Who's driving the oldest Q45? Post the last 6 digits of your VIN.

[goody90q45]

The service writer at the local Infiniti stealership (a pretty gal) made mention of how low my VIN # was and said I had one of the first Infiniti's made. I've been thinking about this for a few weeks and hoping she wasn't blowing smoke up my arse to try and get money out of my pocket, and thought it would be fun to see which one of us really is driving the oldest Q.

There were two Japanese factories making Infiniti's but hopefully all the Q45's came out of just one. If not this wasn't such a hot idea. Post up your manufacture date and the last 6 digits of your VIN during the next couple of weeks. Even if you're not the lowest but the VIN is within a few digits of someone else (hanging within sight of each other on the assembly line on the same day) let us know. I'll edit this post with the oldest Q by model year and a couple of weeks from now will give a prize which is worth $1000's in some circles (and will look nice on your refrigerator) to the owner of the oldest NICO Q45 (by lowest VIN), whose been a member for at least a month with 20 posts, verified by a photograph of course. No liars allowed.

.....MY...................MFG DATE.................VIN......................Owner

oldest 90.............9/89.......................000735.................CarFrk666newest 90...........4/90.......................011186.................Goody94Q45

oldest 91............11/90......................108499.................OnTheRoadAgainnewest 91..........12/90......................110188.................ZeeZee

oldest 92............UKN.........................205434.................Biggs in Atlantanewest 92..........5/92........................211851.................Greg Atlanta

oldest 93............11/92......................224195.................PPastosnewest 93..........UKN.........................261697.................Wes

oldest 94............2/93........................251689.................Goody94Q45newest 94..........UKN.........................269967.................Wes

oldest 95............2/95........................306685.................KnowSpinZonenewest 95.................

oldest 96...................newest 96.................
Modified by goody94q45 at 6:48 PM 1/6/2009

[Q451990]

Q1 was: 3156Q2 is: 7356

The only difference I could ever see between the two (other than the CA emissions vs. the federal) was that Q1's rocker covers did not have the weird access port on the side that no one ever uses - the ones with the torx head screws.

Heath

[qship96]

Q1 was: 3156Q2 is: 7356

The only difference I could ever see between the two (other than the CA emissions vs. the federal) was that Q1's rocker covers did not have the weird access port on the side that no one ever uses - the ones with the torx head screws.

Heath

What were those access ports for????? I have always wondered?????

[elwesso]

1st Q45.. 269967 (late 94 model)Current... 261697 (late 93 model)

Does it make me a dork that both of my Q VIN numbers I have memorized.

[goody90q45]

Does it make me a dork that both of my Q VIN numbers I have memorized.

Yes. You're somewhere on the far end of the bell curve on this one.

[Infinitiguy19]

Is the prize a belt buckle by the way?

[carfrk666]

90 Q45 .......000735

[goody90q45]

90 Q45 .......000735

The grandad of them all! So far at least. We're interested in the build date also (and Wes and Paul).

1st Q45.. 269967 (late 94 model)Current... 261697 (late 93 model)

How does the 93Q have a higher VIN # than my 94Q (251689)? Different plants? What the 93's build date?

.....Is the prize a belt buckle by the way?

I'm sworn to secrecy. I do have a pair of cleaned and polished buckles that I keep in the 94Q wrapped up ready for use. I'm just looking for the right person that will pose with them for me so I can snap a few pictures. I think I could have found the right person at last weekend's NICOfest but Atlanta's a bit far to go. I may have to go to a local car show and see if I can find an Infiniti enthusiast. Any suggestions on how the badges should be held for a memorable picture?

zer...mbers

Does it make me a dork that both of my Q VIN numbers I have memorized.

I can't remember if I responded, but yes, that's dorky.

[qship96]

The VIN resets to 0001 for the start of each model year....IE the first 1996 model year q45 produced had a VIN ending in 0001, the 1269th 1996 model q45 produced had a VIN ending in 1269. For 1996 model year,the total production was about 4600 q45`s
Modified by qship96 at 8:43 PM 9/24/2008

[Infinitiguy19]

Yes. You're somewhere on the far end of the bell curve on this one.

You did LOL but my build date is 11/92 A hybrid or so I will try and make no that I found a 91 Q45 wit the same interior/exterior colors.

[carfrk666]

The grandad of them all! So far at least. We're interested in the build date also (and Wes and Paul).

How does the 93Q have a higher VIN # than my 94Q (251689)? Different plants? What the 93's build date?

I'm sworn to secrecy. I do have a pair of cleaned and polished buckles that I keep in the 94Q wrapped up ready for use. I'm just looking for the right person that will pose with them for me so I can snap a few pictures. I think I could have found the right person at last weekend's NICOfest but Atlanta's a bit far to go. I may have to go to a local car show and see if I can find an Infiniti enthusiast. Any suggestions on how the badges should be held for a memorable picture?

zer...mbers

I can't remember if I responded, but yes, that's dorky.

build date on her was 9/89, that would be spiffy if she was the oldest!!

[knowspinzone]

OK, since I have a '95, I can't have the oldest. HOWEVER, my Q45a was built on 02/95 with a VIN of 306685.

This was the last year the superb handling Q45a was built.

I may have the LAST one built!

[OZQ45]

I can't have the oldest as the Q45 was only sold in Australia (through dealers) from '93.

Still, may have one of the lowest numbers - 0000028 on my May '93 build.

Guess that must throw some confusion into the numbering sequence!

If it helps, mine comes from plant M, and I have seven digits in total.

[slybydesignq45t]

255778

[slybydesignq45t]

I can't have the oldest as the Q45 was only sold in Australia (through dealers) from '93.

Still, may have one of the lowest numbers - 0000028 on my May '93 build.

Guess that must throw some confusion into the numbering sequence!

If it helps, mine comes from plant M, and I have seven digits in total.

dude your Q looks so clean, what color is that?

[WizardBlack]

The replacement engine in my 94 is from the 92 pace car Infiniti used at MidOhio. It had 8~10k miles from the track. Serial number 000002. I have most of the body panels and suspension bits from the car sitting about, too. The speed shop I bought it from messed about with the Brabham car, too, but I wasn't paying a lot of attention since I had never heard of it at the time.

[goody90q45]

I can't have the oldest as the Q45 was only sold in Australia (through dealers) from '93. Still, may have one of the lowest numbers - 0000028 on my May '93 build.

Strange. Most of the other Aussies have 89 Q's. I can recall only a couple (one?) newer models. It's not the oldest Q but unique since it's down under. Let's hear from the rest of the owners from Oz with their 89 VINs.

OK, since I have a '95, I can't have the oldest. HOWEVER, my Q45a was built on 02/95 with a VIN of 306685. This was the last year the superb handling Q45a was built.

I may have the LAST one built!

Sorry, wrong contest. You're looking for the "Youngest Of All G50's" thread. So far you've got the newest and the oldest 96Q.

The replacement engine in my 94 is from the 92 pace car Infiniti used at MidOhio.....Serial number 000002.....The speed shop I bought it from messed about with the Brabham car, too, but I wasn't paying a lot of attention since I had never heard of it at the time.

Is there a complete VIN stamped on the block somewhere or just the 6 digit S/N? Tell us more about the pace car and the Brabham car.

The VIN resets to 0001 for the start of each model year....IE the first 1996 model year q45 produced had a VIN ending in 0001, the 1269th 1996 model q45 produced had a VIN ending in 1269. For 1996 model year,the total production was about 4600 q45`s

We're starting to see a pattern to the VINs and maybe will get a couple of 91-92 owners to post. Is the 4600 USA sales or worldwide?

I'll give it until Monday morning (10/6) to see who has the oldest Q.

[OZQ45]

dude your Q looks so clean, what color is that?

Just the standard Black Obsidian KH3, but polished at least every 3 weeks. Thanks for the comment.

[OZQ45]

Strange. Most of the other Aussies have 89 Q's. I can recall only a couple (one?) newer models. It's not the oldest Q but unique since it's down under. Let's hear from the rest of the owners from Oz with their 89 VINs.

Pre '93 Aussie Q's are private import instead of official dealer sold. But I agree, it's lonely here as I've only ever seen three others. One I think used to post here.

[carfrk666]

so one of the youngest G50 drivers with one of the oldest with high milage G50's?? kinda ironic

[ZeeZee]

Hey Guys...Well I know I'm late (as usual) but I do have a 91' Q45that I would like to enter...I will take a pic on 10/05 and get the Vin Number(last six digits right?) but how do find the manufactures date? Just so you all know..I am a natural blonde and need all the guidance I can get! (lol).Oh yea, don't have very many posts as of yet...do I still qualify? "thanks"

[BLACKonBLACK98]

90 - 006308

[pjq45]

93.........11/92..................224743........PJQ45

[Dtrnql]

10/89 Q45 001707 & 2/92 Q45a 209784. Don't have the posts or the picks but I enjoy the ride !!!

[goody90q45]

90 Q45.......000735

At this moment in time you're driving the oldest NICO Q45. Congrats. I've sent you an email asking for a picture of the VIN plate and an address to send your prize.

Let's keep this thread going and list the youngest and oldest of each model year. The list has been changed to show both for each model year. Keep posting your VINs.
Modified by goody94q45 at 7:34 AM 10/7/2008

[goody90q45]

Carfrk666 sent a pic of his VIN plate and he does indeed drive #000735. I've sent him his trophy which is the chromed Infiniti logo from the trunk of the 94Q I parted converted into a refrigerator magnet.

Martin change your sig to reflect your revered status, enjoy your moment in the sunlight, your 15 minutes of fame, knowing that you could wake up some morning to any one of 734 owners posting up a lower VIN. Congratulations.

[ZeeZee]

Hey Goody...Thought I would at least enter my VIN # anyway...since you don't have a 91' Q45 Infinity..VIN# 110188 but don't have manufacturer's date..Its beautiful (pearl white) with matching interior took pics but don't know how to get them to you...thanks ZeeZee (Priscilla)

[OZQ45]

ZeeZee,

Zee wrote a good guide to posting pics here:zerothread/254009After pasting from Photobucket to this forum just make sure you can see only one IMG and one /IMG tag around the picture's address. Try a paste without pressing the small yellow picture button if you do get a double.

On my '93, the build date is located here, hopefully it's similar for you:

Please post some pics of your car here so we can check it out:zerothread/151212

[ZeeZee]

Hey goody..my manufacturer's date is 12/90...thanks for the help...am I the only 91' Q45 listed? How cool to have the magnet..congrats to the winner!!!!

[Ozzie]

HG50-006946'90

Guess mine is somewhere near the end of 1990