Used 1991 INFINITI Q45 Consumer Reviews
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1990 Infiniti Q45
This car was given to me by my dad as my first car, and I did not like it at first just from appearance and how old it was. After I drove it for a while, a gained a deep respect and appreciation for what this car is. It can compete with any luxury sedan from 1990 and can keep up with others that are even newer. I live in California and take this car on canyon runs, and can keep up with brand new V6 camaros and others. Its also great because it is easy to work on, as it does not have all of the electronics that newer cars do. Its plenty fast and sporty, but also extremely comfortable. Because it is an old car that did not sell very well, there are OEM parts available if something goes but these parts can be expensive to purchase. Overall, I love this car and can say that for what it is, it is a fantastic all around car.
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Better than my 2006 Toyota
Perfect car for just about anyone. A lot of horse power to pack a punch. Fun and useful. There's plenty of room but it's not too big. Works great for a family car as well. Best Car I've ever had. Even better than my 2006 Toyota Camry. The Q45 is a great car!
1991 Q45
well ive jad this car for a few days and i noticed it was not only fun to drive but had the power to make it fun to drive, i checked the ratings and what not but the only thing i have noticed was that the power steering has a few issues
Is This Q for You?
A beautiful but flawed car. Anyone who goes near a used Q with the active suspension will regret it for the life of the car. Based on my experience it requires total replacement about every 4 years at a cost of $8-10K. Not exactly an acceptable maintainence item! Many other (expensive) repairs over the years with many covered by an extended warranty I purchased. I maxed out on that about 4 years in. However, when the car was on the road I loved it and I would have kept it longer if thought I could ever get it to a reliable state. If you want a used Q of this body style look for a newer model (99 or 2000). You can't afford this car today even if you get it for free.
A "Q" Beginner
I was looking @ a 740i when I saw on autobytel this 91 Q45a.It was in Conn. and I thought I would check it out. For less than $7000 I thought it was a bargin.It had 69000 mile.The car was garage kept and still looked and smelled new.I've put 3000+ miles on it. The power steering pump went and getting that fix was a joke.Over a week to get a rebuilt and it was the wrong part.I bit the bullit and went with the factory new part.3 times the cost!!I'm not complaining of the cost,I went into this knowing repairs would be costly. Gas mileage is very good.I have a 98 jeep grand cherekee limited w/ the V 8. It gets 13 in the city 17 on the highway.The Q is 17 to 18 in the city.
great car
i just bought this car yesterday, and the car rides excellent, it looks awesome and it's great
I bought a lemon
Spend 4k+ and bought a lemon, with lots of problems on transmition,power steering, and electricity. spend another 2k to repair, no use at all, still have electricity problem again and again and again, guess this car is been flooded sometime ago. besides, it really a good car, very comfortable even it's a 90's car, performance is good thanks to v8 and automatic overdrive, accleration is good too. Fule enconomy is fair.
Expensive Junk
if you live where it snows you're already in trouble. this car slips and slides like you wouldn't believe ok i 1st i took it to get a tune up no problem then months later the Engine dies $2,000 2 months later the tranny blows $1,200 then 3 months later the alternator goes out $350, Ac compresser goes out the list goes on and on don't buy this vehicle you will regret it 1990-1993 model Lemon
Awesome to drive, nightmare to repair
This car is not for those who are used to Japanese reliability. I would compare this more with having an exotic vehicle that no one in America can actually work on. Owned this car for less than a year. I absolutely loved driving it (When it ran properly). It acted up more than any vehicle I had ever owned. Even had a lifetime warranty from AAmco, what a joke, they rebuilt it 4 times in less than a year. I finally just traded it in just to get rid of the headache.
scooby's Adventure
This is a fun to drive luxury car that out preformed the competition that year
Love my Infiniti
Love my car except and its dependability. Have a few electrical failures, i.e., telescopic steering wheel & seat memory. Had to replace speedometer, after a ticket! Injectors have been a replacement issue as well. Otherwise, the car looking great and a daily driver.
Older but fun
Beautiful fun car. It had 180k miles, something I was hesitant about, but she runs like new. Extreme power, the V8 is in good condition. No problem scorching little 6 cylinders at stop lights. Good looks, leather, too bad I don't have some nice wheels to finish the package. Speedometer goes up to 160, but haven't really tried it.
best and worst of a 1991 q45
this car is comfortable moves very quickly. it has great power and has had nearly no needed work done on it. it rides like a dream and the control of the car is very good.the car gets 20 miles per gallon on the freeway and about 15 in town. it is a very stable car and responds well in the mountains or on windy roads. the engine is still strong and reliable as is the tranny and a/c etc. no compliants. the paint job is very good and shows no wear.the sun roof has had no problems and only one window control has had to be replaced.
Ilove driving
I love driving this car Ilove all the features of the g45 this car drive a nice and comforable
Do Your Research
The 91 Q45T is an outstanding car. I researched it extensively prior to purchase. The car is on Motor Trend’s used car hot list. Car & Driver issue in 91 had the Big Q rated second to the LS 400 by a hair but said that if you want a driver’s car its # 1. The car rides and handles extremely well especially with the Hicas steering package. The car stopped within 15 ft. of C/D’s record for braking (by a Supra ie: sports car) at the time. The power is renown and even garnered praises from Consumer Reports. The only downside is lack of cupholders and lower resell price primarily due to Infiniti’s initially horrendous marketing.
Nice classic ride
good car
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Cheap to acquire - but expensive to maintain
It was my first car back in 2002 when my parents bought it for $4000 on the side of the road. But I'm pretty sure we got a lemon/salvage because the car started to break down not even one month after purchase. The AC is the first thing to go out, it would sometimes blow cold air and sometimes not, and because it has electronic controls instead of a mechanical linkage. The problem is almost un-fixable given the age of the car. It is also a gas guzzler, and the acceleration is only ok. The worst of all problem is that the car sometimes would lose power and just stall in middle of the road. There is no way to bring the car back, even after changing the alternator. The mechanic said there is probably electric wiring problem but it was never found. The car lasted a few more years sitting in my parents garage after I went to college, and one day after oil change the mechanic had somehow bend the front hood and it just popped up in middle of the road when I was driving, and that was the end of the story for that car. My parents traded it in for couple hundred bucks and got a new car instead... Regardless it was still a interesting piece of memory as being my first car.
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