I want to get another Infiniti from 2002-06 TO REPLACE MY 2000lINCOLN Ls Whether that be a Q45, M45, M35,FX35 or FX45. Unfortunately, it's my understanding these models in these years have a burning oil issue. I've been tempted to just get another 99-2001 Q45 as I love my 99 Q. So, is there another Infiniti within these years that won't burn oil like my 99 Q or should I just get another 99-01 Q .

I know the VQ loves to consume oil...

Me thinks you need another Q or M45 though. 8 cylinders or bust!

From everything I have read there is no issue with the 6 cylinders, so FX35 and M35 are going to be fine. You can get some great deals now on M45's from 06-10 which some had issues but I know a few people that did not.

If I was going to buy a new used car I would look hard at a M35 hybrid. The prices on those have dumped and the car is very nice. V8 torque with great MPG.

Mr1der wrote:I know the VQ loves to consume oil...

Me thinks you need another Q or M45 though. 8 cylinders or bust!

Yeah, 8 cylinders do feel........comforting.

Me thinks you need another Q or M45 though. 8 cylinders or bust!

Definitely! 2nd gen M45 is my vote (2002-2004). V8! -Gas is $2 a gallon here! These M45's seem to be better quality than the Q's of the same years...and the styling has definitely grown on me:

Brew Q wrote:

Me thinks you need another Q or M45 though. 8 cylinders or bust!

Definitely! 2nd gen M45 is my vote (2002-2004). V8! -Gas is $2 a gallon here! These M45's seem to be better quality than the Q's of the same years...and the styling has definitely grown on me:

Actually a buddy of mine has a 2003 M45, white. That is a mean looking ride and the newer M's have nothing on it. It was actually in the lineup when I got the Q. I would say it's gas mileage is similar enough to Q. It was between and Acura 3.5 RL, Infiniti M45 or Q45. The previous cars were easier to find but the Q45T was an illusive mistress...lol. I held out and got my true love, Q45T.

Brew Q wrote:

Me thinks you need another Q or M45 though. 8 cylinders or bust!

Definitely! 2nd gen M45 is my vote (2002-2004). V8! -Gas is $2 a gallon here! These M45's seem to be better quality than the Q's of the same years...and the styling has definitely grown on me:

I've strongly considered this as replacement for my Lincoln. So that oil burning issue isn't as relevant in this generation M45?

I wouldn't be that concerned about the oil consumption issue.. There's nothing really wrong with it, if you have to top it off every so often that seems pretty insignificant, because otherwise the drivetrain is SOLID. I don't think it has any bearing on the long term reliability of the engine... Many other cars consume oil and it's considered a non issue.. I would not be scared away by a little oil consumption..

Remember also, people don't come onto online forums saying "my car burns no oil", so typically seeing a lot of posts about oil consumption can be somewhat skewed... It's probably not as big of a deal as people make it out to be, and for sure many people make it a much bigger deal than they should.....

elwesso wrote:I wouldn't be that concerned about the oil consumption issue.. There's nothing really wrong with it, if you have to top it off every so often that seems pretty insignificant, because otherwise the drivetrain is SOLID. I don't think it has any bearing on the long term reliability of the engine... Many other cars consume oil and it's considered a non issue.. I would not be scared away by a little oil consumption..

Remember also, people don't come onto online forums saying "my car burns no oil", so typically seeing a lot of posts about oil consumption can be somewhat skewed... It's probably not as big of a deal as people make it out to be, and for sure many people make it a much bigger deal than they should.....

That's some pretty rational reasoning that puts it in a better perspective. That 03-04 M45 is definitional a timeless beast. It deserves strong consideration. If I were to luck up on that wine red/ maroon whatever color, my buddy would die with envy..lol. I still recall the promotional video where an owner of the M45 daydreams about racing on city streets.

I strongly considered getting a 03-04 M45 before getting my G. The only reason I didn't go with the M is because (at the time) I decided I needed a manual transmission, and I didn't really like the interior of the M (since it was kind of cheapy like the 03-05 G35)... In hindsight the M would have been a good choice, and I could have spent about half as much as I did on my G and got a cherry one.

If I were to luck up on that wine red/ maroon whatever color

Amen to that. I had an 89 "burgundy pearl" maxima which I believe is the same Nissan color or close (maybe they've revised it).

In hindsight the M would have been a good choice

Not to mention gas is $2 a gallon now! at least down here in Texas.

G50's are hard as heck to find in decent shape, so instead of a 2nd, if I run across a mint M45 '03-'04, the wife may not be able to hold me back! Wes is spot on with the oil consumption. I think most of the VQ35's have this issue as well, but it is peanuts in terms of actual consumption between oil changes (we're talking drops).

Imagine what a "blow thru" rear mount setup M45 would do! First things first though, the 1st rear mount 1st gen G50 is about to be on the roads mounting the scavenger pump now.

elwesso wrote:I wouldn't be that concerned about the oil consumption issue.. There's nothing really wrong with it, if you have to top it off every so often that seems pretty insignificant, because otherwise the drivetrain is SOLID. I don't think it has any bearing on the long term reliability of the engine... Many other cars consume oil and it's considered a non issue.. I would not be scared away by a little oil consumption..

Remember also, people don't come onto online forums saying "my car burns no oil", so typically seeing a lot of posts about oil consumption can be somewhat skewed... It's probably not as big of a deal as people make it out to be, and for sure many people make it a much bigger deal than they should.....

I assume Lucas Oil Stabilizer has long ago been tried to ease the oil issue?

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dam that M is nice