Infiniti Q50 RS400
01-07-18, 11:21 AM
#1
Infiniti Q50 RS400
My lease is up in July (FINALLY) and looking into another car and something with a cheaper payment. My wife got a Volvo last month, which they already paid off my Lexus lease and I get to keep the car. I am thinking if getting into an Infiniti Q50 RS400 because the payment for it is less than $375 a month with $0 down. It is kind of a no brainer and will let Infiniti make the final payments on the car, which should put me right under $500 a month with negative equity. I do like the Lexus but it is just simply boring with no mods whatsoever and the biggest thing is their lease deals absolutely suck.
Do any of you have any thoughts on the RS400 vs maybe another brand in its class? I know in size Q50 is much smaller but I am not that big of a guy so it's fine.
Do any of you have any thoughts on the RS400 vs maybe another brand in its class? I know in size Q50 is much smaller but I am not that big of a guy so it's fine.
01-07-18, 11:37 AM
#3
Racer
Sounds like you've already made up your mind. I came from a 2015 Q50S and drove a 2018 RS400 before getting my 2018 GS350 F-Sport. I understand these vehicles are similar in price but would argue that's where similarities end. These are very different vehicles and do not compete in the same class, IMO, with the GS falling in a class above the Q50 (but this isn't an attempt to bring down the Q50 as it already competes in a very competitive & highly regarded segment).
That said, Infiniti's lease prices are very compelling when comparing similarly priced vehicles from other makes. I found the GS to warrant the higher lease payment but again, your mileage/experience may vary. I was looking for less sport and more luxury so it made sense when I was looking for a vehicle. Get whichever one brings you the most excitement and whichever brings a payment you're more comfortable with.
As a past Infiniti Q50 driver, I will say that I feel they don't quite get the credit they deserve as most reviewers tend to focus on the negatives and don't shed light on any of the positives. My Q50S was fully loaded with all the safety tech and the Direct Adaptive Steering system. The value when you really start digging in and looking at the features you get like the 360 cam, adaptive front lighting system, etc. is hard to match. I'd argue that the DAS system was one of the best aspects of the car.
If you're into refinement, the 2018 RS400 will have a slight edge as it has adjustable dampers and the new 3.0 V6 is lightyears smoother and less harsh than the old 3.7. If you're into reliability, my experience with a failing brake system on my Q50S has lead me away from the Infiniti brand but again, I was the exception and not the majority. Whichever route you go, I'd love to see what you end up with! Happy car hunting!
That said, Infiniti's lease prices are very compelling when comparing similarly priced vehicles from other makes. I found the GS to warrant the higher lease payment but again, your mileage/experience may vary. I was looking for less sport and more luxury so it made sense when I was looking for a vehicle. Get whichever one brings you the most excitement and whichever brings a payment you're more comfortable with.
As a past Infiniti Q50 driver, I will say that I feel they don't quite get the credit they deserve as most reviewers tend to focus on the negatives and don't shed light on any of the positives. My Q50S was fully loaded with all the safety tech and the Direct Adaptive Steering system. The value when you really start digging in and looking at the features you get like the 360 cam, adaptive front lighting system, etc. is hard to match. I'd argue that the DAS system was one of the best aspects of the car.
If you're into refinement, the 2018 RS400 will have a slight edge as it has adjustable dampers and the new 3.0 V6 is lightyears smoother and less harsh than the old 3.7. If you're into reliability, my experience with a failing brake system on my Q50S has lead me away from the Infiniti brand but again, I was the exception and not the majority. Whichever route you go, I'd love to see what you end up with! Happy car hunting!
01-07-18, 11:47 AM
#4
Sounds like you've already made up your mind. I came from a 2015 Q50S and drove a 2018 RS400 before getting my 2018 GS350 F-Sport. I understand these vehicles are similar in price but would argue that's where similarities end. These are very different vehicles and do not compete in the same class, IMO, with the GS falling in a class above the Q50 (but this isn't an attempt to bring down the Q50 as it already competes in a very competitive & highly regarded segment).
That said, Infiniti's lease prices are very compelling when comparing similarly priced vehicles from other makes. I found the GS to warrant the higher lease payment but again, your mileage/experience may vary. I was looking for less sport and more luxury so it made sense when I was looking for a vehicle. Get whichever one brings you the most excitement and whichever brings a payment you're more comfortable with.
As a past Infiniti Q50 driver, I will say that I feel they don't quite get the credit they deserve as most reviewers tend to focus on the negatives and don't shed light on any of the positives. My Q50S was fully loaded with all the safety tech and the Direct Adaptive Steering system. The value when you really start digging in and looking at the features you get like the 360 cam, adaptive front lighting system, etc. is hard to match. I'd argue that the DAS system was one of the best aspects of the car.
If you're into refinement, the 2018 RS400 will have a slight edge as it has adjustable dampers and the new 3.0 V6 is lightyears smoother and less harsh than the old 3.7. If you're into reliability, my experience with a failing brake system on my Q50S has lead me away from the Infiniti brand but again, I was the exception and not the majority. Whichever route you go, I'd love to see what you end up with! Happy car hunting!
That said, Infiniti's lease prices are very compelling when comparing similarly priced vehicles from other makes. I found the GS to warrant the higher lease payment but again, your mileage/experience may vary. I was looking for less sport and more luxury so it made sense when I was looking for a vehicle. Get whichever one brings you the most excitement and whichever brings a payment you're more comfortable with.
As a past Infiniti Q50 driver, I will say that I feel they don't quite get the credit they deserve as most reviewers tend to focus on the negatives and don't shed light on any of the positives. My Q50S was fully loaded with all the safety tech and the Direct Adaptive Steering system. The value when you really start digging in and looking at the features you get like the 360 cam, adaptive front lighting system, etc. is hard to match. I'd argue that the DAS system was one of the best aspects of the car.
If you're into refinement, the 2018 RS400 will have a slight edge as it has adjustable dampers and the new 3.0 V6 is lightyears smoother and less harsh than the old 3.7. If you're into reliability, my experience with a failing brake system on my Q50S has lead me away from the Infiniti brand but again, I was the exception and not the majority. Whichever route you go, I'd love to see what you end up with! Happy car hunting!
01-07-18, 01:07 PM
#5
Lexus Champion
I like the Q50 but after nearly 3 years am still too in love with my GS to seriously think about parting with it.
I have a friend who is very satisfied with his Q50, 4 years in.
I have a friend who is very satisfied with his Q50, 4 years in.
01-07-18, 05:09 PM
#7
Lexus Champion
It’s a great looking car. I can’t give it up, but my next car will definitely have more power. I have thought about a GS F but we’ll see.
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01-07-18, 06:33 PM
#8
you are not going to find Q50RS for under $375 a month.. i think you'll be lucky at $500 before taxes..
My lease ends for my 15 ends in a year.. hopefully 2018 GS will get blown out with 2019 re-design..
I'll see what's leasing decently.. I am aiming for $300 or less, this time around
My lease ends for my 15 ends in a year.. hopefully 2018 GS will get blown out with 2019 re-design..
I'll see what's leasing decently.. I am aiming for $300 or less, this time around
01-07-18, 07:03 PM
#9
. I am thinking if getting into an Infiniti Q50 RS400 because the payment for it is less than $375 a month with $0 down. It is kind of a no brainer and will let Infiniti make the final payments on the car, which should put me right under $500 a month with negative equity..
01-08-18, 02:24 PM
#10
Lead Lap
If your lease is paid off just return the car to Lexus. You can do this anytime if they've already received the payment from Volvo. Don't trade it to Infiniti unless they will give you more than the residual value.
01-08-18, 04:16 PM
#11
My lease is up in July (FINALLY) and looking into another car and something with a cheaper payment. My wife got a Volvo last month, which they already paid off my Lexus lease and I get to keep the car. I am thinking if getting into an Infiniti Q50 RS400 because the payment for it is less than $375 a month with $0 down. It is kind of a no brainer and will let Infiniti make the final payments on the car, which should put me right under $500 a month with negative equity. I do like the Lexus but it is just simply boring with no mods whatsoever and the biggest thing is their lease deals absolutely suck.
Do any of you have any thoughts on the RS400 vs maybe another brand in its class? I know in size Q50 is much smaller but I am not that big of a guy so it's fine.
Do any of you have any thoughts on the RS400 vs maybe another brand in its class? I know in size Q50 is much smaller but I am not that big of a guy so it's fine.
01-08-18, 05:32 PM
#12
Racer
You should go test drive one. I have a 2017 RS400, there are some general complaints about the car but 90% is due to the tires. The Runflats are complete trash.. New tires make the car feel almost like a different car entirely. Stock RS's with better tires can easily do 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. There are some people who have timed at 4.1 in a RS with better tires (AWD version). They are quick cars. The transmission is also not as bad as people say, it takes some getting used to and I don't use the paddle shifters as they are not useful and flat out suck. You will NOT find a RS for $375 per month. It's just not possible. There are some people getting them for $450 which is the lowest I've seen. Personally I like the Front of 2017 better and the rear of 2018's better, also the 2018's come with a Blacked out grille option making it look much meaner than it already does. Coming from a GS you'll really notice how much faster the Infiniti is. I have about 13K on mine and no issues so far.
01-08-18, 08:35 PM
#13
Lexus Fanatic
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Who's they here? 
how do you get to keep a car after lease is up unless you buy it out?
Don't follow this either. If it's $375/mo. Why is it then right under $500? Why will infiniti make the final payments? 
how do you get to keep a car after lease is up unless you buy it out?
I am thinking if getting into an Infiniti Q50 RS400 because the payment for it is less than $375 a month with $0 down. It is kind of a no brainer and will let Infiniti make the final payments on the car, which should put me right under $500 a month with negative equity.
01-08-18, 09:23 PM
#14
Lead Lap
Sometime when you buy a car the dealer agrees to pay off your current lease and have you return the car rather than then buying it out. Mercedes did that with my BMW. They paid the remaining lease payments and told me to return the car when ever it was convenient for me. Title never transfers to them. The only thing is they are paying off the lease.
01-15-18, 09:07 AM
#15
Volvo paid off my Lexus already technically as part of there conquest cash bonus for my wife's S90. Obviously I pocked that $4500 so I can put it towards my business. So if Infiniti takes my final payments from Lexus, it is still negative equity. A bit confusing but I should have clarified it better