The Future of the Q - Will there be a new Q or not?

[lino]

http://www.motorauthority.com/...-4604

[BadQ45t]

That link doesn't work.

[maxnix]

That link doesn't work.

Works great, but old news.

[meandmyq45]

mmm very nice what do you think?I hope there is

And by the way is that a bowling ball hehehe very nice

[elwesso]

I dont really care because it wont be as good as the G50 was in 1990. I always told myself that i'd never buy a new Infiniti if they didnt have a Q in the lineup.

It would be nice though.. one could have the ultimate nissan garage with a Q sitting next to a GT-R..

With the sucess and greatness of the M45 and the G37, I have more confidence of Infiniti actually making a car worth a damn than I did a couple years ago.

[Haitian_King]

I dont really care because it wont be as good as the G50 was in 1990. I always told myself that i'd never buy a new Infiniti if they didnt have a Q in the lineup.

It would be nice though.. one could have the ultimate nissan garage with a Q sitting next to a GT-R..

With the sucess and greatness of the M45 and the G37, I have more confidence of Infiniti actually making a car worth a damn than I did a couple years ago.

I want to see a new redesigned G50. Land Rover did it with the new Range Rover. They realized the bubble light one sucked. They used the 95-2001 chassis (My favorite) as a base for the new one. It looks similar, just modernized with more free flowing lines.

The Q helped make Infiniti the marque that it is in the US. I mean, Japan stopped using the HG50 in 2002 and went to the F50. For a car to maintain such a distinctive profile (with minor differences here and there) for 13 years says something. Something along the lines of "G50's Are F***ING Awesome!"

[c_anderson117]

I want to see a new redesigned G50. Land Rover did it with the new Range Rover. They realized the bubble light one sucked. They used the 95-2001 chassis (My favorite) as a base for the new one. It looks similar, just modernized with more free flowing lines.

The Q helped make Infiniti the marque that it is in the US. I mean, Japan stopped using the HG50 in 2002 and went to the F50. For a car to maintain such a distinctive profile (with minor differences here and there) for 13 years says something. Something along the lines of "G50's Are F***ING Awesome!"

The 1995-2002 RR is only one generation back. The 2003-2008 RRs are identical minus a FEW cosmetic upgrades. Bubble light one? Huh?

[Haitian_King]

The 1995-2002 RR is only one generation back. The 2003-2008 RRs are identical minus a FEW cosmetic upgrades. Bubble light one? Huh?

No.

This is first Gen 1970-1994 -

Then the second gen (My favorite) 1995-2001 -

Third gen 2002-2007 (I hate this one) -

And now the new redesigned one for the 2008 model year (Looks like a modernized second gen. I wouldn't have liked it if it didn't bear that resemblance) -

So. The RR was redesigned for 2008 and it looks more like the 95-01 model. It has a more rounded look as opposed to the more rigid styling of the second gen. Compared to the third generation Range, the 4th incarnation has a sportier looking back. I love to see them on the street.

4th gen was crap. (My opinion. Tastes vary.) I had wanted to purchase a white 1996 Range Rover HSE with the caged lights and caged front. The day I was ready to go buy it, I called the dealer to make sure. he told me he had sold it that morning. (It was an auto autcion in Elizabeth, NJ) So, after searching online, I found the Q at an import dealer located about 15 minutes away. And here I am now.

When my dream lineup of automobiles is complete, it will consist of a G50 (90-93), BMW E39, Mercedes-Benz W140, and the second generation Range Rover. Preferably all in black.

What can I say? I was born in the 80's, but I've rejected that decade and fell in love with the 90's. The cars, music, fashions, even television shows.

[Jesda]

Thats not a Range Rover. Thats a Range Rover Sport which is actually a small SUV made of two screwed-together old platforms. Completely different model. Completely different interior. Completely different drive.

The full-fat L322 03+ Range Rover is quite possibly the most beautiful luxury SUV ever, featured at The Louvre. I miss having one to drive, I just don't miss the engineering flaws.

DO NOT purchase a 95-02 P38 Range Rover. They have fatal flaws in the suspension (and I dont just mean the air ride, which has workarounds) that cannot be remedied.

[Mark Linkous]

Hello,There is a huge difference in the Mk.III (03-current). In the first few years, the RR used a BMW sourced V8. (M62) After purchased by Ford, 2005+uses the AJV8 from PAG partner Jaguar. BMW agreed to provide the M62 at first after completing the sale to Ford. Far beyond cosmetic. Jesda is right on about the RRS. Simply a re skinned LR3. Truly offensive to RR afficionados.Cheers,Mark
Modified by Mark Linkous at 11:33 AM 2/9/2008

[Haitian_King]

Really? Wow. I did not know about the suspension flaw. I knew about their being quite notorious for fluid leaks.

One of the ones I was considering was a 96 and the woman wanted $6500. I told her I wasn't going to go that high especially if I had to relpace the windshield and a/c unit.

My mother drove by the lot where it was at and apparently, it's still there. One year later.

[MR. Q]

I thought there were talks about this car being a Q like Nissan president to Infiniti Q45 or sharing technology with a new Q.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos...32613/

[maxnix]

That is a front drive car so more applicable to future Maximas.

[MR. Q]

How's the blue bell ice cream down in Texas maxnix?

[maxnix]

Proabably not quite up to Fratelli Bros.

[yodawill2000]

Mighty good !!!!

And it actually gets warm enuff' here to enjoy it ..hehe

[c_anderson117]

Hello,There is a huge difference in the Mk.III (03-current). In the first few years, the RR used a BMW sourced V8. (M62) After purchased by Ford, 2005+uses the AJV8 from PAG partner Jaguar. BMW agreed to provide the M62 at first after completing the sale to Ford. Far beyond cosmetic. Jesda is right on about the RRS. Simply a re skinned LR3. Truly offensive to RR afficionados.Cheers,Mark

Modified by Mark Linkous at 11:33 AM 2/9/2008

Yes, you are right about the engine changes. I was talking cosmetically there is little different between the 2003-2005 and 2006+ (redisgned headlights) but they are the same generation (MK III).

[c_anderson117]

No.

This is first Gen 1970-1994 -

Then the second gen (My favorite) 1995-2001 -

Third gen 2002-2007 (I hate this one) -

And now the new redesigned one for the 2008 model year (Looks like a modernized second gen. I wouldn't have liked it if it didn't bear that resemblance) -

So. The RR was redesigned for 2008 and it looks more like the 95-01 model. It has a more rounded look as opposed to the more rigid styling of the second gen. Compared to the third generation Range, the 4th incarnation has a sportier looking back. I love to see them on the street.

4th gen was crap. (My opinion. Tastes vary.) I had wanted to purchase a white 1996 Range Rover HSE with the caged lights and caged front. The day I was ready to go buy it, I called the dealer to make sure. he told me he had sold it that morning. (It was an auto autcion in Elizabeth, NJ) So, after searching online, I found the Q at an import dealer located about 15 minutes away. And here I am now.

When my dream lineup of automobiles is complete, it will consist of a G50 (90-93), BMW E39, Mercedes-Benz W140, and the second generation Range Rover. Preferably all in black.

What can I say? I was born in the 80's, but I've rejected that decade and fell in love with the 90's. The cars, music, fashions, even television shows.

...When you were finding all those pictures you still didn't realize that you had the completely wrong information? eek. And I find the MK III RR to be beautiful. Also the P38 generation was from 95-02, not 01. I had an 02 and it was a P38.

[c_anderson117]

And also how do you think the Range Rover Sport (or 4th gen as you mistakenly called it) looks like the 95-02 more than the 03+ RRs? Just curious, they tried to go for a more sporty appearance with the RR Sport hence the name. It's not even the same size as the 95-02s.

[Haitian_King]

And also how do you think the Range Rover Sport (or 4th gen as you mistakenly called it) looks like the 95-02 more than the 03+ RRs? Just curious, they tried to go for a more sporty appearance with the RR Sport hence the name. It's not even the same size as the 95-02s.

Blah. I like the older one and I felt that the RRS bore a resmblance. Sue me.

Looks like I got my come-uppance. I apologize for being wrong. Damn my impetuous nature.

But anyway, back to the new Q. For the 20th anniversary, I'd like to see the name come round full circle and end with a redesigned G50. Something scary. A rich man's muscle car.

[Mark Linkous]

Hello,C Anderson, I agree about there being little cosmetic difference 03+. I too think the MK. III is the most attractive SUV going. Just wanted to point out the powertrain differences which are substantial. The P38 or MK.II is about as turdilicious as it gets. They fetch so little that I have often pondered getting one as a camping vehicle. Would never consider as a primary vehicle. Simply something to flog in the mud until it falls apart.Cheers,Mark

[Haitian_King]

Hello,C Anderson, I agree about there being little cosmetic difference 03+. I too think the MK. III is the most attractive SUV going. Just wanted to point out the powertrain differences which are substantial. The P38 or MK.II is about as turdilicious as it gets. They fetch so little that I have often pondered getting one as a camping vehicle. Would never consider as a primary vehicle. Simply something to flog in the mud until it falls apart.Cheers,Mark

Wow. Really? I became drawn to the vehicle after my uncle purchased one. This is the same uncle that had the first Q45 I'd ever seen.

His choice of vehicles have really influenced me. He still has the P38 and his son got rid of the Q45. They also have a Land Cruiser. I really like that truck. Tried to buy one, but they wanted around $28k for it. Out of my league for the foreseeable future.

Again, I apologize about the misunderstandings. All is well now, yeah?

[Haitian_King]

I thought there were talks about this car being a Q like Nissan president to Infiniti Q45 or sharing technology with a new Q.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos...32613/

Half of me loves it, and the other half is afraid. It's a little (really) futuristic. I'm intrigued by the cyan and tan. Ordinarily, I'd never put those two colors together, but it looks strikingly attractive. The floor looks strange. Are there no OEM mats in the future? The wood gives quite the contrast to the interior. That glass ceiling is just "wow". I did like the idea of the car coming with official fragrances.

I wonder what the essence of Q smells like. (Mine smells like "New Car Smell")

Has this car been built yet for display at an auto expo? Or is the 3D rendering of the car really the only visualization of it?

If that's the feel that they're going to apply to it, I'm very curious as to the other colors available.