only 7xx 2006 Q45's?

[Q_SHIP]

So I was just up at International Autos (our local infiniti dealer) looking at the new Q's. The sales guy told me that there will only be some 700 new Q's being built and then they will change it to look more like the M. Is this rumor true?

[Vinsanity]

kinda makes sense, even unverified

they've been selling less than 100 a month recently, and to make the next car more in line with the "spirit" of the G and the M makes business sense.

although I always thought it would be cool if the next Q45 looked like a full-size version of the 03-04 M45 ^_^ (with a sleeker front end to resemble the G35 and current M)

[Q_SHIP]

I have to be honest. The new Infiniti cars really don't do much for me with looks. I think the Y33 and Y34 were the last good looking infinitis.

[Rex]

I have to be honest. The new Infiniti cars really don't do much for me with looks. I think the Y33 and Y34 were the last good looking infinitis.

With the exception of the G35 coupe and FX?5's, I completely agree and that's what I'll be looking for when I need another car (~2-3 years). I'm interested to hear how the VK45's "age", as we know the VH41 is very reliable.

[nchopp]

With the exception of the G35 coupe and FX?5's, I completely agree and that's what I'll be looking for when I need another car (~2-3 years). I'm interested to hear how the VK45's "age", as we know the VH41 is very reliable.

Meh, just stuff a VH45DE in it and call it good.

[Vinsanity]

With the exception of the G35 coupe and FX?5's, I completely agree and that's what I'll be looking for when I need another car (~2-3 years). I'm interested to hear how the VK45's "age", as we know the VH41 is very reliable.

seriously, how can you say no to a laser red G35 coupe with an aero kit?

as for the VH45, maybe they can bring it back once it makes more power than the VQ

[Falkdesigns]

As much as I love my Y33 Q, and trust me, I LOVE my car, I hope they do tweak the Q and give it some of the M's sex appeal. I was happy to see in my Infiniti's Limited Engagement Winter Event mailer I got that the Q was included in the line-up photos, very nice little booklet.

I just want to see the Q continue as a model.

[maxnix]

As much as I love my Y33 Q, and trust me, I LOVE my car, I hope they do tweak the Q and give it some of the M's sex appeal. I was happy to see in my Infiniti's Limited Engagement Winter Event mailer I got that the Q was included in the line-up photos, very nice little booklet.

I just want to see the Q continue as a model.

Yeah, me too. I wonder if Audi's proposed Q7 made them reconsider not producing a 2006.

An F50 is still a very compelling interstate cruiser and town car. Maybe a 2006 Sport down the road someday?

[qship96]

for me, the audi a8L seems to be the successor to the original q - the only new car that captures my attention,everytime i see one on the road.

[Rex]

As much as I love my Y33 Q, and trust me, I LOVE my car...

Was there ever a doubt , Just kidding.

seriously, how can you say no to a laser red G35 coupe with an aero kit?

as for the VH45, maybe they can bring it back once it makes more power than the VQ

Have had a red car, no interest in having another one ever again , but would take this .

As for the VQ, I'd like them to finish by adding the last 2 cylinders .

[5seryan]

You can't tell me that this car with nice dark tints isnt SEX.



Like this...



BONER!

[maxnix]

As for the VQ, I'd like them to finish by adding the last 2 cylinders .

They did. It's called a VK45DE. Same exact technology.

VH45DE(TT) for me as long as they still run.

[maxnix]

You can't tell me that this car with nice dark tints isnt SEX.BONER!

The first time I saw a Y50 live, it was next to my wife's FY33. The FY33 looked smaller and sportier next to the mass of the Y50.

Either is a very nice car.

[BadQ45t]

I just wish they had used the FY33 base, sleeked it out, put the 340hp engine and interior in, and moved the damn gas tank where it belongs, under the car. Then you get a back seat that is comparable to a LS430 (whose back seat is WAY bigger) and make the trunk a more reasonable size. That car would have sold.

I am so surprised when i see a newer Q and think it is a I35. My deference to the new Q owners out there, it is a nice looking car and power wise and interior wise it is a clear step ahead of my FY33, but the looks do nothing for me.

[DrewQ45]

for me, the audi a8L seems to be the successor to the original q - the only new car that captures my attention,everytime i see one on the road.

They are the best looking cars on the road Qship. If only they were reliable. And yes, the A8L does remind me of my Q.



...Drew...

[Q_SHIP]

We must have similar taste. I agree 110% with the A8 QSHIP96!!

[elwesso]

has anyone driven one??? Id really like drive one of those A8s...

im going to agree... I like the sleeker/slim lines of the G50/Y33, the later ones are a little too fat, IMO.....

[Q_SHIP]

has anyone driven one??? Id really like drive one of those A8s...

im going to agree... I like the sleeker/slim lines of the G50/Y33, the later ones are a little too fat, IMO.....

Right on The newer ones remind me of an over stuffed camry. Maybe It will grow on me.

Couldnt agree more. Even though I really love the looks of my Y33, nothing catches my eye more than a super clean G50. I really disliked the front end on my 93 but it grew on me. By the time I sold it, I loved the looks of it.

[qship96]

I have test driven a 2006 a8l extensivly with my best friend,who ordered one,fully loaded with the rear refrigerator,every special order only option,only to walk away from the deal 8 weeks later when it arrived over a 375.00 bill the dealer wouldnt eat for a rental car they originally told him would be taken care of by them while his e420 was in the dealer for welding in the rusted out front spring perch{ common,sercret problem with the e class} they lost a 84,000 deal over this-he got a 750li instead,because he was soo iritated with the treatment at the mb-audi dealership.the a8 is a better car imhp than the bmw- interior is top notch,without the techy,uglypod look of the new q or bmw-nav screen is motorized and hides away unless needed-leaving a classic old school luxury car look to the dash imiss so much with the current crop of luxury flagships.

[DrewQ45]

has anyone driven one??? Id really like drive one of those A8s...

im going to agree... I like the sleeker/slim lines of the G50/Y33, the later ones are a little too fat, IMO.....

I'm sure many will agree (and disagree) that the Q45 line suffered from reverse engineering and styling. What I mean is that it started out being a car before it's time with the body styling as well as the mechanical engineering aspect...then Nissan back-tracked. First they added the tacky looking chrome strips around the lights and everything else, then less and less power and performance... the Y33 was an even further step backward as the styling seemed a lot more dated and lumbering than the G50... more and more like Buick-like... By the time they started to improve again, it was too late for the line.

I know I'm going to get flamed by Y33 and later G-50 owners... but please understand that I like these cars too... Just love the early Q's.

Sorry Guys...but hey, this is what this forum is all about... healthy discussions...(zipping up the flame retardent suit now)

Hey, on another note... the interior of the A8 looks exactly like my G-50...chick and all! Sooo uncanny!!!....



...Drew...

[Falkdesigns]

I love the unfounded "less performance" comments regarding Y33 from G50 owners (it's cool Drew, you know I still dig your Q ). ALL NICO MEMBERS WHO OWN A Q ARE INVITED TO DRIVE MINE. My Q is fast, has amazing handling, unlike Wes says "slightly larger brakes", they're actually significantly larger, and better. The car is lighter and stiffer, two things that always help performance in ANY car.

The comparison between the G50 and A8L must be based on looks only (and that's completely subjective). The A8 is a HUGE car, it has a "real" back seat, with tons of room. It's gorgeous and I love it.

[DrewQ45]

I love the unfounded "less performance" comments regarding Y33 from G50 owners. ALL NICO MEMBERS WHO OWN A Q ARE INVITED TO DRIVE MINE. My Q is fast, has amazing handling, unlike Wes says "slightly larger brakes", they're actually significantly larger, and better. The car is lighter and stiffer, two things that always help performance in ANY car.

The comparison between the G50 and A8L must be based on looks only (and that's completely subjective). The A8 is a HUGE car, it has a "real" back seat, with tons of room. It's gorgeous and I love it.

Falk, with all due respect.... I LOVE your Q. Period!!!

Lemme know when we can trade keys and hope you don't mind if I bring that chick along and am gone for a few hours. Did you say you had curtains in the back???? hmmmm????

[qship96]

the a8l is also available in a shorter wheelbase a8 for those who want to want to duplicate the cramped feeling of our g50 q45

[Jesda]

Why cant the germans make something beautiful that doesnt leave you stranded in need of a reboot? Is it too much to ask? Give me an A8, subtract the idiotic gadgets, and call it good.

[Q_SHIP]

My car looks nothing like a buick.

[maxnix]

Any one who wants an A8 should spend some time on the A8 forums.

Scarey! The BMW and Nissan are much better engineered cars. Audi is the Lexus of the German car manufacturers in that they appeal to looks and sensual reactions of people rather than solid engineering principles.

[Rex]

I'm not saying the newer M35/45 doesn't look "good", but I just don't care for the rounded bodies that so many cars have nowadays. I think the reason so many Q45 owners like the A8 is the *similar* boxiness of both cars and the shared V8 RWD platform ... aqnd now the obligatory A8 (& S8) pics

[Falkdesigns]

Those are freakin sexy.

Brian, I don't know how you can say that about Audi. They have become the most dominant force in endurance racing over the past 7 years. And over those years, the Audi R8 LeMans car has not suffered a SINGLE engine failure. Sounds like incredible engineering to me.

[DrewQ45]

Those are freakin sexy.

Brian, I don't know how you can say that about Audi. They have become the most dominant force in endurance racing over the past 7 years. And over those years, the Audi R8 LeMans car has not suffered a SINGLE engine failure. Sounds like incredible engineering to me.

Falk, they are hit or miss cars when it comes to dependability and you can't comare a LeMans vehicle to what they sell to the public...it's not even apples and oranges. I know two sisters...both owned A4s bought on the same day at the same dealership. One drove her's for years until she traded it for an A6... no problems to speak of. The other had major electrical gremlins and overheats going through 2 engine replacements. She was on the verge of invoking the lemon law but finally gave up and sold it. She swears will never touch another Audi again. Read consumer reports on Audi.

http://www.audiusa.com/motorup....html

[elwesso]

agreed... One thing I really like in designs is minimal distance from the base of the C pillar to the top of the wheel well..... Jaguar does it best IMO... Audi is nice, thing is with those, even really old audi's still look fairly contemporary with some more updated wheels.....