I just purchase a 97 q45 that has 197,000 miles on itit drives wonderful, but the air bag light is on. The dealer saidI need to take it to an infiniti dealership to have them reset theair bag system. Can any mechanic do this task. before a take it to the dealer. they want 150.00 just to check the system. or is it somethingI can do before dealing with the dealership. Also is anybody selling somefloor mats for my model I would like dark brown...
help plz !
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Q45tech
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1995 G20t 5 speed 334,000 miles 16" 2002 wheels - 205/50/16 Sr20ve vvl
Re: help plz ! (grip1968)
Failing to have [pay for] a prebuy inspection done leaves you without bargaining power on purchasing a used car!
Take it to dealer so they can tell you whether you purchased a $500 or a $5,000 problem.
Most 11 year old lux cars need $3,000 in deferred repairs common! Having 197k guarantees it.
Yet pricing services only deduct $1100 for repairs ASSUMMING that the prebuy will tell you how much additional to deduct to arrive at a fair offer.
Used car dealers know exactly the cost to repair and you don't without an expert analysis. Use the below to see how the car could be worth $2500 or $3500 depending!
EDMUNDS:1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr STD Sedan Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail National Base Price $3,764 $4,964 $6,430 Optional Equipment $0 $0 $0 Color AdjustmentLight Green $0 $0 $0 Regional Adjustmentfor Zip Code 30067 $33 $44 $57 Mileage Adjustment197,000 miles $-1,882 $-1,882 $-1,882 Condition AdjustmentRough $-1,360 $-1,772 $-2,272 Condition AdjustmentAverage $-691 $-895 $-1,128
Total $555 $1,354 $2,333 - $3464Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail
Take it to dealer so they can tell you whether you purchased a $500 or a $5,000 problem.
Most 11 year old lux cars need $3,000 in deferred repairs common! Having 197k guarantees it.
Yet pricing services only deduct $1100 for repairs ASSUMMING that the prebuy will tell you how much additional to deduct to arrive at a fair offer.
Used car dealers know exactly the cost to repair and you don't without an expert analysis. Use the below to see how the car could be worth $2500 or $3500 depending!
EDMUNDS:1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr STD Sedan Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail National Base Price $3,764 $4,964 $6,430 Optional Equipment $0 $0 $0 Color AdjustmentLight Green $0 $0 $0 Regional Adjustmentfor Zip Code 30067 $33 $44 $57 Mileage Adjustment197,000 miles $-1,882 $-1,882 $-1,882 Condition AdjustmentRough $-1,360 $-1,772 $-2,272 Condition AdjustmentAverage $-691 $-895 $-1,128
Total $555 $1,354 $2,333 - $3464Trade-In Private Party Dealer Retail
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maxnix
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1995 Infiniti Q45t
2000 Infiniti Q45
Re: help plz ! (grip1968)
http://www.infinitipartsusa.com for your mats.
Why do I have a premonition you didn't review the Infiniti Dealer Performed Service History before purchase? Buying any car is all about condition and maintenance history.
Why do I have a premonition you didn't review the Infiniti Dealer Performed Service History before purchase? Buying any car is all about condition and maintenance history.
Re: help plz ! (NY94J30)
Evan though you bought it cheap and it has a bizzilion miles on it, remember what it is. It's not a hyndai! Two kinds of owners-1) money is no option when it comes to repair. 2) Falls in love with the car but has no money or intensions of repairs-drives it in the ground! Elcheapo!(spanish lingo)If you are number two expect to get railed here.Oh, btw-Welcome