What is My Q Worth

[pearlss1977]

Hi Guys

I am thinking about selling my 1994 Q45 Silver outside with Gray leather.

I had so much work done to the car. All the work was done at circle infiniti in nj.Starter, Alternator, all belts (3months ago) pulley, the main fan in front of radiator, maf, new rack and pinion, tockico blues all 4 wheels, fuel pump and fcm, just recieved full tuneup at the dealer, all 8 injecters, water pump, all rotors are drilled and slotted, upper links, Hayden transmission cooler , i put on a factory spoiler from Q45t painted to match. Changed lettering to Q45t. Factory cd changer in trunk.Also just did ac recharge. The car has 146000 on it, however dealer replaced my engine due to their negligence with another with 61000 on it. Before new engine was put in i had them change all gaskets rear main seal valve gaskets etc... So what do u think this car is worth, obviously i cant go by the book, theres over 8000.00 in service.I have all service records for the car.

David

[maxnix]

Sounds like a very nice car.

May I ask why you want to sell such a well maintained example.

Might just post it in the Infiniti For Sale Forum.

[Infinitiguy19]

One this is the wrong forum this should be directed to Infiniti's For Sale (zeroforum/191)

Two Yes You have done alot actually probly as much anyone on here just to get it back to what it was when she rolled off the assembly line.

BUT "however dealer replaced my engine due to their negligence with another with 61000 on it." What did the dealership do to cause this replacement?

I would just put it up for sale with ALL the receipts and see if you can get what you put into it.

Three why put so much and them sell it?

Sorry to be very negative and sound like a d!ck but if I put that much money into my car I would'nt sell it.

I read some of your posts and I am sorry you haad to deal with dumb *** dealers.

But Good Luck

[Infinitiguy19]

Wow I thought Brian would have been the bad cop and I would be the good one.

Did'nt see this comming.

[pearlss1977]

The reason im thinking about selling is because i was just in a minor accident, an old lady hit me. The fender has a dent, the turn signal tab broke needs to be replaced and the front bumper needs to be repainted and drivers doors needs to be painted/buffed. Long story short old ladys insurance co totalled it. I still drive it its great but i got decent payment for it and bought it back from them. I am driving 1st generation Q's for about 10 years i really would like to buy the 2005/06 Q. So if its worth decent money it will help pay for a new one.

Car does NOT have a salvage title, like i said i stil drive it. My freind has a collision shop so it wont cost me much to repair it.

What do u think?

[pearlss1977]

When dealer replaced injecters they messed up with the o rings car leaked fuel into engine and hydrolocked. They replaced the engine as well as new injecters and did the spark plugs etc...

I dont expect to get what i put in.

I just have an itch for a much newer Q with all the new gadgetry something with a factory warranty still remaining and that i can extend so i dont have to do this all over again.

David

[Infinitiguy19]

Well you can fix it and have a much easier to fix Q45 since you got all the hard stuff out of the way.

Or you can fix it and sell it or sell it "as-is" and see what you can get. With the damage you should get about the same if it will still pass an inspection. BUT with a newwer Q45 you have to take it to the dealer for nearly everthing except installing wipers and cleaning the interior and basic stuff.

But when you need new brakes or maybe an oil change that dealer only because you need a Consult to install the brakes. And The dealer oil change is because they are nearly the only ones who acttually work on that new car.

And always ask to speak with the Senior Infiniti Tech only and make sure that only He/She see's and touches your car.

[qship96]

Tough to get over $2000-3000 for it in todays market .

[maxnix]

I am driving 1st generation Q's for about 10 years i really would like to buy the 2005/06 Q.

What do u think?

Well now we get the true facts!

I will say there are more than a few F50 owners who were prevously G50 owners that wish they had kept the G50. Kind of like the difference between platinum and silver.

[qship96]

Obviously I would trade my 96Q for a 2005/2006Q because it would be newer and potentially provide at least a few years use with little investment other than rone fluids/filters/tires/brakes.That being said, if Infiniti offered a 2005/2006 or brand new G50,I would buy it over the F50 anyday.

[pearlss1977]

Im curious about all the posts about F50. Is it a bad car? What do u know about it(maybe something i dont)? From what ive read seems like a good car. I never work on the cars myself besides changing bulbs etc.. i dont have the time therefore regardless of which car i drive it will end up at the dealer for repairs.

Anyone out there with an 05 Q would love to know what u think of it.I would say 06 too but there were fewer then 300 sold in the us.

David

[Infinitiguy19]

Not an owner of an F50 but sepaking from posts I read,

There is no posi on it, its limited slip. Uses well there is better traction with Viscous Limited Slip (Whih is what the G50 has) I think plus from what I have seen on Youtube the burnouts are just better.

F50You sacrifice true power for technology: sure with the F50 you have a more modern car that is superior to the G50 because of the rear backup camera, GPS, heated and cooled seats and more.

G50But you can do all that too just aftermarket stuff, Just keep your G50 get the drivetrain of a 90 Q45 and add an aftermarket double Din stereo with a built in backup camera and GPS capabilities and for the cooled seats well just keep your A/C charged.

The decion is yours the logical route is the new Q45 but someone who truly loves there G50 would keep it.

Me I would get an F50 as a second car.

[qship96]

F50 is a good car, its just not a great car. There was something special about the G50 thats hard to describe, but once experienced is difficult to duplicate. Everything ust seems to "jell" in the g50 from the way it looks inside and out to the way it drives, a very cohesive package.

The F50 has a less sophisticated mcpherson suspension and an engine that is proving to be less durable with many burning oil and some getting engines replaced under warranty as a result.The expensive HID headlamps are proving to be less than reliable with ballast issues requiring extensive labor to replace.Wheel bearing issues are also becoming common.

[maxnix]

The F50 is a very good car. The 1994-1995 G50 are great cars.

The only thing I wish I had that I cannot add on is a cabin filter. Well, maybe the new 7 speed.

[xerexabante]

After spending that amunt of $ on the car might as well keep it and get the fender changed and repainted.

Or you can buy an F50 with low miles and an extended warranty. Make sure you don't get the oil burning issue.

FYI I just picked up a 98 Corolla to be environmentally friendly and the 98-02 Corolla has Oil Burning issues as well.

Best of luck to you.

[Rex]

A good running (determined by more than a tire kicking inspection) mid-90's Q45 with no cosmetic damage is worth ~$2500. Dented fenders, bad paint, ripped interiors, etc would decrease that number somewhat. Poor running or if it won't pass a good pre-purchase" inspection, would take the number down (quickly) from there.

Of course, shiny and clean will get you close to $3k from someone that knows nothing about the true value and upkeep costs.

[jimbyjimb]

Positraction is Chevy for limited slip. Q's don't have Posi, only chevy's have posi. Dodge's have sure-grip, Pontiac/Buick had tru-trac, etc... The new Q's probably use a more common clutch-type limited slip, which is the same as a "posi" would be. The old G50 Q uses a viscous-type limited slip rather than a clutch pack. Viscous types are rare and pretty cool, clutch packs wear out over time, as well as cone-type LSD's. All Q that I know of have LSD, just not always the same type of LSD. None, however, have "posi."

[tmak26b]

Posi means limited slip, just another term for it. Limited slip just allows your differential to put power from the wheel that spins to the wheel that grips. POSI/LSD/Sure grip do the same job, but using different ways to do it.

Viscous LSD are the worst type of LSD for performance as they are the slowest to react since it uses heat to activate. While they are more reliable (nothing to wear), but performance cars usually don't have that due to how slow they react. Torsen is the one that most people sought after.

Positraction is Chevy for limited slip. Q's don't have Posi, only chevy's have posi. Dodge's have sure-grip, Pontiac/Buick had tru-trac, etc... The new Q's probably use a more common clutch-type limited slip, which is the same as a "posi" would be. The old G50 Q uses a viscous-type limited slip rather than a clutch pack. Viscous types are rare and pretty cool, clutch packs wear out over time, as well as cone-type LSD's. All Q that I know of have LSD, just not always the same type of LSD. None, however, have "posi."

[maxnix]

VLSD will allow about one revolution of the less loaded wheel before it engages. Not a bad trade off for longevity.

[Mark Linkous]

Hello,While the F50 Q45 was not the benchmark the G50 Q45 is, it still represents one of the better used car values on the road today. With 340 horsepower, it hits sixty in the low sixes. Almost two seconds faster to sixty than the G50. The VK45 engine in the F50 has had isolated incidents of oil consumption. Still a very good engine. Not twenty years ahead of it's time like the VH45 but still better than the vast majority out there. The VH45 in the G50 is bulletproof with proper servicing. The G50 does indeed transfer the power to the road better with a limited slip differential. Also, the G50 employs a more exotic suspension with multi links all around as opposed to the cheaper strut set up in the F50.

The F50 will also provide you with the opportunity to have a factory warranty and virtually all of the modern amenities. The headlights are the world's brightest. Be careful as ballast issues have been reported. You might also want to check out the 2003-2004 M45 (Y34). These cars are truly kissing cousins. They do not look in any way alike. They share drivetrain, platform (Y34 few inches shorter), controls, etc... The M45 has a tiny rear seat while the F50 is comfortable.Cheers,ML

[tmak26b]

VLSD will allow about one revolution of the less loaded wheel before it engages. Not a bad trade off for longevity.

It all depends on what you are looking for, but Torsen and clutch LSD are the more desirable units for performance cars.

[jimbyjimb]

Calling limited slip in anything other than a Chevy "posi" only makes the sayer look uninformed. Positraction does not mean limited slip, Positraction is a name that Chevrolet, only Chevrolet, used to advertise their limited slip axles. The name Positraction can only be synonymous with limited slip in a Chevrolet axle. Positraction does not refer to all limited slip in all axles. This was my point. Many manufacturers have called LSD's many things, but LSD is LSD, Nissan's DO NOT have Posi.

[jimbyjimb]

Posi means limited slip, just another term for it. Limited slip just allows your differential to put power from the wheel that spins to the wheel that grips. POSI/LSD/Sure grip do the same job, but using different ways to do it.

Viscous LSD are the worst type of LSD for performance as they are the slowest to react since it uses heat to activate.

Posi/LSD/Sure Grip use different ways to do it? That statement makes no sense at all. Posi and Sure Grip are Chevy and Chrysler's NAME'S for their LSD's. Posi and Sure Grip ARE LSD's. But those names ONLY APPLY to their prospective brands, not Nissan. They don't even do the job differently since a Posi diff and a Sure Grip diff are both clutch-type LSD's. They both do the job differently than a viscous type, if that's what you mean.

Viscous type may be the worst for immediate power distribution but the long term performance and lack of expensive friction modifiers and dead-nuts reliability makes them much more desirable than the other types of LSD, except maybe a gear type, to the average man. 99% of the world's populace don't drag so they don't care of their LSD kicks in at a moments notice. I have also seen many clutch type's catch just as late as a viscous. If you want even power, then buy a locker.

Posi is not another term for limited slip, it is CHEVROLET'S term for limited slip in some of their older vehicles. DO NOT use that word to describe LSD in any other make or you WILL LOOK UNDERINFORMED AND IGNORANT! May seem like a small unimportant detail, but we are in a NISSAN FORUM. Nissan's don't typically have Chevy parts hopping around inside them unless someone got antsy and did some custom mods on their Z.

[Rex]

Kleenex, Band-Aid, etc it's just a brand specific word used as a generic.

[jimbyjimb]

We're dealing with cars, man! Cars! Kleenex and Band-aids? C'mon! Everyone knows those are unimportant and not worthy of such attentions.

[Bigmike40]

I own a 2005 Q45 (F50), I purchased it 2 months ago with 17K miles and I love it. I never owned the G50 so I can't compare the two but my car is wonderful. I only paid 27K out the door with 100K warranty!! The car is pearl white with every option offer that year. It is my daily driver, I have over 21K miles so far and the only problem so far was warped front rotors, and they were replaced under my warranty. My car doesn't burn oil like everyone says. Just my 2 cents (newbie)

Mike

[2005Q45er]

i think its worth about 2250.