Used INFINITI Q45 for Sale Nationwide
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The INFINITI Q45 has consistently impressed drivers with its powerful V8 engine, luxurious interior, and smooth handling. Owners appreciate the spacious trunk and classy design, making it an appealing choice for those seeking comfort and performance. However, some concerns include the high cost of premium fuel and potential repair expenses, with a few drivers noting issues with reliability in later years. Overall, the Q45 stands out as a fun, speedy ride with a touch of luxury, although some felt the interior could be better suited for adults.
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The INFINITI Q45 has consistently impressed drivers with its powerful V8 engine, luxurious interior, and smooth handling. Owners appreciate the spacious trunk and classy design, making it an appealing choice for those seeking comfort and performance. However, some concerns include the high cost of premium fuel and potential repair expenses, with a few drivers noting issues with reliability in later years. Overall, the Q45 stands out as a fun, speedy ride with a touch of luxury, although some felt the interior could be better suited for adults.
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Jason Skip C
Reviewed a 1992 INFINITI RWD on Jul 7, 2008
Awesome power from the 4.5 V8, rides great and will fly when needed.
Paul W
Reviewed a 1999 INFINITI Touring RWD on May 14, 2012
The 2nd gen Q45 (Y33 Cima) is an absolutely stunning car in both appearance and functionality, inside and out. The interior is extremely comfortable and functional. The Touring model came with all the luxurious bells and whistles of it's time and is made with quality materials and craftsmanship which is more than I can say about the new cars of today. It's 4.1 liter V8 is quite powerful given it's age and you can definitely feel it even though the car is as heavy as it is. By today's engine standards however, it would not be considered a top of the list powerhouse by any means. The Touring package came with adjustable, active dampening suspension. The car handles like a dream even at very high speeds which is surprising given it's weight and physical size. Q45's are said to be extremely reliable and will last anywhere beyond 200,000 miles if they are correctly maintained. Mine however has given many many problems, though it never actually STOPPED running and I was able to drive it during most of the issues. Basically I've never been stranded by fault of the car itself.
Austin M
Reviewed a 2003 INFINITI RWD on Jan 7, 2008
One of the best cars that I have ever owned. Would love to have another one again some day.
Dan V
Reviewed a 2002 INFINITI RWD on Jul 21, 2008
This car is fun to drive and is sneaky fast. I just wish it got better gas mileage. I average 21.4 mpg which is now painful given the price of gas. The acceleration is amazing and the handling is solid. This is my second Q45 and I would recommend infiniti to anyone who asked.
INFINITI Q45 Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| Sport RWD | $58,750 |
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The idea was novel, if flawed: A car commercial without a single shot of the car it was advertising. Meant to spark intrigue and curiosity, that advertisement may have actually hurt sales of the Infiniti Q45, one of the pioneering full-size sedans that combined lots of luxury with sports performance and V8 engine power. Introduced in 1989 and meant to compete against the Lexus LS and BMW 7 series, it was the first rear-wheel-drive sedan from Japan and, at the time, it offered the most powerful powertrain in its class, a 4.5-liter, 278-hp V8 and 5-speed shiftable automatic. A base trim and performance-tuned Q45t with Touring suspension were the initial trim offerings, and both were loaded with the expected luxury features (power seats, leather upholstery, sunroof, auto-dimming mirrors) and a long list of safety features. A Q45a, with the first-ever active-dampening suspension, was later available, but dropped in 1996.
Infiniti's solution to the Q45's lackluster sales was to dumb down its roomy sedan for the second generation in 2000, by softening the suspension, reducing the engine to a 4.1-liter, 266-hp V8, and making the outward appearance more conservative. A car that once hit 0-60 in 6.7 seconds now hit that mark in 7.7 seconds and sat on a new platform that came from the lower-end Nissan Cima in Japan. Trim names changed with the 2000 Anniversary edition, which became the Luxury for 2001. By the third generation in 2002, Infiniti went back to the drawing board, literally, returning to the Q45's roots as a sports-performing luxury car. The 4.5-liter V8 was back, now delivering 340-hp in either Luxury or Premium trims, and over the next four years, a firmer suspension, sport seats, real wood and chrome accents, a navigation system, and rearview camera were added to the list of standard equipment. A refresh in 2005 offered up a more aggressive front end and allegedly the most powerful headlights on the road.
Sales still lagged behind its European competitors, with just over 1,100 Q45s sold in 2005, despite offering the same upscale features at a lower price point. Drivers seemed satisfied with the Q45's performance, acceleration, and interior comfort and room, but its styling inside and out couldn't match the elegant refinement of its Mercedes and BMW competitors. The sedan was discontinued after 2006 to make way for Infiniti's new M35/45 series, but it could make a reappearance for 2008.
