Why Are Used Infiniti Cars so Cheap?
2024 ж. 16 Мам.
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You might be buying a car or SUV and you're wondering why used Infiniti vehicles are so cheap. I've done my research and today I'm going to tell you why they come out cheap and why you might want to think twice about hitting that buy button.
The fact is, Infiniti is one of the highest depreciating cars after being sold new off the lot.
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Used Infinitis are the used car market's best kept secret. I love that they are so "affordable" second-hand. I've owned 3 so far and they never disappointed me. Great, reliable cars!
Why 3?
@@jsamdog Logistics: had to sell one (1996 G20t) due to moving in 2005. I still own the other 2.
I got a 2018 Q60 1 year used for almost half the new price. Best deal ever. Only work I've had to do is oil change and brakes. I'm at 72k miles now and want to get the red sport now that they have dropped to almost half their new price.
My brother bought one at 100k miles and lasted over 300k miles!
I know I’m looking at an fx35 45
I rather get an infiniti than a German car all day long
Same here… I had a 2011 335i BMW and the maintenance was astronomical !!! I’m getting a used q60 soon to replace it. I’m looking forward to a low maintenance experience.👍🏾
@@northfulton92 Great choice brother, funny story I also had a 335i & spend over 5k on repairs & ended up selling it went back to Infiniti & it was the best decision I’ve ever made I’m done with German care “ Good looks for nothing “ but yeah the Q60 great choice 👍
@@motivatedachievers facts!
Id rather just have both 👀
@@northfulton92well to be fair the e9x generation of 335is have one of the most unreliable bmw engines
I would say that Infiniti's depreciation is a gift to me. My 2007 M35 is still going strong after 208k miles. When it's time to get another car, it will be another Infiniti.
I bought a 2006 a couple weeks ago 212k on the dash I know have 213589 on it runs good and shift’s good had to replace a o2 sensor but that’s it just hate u can’t update the indash
@twongreen9968 I know, but it's going to last you a long time. Normal wear and tear will pop up here and there, but that's the way it goes.
@@twongreen9968 What about your 4 cats? I'm told they run over $2,500 ea and no after market units are made to fit?
@@cantweallgetalong what about them
@@twongreen9968 At that mileage, you must of swapped them out by now? They are more than the value of the vehicle, yes?
I'd buy a used Infiniti over a BMW or Mercedes any day of the week.
Yeah. It's not like those brands are any more reliable than Infiniti on the whole.
@@jeffb.6642 I'd say they are a tad better if not the same. He made it sound like BMW or Mercedes are reliable after a few years. 😆
If it weren’t for the transmission problems I might buy one too.
Facts
@@edhcb9359 what transmission probs?
I call BS! I’ve owned several Lexus and Infiniti models. Neither is ever in the shop! And the Infiniti coupes definitely hold their value and are hard to find at a reasonable price. While Jaguar, Audi, and Mercedes are extremely expensive to maintain, Infiniti’s being basically glorified Nissans don’t break the bank.
Prime infiniti is better than prime acura
@@donnad3133They're both great luxury brands
I’ve had 3 Infinitis…..currently own a 2014 QX70 that I bought brand new. Only 59k miles on it. It’s never been in the repair shop for anything including warranty work. It’s an amazing vehicle that I’ll continue to own. The other two were a FX35 and G35 and both were great vehicles
i just got a new infiniti i hope i get the same good experience you have. qe have had nissans before with zero issues so infiniti should be the same high quality
European models held their value and were very reliable machines - 20 years ago. Now they're junk. My sister-in-law has a Porche Cayenne. ONE of the two batteries died. $3,000 to get it replaced. No thanks. My FIVE Infinitis have never had that much repair cost combined.
I agree, I have QX60 and a FX35. They don't need much maintenance at all.
The hybrid battery on the Infiniti q70 hybrid is $12,000 usd through the dealers before labour.
@@Agret The Hybrid battery in any Hybrid car is the battery the car's electric motor runs on. I'm not talking about a hybrid. Porsche Cayenne has TWO "regular" batteries - one runs the accessory group like the stereo, windows, alarm etc. The other starts the motor and provides power to the engine and engine accessories. That battery was $3,000 - my infinity has one I just replaced. It was $185.
I've owned three Infiniti Q50's and numerous "performance" cars in the past. I wouldn't trade my 2021 Q50 RS for ANY of the peer brands you mention. Jaguar? Really? The Q50 is a fantastic blend of performance and ride quality. Infiniti is unfairly a whipping boy by channels like this.
Yeah Jaguar still got that unreliable rep where Infiniti does have a reliable rep. For road-trips I do into Mexico I’m always confident I’m not going to break down there and deal with a mess
You guys rock!!
Jaguar is totally expensive and garbage. 😅
i just got a q50 luxe, i should have gotten a red sport but i couldn't justify the extra 12 grand for one. i love the q50 though, great value for your money and great performance
Your q50 with cvt transmission. doesn't hold a candle to audi or bmw
2009 G37S, purchased in 2013 with 32,000 miles.... still going strong in 2023 with 204,000 miles...14 yrs old
Thats a good run
I'm probably going to buy a 2009 G37x TODAY.. it's got 135k miles looks to be in nice condition from the photos.. is it worth $6k ?
Before watching this video i watched numerous others who consistently pointed out the European cars you pointed out to be not only the most unreliable but also the costliest to repair. INFINITI depreciate more because they keep their cars fairly unchanged for many years. Many european brands refresh or redesign their models every few years. Thus keeping the desirability/demand which helps it retain lower depreciation. Unfortunately, this leaves many European cars with unaddressed serious reliability issues due to its shorter refresh cycles.
That’s not true. It’s usually the other way around. Look at the Land Rover Defender, Toyota 4-Runner, Mercedes G Wagon & Jeep Wrangler.
@@MandusahRamirez I completely agree. The vehicles you mentioned are reliable. That's because they are all body on frame. They have off-road capabilities. So they are built like a tank. These models are an exception. I was referring to the brands as a whole not specific models.
has nothing to do with frequent refreshes, they are largely cosmetic. europeans just make bad cars, theyre fun while theyre operating well and nice to look at but they WILL break down on you
@@MandusahRamirez there are plenty of video stating land rover, mercedes and bmws can be very high maintenance BMW who wants to pay $500 for an oil change. I know people who will never own another bmw or mercedes again, they would rather by Lexus. with that said we live in a materialistic world. Like cell phones if samsung is paying youtubers too trash there competition. Maybe its that simple some companies don't shell out alot of money too youtubers to promote there products. If infiniti is bad why do i see alot of Uber drivers driving older qx60s if they are so problematic. That is the last thing a Uber driver wants is a problematic car.
Preach my friend!!!!!
Bro Infiniti is the best choice if you want the speed and reliability. So please try before you talk
I have driven numerous and case stands
@@ECPP They used to be about speed, the Infiniti SUVs are lagging behind. Genesis outsold them. The problem is that Nissan charges premium money for the badge, even when materials and tech is shared with Nissan products. The Armada and theQX80 are prime examples.
Reliability 😂😂😂 bro you don't know cars .
@@robertomontalvo7099I've had two of them and I never had a problem they were great and very reliable
@@ECPPYou’ve “driven”. Noticed you didn’t say owned. You can’t make a fair comparison unless you’ve owned one.
None of those German cars are as reliable as infinity.
Infiniti's can be great values if you get one with low miles. I bought a 2015 Q70L 5.6 V8 with only 5,000 miles in 2016. It was loaded with a MSRP of $74,000 USC. I paid only $38,000!! The interior was gorgeous! Semi-aniline leather with hand crafted Japanese ash wood. The build quality, comfort, and styling were superb, especially for the money! The car provided the same luxury of vehicles costing thousands more! Very reliable! Had NO issues! The drawback was that the tech was a bit dated, especially the dashboard. It still had a dot matrix screen! The LED screen was also small and had poor resolution. The engine, although powerful, was not very smooth. The handling was just OK. It was definitely not worth 74k, but it was a huge bargain at 38k!!!! After 6 yrs, I recently traded it in for a 2019 Porsche Panamera 4s with only 13k miles on it and a 6 yr warranty. MSRP was 140k, I paid 74k. I love the Porsche, but I noticed the build quality was actually better on the Infiniti! They can be great values!. The new QX60 doesn't have a CVT, and the interior is gorgeous. Definitely would get one used with low mileage! Infiniti just needs to continue to update their models!
The new qx60 is okay at first glance but has garbage finish, rattles left and right, power mirrors that creak, exterior and interior trim that literally falls off from the factory and body panels that don't line up. Hardly a $50 plus thousand dollar car.
@@willthecardude6900 I own a '23 QX60 Autograph and none of what you describe is true. I cross shopped against a '24 Lexus RX500h, '24 Mazda CX-90 Turbo S Premium Plus and I ended up picking the QX60. Apparently, you have no idea what the hell you're talking about.
@@bassy09 you shall see! lol (re-sale, durability over time or distance or realistic long voyage usage, in the United States, e.g.: it wont beat the Lexus or toyota competition and probably not the mazda either, though not sure on that, depending on which mazda engine (i'd avoid the turbo mazda engine)
@@bassy09 qx60 is one of the best looking suv in the category , how is the handling 2023 model , last generation was way too soft , it fits family needs really well
@karycooper1 it handles nice compared to other SUVs I test drove--not too mushy or too sporty/rough. Go for a test drive.
I'm not sure what you're talking about..🤔 On my third QX60. Never, ever had a problem! My last one is the Autograph series with all the bells and whistles. Absolutely beautiful!!
Your model is what I'm thinking of getting. So you really like your model of Infiniti?
My first Infiniti was a 2006 M35X. Consumers Report voted the 2006 and 2007 the #1 mid-sized luxury vehicle in the country. I drove that for 250,000 miles. I never had an issue with it and it was a work of art inside with cut and finish unequal/superior to the European brands at that time. My 2nd Infiniti was a used 2006 M35X and I have now driven that for over 150,000 miles and it runs and looks fantastic!
Why’d you get 2 tho?
You and me too. 1st was a 2006 M35, then a M45 then a G35 started wanting something lighter and now own a Q50. Infinitis are built to last. This guy been smoking that good stuff 😂. 4 Infinitis over 20 years and all I've replaced is an O2 sensor and regular maintenance. I wont buy anything else. Every car driven to 250k I might add except my Q. Im hitting 85k
have the same year and model 135,000 miles with no mechanical, about to add android auto for upgrade
Never buy a German car again. Bmw and are crap
Poeple on here just lying that they bought and drove for 200k miles with no repairs unless u bought it new u will have to fix sum
I got a Q70. Love it. Great V6 engine. 20 inch wheels. Seat warming and cooling. No CVT. All the premium options. It was listed at around 60k new. I bought it 3 years old for 33. It's affordable luxury. I've had zero issues with it. I like the European cars. I just don't want the expense of owning one.
@@yoseph. Happy with it?
I’ve got a q70L. I absolutely love it
@@yoseph.Just more things to break 😔
well it depreciated around 30k, so yes its a great value....for you
@@bigjoe330 I never look at a car as an asset. I don't want to pay extra for no reason.
Do you realize most Infiniti's are not CVT transmissions. They are rear wheel 1st and some real wheel biased AWD performance cars and SUV's. Definitely affordable used luxury if you're not trying to spend over 80k
A few months back I test drove several car brands. I had no preference and was simply curious to see what I'd like best. Nissan, BMW, Audi, Mazda and Infiniti. Pleasantly surprised, I bought the 2020 Infiniti Q60.
I say this, as a devout VQ fan and three-time infiniti owner: they (Infiniti) peaked between 2010 to 2015.
crazy to even let idea sink in. it all makes sense now for the most part from this video. glad to be a VQ owner as well.
True 2013 M37 was the peak Or 2014 q70
2012 Infiniti M37x Loaded 109,000 miles. No issues and super fast. Besides us Infiniti lovers are not followers.
Facts 📠 tell em again 🗣
The reality is that they are much cheaper than other used cars. You can clearly see this. This video was to explain why they are cheaper.. not that they are inferior vehicles. A lot of people are coming to post positive experiences with Infiniti, which may present a value opportunity if you take the risk. I think you get more car for the money when buying a used Infiniti but no cars are without their problems.
Well said and right on point. Simple as that. Would I buy a new Infiniti. Shit no. 60k for l RS Q50 or 60 but with just with 20-30k miles, that 60 becomes 40k and that my friend is a damn good deal. Every single car has different issues he is just pointing out Infinitis. Nothing wrong shit in my eyes 👀 this was a positive video for Infiniti. Promoting Infiniti as the cheapest luxury sport vehicle is a win for the Infiniti community. Squad up 💪🏾
@@maxdeez35boysmy 02 civic had a recall because the airbags shot metal shards at people. That’s a serious problem😂
I would call this video an unfair hit job. While it's absolutely true they lose value faster than other Japanese cars, their reliability is mostly great. I can't speak for the newer ones with CVTs turbo but the older ones are absolutely a steal for price/quality.
I got a 2009 Infiniti FX35 in 2021 after my last car broke down. I purchased it because I was looking for a RELIABLE used luxury vehicle with AWD, that wouldn't break the bank. Through my research, i found that Infiniti's, especially ones with VQ's+7 speeds are actually pretty reliable, and i could get one for 14k fully loaded with low miles! I have never owned one, have also been very anti Nissan due to the CVT. This was definitely a jump for me coming from Toyotas. It's been extremely reliable, no issues in the last couple years. Regular routine maintenance. It looks fantastic, sounds fantastic, drives extremely well (feels like a sports sedan even though it's an SUV), has great standard features, it's comfy. Honestly, love it more than i expected to, I've never loved a car like this one! I really wanted to get another Lexus, they're just so expensive used. My husband's car is a 2009 RX350, it cost us a couple grand more than the Infiniti. The Infiniti is the value leader for us. Extremely surprised at the reliability of this powertrain in the sea of Nissan CVT's. The only thing i hate about the car, i probably will never have the chance to own another Infiniti. The new ones aren't like the old ones, Infiniti is a shell of what it once was. It is definitely an extremely memorable car. If you're in the market for one, do it while they're still low mileage! It'll only be so long until they're all used up.
Some great points and ultimately a person can run anything if there is warranty, but when that runs out, this is what separates the men from the boys
Great feedback from owner. I see many fx35s they all back to 08,09 era... wow still running. Own qx70 16 acter selling lexus 2021 GX460 and owned lexus nx300 2018 earlier . I love my qx70, dirving a sport sedan. Power and luxury both.
Been looking at the fx’s any suggestions or advice? Also the fx37 and 45’s….which years were you looking at?
I have german cars , I just fed up with today this sensor tomorrow another sensor , I got secared to do long trip , then I got my self qx70 , it drives so well handles so well , it drives like old BMW but reliable . Suspension is stiff but I like it , after 70000miles I bought it with 55000miles , still drives like new , it shocked me really , I am looking for a q70 5.6 right now , there are only two 5.6 on the market , it has hydrolica electronic steering . Love build quality of Infiniti . Qx70( fx) q70 are only two Infiniti model I love , I will keep them for a long time , newer models don’t fit my taste , way too soft and 2.0t , with turbo it can be quicker but doesn’t feel the same
I own a Q50 2014 (bought it used in 2018 with 46k miles) and I haven’t had an issue with it. Going on 5 years and runs fine.
Sounds like a good run
A used Infiniti looks more desirable than the German cars due to better reliability. However, I’d still go with Lexus when it comes to overall reliability and desirability.
nice
@@AntonioCastillo-xb6jo I think it’ll be worth the extra bucks especially if you’re in for the long haul.
0:51 You put a smile on my face. I got that XF 2011 for more than 11 years now, well maintained, it still rides like a beast. Just passed the 123456miles, I was so happy about that. Anyway, thank you!!
Love my 2013 FX 37. Bought it 3 years ago and had to replace the battery thats it. Ive got lots of positive comments on the body style. It is a beautiful car.
Lots of happy Infiniti owners defending Infiniti! I bought my 2013 M37XS with 107K right before the pandemic for 13K. Bottom line is dependability. I did have a run of repairs but got thru it and now with 230K still runs very smoothly. Brakes wear down pretty fast and wish I could get more than 40K from my tires but that's part of the deal. I've had mostly a good experience with my Infiniti and ready for my next Infiniti knowing they can perform and last well over 200K and that's in Minnesota's brutal winters including terrible roads that ruin your suspension!
We get 20-27k for 25k miles Q50 here in Europe. That's the best deal in this class with great amount of under the hood.
Nice
That VQ engine is as bullet proof as anything out there. One of the best V6's ever built. Infiniti nailed with it the G's. Idk what happened with the Q's. Hes right though. Once Nissan teamed up with Renault their reliability went downhill since.
Thanks for sharing
That’s 100% correct. Very well said.
What yr Gs should I get? Looking at a 2011 37S for 10k with 85k miles asking them for the vin now
@@kenbroux12 Any of them be should good by now. They should have all the initial kinks worked out by now and if they were taken care of they should be fine. They all got the VQ engine. Check the car fax. Check records and everything. I think 2011 and up are the best from my initial research. I have a 13 ‘ X sedan. Had it for over 2 years now. Had over 100k miles when I bought it. My daily. Only things I had to replace are serpentine belt, Hydraulic steering rack (covered under extended warranty) and tires. You get one too old you probably won’t have Bluetooth. You should be fine with the one you looking at. Have a certified mechanic look at it before you buy.
@@kenbroux12 Now the early Q50s/Q40s 2014-15 model have the same VQ engine. The early Q60s pre 2017 which is a basically a rebadged g coupe have the 3.7 as well. from They replaced the VQ 3.7 in 2016 with the VR 3.0T for the Q50 and the following year for the Q60 plus the new body style . If I’m not mistaken. I might be off a year.
INFINITI has marginal reliability? Any INFINITI without the CVT is some of the most reliable vehicles. I have an FX37 and can almost guarantee it will make it to 300k and it currently has 139k on it.
Overall would it still be good to buy a 2014 q50? It has a clean title, 72k miles, good fuel economy, and costs $8000
Fuck yeah ❤
Bought a 2012 g37 with 87k miles for about 10k 3 years ago and this year I bought a 2004 g35 coupe with 155k miles for 4k. I have only driven infinitis my whole life these cars are easy to fix , fun as hell to drive and pretty cheap now people really hate on the brand just because
Sweet
My 2018 Q60 3.0t has been very reliable. I do my own fluid and air filter changes. It is more comfortable than my prior M car on long drives. I'm at 75k. So far, so good🤞
1st let me say I love your channel always good information 👊🏿 Now I heard so many reasons not to buy a Infiniti I did my research and I have a great mechanic so I went with it. I brought my 2008 QX56 with 58K miles I now have 225K miles I haven’t had any major issues. I still luv my truck to this day I recently did the Cajun B-Pipes upgrade 2.5 resonated test pipes JBA Vband Shorties and JBA 40-1405 catback system. I also put drilled and slotted rotors, Red performance brake calipers and extreme severe truck & tow brake pads (PowerStop) Its been very reliable to me so we pick my son up a 2011 G37x Coup AWD. Another good choice his Cats were going so we replaced it with Berk Hi-Flow Cats and Invidia Exhaust. It’s pretty quick nice ride too. With all used cars do your home work and there’s still a chance you get a lemon. You need to be able to do the work yourself or have a great mechanic. My lady wants a small SUV we’re looking at yes an Infiniti ,Lexus ,Cadillac , Audi , BMW ,Acura 😩😫the decisions.
I'm looking to buy a 2015 Infiniti 2.2D diesel engine, are they reliable at all and what are their common problems? Thank you
Noce
This is mercedes engine
I love my Q50 RS. I like it being rare to have one. I have now started to see more of them now. Darn😔 It is a BEAST stock! It kicks a$$. I did with all those brands you named too. You can do easy mods to it making it a SUPER Beast!!
I got a great deal on a used 2016 Q70 still in warranty a few years ago. Except at 65K miles I’ve had two expensive repairs- leaking sunroof and new control arms. But it drives nice and is comfy and I like the looks, and the fact that Infiniti is slow to update the styling helps keep me from getting the itch to replace it. I guess the main thing I like about having an Infiniti is that I don’t see tons of them on the road here in Oregon (there’s only one dealer in the state).
That’s true there are not a ton of them around making it a bit more interestibg
i love the fact infiniti doesnt update styling every 3 years. i think all companies should do the same actually
I have a qx70 5.0 , it has 70000 miles already , it’s solid as hell , not even a noise suspension chasis interior , it triggers me to get a q70 . 2016 q70 5.6 , 23000usd , 18000miles , interior is like new but exterior I really bad scratches everywhere ( black exterior ) , I think I will put black wrap on it .
Do you think that The latest QX60 use the 9 speed auto transmission will improve the value or not.
I took the advantage of the depreciation. Bought a 13g37s w/ 60+k miles several uears ago for just 14k.... Still running great
I have a 2014 Q50S Hybrid. 125k miles. Only changed tires,brakes and the 12v car battery. Never had any issues and bought it used for under $20k in 2018.
The hybrid is CRIMINALLY underrated. It’s almost as quick as the Red Sport.
@@drivescene6747 very true. Criminally underrated
Is because people afraid of the HV battery cost guys!
50% inaccurate. You googled this for too long. Talk to Infiniti owners next time. CVT’s is the only thing I could agree with this video. I’ve had 4 BMW’s and I kept telling myself the next one will be better for the last 3 BMW’s I had and they sucked. Yes, they were the ultimate driving machine for the first 30K miles then they start to have major issues. I drove the loaners from the service department more than my own BMW. Funniest thing about it is that I dropped them off at the dealer for service and my wife always picked me up on her 2003 Lexus which we still have and over 220K miles with just fluids and tire changes oh and 1 battery from Lexus. Now we’ve had a 2020 Infiniti QX80 with over 75K miles with absolutely nothing wrong with it and been towing a 6,100 LBS trailer with it like a champ up and down hills. BMW’s and Mercedes for me are now a thing of the past. Lexus and Infiniti will take my money always when buying new vehicles.
I don't think he really knows Infiniti. I had a m37x that was pure heaven to drive. I now have 2 FX35 awd's. These cars will not be in the shop like those other luxury brands and if they do the parts and labor will not kill you.
Truth of the matter is…. The Infinity speaks for itself. I owned one for 20 years and absolutely loved it. Had NO major issues. I’m now in a QX80.
I had a conversation with my mechanic about nissans and hes always stated that "if you get one without a CVT then they're fine. So thats basically a manual trans or many infiniti models IMO. Evwn though its not an Infiniti i took this advice to heart and bought a 2013 nissan sentra with an M6. Best sedan I've ever had. Only had to change the clutch, oil and there was a small issue with the leaky taillights. Got the car with 93k and I'm currently at 179k. Also where i live at in north florida people seem to love Infiniti cars and SUVs.
I own a 2015 qx60 with 232k miles, even with lacking of proper maintenance the car kept pushing and still rocking 💪🏼
Are you still on the original transmission?
Just bought my first Infiniti! I can see that they were a whole lot less than the competitor. But worth the price, 3 years old mine is, and almost half off new price. QX60
Cheers
I have a 2012 330hp Infiniti G37x 115k miles and never been in the shop! They are most reliable. Everyone knows Benz, BMW and Audi live in the shop! Stop dissing Infiniti! Best car I ever had hands down!
Fr bro
Facts bro I have a 08 g37 since I hade since high school I have 238k miles on it now still running strong the only thing I had to get was oil changes and brakes and rotors
Yup 👍🏾 my 2016 Porsche Cayenne was recently totaled and although l loved it it’s the smallest SUV l ever owned and the maintenance was expensive. There is nothing that handled better than the Porsche. I was considering a 2020 BMW X7 but l see ALOT of used 2020 Infinity QX80s for $12-$15k cheaper with leather seats, Captain chairs and they flip down if l need to haul things. Also the trunk is bigger and wider. They also have a theatre system in the back headrest , etc. l don’t need all the bells and whistles. The only issue is that it’s a gas guzzler and l travel between 2 states weekly. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I have a buddy who owned the Nissan Armada essentially the same vehicle and he really Love it however it did sustain an engine failure. They are hit and miss but the space as amazing
VQ37 probably the best NA V6 ever made
Indeed!
Said no one evrr
@@kevin2jzzzz203 Except that latino914 and liblib89 both said it (take a look above your comment). I'm also saying it - soooooooo there's that/
@@pargolf3158 Best engine made? I’m not fighting about it being a good engine, not the best!
@@pargolf3158well one can argue but what is “best” but since the dullard thought nobody would say that of the EXTEMELY respected VQ series - among enthusiasts and in the industry - you know you’re talking to some dense kid who doesn’t actually know much about cars 😂😂.
Curious what you think of the Q50 hybrid? Seems like a good value for a lot of power, but a replacement battery even 3rd party could run $5000. Not sure if the CVT is as bad as the ones in the altima/etc.
My husband has an Infiniti for a long time. No mechanic issues. This was a hit job.
Thanks for watching
I bought a 2021 Q50 brand new cash I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Runs great very reliable no issues at all.
Sounds like a win indeed
If you really think an Audi has a clean nice 1/1 interior… I feel bad for you… It’s literally the same interior as a vw
While I will agree on innovation getting to production, they always seem to produce beautiful prototypes for the car shows. In reality, I’ve own 3-Nissan maximas an only switched to the Infiniti G37 because Nissan would never produce the maxima in a rear-wheel drive version. Now, with the G37, I have experienced the best reliability of all the cars I’ve own, as I’ve just recorded the 200,000th mile this month. As long as what your driving doesn’t include the “cvt trans” your good. Every brand has some issues….especially jaguar and bmw…too many to name😅
I agree with you I like Maximas a lot but considering how much they've increased the prices on a Maxima but refusing to give it rwd option it makes more sense to buy a Infiniti instead
Same exact thing for me I had a 2012 maxima one of my favorite cars ever but somebody dumbass t boned me I’m driving a g37 manual and I’m in love
So CVT are bad? I like the QX55 are you telling me to run lol🤣
@@alexisdior5474 stereotypically yes but I had a maxima paired with the vq35 and i never had ANY issues with it up to 110,00 miles before someone t boned me and I drove her hard launched it every stop sign, brake boosted everything, it seems like cvt from Nissan paired with a more powerful engine is ok but then again stereotypes do stem from some truth lol
Sorry about your maximum I had a 2012 too that I love. No I have a Camry SE but want the QX55 so now I got some thinking to do
I had a 2018 Q50 Red Sport for 3 years. In some ways it was a great car but I never really loved it. I bought it because I expected Japanese reliability with near German car performance, but it didn’t quite deliver on that promise. During the time I had it, it was at the dealer for repairs, five or six times. Repair costs, thankfully covered under warranty, totaled about $10k.
I purchased a 2003 G35 Coupe automatic, with 58,000 miles 7yrs ago, and its still running strong with routine maintenance...it also out handled, and out performed it's rivals at a much more reasonable price point, and still does! I was so enamored by it, I just recently purchased an off lease Q60 Red Sport AWD Coupe, (without D.A S.), with 15,000 miles, for a Great Price, with full Factory Extended Warranty and all... it looks Stunning in Irridum Blue with White leather! The Infotainment System is not up to the competition, which can easily be rectified with an aftermarket unit, but everything else is pure understated luxury/sport, that rivals the best of them...especially when considering the unreliability & exorbitantly priced maintenance issues of the Germans! Thanks, but no thanks! I'll stick with my Infinitis...
Thanks so much for sharing
I got a 2004 g35 with 102,000 and still beating vtecs 😂. No oil leaks just basically normal maintenance.
If there are no Infiniti dealers nearby, perhaps a person can take his or her car to a Nissan dealer. I say this for a reason. I heard a person who owns a Lexus took the car to a Toyota dealer for service.
That’s unpredictable. In my state (Oregon) there’s only one Infiniti dealer and they are an hour away. When I bought my used Q70 and needed another key programmed, only one of the 3 Nissan dealers closer to me would do it.
I have owned a 1995 pathfinder, (2) 2001 QX4, and a 2011 M37S. All started having problems around 100k then very expensive issues that were not worth fixing between 130-150k, 10yrs old. I had the Pathfinder and QX4 during my teens and 20's and will admit I was not on top of maintenance as much as I do now in my 40's. I absolutely loved the styling and interior but I switched to a 4runner a few years ago as my daily and do not think I will go back in that daily role. I am however looking to buy a 90's 300zx for fun, it was my favorite car growing up. Those too have a lot of issues but not going to depend on it, just fun, Low mileage under 60k, twin turbo and in great condition going for around 25k+
nissans are pretty bullet proof, you must have been killing those vehicles. my friend changes the oil like once a year on his altima and it has almost 300K miles on it and he had it since new and pretty much treated it like crap its entire life and its still running strong
@@alexanderkennedy2969 Old Hondas and Toyotas are bullet proof, Nissan/Infinity is not. One of the big reasons resale values suck. That is pretty anecdotal and one persons experience, does not make that the rule across the board. . Every engine and model has different levels of reliability. Will admit, the first one, I beat on pretty bad and could of taken better care of it. I was a teenager and early 20s. My last one, I was pretty on top of my maintenance.
@@jsnow6925 nissan is WAY more reliable than any bmw mercedes or audi, nissan is maybe a tick or 2 behind toyota but overall pretty damn reliable. if you have problems with a nissan its cuz you suck at owning cars
The cars covered in snow makes this video so weird lol like this guy snuck onto a car lot during a snow emergency
Now i want an Infiniti since you shamed it
My 2010 FX 35 is loaded... Tech package, heated and ventilated seats, all around camera, and great performance and reliability. I can't speak to the newer models but the pre CVT models are generally great with strong performance. The newer models do not inspire me. I believe they took a step back. I don't know why Infiniti went with the CVT transmissions and dumped the FX35/QX70.
Cause sales of the QX70 started to lag sadly
I had a Mercedes GLA and I loved it.. but lost it after I lost my job.. now that I’m back on my feet I just want to know if a infinity is worth it over getting another GLA. Which one is the more affordable to maintain is my questions.
I confused! I owned 3 infinitis within 10 years and a couple of them I kept for 4 years. I never had any issues at all with all of them.
don't buy cars based on pther people, thats how you miss out on having something rare being common and predictable, dealers use that benz, bmw mindset to their advantage
I would definitely choose Infiniti over any European car, I recently bought 2014 q50s six month owning it and zero trouble from day 1, 3.7 v6 AWD absolutely amazing, and what is even more better is that it has all the technology available in a 2023 car.
Why?
Infiniti q50s has 3.7 v6 , which is an actual Japanese old school engine, it’s been on the G sedan and coupe long enough to proof it’s reliability, parts are cheap and easy to find, you can fix the car at your home. As for why it’s cheap because it is overpriced as a Brand new and the depreciation value on the new one is unbelievable and buying it as new is a very bad decision, btw same thing applies to Acura.
@@Aloosh-gt4oi That is TRUE ! Especially with the Q50 3.7 AWD you get a LOT of a great car for the money ! Period!
That's a great powertrain. No CVT and no turbo. Tremendous value overall. You're getting alot of car, power and good reliability. That's a good buy.
I purchased my 2011 Infiniti EX 35 used 6 years ago. It has been the best car I have owned and still drives like a dream. Although I respect "your" opinion, I'm glad I didn't see your posting prior to my purchase. Most people will not note that you are speaking of newer models. I LOVE my Infinity.
My 2000 G20 with 213k is still going strong! It has the SR20, one of the best I4 ever made. Nissan adapted the suspension from the 300ZX and GT-R to a FWD platform, giving the G20 a lateral grip figure of .94G. Nissan used to be fun. :(
Most of those car brands values drop like rocks. My last 2 cars were BMWs and i was afraid to long drive them. Yes my 2016 Q50s with a normal transmission wouldnt keep up with my old 13 335xi but it always runs and drives. The real reason i feel Infiniti lags is the tech.
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The only cars out of infiniti I wouldn't buy are any that use cvt trans.
Dont know if you actually "owned" an Infiniti but my g37 and later on q50 never stepped into a repair shop. Im ashamed to say i didnt keep up with oil changes like i should... But long story short, I abused the hell out of them with acceleration etc and the cars just kept up and never missed a beat. Actually going Japanese versus American i dont remember going to a mechanic since having Nissan/Infiniti.
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I currently have qx60 and Nissan Altima. Running for last 4 years. No issue. I bought around 40K and will sell around 100K mile. depreciation of Infinity is a gift !
That’s many luxury brands too
Better for me, got my q60 for 27k, amazing looking car, and can be tuned to 741whp with fbo vrx70 turbos and e43 on stock internals.
I enjoy my G37x, has been reliable with no major repairs, hugs corners and has balls
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I have a 2013 FX37 that I bought in 2018. It had 58,000 on the odometer I just got a new battery and tuneup last week, that all I've ever done to it. I still get compliments on it. I really don't think I needed the tuneup because it ran smoother before so that's something I need to look into but very reliable vehicle in all seasons
Go find yourself a fx50 instead of tuning it , Infiniti NA is very difficult to tune ,
What do you think of the 2015 Infiniti q 50
I tested 4 brands at the same price range for my 2022 Q50. Lexus, Genesis, Kia (stinger) and Acura at around 43k were the cars I test drove. None of them had the same performance at this price range (their higher models were great but cost more in performance). Also, the Q50 looked the best compared to them all (Acura was a tie). The 16 speaker Bose unit is amazing too. I also like how I have two screens to display nav and music on the bottom. Regardless of resale, the Q50 is amazing car.
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I agree, i just got a 2023 Q50 brand new. this guy is actually mostly wrong on what hes saying, the german cars depreciate more than the infinitis do. i cross shopped the genesis g70, mercedes c class, bmw 3 series, and audi A4, the germans were all about 15-20 grand more expensive than they should be for what you get, my 2nd place choice was the g70, i didnt get that one because genesis insists and not giving the customer a choice in what trim level or option packages they get. i wanted the 3.3T but without the 8,000 dollar BS tech packages and appearance packages, but it was impossible to find one and they refused to order one for me, so they lost a potential customer. they wanted me to pay 58 grand for a car that starts at 47 grand. instead i got the Q50 Luxe for 48 grand which looks just as good and has almost the same performance as the 3.3T.
@@areufkingkiddingmeok so you have a 3 series or a c class
@@areufkingkiddingmecongrats!
@@alexanderkennedy2969 almost ....
I will take my Nissan in Tuxedo all day proud owner of four of their products!
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Yeah not sure where this is coming from. I've had a 2015 QX70 since new and I've only had to do maintenance. It's been super reliable.
My 2015 Q50S never lost a build or threw a code. The 7spd transmission just started having issues. They won't sell parts to fix. You can only buy a $14k new transmission. Can't even supplant with used. They're not cross car compatible. It's now a paperweight as it's only with 8k with working tranny
I own one 2018 infinity and love it have no big problem . Infinity really underrated brand also I hope more infinity content soon 👌
Thanks for sharing, and yes there are many happy owners
I have a 2010 G37 sport and it still runs great!
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My 2014 Q50 hybrid has been amazing!! It's been the most reliable car ive ever had by far and I've had it now for 5 years and it's got 120k miles on it. Put literally zero dollars into it besides general maintaining.
Have you checked the QX80 .. I would never buy a comparable care but LS 470 or Land Cruiser
Infiniti’s best cars will always be the G35, G37, Q50 & Q60. The VQ37 VHR motor is such a reliable motor, its not the fastest but for a NA V6 its quick & can surprise many cars on the road if you tune it. If you do want to be fast in a infiniti, buy the Q50/Q60 with the VR30 motor as they are known to hit 500HP or more with a few mods & a tune but you are sacrificing reliability. Either way, the G’s & Q’s are some of the best budget cars you can get for the price. Obviously for a while now Infiniti is getting outclassed by other brands by a lot but if you are looking for something under 20K, a G37 or Q50 is one of the best options you can choose from.
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Spot on mate! VQ37 all the way! And a thing which applyes also here in Europe- you can convert it to LPG with nop issues for a cheap, as the cost of fuel is 1/3 of the gasoline!
This is my second infinity ..and yeah no Problems ... hey have you never own even one....I wonder that's how most people on here knows.🤔
thats not true infinity qx70 or Fx37 is amazingly relaible . not like any junk german cars if ure considering buying used market . and maintain it is so cheap as well
I think that most people who have owned these cars would agree these cars are an excellent value. They may not be as fancy as the BMW, Audi, and MB but they are a fraction of the price and much more reliable. Everyone I have ever talked to about their BMW and Audi cars have told me they are nice cars to drive but are high maintenance and better leased because they are under warranty. I bought my first Infiniti 6 years ago when I was looking for an AWD car because I was commuting in northern MN a fair distance multiple times a week. I found a 2010 M35x with 74K and decided to try it. My plan was to keep it for 2 years and dump it. I ended up keeping it for almost 6 and ran the car from 74k to 149k. It was still running well but I decided to upgrade to a 2015 Q70 because I found one with low mileage car that I could not pass up. The M35x made a believer out of me and the main reason I upgraded to the Q70.
I'm interested in where you got information on them being unreliable. I've had 4 infinitis and they all have been very reliable vehicles
Research and Nissan/Infiniti all struggle especially on trans on certain models. Engines are decent but other factors pop up
@@ECPPNissan has all these issues, but infiniti generally has been a lot more reliable than Nissans
Always buy a RWD infinite for less headache with the transmission
Infiniti make the QX50/55 in Mexico, the QX60 in the U.S, as in the past most models were made in Japan ...
Infinity before turbo chargers were probably the most reliable cars out there. I'm glad that people don't know that and I picked up my G37 for peanuts.
The 3.7 is pretty awesome 😮
Decent indeed
Infiniti's depreciation is a gift to me! Bought an 08 G35X With 26k miles in 2011 sold it in March 2023 with 225K with the only major repair being a water pump. Bought a QX60 AWD with under 30K miles lease return with all maintenance records for 6k under blue book. I'll take my chances with the CVT especially with a 10 year unlimited mile bumper to bumper warranty the dealer gave me
Nicely done
Stepping on that ice is killing me 😢
Haha fornsure, same here
Love my 07 G35HR RWD sedan I am on my second G35 I owned on 06 rwd sedan before I got my 07 awesome cars for the value and the vq series is a very reliable engine with regular maintenance neither car has been overly expensive to own or repair or maintain they are highly overlooked and under rated
What’s your Perspective on the Infiniti Q-50
I have 3 Infiniti's g35 and 37..best 🚘
My 2011 Infiniti EX 35 has been the best car I have owned and still drives like a dream. I have had zero issues with it and plan to pass it down to my college aged daughter soon. I would definitely consider another Infiniti.
2009 G37x bought in 2017 at 70k miles . Has been a very reliable car in the past 6 years . Not perfect but very reliable and the VQ engine is an absolute classic . 165k miles and counting
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nothing is perfect though
I put a new engine in my m37 at 160k miles. But, it only cost me 3k from a reputable shop. Still rolling well past 200k
What happened to the engine?
Great videos. Love the channel
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