It's a Nissan to begin with, so the fact this car exists alone (And pretty much anything else that isn't a 1994 Celica): Scotty Kilmer: Heavy breathing
This young man has already expressed more detail and a larger knowledge base than any other sales person, service manager,car engineer that I have personally ever encountered. Thankyou
Gotta say, the G37 and M cars overshot on styling. My opinion, somewhat European look, but so ultra-contemporary, designs are timeless. I could drive the G or M for the rest of my life and be perfectly content.
Wow! Another great detailed review, especially Thank you for taken the time to remove the upper components so we get to see other components below. Thanks! Talking about getting hands and forearms cut & scratched while working on it, this new Q will do!
@@speedkar99 In terms of reliability nothing beats naturally aspirated 4 cylinder from toyota or honda. Everything else is highly depreciating plastic junk.
Admiral Ackbar Yes, but right now is the perfect time to buy a g37/q40 (rwd please) as you can pick up 35-60k mile clean examples for $15k or less. A used Honda civic/corolla or a 328hp sport sedan for $100 bucks more a month in fuel and insurance? You only live once and if you're a car guy the answer is easy.
So ideally what I got from this video is Infiniti focused in styling and the engine for the Q50 and the G37 was more of a well rounded car for it's time, being a sports luxury sedan with good quality for the time, simplistic engine bay yet still fairly powerful, etc. I love the Q50's look and hopefully the VR can hold up to reliability as it did replace the VQ which other than the water pump being a pain (they dont fail often though, they seem to last when you maintain the cooling system), the engine was fairly easy to work on if you have the mechanical ability. G37: more bang for the buck, good engine, owner can work on it with a little know how, timeless design (no other car looks like it), reliability, decent MPG and a good transmission (it really is, just.. the software is kinda stupid sometimes). Good sports sedan. Q50: newer look, new potent engine for tuning, reliability in question (it's only been around like 3 years?), more of a lease car unless you feel experienced and confident enough to own it and work on it. Probably more reliable then a BMW. New features. Decent MPG for what you're getting. Good Sports sedan. I'm more of a G37 guy. I own one and find it good to work on myself. And I guess I'm somewhat biased towards it because I do love the car. But I wont look at the Q50 as a non potential car to own as I feel I can learn to work on it and keep it running. Itll be more expensive to run it but to me, it's still a really good car. But I'll be honest.. I think that if I ever went Q, I'd get the 3.7 model as I already know the engine pretty well. Who knows, I should test drive and look at the VR before I make opinions on it. Great video btw!!!
Your mechanical reviews are enjoyable. I have the same 2013 G and they're reliable, fun to drive, good bang for the buck. Reading alot of comments that the newer Q has less horses. The amount it lost in horses was gained back in torque. I test drove one and it feels faster 0-60, but decided to keep the G anyway
Wow. I've driven my 6MT G37 from 110K to 236k and this video really makes me see why I consider my 37 to be easy(ish) to work on. Hope to see the VR in the new Z for sure!
Outstanding video with hands on experience and excellent knowledge of the proper terms and components. We are all smarter for having watched this video. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video.
I have a 1996 I30 with the bulletproof VQ30 engine. So easy to do the maintenance yourself. It would be a sad day when I have to say goodbye to this engine seeing all these newer designs. Even the Nissan mechanics hates these newer set ups. You should start a rating system 1 to 10 on ease of maintenance for the cars you review. Great job on all of them!
My g37 has 230000 miles of hard driving on it. And still going strong. You're right about the water pump tho. 2k later and I was back on the road. Great video sir
Great video you made on comparing the two cars. I have the G37x and I prefer the simple set up. I believe in a long run, the twin turbos and the steering clutch in the Q could definitely be the sources of trouble. The cramped arrangement in the Q could also be troublesome, not all mechanics are like you with a lot of experience and if they have to take off a lot of components to get the source of trouble, chances are they would mess up along the way and ended up causing more problems. Usually the owner will not be able to prove that and eventually the owner will be paying for the mistakes.
Considering that his brother lowered his car without doing an aglinment afterwards, which leads to a video having to replaced knackered suspension components.... Yeah....
I really like the styling on modernness (kinda) of the q50. Definitely prefer the power of that naturally aspirated V6 in the G37 but the engine inside the Q50 is pretty fun. I own a Q50 and love to drive it and my mom owns a G37 and she still loves zooming around in it. I’m just hoping the Q50 is as dependable as the good ole G37. Awesome video
Man thanks for that in-depth review, man that q does looks like a spaghetti nightmare. I do like the simpler N/A larger engines over the turbo small engines. Having own a turbo'd engine car in the past and dealing with daily maintenance such as oil change and other thing associated with dealing with turbos to me wasn't worth the trouble and with my driving dynamics don't see the benefits fuel economy wise. I'm the kind of person that do my own repairs. I like cars that I can get access to components in the engine bay. Worked on older Hondas, Nissans and Toyotas. I've had toyotas in the past and virtually no issues, got a 350z and then a G37. Maintenance level is more on my speed. With prior experience with VQ's I knew the G37 was good for me. This VR30DTT sounds good and may make good numbers in the 400hp version but I can't imagine this thing 5 to 7 years down the road used having to replace stuff. But yah for me G37. unless it's the Q50 with the 3.7 liter.
@@speedkar99 Got it back in June from a Chrysler dealership for $20k CAD. Only had 40000 km on it - apparently was owned by some old guy who only took it out in the summers. Car was in 9.5/10 condition. Now at almost 50000 km and loving it just as much as when I drove it off the lot - I plan to keep up with regular servicing going forward.
@@wgamer24 ya if I had the money I'd still get a g37 but spend that extra money on coil overs and performance stuff. I bet the Q50 feels tighter suspension wise but I love how mechanical the steering feels on the G. I havent driven a Q but alot of reviewers complain about the steering feel.
My 20 year old g35X interior is in amazing condition no cracks and everything works perfectly heated power everything the awd is awsome power is still there at 200k miles love it
I've been driving Infiniti's for over a decade. I personally love the brand. I actually had the G37 and owned a Q50's without the turbo's. And never realized the mechanic difference. This was an outstanding informative video. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I learned a lot. I agree with the comments of the interior. Infiniti needs to pick it up or they are going to loose customer's. Which is happening if you looks at overall sales. Again, good job!!
@@Chand_G. wise choice my man . My 2012 G37 has 180k miles and still does 5.1 sec . 0-60 just like it did at 25k. No problems except for a cat conv. Going bad . That's it .
Very informative vid.. i have a Q40 3.7 w/62k on the clock. Need to swap out my airboxes for cones too. Love the startup of the NA engine on cold starts even with stock exhaust. In the future prolly do test pipes & a tune.. 3.7 💪🏾
This is a very good video and I am going to look through to see if you have perhaps made a list of the top 5 or top ten easiest cars to service. Personally I would say to include cars that can be purchased used on car-for-sale internet sites that are not or are not yet collector-cars.
Talking about exhaust systems falling apart reminds me of Pontiac Sunfires. A old coworker mentioned to me how he constantly had to fix the strap that held the muffler to the vehicle. After that I started recognising Sunfires from behind by their bouncing exhaust systems.
@@speedkar99 Yeah, a dozen years ago we were still selling a lot of Sunfire windshields, but they're disappearing. My sister still drives a 98, though.
The older ones for sure. I used to have a 78 280Z 2+2 that was wonderful and so easy to work on. The service manual I bought with it was incredible. At 188k miles I sold it to an aircraft mechanic who wanted it, surprise-surprise I wish I had never sold it. My son has a 2005 G35 Coupe 2-WD that is a great car but not looking forward to changing that water pump when the day comes! I believe the older ones are better quality and reasonable to maintain by the owner.
Definitely the G37. I worked for Infinity a few years ago 2014 when the Q50 first arrived. They still had the faithful 3.7 VQ motor with 328-330hp. Idk why they decided to change to a small less powerful engine 😣. Seeing how compact the new Q50 engine bay is I'll buy a 300ZX TT before the new Q50 😉
As a G coupe owner who recently did the valve cover replacement and had the engine half apart, and recently tore down the interior when doing a double din and repainted most of the interior, I still love my G. Put about 5k miles a year on it, its garaged.... it is timeless. Was recently tempted to pick up a Q and maybe one day I will but looking at the engine, it makes me think twice.. The G is timeless and still a very, very fun car. Just wish it had push to start and may do a suspension upgrade in the spring. Car has 110k miles on it now. Have had it for nearly 14 years. On a side note, was looking at some of the Lexus a few years ago.. 80k for some of them and you know what, I said this looks worse than my G. It's going to be hard to get me to go buy something new. It really is. Although I do like the iPace and even the Murano.
Great to hear from another owner. I guess most G35/G37 owners get bored or tired of repairs and eventually give in after enjoying the car for the first 10 years or so.
speedkar99 I guess it depends how many miles you put on it a year. I have found them to be pretty reliable though. (Knock on wood). I mean they have their quirks like the drivers side rip tear that needs reupholstering over the years and the valve covers eventually all go on these engines but other than that just a battery. But yeah I can see people wanting the newer tech and nicer gauges and fancier interior if you will but ehhh even when the day comes that the new “daily driver” comes wishing will probably be a Jeep Murano or IPace the G will always have a parking spot in the garage or driveway. Glad to see you have a love of the G and Q series as well. They are and always will be a very nice car. Happy New Year!
speedkar99 my 2013 g37x just was totaled but had 90k miles no rust, only things replaced was battery, spark plugs, fluids, brakes, tires. Only thing that might of been goin out was ac would make a weird noise. And transmission is pretty slow for spirited driving has to be in sport mode
@@speedkar99 Not much rust actually, even though I live in North Eastern US where we have winters and lots of salt on the roads. Even my mechanic was surprised when he checked the undercarriage.
My 2006 m35x is the best vehicle ever made (for under $100k) in my opinion. Just past the 400k mile mark, and just replaced original exhaust. Other than fluids, brakes, tires, wipers, and fob/wireless headphones/dvd remote clicker batteries, everything is original. Everything in and out works like new, nothing squeaks or rattles, never once did it not start up right away, never once stalled/hiccuped or ran even a little rough. I stopped checking the oil level between oil changes about 5 years ago because it never once has needed a top up. When i change the oil i check it beforehand and it's always full. Still pushes me back hard on acceleration, corners like a dream, and runs straight and true. I planned on selling it after 3-5 years but anytime i looked at a new car it wasn't as good as my used one. Now it's been 15 years almost and wouldn't sell it if you offered me three times it's book value.
You're right about Nissan exhaust not holding up. My sister has a 2010 Sentra, with only about 45,000 miles. The exhaust already rusted through. Luckily her mechanic was able to weld new metal over the holes, so she didn't have to replace the whole system.
had 2002 xterra that i loved, 5 years ago? my mechanic buddy busted his knuckles changing both exhaust manifolds, and then i busted mine changing a cat... and this is in the sunny southwest where nothing rusts.
@@iroll My sister bought her Sentra new. Her car did spend its first few years here in Ohio, but was mostly in Atlanta, Georgia, where she moved. Meanwhile, no rust issues with my 2009 Toyota Yaris, which I bought new, and has only been in Ohio. Makes me sad how far Nissan has fallen.
Great review of both cars. Really enjoy your detailed explanations and time to look at almost everything. I agree with you 100% the twin turbo is a mess. I believe the Q50t will be a major money and time sink once it gets some age. I feel for the folks buying a used one thinking it’s a good deal. It’s a shame they engineered such a poor design for maintenance. Guess longevity and durability are no longer a priority. The old G likely sounds and drives better anyway.
Thanks for your feedback! I wouldn't say the Q50 is poorly engineered, it's just poorly implemented. Hopefully the VR engine is reliable enough not to need too much work.
I’m not knocking the engineering chops it took to jam all the plumbing and equipment to manage and feed two turbos in a compact form factor. I emphasize it’s a poor design from the perspective of maintenance and having to work on the car after manufacture. It’s almost as they have the expectation if there’s a problem you just replace the engine as an assembly. Guess time will tell.
Thank you for your excellent videos Sir! I am living in France and I am impressed to see how the salt attacks all metal parts even in the engine bay ! I used to spray a mix of diesel and motor oil on all engine parts (of course not on hot parts nor on the belts !) before winter season to avoid this .
I have an 09 G37 coupe journey edition. Def one of the most reliable cars I've owned. I only have a hundred nine thousand miles on the odometer and plan on keeping this car until the wheels fall off and the transmission falls out. I'm glad that I bought this model compared to the Q. I can work on 99% of the car myself. If I had the Q that would definitely not be the case after what I saw in this video . In my opinion simpler is always better.
I haven't read all comments but I rather the VQ37VHR. So what I get from your video is if you like the Q50 styling but you want to work on the car yourself go with earlier versions of the Q50.
Love the video. My 2011 G37 just hit 100,000 miles, and being in south texas there isn't much rust at all. In my experience (F150 EcoBoost) turbos are dramatic failure points. I noticed the Q50 is an S model. Did they stop upgrading the brakes to the larger rotors and 4 piston front, 2 piston rear calipers on those models? Anyway, thanks for the video.
@@speedkar99 I just like the styling of Infiniti. Not really a German car fan. Well, not the ones I can afford anyway lol. I'd consider an AMG model but I can't see spending that on a vehicle when I can get just as much enjoyment out of the Infiniti. Now that the 2020 models updated the infotainment system I'm ready to get it. Was waiting for that to happen. May not be the best of the best but I had one over the weekend for an extended test drive and I loved it.
The G35 got special treatment on this channel. I completely took it apart and made a series of videos on how it works. The redsport is the same mechanically as this Q50. It's just tuned to 400HP
I like the power and potential of the turbo but there’s just way too much going on in that engine bay. I would lean towards the 3.7 engine. Also I’m still not sold on direct injection engines yet due to carbon buildup. How have the turbo engines been holding up?
You need to get the car treated with Krown rust control. I had an 11-year-old G 35, which is the prior model to the 37. And the sub frame wasn’t rusting. Plus the engine bay had no rust compared to the bolts in this one
Thanks for the great comparison! Damn that Q50 honestly looks like a nightmare to work on under the hood, the thought of facing this 6:43 before needing to do anything around the engine is nightmare inducing haha. Perhaps a car meant to be leased rather than tinkered with in your garage. Any thoughts on the G35 vs G37?
From the comments, I can only fathom the "hate" for the Q50 (also Q60) with the VR30 engine is because you don't own/lease/drive one. Properly modified (primarily consisting of an Ecutek tune, FI exhaust, and AMS heat exchanger upgrades), my '17 Q60 Red Sport AWD puts down just under 450 WHP & just over 500 WTQ w/93 octane pump gas on a DynoJet AWD dyno. Real-world performance with a 0-60 at just over 4 seconds, again on 93 octane pump gas. I've about burned-down the crappy Dunlop RFTs that came equipped from factory (weight of the OEM wheel & tire? 62 lbs!), so handling will only get better in the future with the installation of a set of lw wheels & tires. As for servicing, I perform my own oil & filter changes - installed AMS intakes, FI exhaust, Mishimoto CC, Stillen RSB, and ST BBK by myself. If you un-bolt and push-aside the ICs, you can access the coil packs and spark plugs. when needed. At almost 25k miles, my VR30 burns no oil between oil changes, w/5k OCIs. With the addition of a Flex-fuel kit, an AMS LPFP & HPFP, and Nostrum FI., the VR30 can relaibly perform on corn fuel (E85), which can get the output closer to 550 WHP/WTQ, 0-60 under 4 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in the low 11s. Not too shabby in my book...
Totally agreed. I have a red sport 400 as well and I love how the video says that the horsepower is only 300. Sure, if you want to compare the BASE 3.0 t Q50 to the g37 but you should at least state the full facts. The top model Q50 has 400hp out of the box. And also, the VR series is not just about more power, it's also a much smoother engine. I've owned a g37 and a 350Z so I'm no stranger to Nissan/Infiniti and I loved them all, but I just hate it when videos don't fully disclose everything. The only thing I hear in this video and comments is the turbos are not going to be reliable so get the g37....yah great analysis. Here's a wake-up call, most cars have turbos today. Deal with it or keep buying old cars that were naturally aspirated. I'm good with whatever you prefer but again, just state all the facts so the video is informative.
Coming from an enthusiast standpoint, I'm going to have to go Q50. The tuning potential alone is enough to go Q50. To get the same power out of the G it's going to cost ya a ton of $$$$. Just a simple tune on the Q is going to net ya more than +75hp! Cant beat the twins!
Hey man i read every comment and have to say your know your stuff, I’m buying a g37x 2010 coupe with 99k km for 10k what should I do when I see it there stuff I have to look for before thank you. And he said he did an inspection 1 week before and has the paper and everything
As usual excellent video. I have two queries: 1) What is electronic waste gate? Is there mechanical waste gate too? 2) What do you mean by saying "fuel damper"? Do you mean fuel valve? Thanks for your excellent videos.
The VR30DDTT engine has Garrett turbos with electronic wastegates (does not use engine vacuum to control the dashpot to actuate the wastegate - i.e., mechanical wastegate).
Loved my '13 G37x Sedan until I hit a deer 😔 Great car, dont try to give me a Nissan with their CVT! They should've had a Nissan 240SX body- as a 370SX with a non CVT Trans!
Great video! I have a 2010 G37 coupe anniversary edition (wood trim, red seats, same engine) which is all stock. It’s almost at 110,000 miles. I’m considering a stillen supercharger and I live in NC. With reasonable driving how long will a G37 last without and with a SC?
I can tell you without . I have 180k+ on my G37 7 sp auto sedan and flog it pretty hard . Still does 0-60 in 5.1 the same as with 25k . Only thing that ever happened was a cat conv. Had to be changed out . Best car I've ever owned .
@@speedkar99 Thanks for the info! Seems like a forced induction car is better for a lease and a naturally aspirated car is better for long-term until the wheels fall-off ownership. Also seems to explain (at least partially) why so many forced induction cars from Germany are more expensive to maintain.
Love your videos! But please stop telling people that timing chains are lasting forever. In older cars they were really good but now they make it not as durable. Especially in euopean cars timing chains may be streched after 100-150kkm or even snap.
I own a 2018 Q50. I've had to do some maintenance and it looks very hard to work on but it's actually pretty well designed and not to bad to work on. Once I figured out how to take out those intercoolers I can remove them in less than 20 minutes
I want to get a g37 but I am worried about the reliability. Everyone talks about how reliable the vq engine is but that water pump location and that gallery gasket issue has me worried. It seems like a huge job to deal with any of these issues. Any advice?
So the difference is... I can work on my G37 and I MUST take the q50 to the dealership... Got it lol
Well you could work on the Q50, just have alot of coolant handy
Yeah even the 37 can be annoying sometimes. Replaced the battery and had to remove the window liner :/
@@marksjdejong haha been there . Used a switchblade to take out poprivit things and slipped. I have no more feeling in half of my left thumb lol .
@@marksjdejong its literally soo easy to remove the battery on g37 people are soo lazy
@@lackzz7696 Not when compared to most vehicles
It took me 5 minutes to realize he's pointing with a toothbrush... xD
My teach-brush
I'm sure this Q50 engine bay gives scotty kilmer anxiety. looks like a german engineer design.
scotty kilmer > breathes heavily
It's a Nissan to begin with, so the fact this car exists alone (And pretty much anything else that isn't a 1994 Celica):
Scotty Kilmer: Heavy breathing
Didn't he have a video on the Q50 recently?
Nissan has a partnership with Mercedes so there’s your answer.
A Jew from Brooklyn you mean Renault
A Jew from Brooklyn yeah but the v6 is nissan
This young man has already expressed more detail and a larger knowledge base than any other sales person, service manager,car engineer that I have personally ever encountered. Thankyou
G37 for reliability, simplicity and quality. Q50 for styling that's all
I don't mind the G37 styling either, it's somewhat generic.
Gotta say, the G37 and M cars overshot on styling. My opinion, somewhat European look, but so ultra-contemporary, designs are timeless. I could drive the G or M for the rest of my life and be perfectly content.
I especially like the G"s rear tails
@@speedkar99 I have the 2014 q50 3.7.... ecu and everything is same as g37 right??
@@fonsworthhiggenbothim3680 I agree with you sir. The G37 is a timeless design, I will hopefully keep mine for many more years.
Wow! Another great detailed review, especially Thank you for taken the time to remove the upper components so we get to see other components below. Thanks!
Talking about getting hands and forearms cut & scratched while working on it, this new Q will do!
You are welcome. I feel like it gives a better understanding when clutter is removed. Too bad I can't remove the whole engine 😂
G37 for sure. That G50 engine bay is a hot mess.
Yeah for longer term ownership g37
@@speedkar99 In terms of reliability nothing beats naturally aspirated 4 cylinder from toyota or honda. Everything else is highly depreciating plastic junk.
Admiral Ackbar lmao you’re one of those guys. the VQ37VHR wouldn’t hesitate making it to 250k
Admiral Ackbar you only live once I rather live in excitement than drive a slow boring 4 banger.
Admiral Ackbar
Yes, but right now is the perfect time to buy a g37/q40 (rwd please) as you can pick up 35-60k mile clean examples for $15k or less. A used Honda civic/corolla or a 328hp sport sedan for $100 bucks more a month in fuel and insurance? You only live once and if you're a car guy the answer is easy.
So ideally what I got from this video is Infiniti focused in styling and the engine for the Q50 and the G37 was more of a well rounded car for it's time, being a sports luxury sedan with good quality for the time, simplistic engine bay yet still fairly powerful, etc.
I love the Q50's look and hopefully the VR can hold up to reliability as it did replace the VQ which other than the water pump being a pain (they dont fail often though, they seem to last when you maintain the cooling system), the engine was fairly easy to work on if you have the mechanical ability.
G37: more bang for the buck, good engine, owner can work on it with a little know how, timeless design (no other car looks like it), reliability, decent MPG and a good transmission (it really is, just.. the software is kinda stupid sometimes). Good sports sedan.
Q50: newer look, new potent engine for tuning, reliability in question (it's only been around like 3 years?), more of a lease car unless you feel experienced and confident enough to own it and work on it. Probably more reliable then a BMW. New features. Decent MPG for what you're getting. Good Sports sedan.
I'm more of a G37 guy. I own one and find it good to work on myself. And I guess I'm somewhat biased towards it because I do love the car. But I wont look at the Q50 as a non potential car to own as I feel I can learn to work on it and keep it running. Itll be more expensive to run it but to me, it's still a really good car. But I'll be honest.. I think that if I ever went Q, I'd get the 3.7 model as I already know the engine pretty well. Who knows, I should test drive and look at the VR before I make opinions on it.
Great video btw!!!
Thanks for your opinion as a G37 driver. My brother likes his.
Your mechanical reviews are enjoyable. I have the same 2013 G and they're reliable, fun to drive, good bang for the buck. Reading alot of comments that the newer Q has less horses. The amount it lost in horses was gained back in torque. I test drove one and it feels faster 0-60, but decided to keep the G anyway
They are the same underneath. Can't stand the interiors though
I'm a simple man, when I see speedkar99 video, I automatically click like before the video even begins.
Thanks. Make sure to share it on your network too!
Thesis man. G37 has much better expectation life without GDI or TURBO and still very fun car
Wow. I've driven my 6MT G37 from 110K to 236k and this video really makes me see why I consider my 37 to be easy(ish) to work on. Hope to see the VR in the new Z for sure!
Outstanding video with hands on experience and excellent knowledge of the proper terms and components. We are all smarter for having watched this video. Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video.
You are welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it
I have a 1996 I30 with the bulletproof VQ30 engine. So easy to do the maintenance yourself. It would be a sad day when I have to say goodbye to this engine seeing all these newer designs. Even the Nissan mechanics hates these newer set ups.
You should start a rating system 1 to 10 on ease of maintenance for the cars you review. Great job on all of them!
Thanks. Maxima with the OG VQ are good reliable cars
My g37 has 230000 miles of hard driving on it. And still going strong. You're right about the water pump tho. 2k later and I was back on the road. Great video sir
Very nice work. Have owned a G35 since new. This was helpful. That Q50 is beautiful, but very tightly packed.
How's your G35 going?
Great video you made on comparing the two cars. I have the G37x and I prefer the simple set up. I believe in a long run, the twin turbos and the steering clutch in the Q could definitely be the sources of trouble. The cramped arrangement in the Q could also be troublesome, not all mechanics are like you with a lot of experience and if they have to take off a lot of components to get the source of trouble, chances are they would mess up along the way and ended up causing more problems. Usually the owner will not be able to prove that and eventually the owner will be paying for the mistakes.
I agree. I'd take the naturally aspirated engine for it's simplicity long term.
Excellent video. Added a new subscriber. Guess I’ll keep my M35x for another 10 years (currently 100K Miles). 👍
Ps tell your brother those cold air intakes are intaking in hot engine air so he's making less hp than stock.
Fast and furious got to his head. 😂
Considering that his brother lowered his car without doing an aglinment afterwards, which leads to a video having to replaced knackered suspension components....
Yeah....
He very well knows that and is regretting the swap
Yeah he's that kind of guy. He also owns that mk3 supra in the background. RIP Supra
@@speedkar99 Don't let him wreck it! haha I may need to hit the GTA and buy it.
You are not completely right, but ok.-..
11mins in and already can tell you this man appreciates what he does. ✊
I love working on cars and making videos on them
I really like the styling on modernness (kinda) of the q50. Definitely prefer the power of that naturally aspirated V6 in the G37 but the engine inside the Q50 is pretty fun. I own a Q50 and love to drive it and my mom owns a G37 and she still loves zooming around in it. I’m just hoping the Q50 is as dependable as the good ole G37. Awesome video
Which engine in your q50?
Man thanks for that in-depth review, man that q does looks like a spaghetti nightmare. I do like the simpler N/A larger engines over the turbo small engines. Having own a turbo'd engine car in the past and dealing with daily maintenance such as oil change and other thing associated with dealing with turbos to me wasn't worth the trouble and with my driving dynamics don't see the benefits fuel economy wise. I'm the kind of person that do my own repairs. I like cars that I can get access to components in the engine bay. Worked on older Hondas, Nissans and Toyotas. I've had toyotas in the past and virtually no issues, got a 350z and then a G37. Maintenance level is more on my speed. With prior experience with VQ's I knew the G37 was good for me. This VR30DTT sounds good and may make good numbers in the 400hp version but I can't imagine this thing 5 to 7 years down the road used having to replace stuff. But yah for me G37. unless it's the Q50 with the 3.7 liter.
Good to hear your perspective
I'm glad I have a commercial free app , no more O'Reilly ads👍👍
Get UA-cam red
The only channel I ckick like button before watching.. you deserve 1M Subscriptions
Why only 1million?
@@speedkar99
As start
For the million and beyond
Watching this makes me really happy I have my 2013 g37x and not a newer Q50.
Good choice. How has it held up?
@@speedkar99 Got it back in June from a Chrysler dealership for $20k CAD. Only had 40000 km on it - apparently was owned by some old guy who only took it out in the summers. Car was in 9.5/10 condition. Now at almost 50000 km and loving it just as much as when I drove it off the lot - I plan to keep up with regular servicing going forward.
No you just can’t get a Q lol
@@wgamer24 I don't take people with "Gamer" in their username seriously. If I wanted a Q I would've bought one instead.
@@wgamer24 ya if I had the money I'd still get a g37 but spend that extra money on coil overs and performance stuff. I bet the Q50 feels tighter suspension wise but I love how mechanical the steering feels on the G. I havent driven a Q but alot of reviewers complain about the steering feel.
My 20 year old g35X interior is in amazing condition no cracks and everything works perfectly heated power everything the awd is awsome power is still there at 200k miles love it
Nice! Keep it well oiled
Great video!!
I've been driving Infiniti's for over a decade. I personally love the brand. I actually had the G37 and owned a Q50's without the turbo's. And never realized the mechanic difference.
This was an outstanding informative video. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I learned a lot.
I agree with the comments of the interior. Infiniti needs to pick it up or they are going to loose customer's. Which is happening if you looks at overall sales.
Again, good job!!
Thanks and I agree, Infiniti has alot of work to do. This Q50 is still the 10-15 year old car underneath besides the engine.
The G37 are such underrated cars, they look so good and have the performance to back it up, the newer Q series look great too
Time will test the q50's longevity
Calvin Graham underrated ?? I see so many g37’s and g35s on the road lol
I love your videos😍
I have a brother with an Infiniti too
Thanks I'm glad you appreciate my work
Great analysis! I have a Q50S with the VQ37 Engine
Awesome. Has it been reliable?
@@speedkar99 Yes no issues at all!
@@Chand_G. wise choice my man . My 2012 G37 has 180k miles and still does 5.1 sec . 0-60 just like it did at 25k. No problems except for a cat conv. Going bad . That's it .
@@soulerflare7 Glad to hear that man! Fast and reliable makes this motor great!
Great video very in depth
Thanks
Aye that was pretty good video you got my subscription
Thanks for subscribing
Excellent explanation and review.
Thanks!
Very informative vid.. i have a Q40 3.7 w/62k on the clock. Need to swap out my airboxes for cones too. Love the startup of the NA engine on cold starts even with stock exhaust. In the future prolly do test pipes & a tune.. 3.7 💪🏾
Don't get a setup like this guy . Just sucking in hot air . There's a comment up top where he says his brother regrets it .
Yeah he sure does regret it. At least he didn't cut his stock boxes and can go back.
This is a very good video and I am going to look through to see if you have perhaps made a list of the top 5 or top ten easiest cars to service. Personally I would say to include cars that can be purchased used on car-for-sale internet sites that are not or are not yet collector-cars.
Thanks
For the next video I hope you can get a s60 or v60 polestar with the straight 6, always wanted one of those but got stuck with a g37x lol
"When it starts leaking...," not _if_ it starts leaking. That says a lot.
Haha
This man is very thorough. I bet you’re a hell of a mechanic. Thanks
I'm not a mechanic. I'm an engineer
Too much spaghetti and not enough rice...great video as always
Haha you like that analogy eh
G37s the best one !
Very nice review
Thanks
Talking about exhaust systems falling apart reminds me of Pontiac Sunfires. A old coworker mentioned to me how he constantly had to fix the strap that held the muffler to the vehicle. After that I started recognising Sunfires from behind by their bouncing exhaust systems.
Whoa I don't see sunfires or cobalts on the road around here anymore
@@speedkar99 Yeah, a dozen years ago we were still selling a lot of Sunfire windshields, but they're disappearing. My sister still drives a 98, though.
The older ones for sure.
I used to have a 78 280Z 2+2 that was wonderful and so easy to work on. The service manual I bought with it was incredible. At 188k miles I sold it to an aircraft mechanic who wanted it, surprise-surprise I wish I had never sold it. My son has a 2005 G35 Coupe 2-WD that is a great car but not looking forward to changing that water pump when the day comes!
I believe the older ones are better quality and reasonable to maintain by the owner.
Yeah the G35 water pumps suck because they're chain driven.
I laughed when you threw the toothbrush at the q50's engine bay😆😆
I like the first generation 2014 Q50S 3.7L AWD. It has all the new nice technology with the old-school naturally aspirated engine.
That makes an interesting opinion here...you get the best of both.
Definitely the G37. I worked for Infinity a few years ago 2014 when the Q50 first arrived. They still had the faithful 3.7 VQ motor with 328-330hp. Idk why they decided to change to a small less powerful engine 😣. Seeing how compact the new Q50 engine bay is I'll buy a 300ZX TT before the new Q50 😉
The v6 TT is detuned to 300HP so they could sell a pricier 400HP version
I want to see your comments on Honda's move to turbocharging. I miss the old days of High-revving NA engines!
I'd love to review one of those one day
There absolute junkboxes..
As a G coupe owner who recently did the valve cover replacement and had the engine half apart, and recently tore down the interior when doing a double din and repainted most of the interior, I still love my G. Put about 5k miles a year on it, its garaged.... it is timeless. Was recently tempted to pick up a Q and maybe one day I will but looking at the engine, it makes me think twice..
The G is timeless and still a very, very fun car. Just wish it had push to start and may do a suspension upgrade in the spring. Car has 110k miles on it now. Have had it for nearly 14 years. On a side note, was looking at some of the Lexus a few years ago.. 80k for some of them and you know what, I said this looks worse than my G. It's going to be hard to get me to go buy something new. It really is. Although I do like the iPace and even the Murano.
Great to hear from another owner.
I guess most G35/G37 owners get bored or tired of repairs and eventually give in after enjoying the car for the first 10 years or so.
speedkar99 I guess it depends how many miles you put on it a year. I have found them to be pretty reliable though. (Knock on wood). I mean they have their quirks like the drivers side rip tear that needs reupholstering over the years and the valve covers eventually all go on these engines but other than that just a battery. But yeah I can see people wanting the newer tech and nicer gauges and fancier interior if you will but ehhh even when the day comes that the new “daily driver” comes wishing will probably be a Jeep Murano or IPace the G will always have a parking spot in the garage or driveway. Glad to see you have a love of the G and Q series as well. They are and always will be a very nice car. Happy New Year!
Great Video
Thanks
Good video. Very knowledgeable about these cars. I’d take the G37 before the Q50. Too complicated, can’t even service it yourself
You can service it yourself
But you need to have alot of coolant handy!!!
I have my 2013 G37x sedan and love it!
How has it held up over 6 years? Any rust?
speedkar99 my 2013 g37x just was totaled but had 90k miles no rust, only things replaced was battery, spark plugs, fluids, brakes, tires. Only thing that might of been goin out was ac would make a weird noise. And transmission is pretty slow for spirited driving has to be in sport mode
@@speedkar99 Not much rust actually, even though I live in North Eastern US where we have winters and lots of salt on the roads. Even my mechanic was surprised when he checked the undercarriage.
Can you please do one of the german premium cars next?
Overall, good review and I'll hold onto my G37x
Good choice
My 2006 m35x is the best vehicle ever made (for under $100k) in my opinion. Just past the 400k mile mark, and just replaced original exhaust. Other than fluids, brakes, tires, wipers, and fob/wireless headphones/dvd remote clicker batteries, everything is original. Everything in and out works like new, nothing squeaks or rattles, never once did it not start up right away, never once stalled/hiccuped or ran even a little rough. I stopped checking the oil level between oil changes about 5 years ago because it never once has needed a top up. When i change the oil i check it beforehand and it's always full. Still pushes me back hard on acceleration, corners like a dream, and runs straight and true. I planned on selling it after 3-5 years but anytime i looked at a new car it wasn't as good as my used one. Now it's been 15 years almost and wouldn't sell it if you offered me three times it's book value.
Whoa...doesn't burn oil?
@@speedkar99 exactly 😂😂😂😂
You're right about Nissan exhaust not holding up. My sister has a 2010 Sentra, with only about 45,000 miles. The exhaust already rusted through. Luckily her mechanic was able to weld new metal over the holes, so she didn't have to replace the whole system.
I had a 2004 G35 and my brother's 2010 G37....all rotting
had 2002 xterra that i loved, 5 years ago? my mechanic buddy busted his knuckles changing both exhaust manifolds, and then i busted mine changing a cat... and this is in the sunny southwest where nothing rusts.
@@iroll My sister bought her Sentra new. Her car did spend its first few years here in Ohio, but was mostly in Atlanta, Georgia, where she moved. Meanwhile, no rust issues with my 2009 Toyota Yaris, which I bought new, and has only been in Ohio. Makes me sad how far Nissan has fallen.
Great review of both cars. Really enjoy your detailed explanations and time to look at almost everything.
I agree with you 100% the twin turbo is a mess. I believe the Q50t will be a major money and time sink once it gets some age. I feel for the folks buying a used one thinking it’s a good deal. It’s a shame they engineered such a poor design for maintenance. Guess longevity and durability are no longer a priority.
The old G likely sounds and drives better anyway.
Thanks for your feedback!
I wouldn't say the Q50 is poorly engineered, it's just poorly implemented. Hopefully the VR engine is reliable enough not to need too much work.
I’m not knocking the engineering chops it took to jam all the plumbing and equipment to manage and feed two turbos in a compact form factor. I emphasize it’s a poor design from the perspective of maintenance and having to work on the car after manufacture.
It’s almost as they have the expectation if there’s a problem you just replace the engine as an assembly. Guess time will tell.
you are best car reviewer
Really? What more would you like to see?
@@speedkar99 more mechanical review specially for Germany brands
Thank you for your excellent videos Sir! I am living in France and I am impressed to see how the salt attacks all metal parts even in the engine bay ! I used to spray a mix of diesel and motor oil on all engine parts (of course not on hot parts nor on the belts !) before winter season to avoid this .
Salt is a killer here. It's because everyone keeps getting sued for slip and fall incidents we have it everywhere.
until i saw this, an early 80's jaguar xj12 took the record for the most complicated engine bay i had ever seen.
Yeah this is some next level....for a Japanese car
I have an 09 G37 coupe journey edition.
Def one of the most reliable cars I've owned.
I only have a hundred nine thousand miles on the odometer and plan on keeping this car until the wheels fall off and the transmission falls out.
I'm glad that I bought this model compared to the Q.
I can work on 99% of the car myself.
If I had the Q that would definitely not be the case after what I saw in this video .
In my opinion simpler is always better.
Awesome to hear your experience. How has the body held up to rust?
I haven't read all comments but I rather the VQ37VHR. So what I get from your video is if you like the Q50 styling but you want to work on the car yourself go with earlier versions of the Q50.
Great video! I found it on a ClubLexus. I'm researching to find out if Q50 Tomei y-pipe and exhaust would fit a G37x without too much work.
Did I post this on clublexus? I don't remember since this isn't a Toyota Lexus review haha
Servicing the Q50 is gonna be a real chore with the extra parts, needs a limited slip differential
To be honest the AWD system had alot of grip when I drove it
Q50 engine bay is so densely packed, but I still want
Get the old 3.7L
@@speedkar99 slow
Lol love the end outtakes
Spaghetti
G37/Q40 for the daily driving, Q50 for the weekend driving/backup car. But for even less headache, pick up a G20, preferably the P10 chassis.
Q40 😏
Love the video. My 2011 G37 just hit 100,000 miles, and being in south texas there isn't much rust at all. In my experience (F150 EcoBoost) turbos are dramatic failure points. I noticed the Q50 is an S model. Did they stop upgrading the brakes to the larger rotors and 4 piston front, 2 piston rear calipers on those models? Anyway, thanks for the video.
I'm not sure what the S means anymore...I thought it would include the drive by wire steering Infiniti had but this seemed pretty basic to me.
I have a G37 sedan and was looking at the Q50 red sport. Planning on keeping my G and leasing the Q50. No way in hell I'm digging into that.
Very true, what makes you like the Q50 to lease over a German rival if it isn't any less complicated?
Infiniti is giving great lease deals due to poor sales. I have a 12 g37x and I don’t like the Q50, I sat in one. The G70 3.3t Awd is nice
@@speedkar99 I just like the styling of Infiniti. Not really a German car fan. Well, not the ones I can afford anyway lol. I'd consider an AMG model but I can't see spending that on a vehicle when I can get just as much enjoyment out of the Infiniti. Now that the 2020 models updated the infotainment system I'm ready to get it. Was waiting for that to happen. May not be the best of the best but I had one over the weekend for an extended test drive and I loved it.
Do the original (03)g35 vs newest q60 redsport!
The G35 got special treatment on this channel. I completely took it apart and made a series of videos on how it works.
The redsport is the same mechanically as this Q50. It's just tuned to 400HP
I like the power and potential of the turbo but there’s just way too much going on in that engine bay. I would lean towards the 3.7 engine. Also I’m still not sold on direct injection engines yet due to carbon buildup. How have the turbo engines been holding up?
I like the toothbrush used as a pointer
I like it too
Could you do a video like this for an E90 BMW?
do you think its possible to swap the engine + powertrain of the q50 hybrid to the g37 with minimal mechanical modifications ?
You need to get the car treated with Krown rust control. I had an 11-year-old G 35, which is the prior model to the 37. And the sub frame wasn’t rusting. Plus the engine bay had no rust compared to the bolts in this one
Love these kind of videos! Is this your brother who you keep stealing their old underwear and toothbrushes? lmao
Yep it sure is him.
You forgot to mention that the midship mounted engine and battery is positioned as far back as possible for better handling.
Same, but more complicated, got it :)
Can you do the same kind of vid on the q60 and the g37 coupe?
They are exactly the same car underneath as the sedans...
Thats a lot of information
I raced a Q50 coupe with my G37S on the highway. We were neck and neck the whole time.
GARO NAK q60* was it turbo or the 3.7
300 vs 328 hp plus a slight weight advantage
Christopher Muniz it was the new body style coupe. I think they are all v6 turbos.
Yep same here. Dead even
The engine bay should sure looks like pit full of snakes.
Snakes, noodles, spaghetti
Q50 with the 3.7 sport option is the best I think.
The 2014-5 offered it with the 3.7. Maybe it's a good value ....to me it's still not in the league of where a luxury car should be....
Yeah, what he said!!
Thanks for the great comparison! Damn that Q50 honestly looks like a nightmare to work on under the hood, the thought of facing this 6:43 before needing to do anything around the engine is nightmare inducing haha. Perhaps a car meant to be leased rather than tinkered with in your garage. Any thoughts on the G35 vs G37?
The G37 is a refined G35. Fixed most of the reliability issues but made the car slightly less raw and fun.
This guy talk fast! no time to waste!
Hey it's a 20min video I gotta cover so much to make it a fair comparison
From the comments, I can only fathom the "hate" for the Q50 (also Q60) with the VR30 engine is because you don't own/lease/drive one. Properly modified (primarily consisting of an Ecutek tune, FI exhaust, and AMS heat exchanger upgrades), my '17 Q60 Red Sport AWD puts down just under 450 WHP & just over 500 WTQ w/93 octane pump gas on a DynoJet AWD dyno. Real-world performance with a 0-60 at just over 4 seconds, again on 93 octane pump gas.
I've about burned-down the crappy Dunlop RFTs that came equipped from factory (weight of the OEM wheel & tire? 62 lbs!), so handling will only get better in the future with the installation of a set of lw wheels & tires.
As for servicing, I perform my own oil & filter changes - installed AMS intakes, FI exhaust, Mishimoto CC, Stillen RSB, and ST BBK by myself. If you un-bolt and push-aside the ICs, you can access the coil packs and spark plugs. when needed. At almost 25k miles, my VR30 burns no oil between oil changes, w/5k OCIs.
With the addition of a Flex-fuel kit, an AMS LPFP & HPFP, and Nostrum FI., the VR30 can relaibly perform on corn fuel (E85), which can get the output closer to 550 WHP/WTQ, 0-60 under 4 seconds, and the 1/4 mile in the low 11s.
Not too shabby in my book...
That reads like rocket science. lol
How has it held up?
@@speedkar99 No issues with now 24k miles, which includes a 3k mile road trip last year.
Totally agreed. I have a red sport 400 as well and I love how the video says that the horsepower is only 300. Sure, if you want to compare the BASE 3.0 t Q50 to the g37 but you should at least state the full facts. The top model Q50 has 400hp out of the box. And also, the VR series is not just about more power, it's also a much smoother engine. I've owned a g37 and a 350Z so I'm no stranger to Nissan/Infiniti and I loved them all, but I just hate it when videos don't fully disclose everything. The only thing I hear in this video and comments is the turbos are not going to be reliable so get the g37....yah great analysis. Here's a wake-up call, most cars have turbos today. Deal with it or keep buying old cars that were naturally aspirated. I'm good with whatever you prefer but again, just state all the facts so the video is informative.
@@amalshakur Aerospace Engineer - can't help it! :)
That damn lower engine cover is such a pain to deal with on the G37 & G35s. I won't even comment on the convoluted mess that is the Q50 engine bay.
Coming from an enthusiast standpoint, I'm going to have to go Q50. The tuning potential alone is enough to go Q50. To get the same power out of the G it's going to cost ya a ton of $$$$. Just a simple tune on the Q is going to net ya more than +75hp! Cant beat the twins!
Q with the VQ37?
Hey man i read every comment and have to say your know your stuff, I’m buying a g37x 2010 coupe with 99k km for 10k what should I do when I see it there stuff I have to look for before thank you. And he said he did an inspection 1 week before and has the paper and everything
As usual excellent video. I have two queries:
1) What is electronic waste gate? Is there mechanical waste gate too?
2) What do you mean by saying "fuel damper"? Do you mean fuel valve?
Thanks for your excellent videos.
The VR30DDTT engine has Garrett turbos with electronic wastegates (does not use engine vacuum to control the dashpot to actuate the wastegate - i.e., mechanical wastegate).
@@aeroman5239 Thanks for your valuable reply. Keep on posting.
The wastegate opens with electric motor.
Fuel damper to alleviate pulsations
@@speedkar99 Thanks for your excellent videos. Please keep on educating us.
Considering how the new 400Z is going to get that Q50s 400hp twin turbo v6, that will make maintenence a nightmare for 400Z owners.
Loved my '13 G37x Sedan until I hit a deer 😔
Great car, dont try to give me a Nissan with their CVT!
They should've had a Nissan 240SX body- as a 370SX with a non CVT Trans!
Yeah the CVT isn't the best to drive. Surprised it hasn't infiltrated the RWD based Infiniti lineup yet
do the 3rd Gen Tacoma next please 3.5 v6
Maybe a 4runner one day
Great video! I have a 2010 G37 coupe anniversary edition (wood trim, red seats, same engine) which is all stock. It’s almost at 110,000 miles. I’m considering a stillen supercharger and I live in NC. With reasonable driving how long will a G37 last without and with a SC?
@speedkar99
I can tell you without . I have 180k+ on my G37 7 sp auto sedan and flog it pretty hard . Still does 0-60 in 5.1 the same as with 25k . Only thing that ever happened was a cat conv. Had to be changed out . Best car I've ever owned .
The supercharger will over complicate things....I'd keep away from using it as a daily driver.
@@speedkar99 Thanks for the info! Seems like a forced induction car is better for a lease and a naturally aspirated car is better for long-term until the wheels fall-off ownership. Also seems to explain (at least partially) why so many forced induction cars from Germany are more expensive to maintain.
It's VQ37VHR not HR. Just wanted to point that out. Awesome video nonetheless.
Are you sure?
speedkar99 Yea
Love your videos! But please stop telling people that timing chains are lasting forever. In older cars they were really good but now they make it not as durable. Especially in euopean cars timing chains may be streched after 100-150kkm or even snap.
Damn they’re definitely getting more complicated, but hey, people want more performance year over year
They sure are. Downsizing and turbo in the name of economy
I own a 2018 Q50. I've had to do some maintenance and it looks very hard to work on but it's actually pretty well designed and not to bad to work on. Once I figured out how to take out those intercoolers I can remove them in less than 20 minutes
I want to get a g37 but I am worried about the reliability. Everyone talks about how reliable the vq engine is but that water pump location and that gallery gasket issue has me worried. It seems like a huge job to deal with any of these issues. Any advice?
The Q50 reliability is trash. Their transmission are horrific. The G37 is the last legit reliable midsize sedan with real sport performance.
Timing chain... never need to worry about it.... unless it is a VW/AUDI.
Yep