2nd gen Infiniti Q45 "used car" review with a nod to NICO

Post by **driverdriver** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:06 am

Read the review here:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/...5.htm

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:24 am

They are very wrong about the base (standard) model being dropped in 1999.

Post by **driverdriver** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:36 am

maxnix wrote:They are very wrong about the base (standard) model being dropped in 1999.

I believe it was dropped in Canada.

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 5:57 am

driverdriver wrote:I believe it was dropped in Canada.

Only t models and the 2000 ae in CND, eh? How strange.

Post by **driverdriver** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:14 am

The truth is the second gen Q sold very poorly up here compared to the first and 3rd gen Q. Some of it had to do with mid to late 90's rumors that Nissan would go out of business. Also, because Nissan dropped the interior analog clock on the second gen Q and made it less sporty, a lot of buyers didn't upgrade or switched to another manufacturer.

Post by **qship96** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:51 am

driverdriver wrote:The truth is the second gen Q sold very poorly up here compared to the first and 3rd gen Q. Some of it had to do with mid to late 90's rumors that Nissan would go out of business. Also, because Nissan dropped the interior analog clock on the second gen Q and made it less sporty, a lot of buyers didn't upgrade or switched to another manufacturer.

third generation{2002-2005} sold less than the 2nd generation.fact is lexus has owned this segment of the market{ top jap sedans} since way,way back in the early 90`s.infiniti killed itself early with weird design{no wood or grill} and risky marketing-q45 is not even discussed in most buyers mind when shopping in the 55,000 plus market- MB,lexus,bmw get the test drives,and asses to fill the seats-how sad infiniti cant compete at this level.

Post by **szh** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:43 am

qship96 wrote:how sad infiniti cant compete at this level.

Yes, indeed!

If the drivers would only try the Q45 out! Groan.

Last year, my boss test drove the Lexus LS 430, a few MB's and the Q45. The choice was easy ... he now drives a 2004 Q45 Premium!

Of course, having been a previous owner of a 1993 Q45a (which he bought after taking a ride in my 1991 Q45, back in March of 1991 ... and traded in a MB 400 or something), he knew what the Infiniti was about.

But he decided he was going to give the Lexus a chance too. Regardless, after three Lexus test drives and one Q45 test drive, it was obvious to him what the answer was going to be! He fell in love with the car so much, he decided that he would not be able to negotiate a good deal, so he had our Finance guy make it happen - who got $10k off the car!

Z

Post by **driverdriver** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:30 am

qship96 wrote:
third generation{2002-2005} sold less than the 2nd generation.fact is lexus has owned this segment of the market{ top jap sedans} since way,way back in the early 90`s.

Up here in Canada you are hard pressed to find a second gen Q. Few exist. But you'll find lots of first generations ones (especially '94 and up models with the grille and many 2002+ models. In the Toronto area on my commute to and back from work I usually run ito a couple. I very sledom see the second gen model.

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 11:20 am

WOO HOOOO!!!

"On-line Resources:

http://nicoclub.com/ - Here's a rarity as far as automotive enthusiast websites are concerned: Nicoclub.com is run by Infiniti and Nissan technicians, making a great place to start if you want a good source for technical help and information. It has to mean something that the site has around 30,000 members.

FreshAlloy.com - This is a well-known Nissan and Infiniti website with a large member base and active forums full of information. The other sections of the site are worth exploring too. "

Post by **Q_SHIP** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 4:47 am

I love how they reffer to my screen name as the name of the car in the write up.

Post by **QShip** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:59 pm

Your screen name?

Post by **maxnix** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:56 am

QShip wrote:Your screen name?

Oh oh!

What'll it be? A ¼ mile run? Closed track best lap?

Post by **vivid1** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:58 am

Not true....they are correct.In Canada the base Q was dropped for 1999.They kept the base in the U.S.The only thing is here in Canada we didn't get the rear spoiler on the touring.

Post by **maxnix** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:54 am

vivid1 wrote:The only thing is here in Canada we didn't get the rear spoiler on the touring.

What are they smoking up there? Must have sent the failed Infiniti NA execs to the great frozen north.

2nd gen Infiniti Q45 "used car" review with a nod to NICO

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