competitive, it's downright insulting in its price range. If this is your daily driver, Q50 hands down. I considered the WRX and STI when shopping for my current car, and I just couldn't convince myself that either was livable on a daily basis. If I wanted a track car (particularly if that track wasn't paved)? Absolutely. To spend 2-3 hours in every day? Not a chance in hell.
I could actually negotiate a Q50 hybrid sport AWD for a few more K for way better luxury, and also as fast or faster. I just dont know how good the AWD of the Q50 is. Can it be comparable to the symmetrical STI ?
It will be my daily driver.