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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2006 Q45, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q45 since its last redesign.
2006 Q45s
ESR, 10/11/2006
2006 INFINITI Q45 Sport 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned 1993 & 1996 Q45. The 2006 Q45s ride is exemplary and far superior to the others. The vehicle allows you to feel the road like a real sports car and yet, ridding in luxury. NOT EVERYONE HAS ONE! Mileage not bad for a V8,340hp. Design allows the car to speed up without wind noise. To bad 2007 will not see one; however, I am told that in 2008 the Q is coming back with a vengeance.
Obscure Power and Design
Mark DeMille, 10/02/2004
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
When I bought my Q45 I was excited just to be an owner of classy, powerfull car. After driving it for a year and half I find myself admiring it every time I get in or out, Knowing that those who notice the sleek, obscure design can't help but admire it. When on a freeway I enjoy the power to be in front of anyone.
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INFINITI Q45
DON EASTBOURN, 05/30/2006
2006 INFINITI Q45 Sport 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is understated elegance. It is truly a great car that has been mostly ignored by the reviewers and the buyers. I also owned a 1992 Q45. it was also a great car. i never had a problem with either cars. D.E.
Fun, powerful, why wast on a BMW?
Joe, 10/31/2006
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I drive 2005 Infiniti Q45 while my wife drives 2005 Lexus ES330 (got the Lexus first). Falling love with the Lexus right away, which does everything best. I thought the Lexus has finest steeling ever. Well, after the Q45, there is no way for me to trade with my wifes Lexus, the smoothest steeling ever! Solid and heavy. very firm handling. don't feel 4000 lbs at all when I curve the car around. Manual mode (5 speed clutch-less) shift is so fun! Know how 340 hp can do, use the manual mode and 3rd gear,step on the gas! Now I know what is a difference between $40K and $60K cars! I am so spoiled by the Q45, I afraid I will have a hard time to think of other car.
Ridiculous value for such a luxurious car
sullivan86, 10/05/2011
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was looking for an every day car for myself after my previous car, a 2000 Dodge Neon finally died. The Neon was my first new car purchase and served me well through the years, but being 12 years older and more successful, I wanted to get something nice to drive that wasn't going to cost an arm and a leg. I searched Craigslist for about a month in the hopes of finding a deal and low and behold, I find this beauty. I honestly thought the $15k price listing was a type-o until I did some research and saw how much these cars depreciated in value. No matter. After viewing/driving the car I felt like I was getting away with robbery.
You cannot go wrong if you buy it used
texased, 07/10/2006
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the best car for the money, Only if you buy it used. Let somebody else pay Depreciation. This car is great, Smooth runing, little to no road noise, and very nice looking inside and out. The exterior is smooth but does not stand out in a crowd. But if you are looking for great value , a great ride , great luxury features, great quality, and great reliabilty then the Q45 is your car. By buying my Q used save $23,000 dollars from the sticker. My 2005 Q45 with XM radio and 18,000 miles cost $35,000 in May 06. . But if you want to pay $20,000+ more for the Lexus or Mercedes name. that will be all you are getting just the name. The Q45 is the best luxary car value on the market.
Last of the Q45 line?
Guy, 07/27/2006
2006 INFINITI Q45 Sport 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Motor Trend's September 2006 new car review issue did not include a snap shot of the 2007 Q45 leading me to believe that 2006 may be its last year for the US market. Sales of the 2005 models approached Rolls-Royce Phantom levels in the US (only an average of about 22 per state) and fewer still in 2006 (anyone have the US figure through June?) and the failure to even publish a 2006 sales brochure (Infiniti sent me a 2005), though they do e-mail you a four-page 2006 brochure in .pdf led me to this conclusion. The only model produced in 2006 is the Q45s. The very successful M45 might be poised to replace the Q45. If true, I might be willing to part with my showroom Q45s for the right price.
Sold on Q45's
grlbeg, 10/17/2004
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Came out of an SUV for the previous 12 years and now in a Q45. Very impressed. Very quite, very solid, nice looks, all of the toys. Front seats have lots of room and the rear seats have nice room as compared to some of the others. Test drove the 7 series BMW, Lexus, and Jag. In my mind this car was in the middle of all of those if not the best feel. If I had to complain about anything it would have been the overwhelming desire to go school to learn how to use everything in the car. After a week, however I was up to speed on how to use everything. Just my opinion, GRLBEG
Q-45 is the "King of Luxury"!!
Terry Starks, 08/05/2006
2006 INFINITI Q45 Sport 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is the best in its class. It is pure luxury!! They need to make 20 inch chrome wheels an option for the Q!!
Fabulous
mycough, 08/22/2012
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a great car for any amount of money, but even more so when the prices are so low. Very fast, and luxurious. If you are looking to buy, I'd recommend finding one with the premium package as it adds a lot of goodies. On the description above it did not let me select Premium but only "base". Premium adds air conditioned front seats and many cool things for rear seat passengers like electric reclining seats and radio and AC controls.
Road Car
R. Vitelli, 01/17/2006
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is fun to drive. Does not lean on turns. Highly reliable. Solid feel and quality workmanship. A better car than Lexus 430 which I owned for four years and would not recomend.Ride and handling is similar to a Mercedes, which I also own.
Fab car
artiand, 04/12/2010
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have owned a caddy, and Lexus, gm and Chrysler, Ford cars. Nothing like a Q45. What a beauty! Love it and strongly recommend as a preowned. Excellent value.
Great find
Joe, 11/20/2010
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I searched months for the right new car and found it in the 2005 Infiniti Q45. It is powerful, quiet, smooth, comfortable and reliable. Most important I am as pleased today as I was when I first made the purchase.
2005 Infiniti Q45 (A pretty good car)
G, 03/28/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Has a very solid feel, if you need HP to get up and go, no problem, lots of power, lots of interior toys (a bit cumbersome at first to use). I personally do a bit of hgwy driving and this is a pretty good car to be in. (Great cruise control feature)
I Love It, I Really Do
Q45, 07/24/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a dream to have. I waited a lot of year to purchase one because of its pricing. It handles well and is a pleasurable driving experience. It is Classic but yet Sporty and I like that!
No Title
Don Newton, 11/17/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is prety much everything I expected. The back-up TV could be brighter and I would like a brightness control on the navagation map. I would also like the option to NOT go to the nighttime map display when the lights come on. Standard daytime running lights would be nice too. NISSAN needs to dump those d--n low profile tires. While they improve handeling: they are ugly, transmit road noise, and ride rough as h-ll!! That's prettty much it for me.
A Better Car
rob shepard, 05/20/2006
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After owning Mercedes, Acuras and Maximas I have owned three used Q45's and their is no doubt that this car is the best of the bunch especially at the price. You should be ranking this car higher than you are!
Infiniti Q45 luxury
Peter Clagnaz, 11/27/2004
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is quiet and powerful. Great for long trips. Little driver fatigue after driving for 5 hours.
great but I wish it was prettier
Joe Scheideler, 12/02/2004
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My beautiful 93 Jag was totaled, so I test drove the Lexus, BMW, VW Phaeton, and for handling, power (340 hp), good visibility, comfort, and relatively easy to control gadgets this seemed to be best. Great turning ratio, terrific techtonic tranny, sports mode, slip differential mode, fab radio, cd and sirius satellite, bose speakers, heat and air seats, and the navigational map system; voice controlled. My old jag was prettier but this baby's got it all.
Exceptional Car, Poor Selling Policies
HRM, 03/10/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Having driven luxury cars for the past 12 years, I was pleased to purchase the Q45. It is everything that I thought it would be and more. The only disappointment is the lack of an "Onstar" like commmunications device like similar cars. My biggest disappointment is the lack of advertising committed to the Infiniti line. Mercedes, Lexus and Acura devote more time and monies to advertising their luxury cars, which in my opinion do not even come close to the value for dollar of the Q45
2005 Infiniti Q45
DON EASTBOURN, 03/09/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second q45. This a lot of car for the price. I never worry about breakdowns. The car is flawless and i have owned jags, cadillacs, acura rls, etc. Its handling is superior to the lexas 430 and most all cars. Dealer service is a 10, being tops. Also, lots and lots of power. This car has been overlooked by car reviewers. The various comments leed me to believer that they never drove the infiniti q45
Stuning Car
Weixing, 05/06/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful car, period! Amazing horse power. Test drove MB E500 which is nothing compare with this Q45. Quietly going more than 90 mph even before you know it. Beautiful intellegent cruise system.
Bank for the Buck
Thomas Doughtie, 05/19/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My second Infiniti. First was 2003 M45. If you don't need a car for your ego but want a reliable, well equipped highway cruiser, then the Q45 is your car. A total redesign is due in 2007. Definitely nicer to look at than the new BMW 740 or anything else from BMW these days!! And the Q like all Japanese luxury cars are superior in reliability, a luxury the car critics often don't give much credence to but is a big issue for me. I'm sold on Infinti!!!
Q45 - Unparalleled Quality & Value
TK, 08/05/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned a Q45 before I bought an 02 BMW 745i. I missed the Q and am glad I'm back to the Q45. The Q has similar features and options, is quieter, more comfortable, performs just as good and is $15K less. I 've owned Jaguar, Mercedes and even Rolls Royce, but there is no finer value than the Q45. If you're considering a luxury car, you won't be disappointed with the Q45.
Sleeper
Nicholas Vladich, 12/03/2019
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I got this car I had no clue how fast it cloud go I got the car from my grandma she bought it brand new of the show room floor back in 2005. After having the car for a year I realized that I really love this car and talk about it way to much lol the Qs V8 this really something I love when someone try’s to race and they have no clue they going to get smoked this infinity is really something to how the car is designed and power I hope u get one they are really nice
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My third Infiniti
Tagital, 06/24/2005
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
And they just keep getting better. I love this car. It has a luxurious interior that is matched with a beautiful performance. The car comes loaded and is worth every penny.
Loss of Value
Christopher, 09/28/2006
2005 INFINITI Q45 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great car, but I would recommend that all buyers interested in Infinitis first look at the tradein values before buying. My Q45 was $64K when purchased and is now valued at less than $30K! Infinitis, for some reason, sink like rocks. No matter the condition, mileage, etc, they lose value much faster than their competitors. Check Edmunds and Blue Book before buying... Caveat Emptor!