1998 Q thoughts

Post by **natsoundup** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Any thoughts on a 98 Q with 67k miles

Pricing....anticipated repairs....

This one seems like it's in real good shape, dealer maintained, etc...

Your chance to play buyer....

Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Hmmm, lots of GOOD info at

http://www.infinitinews.com/?http://www ... in...shtml[/url]

I'd expect a good/great condition 98 to go for $14K to $17.5K depending on options. The Touring model would be my choice, gotta love those 5 spoke rims

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Post by **maxnix** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

I do like the little spoiler on these cars even if it doesn't contain the CHMB.

Post by **BadQ45t** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

My 97' had 72k on it and the only things I've had go wrong was a problem with the gas door opening on its own. It has been fixed twice now.

Check to see if the car has had it's 60k service and that it was done with transmission and other fluid flushes versus changes. That will be the big expense you'll be looking at with the car at 67k. The other services that they call for until the 75k are not very much, even the 75 is mostly check this, check that stuff.

Not much goes wrong with this year, oh, you will probably have to do some brake rotor turning if that wasn't done, overall it will be pretty straightforward stuff, the car is as bulletproof as a Q ever was.

Post by **eQlipse** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

My '97 Q45t had 68k when I purchased it for $16k. no problems except replacing both knock sensors & an oxygen sensor. Other than that brakes. Oh, I will be replacing both lower control arms this week along with tension rod bushings. I've got 120k on her now.

Post by **Q45tech** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

You can get by on the newer design for 10 cents per mile [maintenance, repairs, and wear and tear] compared to the eariler Q at 15 cents. Haven't changed the shocks yet?...........the fun is coming up after 120k.

Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Personally, I would have gotten a 97 or 98 when I was looking, but I couldn't find one near my price range that didn't scare me.

0-60 for the 98 is in the 7.8 sec range, not shabby at all.

If you tried the link in my above post, after you get the error, remove the "[url]" in the middle of it, it won't allow me to remove it. Sorry

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

http://www.infinitinews.com/in...shtml

Post by **eQlipse** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Q45tech wrote:You can get by on the newer design for 10 cents per mile [maintenance, repairs, and wear and tear] compared to the eariler Q at 15 cents. Haven't changed the shocks yet?...........the fun is coming up after 120k.

That's in the plans within next couple of months!

Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Thanks lessthanjakejohn

Post by **dougs98Q45** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Brake pads, tension rods, strut bushings, A/C filter, radio and key fob in 1 1/2 yrs of owing my 98 (now 72K mi.). Most under warranty (the only way to fly!). Shocks, rotors, rad. flush will probably have to be done in next couple of years.

Post by **BadQ45t** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Why is everyone doing the Tension rods. My stupid extended warranty company is belly-up and paying out over 2 years, but if this is something I should look at at least I'd get paid back eventually. What were the symptoms?

So far all I've done is 60k service, I know Q45tech says do the shocks, but the car is still very solid so I'm waiting for Tokiko blues anyways. Changing to WR 245/45 17 makes the car handle way faster.

As for 0-60 time, I think it is faster than that, I've seen low 7's in mags. The butt test tells me it is at least that fast, but the point of this car was to be the "electric cruiser" it is sooo smooth that I call it like an electric car.

Post by **greg_atlanta** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

'98 should be safe since '99+ models had some upgrades which sound more expensive to fix/replace, like xenon headlights and adjustable shocks (on some models). '98 has 16" wheels and '99+ has 17" (not sure if tires prices are much different). '99+ has glass moonroof while '98 has steel sunroof.

That's all I can think of....

Is it the white one in the pic above?

Post by **maxnix** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Xenons are well worth the upgrade. Stock (non t and non AE) have the 16"x7" wheels as opposed to the lipless 17"x 7.5" recalled ones. Well to repeat another post:

1998 Infiniti Q45: New front safetybelt pretensioners were installed this year, and the mechanical odometer was replaced with a liquid crystal display unit.

1999 Infiniti Q45: New standard features included a power rear-window sunshade, power trunklid pull-down, and high-intensity xenon gas headlights. The Touring edition (Q45t) gained dual-mode electronically controlled shock absorbers.

2000 Infiniti Q45: New active front head restraints were designed to minimize whiplash injury in rear-end collisions. Rear child-seat anchors were new, as was one-touch open/close operation for the standard moonroof and all power windows. A newly optional navigation system with dashboard touch-screen replaced a simpler, non-video system. Available in limited numbers, a 10th Anniversary Touring edition had machine-finish wheels, special badges and upholstery, wood/leather steering wheel, and bird's-eye maple interior accents. New platinum-tip spark plugs were good for 100,000 miles between tune-ups.

2001 Infiniti Q45: Body-color door handles, bird's-eye maple interior trim, and a leather/simulated-wood steering wheel were the only changes for 2001.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t

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Post by **Rex** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

White one in the pic is a 98 from the same dealer I got my 94. It's got LOW miles and a high price tag.

http://www.autolivery.com

Post by **maxnix** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Rex wrote:White one in the pic is a 98 from the same dealer I got my 94. It's got LOW miles and a high price tag.[/url]

Actually, I would say that's pretty reasonable for the mileage on a t model. If I were looking, I would seriously consider it, especially if there was any movement on the price.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t

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Post by **natsoundup** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Still looking...it's hard to find the right car at the right price...

My 90Q is still doing fine with the (going) bad transmission.

Post by **dougs98Q45** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Jeff- had my tension rods replaced after noticing small drops of dark fluid inside both wheels (think drivers side started first) and after awhile handling got noticibly worse with the resulting play translating into a small but distinct sway or lateral rocking when I hit a small bump in a hard sweeper. Bearings on top of struts went at same time and while this didn't adversely affect handling that I noticed, it did produce an easily aubible chatter over rippled pavement.

Post by **airman** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

natsoundup wrote:Still looking...it's hard to find the right car at the right price...

My 90Q is still doing fine with the (going) bad transmission.

it took me more than half an year

good luck!

Post by **BadQ45t** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Thanks for the information Doug, the garage is clean and I just got new rims installed and it was clean so I guess I'm still clean. I've got 2 years left on the most F@#$ed aftermarket warranty with a company that was based in the World Trade Center. They now pay out claims of 2 years, I've already called them and yelled but looks like I'm stuck. I figure that this list is what i want to get them on the hook for, at least I'll get the $$ back eventually....thanks for the information.

Post by **pasadenaQ** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

...and everyone will have their own needs, opinions, and tweak suggestions. For me, it was reliable power.

http://www.bonfireonline.com/q45/

Post by **maxnix** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

It would be interesting to see some numbers. Have to think Terry's CAI would improve the preformance of the K&N sucking the hot under hood air in summer.

Aren't Y33 full dual exhaust like the G50? Rotors look stock sized.

Looks good in black with the black grill.__________________Brian1995 Q45 & Q45t & 2000 Q45

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Post by **BadQ45t** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 3:43 pm

Pasadena, you're already selling??? Who did that dual exhaust setup, that is awesome looking!!!

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