These where the most maintainable V8 Luxury cars of their time. Just as reliable as the Lexus but without the recurring $1000 timing belt job of the Lexus (as these had a chain and good chain guides) The 4.1 L V8 was one of the best engines of the 90s in hp per mpg. forged pistons+rods, closed deck, six bolt main bearings, they dropped the expensive sodium filled exhaust valves of the previous gen but the Vicran vales were very long lasting. if they had been more respected in the market they would not have fallen into the hands of non maintaing cheapskates and many would still be around.
EXACTLY!!! WELL-SAID! Toyota's Lexus V8s were nowhere near as reliable, with their incessant oil leaks, etc. The VH & VKs hold up extremely well when maintained as recommended.
Man I miss that Bose Stereo. It was one of the best system from in a car in the 90s with some of the best low end bass reproduction I have ever heard in a car. My 1997 Maxima had that bose system and the Q45.
I remember that Infiniti enthusiasts derided this as the “Q41” for its downgrade in power and handling capability. Motorweek say it’s faster, but that’s only because the 1996 model was detuned significantly to improve mpg. The 1995 Q45 made more than its listed HP at ~300hp and easily tuned higher. The 1989-1996 Q45 was based off the Nissan President, the 1997 was based off the Nissan Cima, a downgrade Nissan model, the second fiddle to the President but brand new in 1997 with a fresher interior and $5,000 cheaper. The original Q45 platform proved so capable it eventually replaced its own replacement in 2002 with the new President once again becoming the new Q45 as well as the new Cima. These lasted until 2012 overseas.
I can't count how many of these cars I've seen with over 400k miles. This generation Q45 (Y33) and the LS400 were the end of an era... the last of the automotive industry's pursuit for longevity/dependability, before their shift into the age of planned obsolescence.
When I graduated high school, I saved up to buy a car and saw one of these on sale for a pretty good price. My mom wouldn’t take me to go look at it cause she thought it was “too mature” for me. 😒
Had one from 2008 till 2015.paid 5 grand had 83thousand.drove till 190 thousand and sold it for 700 bucks.very little maintenance during that time.loved it so much bought another 99 last year for 5 grand 80 thousand miles cream puff.put 10k on it already only replaced the alternator so far.
That would be a deal breaker for me. I would have wanted more power, not less. I do not recommend this Q45. The first and third generations are absolutely worth getting.
@@Punchy871 It would really depend on how good the interior, engine and transmission shifting is. I think you could buy it then have the tranny and engine overhauled
Agreed. The original Q was stand alone. This generation Q is a Nissan Cima, which was close to the Cedric/Gloria. Nissan had a lot of overlap in the 1990's.
@@67tomcat The first Gen was based off a Nissan President. The President had a much different front clip and bumpers. Was offered in a long wheel base version too.
@@TRUCKOCD Yes, the President, but there was a "Nissan Infiniti Q45" as well. That only lasted one generation I believe? The 2nd generation Q45 was a Cima.
@@67tomcat The 2nd Gen was the only Q45 they based off the Cima, 1st and 3rd gens where based off Presidents. So the 2nd Gen was the only one based off the Cima platform.
@@brandondavis7695 I'm actually not sure which gen I like the best. I kind of like them all. I have a J30 not a Q45.... I wonder. A review says the last gen had a fairly roomy backseat.. I could see the 1st and 2nd being cramped but I kind of like .. well yeah I cant decide. I like all 3...
@@CEDRICnissan and 1 billion+ dollars in development and over 450 engine prototypes and thousands of engineers didnt go into the Inifiniti, Toyota did :) which is why theyre so successful today.
@@LSniumUwU im not defending nissan nor dissing toyota but when they show the tests and tell people how much they spent for research its an advertisment btw...how do we know nissan didnt do the same ? or maybe more? nissan had many cars that competes with toyota but their stupidity drove them downhill
My dad wanted one of these when he was still alive. I still would like to find one to honour his memory.
I got one for sale super clean. 3k in Los Angeles
These where the most maintainable V8 Luxury cars of their time. Just as reliable as the Lexus but without the recurring $1000 timing belt job of the Lexus (as these had a chain and good chain guides)
The 4.1 L V8 was one of the best engines of the 90s in hp per mpg.
forged pistons+rods, closed deck, six bolt main bearings, they dropped the expensive sodium filled exhaust valves of the previous gen but the Vicran vales were very long lasting.
if they had been more respected in the market they would not have fallen into the hands of non maintaing cheapskates and many would still be around.
EXACTLY!!! WELL-SAID! Toyota's Lexus V8s were nowhere near as reliable, with their incessant oil leaks, etc. The VH & VKs hold up extremely well when maintained as recommended.
well said.
Yes before Renault took over this was a legitimate Japanese car.
This was cool to see, I have ablack 1997 Q45, with 82k orIgInal miles that i am currently driving.
Man I miss that Bose Stereo. It was one of the best system from in a car in the 90s with some of the best low end bass reproduction I have ever heard in a car. My 1997 Maxima had that bose system and the Q45.
I remember that Infiniti enthusiasts derided this as the “Q41” for its downgrade in power and handling capability. Motorweek say it’s faster, but that’s only because the 1996 model was detuned significantly to improve mpg. The 1995 Q45 made more than its listed HP at ~300hp and easily tuned higher. The 1989-1996 Q45 was based off the Nissan President, the 1997 was based off the Nissan Cima, a downgrade Nissan model, the second fiddle to the President but brand new in 1997 with a fresher interior and $5,000 cheaper. The original Q45 platform proved so capable it eventually replaced its own replacement in 2002 with the new President once again becoming the new Q45 as well as the new Cima. These lasted until 2012 overseas.
I love them as a kid 😍
I can't count how many of these cars I've seen with over 400k miles. This generation Q45 (Y33) and the LS400 were the end of an era... the last of the automotive industry's pursuit for longevity/dependability, before their shift into the age of planned obsolescence.
The spot will also air on national cable networks including VH1 and Comedy Central.
INFINITI should've renamed this to the Q41 as Q45 is misleading.
When I graduated high school, I saved up to buy a car and saw one of these on sale for a pretty good price. My mom wouldn’t take me to go look at it cause she thought it was “too mature” for me. 😒
I loved them too in the 90s. To me they were the pinnacle of what a desirable car was.
Yep, that happened to me too. I ended up getting a 90 300zx Z32
Oh MY GOSH, thank you so much
I've owned one of these for year's i loved it but it broke down all the time 😢
Had one from 2008 till 2015.paid 5 grand had 83thousand.drove till 190 thousand and sold it for 700 bucks.very little maintenance during that time.loved it so much bought another 99 last year for 5 grand 80 thousand miles cream puff.put 10k on it already only replaced the alternator so far.
thank you for this video
Infiniti's are amazing!
Looks GOOD
where did you find this? thank you for the upload!
Beautiful car. This engine of Infinit Q53 is 4.1 V8 266 hp, 278 LB-Ft torque
That would be a deal breaker for me. I would have wanted more power, not less. I do not recommend this Q45. The first and third generations are absolutely worth getting.
シーマの左ハンドル。日本にないVH45DEV8
Reminds me of a w140
Why don’t people talk like this anymore😢
My mom’s cousin had 2 or 3 Q45s and now drives my FAV current Infiniti, the Q50. Also, did I hear the Flintstones theme on the CD player here?
Do you think it’s a good buy for me $3,200 for 199K miles ?
@@Punchy871 It would really depend on how good the interior, engine and transmission shifting is. I think you could buy it then have the tranny and engine overhauled
The original Q was so gorgeous and cool. This..what a down grade.
This body actually is more appealing to people than the first Gen.
Agreed. The original Q was stand alone. This generation Q is a Nissan Cima, which was close to the Cedric/Gloria. Nissan had a lot of overlap in the 1990's.
@@67tomcat The first Gen was based off a Nissan President. The President had a much different front clip and bumpers. Was offered in a long wheel base version too.
@@TRUCKOCD Yes, the President, but there was a "Nissan Infiniti Q45" as well. That only lasted one generation I believe? The 2nd generation Q45 was a Cima.
@@67tomcat The 2nd Gen was the only Q45 they based off the Cima, 1st and 3rd gens where based off Presidents. So the 2nd Gen was the only one based off the Cima platform.
correct me if im wrong, but wasnt this generation of Q45 a big ole sales flop?
Definitely
Weren't ALL Q45s including that bloated Ford Taurus looking last one a sales flop?
@@82_KID three different Q45 generations, flop. floop. and flooop...
@@brandondavis7695 I'm actually not sure which gen I like the best. I kind of like them all.
I have a J30 not a Q45.... I wonder. A review says the last gen had a fairly roomy backseat.. I could see the 1st and 2nd being cramped but I kind of like .. well yeah I cant decide. I like all 3...
@@82_KID I had the last gen and it was the best by far. It was the fastest and had upgraded parts throughout. Never left me stranded.
It's sad, my 2004 chevy cavalier had a bigger trunk!
The front looks like an Italian Lancia Dedra with steroids
The styling killed this car I recall it brand new very boring . Nissan still has issues with the brand today
Oh gosh, the Q41. IMO, the worst generation of the Q45
That thing is so ugly, Im glad they are mostly out of existence, and LS400s are still everywhere.
Ugly? Lol
Keep dreaming
i would take this over ls400,, the only reason it didnt catch on is nissans awful advertisment
@@CEDRICnissan and 1 billion+ dollars in development and over 450 engine prototypes and thousands of engineers didnt go into the Inifiniti, Toyota did :) which is why theyre so successful today.
@@LSniumUwU im not defending nissan nor dissing toyota but when they show the tests and tell people how much they spent for research its an advertisment btw...how do we know nissan didnt do the same ? or maybe more?
nissan had many cars that competes with toyota but their stupidity drove them downhill
у моего товарища такая уже лет 15 и мне кажется что его с ней вместе похоронят лет через 50, она не ломается