Q Tenure

[Aus94Q45]

With the recent (and sad) departure of a few Q owners and the national statistic of 2.? years of average car ownership, I was wondering how long your guys have owned your Q. I know that we have some longtimers here, but what is the average for a Q owner before he gets the urge to buck up for something new?

I have had mine 4.5 years. Hope to keep it at least 4 more.

One of the things that keeps me happy with the car (beyond the performance and design) is the clearly superior paint job. My car's origination date is 9/93, so its almost 10 years old. However, my paint still looks better than almost all new American cars on the lot, and most foriegn.

So how long have you had yours?

[DenverQ]

2.5 for me I just hope it comes back ok but Im scared the body shop wont be able to get the paint right

If not I will sell and get another 94-95 so Im not leaving anytime soon!!

[shaginator]

Had our '94 for about 4.5 years now too.

I second the paint. It's great. There are several chips up on the front, but that's due to my wife's bad habit of near-tailgating at 80+ mph!

[szh]

Bought a 91Q new in March 1991 and traded it in in August 1998 for a 95Q (lease return at the dealer). Which I still have. So, effectively, I have been driving a Q (of one year or another) for about 12 years.

I am trying to keep it in good shape, but the extended warranty expired at 100k miles, and I am getting a bit frustrated with the cost of keeping it going in good shape. I think that next year, I will get a new G35 or 350Z ... just can't afford/justify a new Q45 or M45.

Z

[AZhitman]

Bought mine November 01. I'll keep it until November 04 when the warranty expires, then I'll decide what to do with her - Depending on whether the transmission has gone by then and whether I still have access to a cheap mechanic.

[sultan]

bought mine January '01. i plan on keeping it for as long as possible, unlike my previous two cars that i only kept for 2 1/2 years total. i may buy another car soon, but it will not replace the Q. a local used car place has a 280zx with a lot of miles for $650. if it runs ok i may buy it, but only if they take less than $500 for it.

[Bayarea Q]

95 Q purchased with 48K in May of 2001Have 90K now with no real problems to speak of.I plan to keep this car for 3-4 more years as I put 25-30K a year on it. (commute) Than I'm buying a low mile usedM45!!

[greg_atlanta]

Purchased my '92 Q in Dec. 1999, so a little more than 3 years. Will not get rid of it unless I have a major lifestyle change (like a job which requires a "nice car" and subsidizes it too).

Can't find a new car around $30K which I like (or can fit in) -- can't afford one anyways!!

I'm in love all over again after driving a Maxima SE rental car for a week -- esp. my telescopic wheel which keeps me from having to decide between cramped knees (seat too close) or a sore back (seatback too upright). Lesson learned!

[911/Q45]

Bought a 90Q new in 90, kept it until 2000 when I got my folk's 90Q that they bought new in 89.

[PalmerWMD]

Sadly I was only able to keep my last/curent Q for exactly 1 year.Am replaced with anotehr Q which will be replace dwith anotehr Q which will be replaced with another etc etc.

Fred...

[natsoundup]

Bought my 90Q in November 93 for 17,800 with 42k miles...

Now just shy of 150k....keeping it until a major repair like transmission, a/c or when the chain guides fail.

On my list: getting the Bose speakers/amps redone

[BadQ45t]

Bought my 97' in April 2000 and have no plans to replace it, I'm hoping for at least 5 more years. I just got my dad's 92' that he bought in 1998.

My history with cars is to drive them forever. I have a 19 year old 300ZX that still looks cherry and just made it 10 years with my 85' maxima that has 275k on it and it still runs great....

[TnQDrvr]

This is my 10th year of ownership; bought my 90Q in 1993. Prior to that, had changed cars about every 2-3 years. Previous cars included Toyota Supra, Cressida, Mazda Protege (what was THAT all about?) MGB, 240Z, 280Z, BMW 2002...However, I have yet to find a car that I would rather drive than my current Q.

[Q451990]

Bought Q1 in August of 1996 with 83K to replace my totaled 91 Maxima. Although I'll probably sell her soon - Q2 will be around a long time - has to be to justify the expense! I thought a lot about another later Q, but just really enjoyed the early versions, so when I found a low mileage replacement I just couldn't pass it up.

Heath