Interesting Q for sale...

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...91664

Post by **Meantime** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

"Owned by an Academy Award winning actor, autograph included"

Reminds me of a Seinfeld episode...the Jon Voight K-car.

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

LOL - Yep. I could give a rat's arse about the previous owner.

I'm more interested in the low miles and the custom goodies....

Post by **I30T** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

yeah, really low price. who would only drive that car 60k in 13 years?

watch it be pauly shore's car, and there's fine print somewhere.

"the Academy of Mentally Handicapped Comedians in Starring Roles Award for best actor - Pauly Shore in Bio-Dome"

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

LOL - Good one.

Post by **j30t** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

that grill on the front is way cooler than the badge on the early year Qs. The giant exhaust pipe is h0m0 though.

Post by **greg_atlanta** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Isn't black on black kinda rare for early Q? All the black ones I see have grey interiors.

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

I dig the grille, the rims and the B on B color combo.

Exhaust HAS to go.

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Plate # is evident - Any CA law enforcement types care to run the plate?

Wonder what the text on the trunklid says?

Post by **Jesda** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

I'm into the badge! Makes my stealth sedan truly stealth.

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Weird there is no comment about its operating condition. I wonder if it has a seized engine?

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

I have asked the seller, to provide more info. If I get any, I will post.

Alright, who is going to bid?

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Hey, Hitman, did you see the adjustable headrests?:D LOL

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

LOL - Smart a$$.

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Wow! Fast response from the seller:

"The car has been repainted from dark grey to black. The engine has been replaced. The odometer has been changed to reflect the engine's mileage. The vehicle runs, but given its thin profile tires, large rims, and stiff racing suspension, it has a bouncing effect. The title is clear, in that I just bought the vehicle and am in the process of having the pink slip changed over to my name with the DMV through AAA. There is no certification, but I have all the corresponding paperwork. I can take more pictures of whatever part of the vehicle you want. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the electronics."

What pics to you want to see?

I am asking what the original mileage is.

Post by **Holisticbeatz** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

There's a Lambo in the background of the rear shot of the Q.

Post by **Jberger** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

odometer has been changed to reflect the engine's milage.

Hahhhhhh, that's a good one. Felony anyone?

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Ewwwww.

Sounds like a poorly-maintained POS with a pretty face.

Repaint = bad.Odo tampering = bad."Racing suspension"(?) = bad.Title issues = bad.

Price should be dropped to reflect all this.

Post by **Jesda** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Well, I'd buy it for half.

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

"engine...bouncing effect" Sounds like an injector failure to me.

Heath

Post by **Q45Viper** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Has the seller responded with how many miles total on the car? That's the important question, if it has a new motor then what if it really might be under 100k on the car, suddenly it's a good deal. The Lambo makes me wonder, this could be a guy with more money than brains, who would not give up on the car when the engine blew. It's not a bad car until the total miles on the car are determined, and it certainly looks good as if it's been cared for. Odds are it's on Ebay, so it's not good, a really good car at this price level would be snapped up by a friend, but maybe.....maybe....and the 90's are the best of breed.

Post by **Q45Viper** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Oh, one more thing, anybody ever read the article in one of the car mags about the Gen 1 Q that Infiniti built for Geoff Brabham? It looked just like this car with the grill and even the wheels, it had the complete Stillen system of mods intake, rear axle, ecu, tcu, exhaust, and a full nitrous system, hmmmm....I'm gonna go see if I can find that old mag, can you guys imagine how cool it would be to find that car?

Post by **1qckser** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Here is the Geoff Brabham car

CARS: FOR SALE: Race Car 1988 M-3 in ‘81 320i = M320i Full race Evolution M3 engine by Kermit Upton with Mocal oil cooler, Canton accumulator. M3 transmission, 4.44 - 75% locking differential, Coil-overs with 2 1/2” racing springs. Bilstein & Carerra shocks, 4-piston caliper front brakes, rear disc brakes, full welded roll-cage, ATL fuel cell, 23 x 8 x 15 Goodyear’s on 7” Panasport rims. Fully adjustable camber and toe both front and rear. Schnitzer flares front and rear, fiberglass hood - 2175#/240hp = FAST ! This car has logbooks for both BMW CCA racing (DM) and SCCA (ITE or SP). Go racing (1:45’s - MidOhio) or do driver’s schools and blow the Carrera’s, 348’s, Mustangs, etc. in the weeds. Now only $16,000 or trade for Sports 2000. Fresh engine last year and new tires have been used for three (3) SCCA Regionals. Extra set of wheels included. Contact: Ray Barnhart 330-393-9903 Office, 330-392-431 Fax, 330-219-3221 Cell Phone 1992 Infiniti Q45. Geoff Brabham Special Edition. Featured in several magazines. Only one ever built. Also raced in 1995 Longest Day 24-Hour race at Nelson Ledges Road Course. 1984 Honda CRX SCCA GT-4. Race prepared CRX-si. Repeat national winner. Build in 1991. Car is currently in "roller state", engine is fresh from rebuild and ready to be installed. ALL SERIOUS OFFERS CONSIDER - 480-767-6992 - leave message. click here for details

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

The seller responds really fast, and sounds like a legit seller. Here's the response to my inquiry:

"I've got court tomorrow (I'm a criminal defense attorney), but I'll try to get those pictures up by tomorrow night. I think the chassis has about 140K miles on it. I have what has been told to me is the paperwork for the engine and transmission. The japanese mechanic who originally owned the vehicle is the one who ordered and received the parts, so the actual paperwork is minimal. I don't know about the timing chain, but did the 1990's have the timing chain issue or not?

I'd appreciate you passing this info on to NICO if possible. I tried to access the site to help me buy a Q, but couldn't figure it out. I bought the car, because I thought it was really slick, with all sorts of aftermarket additions. But when I drove it home, my wife flipped, because she didn't want to be driving around our newborn in such a tricked out vehicle. Oh, the lessons a new father learns.

don landis[email protected]" I have asked for several pictures of the engine, intake, close-ups of the wheels/brakes/struts, doorjambs, and trunk.

Post by **Rex** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Maybe I'm an ebay wussy, but I've got my doubts.

Funny how none of the interior shots have any/enough of the door jambs to see the paint work.

Funny how a sweet ride like this with only 60K on the motor has no under hood shots???

I would swear the first time I looked at it, they weren't "Zoom" rims??

Funny that a defense attorney has time to respond quickly with info, but nothing real (pics).

And how hard was it for any of you guys to get to/log on to NICO the first time?

Just one Doubting Thomas' thoughts.

Side note, I've seen a site that offers the faux grill's to help update the look of the early Q's.

Post by **elwesso** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Is that a badge that says INFINITI on the top right of the trunk?? Crappy laptop screen

I am fishy about this one...... I would be fishy of a replaced engine, unless it was done under warranty and/or all the paperwork was evident...... Replaced engines to me mean that the car was treated horribly!!!

Post by **Jeff Williams** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Quote »...... Replaced engines to me mean that the car was treated horribly!!![/quote] or, the guides gave way, and the guy got a T3 engine.

I have asked for pics of the door jambs, engine, and trunk.Quote »Funny that a defense attorney has time to respond quickly with info, but nothing real (pics).[/quote] I have a friend, who is the DA for my home county. He gets about 40 holidays a year, including Robert E Lee's birthday! Those lawyers...

I'm glad I'm not trying to sell MY car on this site!, you guys are rough!;) LOL

Post by **Rex** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Just asking the tough questions to help someone think before dropping the cash.

It could very well be a great deal on a great car.

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

Jeff Williams wrote:He gets about 40 holidays a year, including Robert E Lee's birthday!

Ahh the South... We close for everything. It's not uncommon for several businesses in the small towns around Columbia to close for a few weeks around July 4th for a big family vacation. Frustrating as hell when you drive out to BFE Leesville SC for BBQ and find the doors locked and the buffett cold!

Heath

Post by **911/Q45** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:59 am

That's how the Yankees won, they only attacked on holidays!

Interesting Q for sale...

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