1999 Infiniti Q45
INFINITY Q45 SEDAN on 04/04/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Since I purchased the Q45 several years ago all service work has been done in a timely manner.The finish has held up beautifully since I keep it polished. This is a sweet 4 door sedan which competes with the Lexus LS 430 but costs thousands less!
A great car let down by small issues
infinitiguy on 10/18/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 1
My 99 Q45 is my 2nd. Previously owned a 93 Q45. Both Q's are wonderful cars and a joy to drive. My BIG problem with owning these cars is 1) extremely high rate of depreciation 2) VERY expensive maintenance and repairs - major service intervals approach $1000. My 99 Q has issues with warped brake rotors, driveline vibratons, steering shudder that return after being "fixed". Sensors go bad on the car and it costs $$$$ to replace. Example: O2 sensor (this car has 4), fixed one for $365. Knock sensor (one of 2) requires COMPLETE intake removal @ $1000. Turbine sensor leak cost $2300 to fix. It never ends. I agree with all the other reviews on this car, but 1 have had 2 Q's that cost $$$$ to keep
Best bang for the buck
Qguy on 08/13/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Every bit the car and more than the Lexus LS series but almost half the cost used. I never understood how Infiniti botched this market share, it certainly is not due to quality. This is my 2nd Q. The last one had 110k miles before anything major started to appear.
Love It
Ginstar on 01/27/2006
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I've had this car a number of years now and I'll never buy another brand of luxury vehicle again. Aside from regular maintenance my car has never had to have any major repairs. Build quality is excellent. Design inside and out is classic and it's one that will never go out of style.
a winner
pdover on 09/28/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
had this car a little over a month and is one of the nicest cars ive owned. has about 76,000 on it and rides like new. had a 99 maxima se and still also own a 95 g20t and has 220000 miles. these nissans wont die. hope i have the same luck with the Q.
Awesome Ride
Robertp on 09/21/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought this private owner. I was worried about the V8s gas mileage but not bad if you keep your foot off the floor. Most comfortable vehicle I have ever driven or rode in. I am in sales and LOVE to take clients in this awesome ride!
My unbreakable Q
Carlover on 09/09/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I bought this car because I was an outside salesman at the time and wanted a car that would be very reliable. I have put more than 110K miles on the car and have had a major accident that resulted in $13,000 in repairs. It still rides as quietly and smoothly as a new car without any shakes or rattles. I'd like a newer car but when this one is all cleaned up and given the fact that it does not break it is really hard to justify another purchase. I did have to change the wheels to get rid of road noise and it could use a much larger trunk.
Best Value Luxury Vehicle!
SKY on 08/11/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I am on my 3rd Q45 and it's one of the most reliable luxury cars you can get for the price. Just make sure you maintain the vehicle properly and it won't give you issues. Bought the car almost 2 years ago with 43K on it and now has 77K. The engine can use a bit more horses, but once on the hiway it'll outrun most cars. My mechanic is a personal friend and he tells me the car is in great shape everytime I take it in for him to service. This is one of the best cars for the price you pay folks!!
Solid state luxury at its finest
jere H on 05/28/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The Q45 is in a class by itself for above Lincoln or Lexus. From the moment you close the door the tight solid sounds tells you that this car is "solid". As for the interior the leather is the truly the finest I've seen in a car. The suspension and the comfort of the seats give a flawless ride on the roughest of roads. The Bose sound and extreme quietness of the engine and no road noise make this car one of the best luxuries I've ever owned. It's an Infiniti and the Q45 tops them all!
A new Level of comfort
Tabby Cat on 01/02/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I bought this car with only 39520 miles in 04 and only had to replace the tires because of road noise. This car does lack power but I found the ride makes up for it. The previous owner had it maintained at the dealer. I drove suvs and trucks before but I now like cars when it comes to highway and street driving. I am considering a new Q45 only becuase of the stronger engine... if only someone could install the 4.5 liter in my old Q45T then I would keep it.
good ride!
Big Baby on 08/25/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Got used Q with only 59000 miles. I
always wanted this body style like the
97 and 98, but getting a 99 with low
miles and priced at $15K, well I was
sold. Not disappointed in the car after
5 months. Smooth, quiet, (test drove
the Q45T and it was very noisy and not
a good ride). The standard Q is for me,
an old dude.
Fine Wine
jfbadams on 07/04/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Purchased my Q45 with 14,000 miles on
it & now have 117,000 miles. My Q
drives as well today as when I bought
it. This car has better sex appeal
today than when it was first
introduced. It has a very sleek
appearance for a relatively large
sedan. It has been mine and my kids
favorite car to ride in. I havn't had
any major problems than normal
maintenance. It is a joy to drive
after driving other vehicles, you
realize what a great car it is.
The Infinity Wonder the Q45
Q45 Lover on 03/26/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have owned several luxury automobiles
over the years and the Q45 is one of
the most beautiful of them all. Only
the Jaguar line comes even close. This
car has been an absolute joy to drive
and own.
I've had it from the beginning
Steve_B on 03/17/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Great car-quiet, smooth, and powerful.
Buttery leather seats, but they could
have more side support. Feel safe in
this big car. Excellent traction
control system, never a problem (with
Blizzak tires on all four) in New
Hampshire winters.
Best Car I have had
AlexG on 08/05/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Heads turn, the car is sleek, its got
get up and go, it will out handle the
german luxury cars and it is not a Lexus...
The electronic suspension, Bose stereo,
the quiet ride and the comfort make this
a great car. We run the car all day on
the freeway and local streets for business.
Never in the shop for breakdowns, do the
standard maintenance and you are good to go
99Q45
D.A. LEWIS on 02/22/2003
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
DRIVES WELL. VERY COMFORTABLE THIS IS
4TH Q45 FOR ME. HELD UP WELL IN
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.THIS SEDAN
TENDED TO SKID UPON STRONG STARTING
ACCELERATION.
I PREFERRED IT OVER LEXUSAND BMW 7
SERIES.
Japanese interpretation Buick Park Avenu
rollo1234 on 12/17/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought this car used in 2001 with
25,000 miles. It has been relatively
trouble free. Dealer gave me a set
anniversary wheels because the touring
wheels were warped from chroming (this
is apparently a common problem, don't
chrome your wheels folks). Trouble
free but for a few annoying problems
(front doors close too easily). Some
body flex is noticeable, but no squeeks
in the interior (yet). Seat memory
does not reset the steering wheel's
location.
Best used car buy for qual/ride/perf
CISSP on 09/07/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
No problems. excellent service.
Well done Infiniti
Dbenson on 09/03/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
No problems whatsoever. I am only
disappointed in its value after only
three years.
1999 Q45t
Bradley Tucker on 06/19/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 2
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 3
Fell in love at first site.
However I was not prepared for the
excessive road noise, Loud cooling fan
motor for the radiator,and the so
called excessive road force variation
(Dealer comments)thus causing the car
to have 3 sets of tires before it had
6,000 miles. After contacting the
factory and making numerous trips back
and forth I gave up.I call it the
webble mobile, as in they wobble. This
is my first and last Infiniti, at just
over $48,000 it was not the luxury car
I dreamed of.
hoping for.
q45
rob sorrentino on 03/23/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
beyond expectations for price