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#916 of 965 Re: q45 lowering package [texasoil] by gode45 Mar 01, 2007 (9:57 pm)
Replying to: texasoil (Dec 04, 2005 9:17 am) hi send me the info on the stiff ride fix thanks leefordogsyahoo.com
#917 of 965 Chain Guide help...urgent!!! by walis Mar 13, 2007 (8:42 pm)
Hello all, I managed to convince myself to embark in doing my chain guides myself. I've done the driver side guides but I'm having trouble with the passenger side. I removed the old tension guide but having serious difficulty installing the new one. I just can't get it in there. Is there any trick in getting it into place? Also, I have a hard time getting the driver side slack side guide in once I removed the tensioner...the chain was very tight. I eventually got it in by removing the water pump. My concern is not to repeat the same for the passenger side slack guide. What are the tricks in getting these guides in? Please help! I need to know how to get the passenger side guides in. How should I go about doing it? Thanks everyone!
#918 of 965 Q45 Coil Packs by walis Mar 21, 2007 (6:59 am)
Hello, is it okay to use coil packs from a 1996 Q45t on a 1992 Q45? I noticed that the coil pack plugs won't fit exactly but with some trimming on the edges on the coil packs itself, it fit. Is there anything I should be concerned about? I haven't put them in, I just tried one. Please advise before I install them all. Thanks!
#919 of 965 Help purchasing 2002 Q45... by vonchi_m Mar 24, 2007 (2:45 pm)
I'm interested in purchasing '02 Q45 with 35k miles (for $19k), but my main concern to the maintenance costs for this type of car. For example, I was searching for shock absorbers for this model, and I didn't find anyone on the web who sold them. What would happen if I needed to change them? I was thinking that this could also apply to many other parts. And I live on a small island and I rarely see this model car, so if I can't find a part on the web, it'll be even more difficult finding it here. My main concern is maintenance. WIll I be able to afford it? I'm comparing this to the cost of a '98 Lexus ES300 (my current car).   Thanks for any help. Replies to this message: seattlejpm (Mar 24, 2007 3:40 pm) vonchi_m (Mar 24, 2007 4:52 pm) seattlejpm (Mar 24, 2007 5:31 pm)
#920 of 965 Used 2002 Q45: Super Value, Great Car by seattlejpm Mar 24, 2007 (3:31 pm)
2 weeks ago I traded in my '94 Q for a 2002 (the first year of the most recent generation). What a difference! Improvements in horsepower, handling, interior amenities and appearance, even the seats are much more comfortable. The traction control was shot on my '94 (for the second time!) and I had to push to get even $1,500 for it. I had thought I would get more than 144,000 miles on it, but with other problems looming, decided now was the time to move on. The '02 has 55k miles on it, but is very clean and checked out very well from my mechanic. I thought $21,000 was a great value for such a high quality car. As most of you know, the Q has always had a poor history in depreciation, and that makes used Q's a steal, IMHO...
#921 of 965 Re: Help purchasing 2002 Q45... [vonchi_m] by seattlejpm Mar 24, 2007 (3:40 pm)
Replying to: vonchi_m (Mar 24, 2007 2:45 pm) My independent mechanic (Japanese cars only) says that Lexus is the cream of the crop in terms of reliability. For example, they use less outside suppliers that other car co's. and accept lower failure rates on components. I won't buy a Lexus, because I've never driven one whose performance I liked, but that's just me.    So my guess is you won't get quite the reliability from the Q, but you get a lot more of a "driver's car". If the '02 is in good shape that's a fantastic price. (I thought my deal was good, but yours is outstanding.) Since Infiniti's have been doing well in recent years (esp. the G and now the M) I would imagine that parts will continue to be available without a problem Replies to this message: vonchi_m (Mar 24, 2007 4:52 pm) seattlejpm (Mar 24, 2007 5:31 pm)
#922 of 965 Re: Help purchasing 2002 Q45... [seattlejpm] by vonchi_m Mar 24, 2007 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: seattlejpm (Mar 24, 2007 3:40 pm) Thanks for the post. Where do you buy your parts for your Infiniti? I searched in google, yahoo, and even ebay and I didn't find anyone selling shocks for the 2002 q45. My main concern is that when/if something breaks, I won't find the part. Is there a Nissan equivalent for the q45 (ie. ES300 to Camry)? Is this a high maintenance car? For example, if I were to find a BMW 7-series (or a high-end MB) for a great price I wouldn't buy it because I'll go bankrupt maintaining it. Is this the case with the Q45?   Thanks again. Replies to this message: seattlejpm (Mar 24, 2007 5:31 pm)
#923 of 965 Re: Help purchasing 2002 Q45... [vonchi_m] by seattlejpm Mar 24, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: vonchi_m (Mar 24, 2007 4:52 pm) My independent mechanic has no trouble getting parts...The Infiniti dealers can provide them without a problem. As to a Nissan equivalent, the top of their line is the Maxima. I don't really know, but my guess is they don't share a lot of parts. Again, I don't believe Infiniti will stop providing parts. Although they have stopped making the Q, the word is that they will redesign it and bring it back in about a year.    I don't consider it a high maintainance car. If I did I wouldn't have bought a second one! I suspect it's in-between the Lexus and BMW in terms of reliabilility and cost of ownership.
#924 of 965 Purchase parts for 2002 Q45? Desperate... by vonchi_m Mar 28, 2007 (7:46 pm)
Where on the Internet can I purchase parts (i.e. suspension, mechanical) for a 2002 Q45? I don't want to buy directly from the Infiniti dealer because they're way too expensive. I just want to buy them and take the car to an independent mechanic.   Thanks.
#925 of 965 97' INFINITY Q45 ACCIDENT by maymanj Apr 12, 2007 (7:58 am)
I have posted on this site many times before,e.g., /coil on plug- Air intake idle,etc. I never thought I would ever have a collision with my 97'Q45,but my wife did. She was hit dead center by a 03 Ford pickup truck. He smashed her grill,left side fender and hood ($4500 damage). The real message here is that there was no injury and how well the Q45 survived the crash!Just like a Tank. I hope they still build them like that. JERRY

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