i passed by the local Infiniti dealer and saw a '99 Q45t on the lot. low miles and clean.

i have always liked that model/year.

i haven't driven it yet, but might take it out for a test drive and see how it rides.

am i nuts to think about going from an '05 G sedan, to a '99 Q45?

opinions?

 

YES!!!!! that car was built over 6 years ago!

 

PM a guy that goes by Q45 Tech. I think he has one and loves it.

 

"loss of warranty"

 

yeah i thought about the warranty issue, but i also would have no car payment for the next 3 years either, at 345/mo.

so theoretically, i should have the extra cash to lay out for repairs, if needed.

 

no u wouldnt

1) once a car starts degrading, it costs more than $345/mo
2) are you really going to start a "fix my car" account and put $345/mo in it??

 

i thought being they are supposed to be good vehicles, the one i was looking at only has 25k original miles, it shouldn't require that much in maintaining funds.

but you do make a good point. it would be the first car i owned in over 8 years that did not have a warranty of some kind.

 

25k miles on a 7yr old car? WOW

i still wouldnt get it but yes warranty SHOULD be less of an issue

 

If the price was good enough and the condition of the car was good enough, I'd buy it. I'd first check Consumer Reports used car guide to make sure there weren't any major issues with it. I'd also have it checked out by a mechanic to make sure it is saound. And I'd search around to see if that model vehicle had any major problems.

I wouldn't trade my G for it though.

Body Styles: 4-Dr Sedan
Engines: 4.1L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1999 Infiniti Q45 Performance
-4,130 cc 4.1 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 93 mm bore, 73.3 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
-Premium unleaded fuel
-Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
-Multi-point injection fuel system
-81 liter fuel tank
-Power: 198 kW , 266 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 278 ft lb , 377 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

1999 Infiniti Q45 Handling
-ABS
-3.692:1 axle ratio
-Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
-Electronic traction control via engine management
-Immobilizer
-Limited slip differential
-Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
-Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs

1999 Infiniti Q45 Exterior
-Body color body side molding
-Front and rear body color bumpers
-Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body, on bumpers and on rear
-Coefficient of drag: 0.32
-Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
-Electric trunk/hatch pull down
-External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,070, overall width (mm): 1,821, overall height (mm): 1,445, wheelbase (mm): 2,830, front track (mm): 1,539, rear track (mm): 1,539 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,003
-Front fog lights
-Complex surface lens Xenon bulb twin headlights
-Luxury trim leather on gearknob
-Metallic paint , black paint , pearl paint
-Rear window
-Front glass electric tilting sliding sunroof with sunshade
-Tinted glass
-Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,220 and curb weight (kg) 1,818
-Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

1999 Infiniti Q45 Interior
-Air conditioning with climate control
-Power + diversity antenna
-Remote control peripheral anti-theft protection
-Front and rear illuminated ashtray
-Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
-Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
-Cargo area dimensions:
-Cargo area light
-Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 357
-Front seats and rear seats cigar lighter
-Clock
-Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
-Delayed/fade courtesy lights in footwell
-Cruise control
-Front seats and rear seats cup holders
-Door ajar warning
-Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
-External temperature digital display
-Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
-Carpet floor mats
-Driver and passenger front airbag
-Bucket seat
-3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
-Front seat center armrest with integral box
-Lockable illuminated glove compartment
-Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats with rotational adjustment
-Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
-Illuminated entry system
-Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 955, rear headroom (mm): 937, front hip room (mm): 1,415, rear hip room (mm): 1,415, front leg room (mm): 1,107, rear leg room (mm): 912, front shoulder room (mm): 1,440, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,440 and interior volume (liters): 2,758
-Low fuel level warning
-Low washer fluid level warning
-Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions
-Remote power locks
-Vehicle speed proportional power steering
-Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
-Front and rear reading lights
-3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
-Folding rear seat center armrest
-Bench fixed three rear seats
-Automatic operation rear view mirror
-Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
-Electric remote fuel filler door release
-Electric remote trunk/hatch release
-Front seat back storage
-Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
-Seating: five seats
-Service interval indicator
-Front side airbag
-Eight speakers
-Leather covered steering wheel
-Tachometer
-Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
-Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter

 

dont do it