How long do Infiniti's last?

[Barlow]

Hey i was wondering the average mileage of dead infiniti's.

My BMW Buddy is always talking about 200 000+ BMW cars and how they are solid.

Any stories and or knowledge on this for Infiniti's?

I bout a 2005 with 50k km's so roughly 36000miles, hopeing to get as many years as i can out of it.

Proper maintenance and care will be a factor, i know.

status quo?

how long can i expect?

[marlin29311]

I know several people that have taken them to 200k and beyond...they're an extremely well built car, just like the nissans....(they are nissan!)

[maxnix]

G50 go 350K with agressive maintenance, no problem.

You have to be more aggressive than factory recommended maintenance if you want to go long mileage. The factory recommendations are just minimum to get it out of warranty and on your dime for the big stuff.

Keep all filters and fluids fresh and of highquality, preferably synthetic. OCI is critical.

[qship96]

In areas where road salt is used, or coastal areas, the car will rust/rot out before the mechanicals die if you change the oil quarterly and every other fluid/filter annually.

[dusred]

I think Tech has 400K on his Q45 but the newer ones aren't built near as good as the older ones are.

I'd say 200K for the newer ones is a good figure.

PS, I have lots of friends who's last name is Barlow. In fact my Grand mother is a Barlow. Could we be related?

[Barlow]

I dunno,

we could be, is your grandma still alive?

Mines not,

and when you say aggressive maintenance, are we talking oil change every 3000 miles or so?

When it comes to the rust issue, anything i can do in order to better protect against it?

I've heard theories, any proven?

PS. what are the newer ones? 07+?

PPS. OCI??

[maxnix]

OCI = Oil Change Interval

Fresh fluids, fresh filters.

[dusred]

I dunno,

we could be, is your grandma still alive?

Mines not,

Yes, she is. She's in her 60's I think.

Does John Yates Barlow ring a bell?

[TmaCular]

I dunno,

we could be, is your grandma still alive?

Mines not,

and when you say aggressive maintenance, are we talking oil change every 3000 miles or so?

When it comes to the rust issue, anything i can do in order to better protect against it?

I've heard theories, any proven?

PS. what are the newer ones? 07+?

PPS. OCI??

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well im in michigan and deal with heavy salted roads.. best way to keep its defense up is wash it ALOT...i wash once a week or atleast rinse with hose to get surface salt off of car.. if you have chrome wheels they take even more service to keep clean.. i wipe mine down every 3 days adn polish with a steel whool..usually does the job good enough..but to protect the undercarriage and exhaust systems just make sure ur goin to good car wash

[maxnix]

Spraying used oil on the undercarraige may help also. It works on beaches.

[Darren804]

200k would be great!

[Q45tech]

I have 320,000 miles on my 1990 Q45 BUT it has cost $43,000+ in mainteances, repairs, and replacements!

2 replacement transmissions, 1 repalcement differential, 1 replacement drive shaft, multiple suspension replacements, master cylinder, abs, calipers, brake hoses.....................the only component not replaced are the engine internals.

In fact it is easier to list: ps pump, 4 fuel injectors, wiring harness, IAC, TB, MAF, plenum and runners, air filter box, fuse panels, cats and exhaust manifold as the few items under the hood NOT REPLACED along with engine.

Multiple hundreds of components have been replaced to maintain as NEW operating performance and noise levels.

Most would have put up with lesser repairs as their standards are lower plus many didn't receive $18,000 in mileage reimbursement for business use and travel all of which was plowed back into vehicle!

The first 100k cost ~~ $8,000 the next 100k ~~ $19,000 from 200k to 320k ~~$17,000......................the last 11 years have averaged around $3200 per year yet within that was a $6k and a $7k year.

Again everyone style and standards are different.

My Mercedes 99 AMG C43 has special front rotors which cost $292 each wholesale and a $5300 transmission [compared to $2300 in Q] so foreign car parts can be cheap or expensive.

[SteveTheTech]

That's a feat all to itself keeping an original Q going as designed for so long. I do have to ask, what does your financial evaluation take into consideration. I am curious as to what just wondering about the parts you are using and your labor rate.

Keeping an older car going to factory spec is a fun challenge. I chase small misses and squeaks for some customers and perform service that to others would be deemed a waste of money. Anything can be repaired if you really want to do this. I am now on a hunt for a free re4r01a and the special service tools to rebuild the transmission for the day when I will need it. Interior electronic components are the biggest obstacle in keeping a older Infiniti going, the motors and control device components were great for their time but in comparison to newer technology they are in a much simpler world.

The lack of technological interface capability and simplicity of the setup is one of the things I love about the older cars, the down side to this convenience is the fact that age wears differently on the metal mating surfaces of bolt,nuts,and flanges. Breaking stuff happens all the time and breaking something small and what would seem to be a trivial component turns out to be something that is not available.

European cars age just like all others, Audis,Beemers, and Benzes all have their pros and cons, when it comes to extended use. Service costs are higher and individual component costs are in some cases a little out of this world. The ownership experience is worth it to some people be it the do it yourselfer or the professional technician. For some people the cost of maintenance outweights having a car payment for something newer.

[Q45tech]

Once depreciation is below a few thousand dollars you need to compare repair costs with the cost of a new car: payments, registrations, insurance, depreciation. Plus tires and brakes and other non warranty items.

I bought the $38,000 Q brand new for cash and would never buy a car with payments.

As long as I can keep the Q to standard for less than $3,600 per year, I am way ahead vs a new 4,000 pound lux V8.

But that requires buying wrecks and an extreme inventory of good used parts.

Some things like tires, brake pads, rotors, injectors, hoses must be new.

I had great luck in years past on ebay with diverted brand new oem Nissan parts.

I used to have a guy come by who would take my order for personal parts and within a month.

I once bought a brand new CAS for $60 shipped or new injectors with orings for $50.

Many of these guys are probably in jail because you don't see them now.Technicans who changed brands when Infiniti was in dumps in 97-01 had lots of stuff in tool boxes they had saved but had no need for at Lexus.

Having 90% of what you need makes it impossible to switch and buy another brand or model year.

[aidan2474]

I just gave my 1996 I30 to my little cousin in July '08 and it had 185k miles. I bought it with 46k miles in 1999. She just went over 200k miles and it still purrs like a kitten. No expensive maint. issues since i've had the car, just an O2 sensor.

Just picked up a 2006 M35X with 33k miles and I'm hoping for the same results!

[maxnix]

I just gave my 1996 I30 to my little cousin in July '08 and it had 185k miles. I bought it with 46k miles in 1999. She just went over 200k miles and it still purrs like a kitten. No expensive maint. issues since i've had the car, just an O2 sensor.

Just picked up a 2006 M35X with 33k miles and I'm hoping for the same results!

I think with the Y50 I would practice much more preventative maintenance.

Difficult to believe you haven't replaced the automatic in the J30 yet. Two second shifts?

[Q45tech]

One never compares a FWD V6 with a RWD V8.............always apples to apples. Same with just V6 vs V8.

[BwantsaG]

Hi everyone, I am currently searching for a G35. I found one that i really like, my olnly concern is that it in an 04 with 106k miles on it. The dealer says that is nothing for an infiniti, but i wonder if he is just saying that b/c im a female and thinks i wont know the difference. Any thoughts/advice??!!

[qship96]

Get a Yugo.

[Infinitiguy19]

I would ask the dealer for a Infiniti service history andy any recipts handed to the dealer from the previous owner(s). The I would ask the dealer for a Carfax report.

The dealer will tell you anything to make a sale ECPECIALLY in todays market.

I think thats OK but a little high though.

What kind of warrenty(s) does the dealer offer?

Welcome to NICO.

[BadQ45t]

Infiniti's run a long time when taken care of, as do the mothership Nissan's. That is alot of miles to start off with, you should see the service history of the car, but keep in mind that there are parts that start to fail on any car at 100k, things like alternators, starters, knock sensors etc. Plus if shocks/struts have not been replaced they need it. Engine & transmission should be solid if they were taken care of. I wouldn't buy this car unless I can see a serious service history on the car. If you bought a BMW at 100k I would tell you to be prepared to spend 5k a year to keep it up, the Infiniti will be less but 100k is 100k.

BTW, I have 1984 300ZX with 170k on original motor and one manual transmission rebuild. Second alternator, second starter, suspension all refreshed and runs strong and very reilable. I got my 1985 Maxima to 300k when it snapped something, could have fixed it but called it a day at that point.

These are some of the most reliable cars on the road, but like any brand if you buy something at 100k that hasn't been well taken care of it will be heading to serious $$$$ required.

[woodsnazi]

i have a 03 G35 w/ 150000 + w/ no major repairs, Just regular Maintance