1997 Infiniti Q45 Consumer Reviews

luxurious comfort

Written by: Cliff DeMeritt on 10/21/2005

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr STD Sedan (1997.5)

Review

Luxury beyond belief, with all the performance one could expect from a heavy touring vehicle. Smooth as glass on the highway, easy to drive, chock full of extras, lacking only heated seats and exterior rear-view mirrors. Parts are ridiculously expensive - affordable only by those who can afford the $55K sticker price! But service, although expensive, has been first class - always a free loaner, too. Requires premium fuel, but I've consistenly used regular with no problems. At 170K miles, still strong as new, but has been costly to replace the usual wear- and age-related parts.

Favorite Features

Memory seats, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, comfortable seats, climate control, roomy trunk, and quality sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Quality replacement parts should be available at reasonable prices. 20mpg should be 28 highway, on regular fuel. Scheduled maintenance thorough, but very expensive to maintain Infiniti standards.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Excellence

Written by: Lee Mezzulo on 09/08/2005

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

My Q45 is outstanding. I love the vehicle without question. The enginering is awesome. I feel my car is the absolute best.

Favorite Features

Luxry and body lines are exceptional.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage. But overall a great car.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Outstanding car

Written by: D.N. on 09/24/2004

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan (1997.5)

Review

Nothing but good review about the Q45. Mine has 160,000 miles now and it still performs like new. The engine still smooth and quiet. I put a set of springs and wide 18" rims/tires and it handles like a sport car. Still LOVE it after 3 years. Maybe even more.

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Lexus stole my review

Written by: Sam777a on 08/17/2004

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

I can't believe it, shortly after writing a previous review of my Q45, Lexus came out with a TV ad about a family in their living room cruising at high speed. Talk about stealing ideas.

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sshhh!!.......it's a secret!!

Written by: gatekeepa1 on 06/08/2004

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr STD Sedan (1997.5)

Review

I bought my 97 Q45 in near perfect condition from a Cadillac dealership. It needed an alignment and two new exhaust tips. The dealership replaced a pulley and one of the belts. the ride is extremely comfortable, and the power is exhilirating! Mechanically, the car has performs soundly. For a car that is 7 years old, the interior has held up incredibly well. All of the buttons, knobs, etc. are still in perfect condition. All of the creature features perform admirably, except for the driver's seat lumbar control. TIP: Nissan can perform the regular maintenance on Infiniti cars/trucks...usually for less.

Favorite Features

Without question, I enjoy the comfortable interior, smooth ride, and the acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

I wish my 97.5 model had dual climate controls. the climate controls, as well as the audio controls on the steering wheel. I wish the car got better gas mileage.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Sofa on wheels

Written by: Sam777 on 02/08/2004

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

It's so quiet and comfy it feels like you're in your living room cruising at 95 mph.

Favorite Features

Cruising speed is phenomenal. Step on the pedal and it goes from 90 to 120 without breaking a sweat and you know there are a lot more horses left.

Suggested Improvements

Better stealership, I mean dealership service.

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1997 Q45t

Written by: SPLITWINDOW on 01/16/2004

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

This is the best car I have ever owned, it has not cost me $1 for repairs of any kind. I have only done normal maintance, oil, tires, brakes, etc. My next car will be another Infiniti, a Q45 and a G35 coupe.

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Mixed Reviews

Written by: RealbigdaddyG on 05/13/2003

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

Ride ok, Comfortable seats, pretty good car, better than my 94', few problems.Bought it off lease 39k from Infiniti dealer. Bad battery, tires and front end vibration at 80 mph and above.Has not been a nice experience. I will probably get some sort of SUV and a Benz again. 2 Q's in 4 years and they both have problems is too much for me. Both bought from same dealer.(:-((

Favorite Features

Pretty quick, softer seats nice sound system.

Suggested Improvements

I bought this car cause I like to drive fast; my 94' does but this thing still has a bad vibration; dealer has done everything they could.Factory is aware these cars have this problem and haven't corrected it!

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Great touring car

Written by: Phal on 04/28/2003

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr STD Sedan (1997.5)

Review

We use this car for daily commute & for cross country. We have put 55K in 2.5 years and it is at 92K as of now. Just follow regular oil services like flushes etc. and the car will run 200k+ no probs. We drove 18 hours at a stretch on this car but we weren't tired. So comfortable, smooth and quiet with lots of power. A very very good used luxury car.

Favorite Features

smooth ride, quiet cabin & powerful engine. Ultra reliable.

Suggested Improvements

relatively small trunk. Generic exterior styling.

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Good looking and Reliable

Written by: TomN on 04/24/2003

Vehicle

1997 Infiniti Q45 4 Dr Touring Sedan (1997.5)

Review

I love the looks of this car. I looks good from every angle. Almost trouble free. I think I'll keep it for a long time before I get another car because the combination of look, uniqueness, quietness, smoothness, and reliability won't make me bore of it any time soon.

Favorite Features

Remote power trunk opener.

Suggested Improvements

Longer wheel base and a 5-speed automatic tranmission. Most of the luxury cars have had a 5-speed AT the same year. It could greatly improve on acceleration and fuel ecconomy.

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