Infiniti Q50 S

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2013, 09:07 AM

I don't think this is the type of car you replace your Z with unless you absolutely need the space and you truly want the added luxury. But it would be something i would add to the garage as a family/DD.

/Angelo350Z/ · 08-19-2013, 09:11 AM

I know Infiniti makes great vehicles, I just wasn't expecting a brand new model to be this good. Of course, I'll reserve my judgment until I get behind the wheel of one.

Tigger · 08-19-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bdbaity

^^^This is so true! They really build great cars yet people always underrate them compared to BMW & Lexus.

They are just big names. I'm sure MT and C&D are paid extra to give them high-praise. They told of the BMW 1 series as being track worthy. I drove one. Thought I was going to roll it around the first s-curve. It was pathetic.

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

@ OP...can you post pics of the particular model you drove?
Interested. Ty!

I'll attach a pic at the bottom.

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The optional Q50S rims look sick... a $1900 option.

They also have a factory-option blacked-out grille. I will be one of those getting this option.

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Originally Posted by ZBro16

Hadn't seen the wheels before. Gotta say that would really helped.

I looked at the Q50 this weekend at my local dealer. The roofline is a little high for my tastes (very tall side glass to my eye), but that is just my opinion. Otherwise, the car is solid. The lines are great (need to see it in person because pictures don't do justice with this car).

I wouldn't mind trying one out. Don't know that I would ditch my Z for it though. I have the benefit of being short so I don't worry about interior space as much

You're lucky you're short. I'd certainly keep my Z otherwise.

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I don't think this is the type of car you replace your Z with unless you absolutely need the space and you truly want the added luxury. But it would be something i would add to the garage as a family/DD.

I hate paying double the property tax so I'm a one-car guy right now.

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

I know Infiniti makes great vehicles, I just wasn't expecting a brand new model to be this good. Of course, I'll reserve my judgment until I get behind the wheel of one.

Absolutely. And if anyone noticed my initial "review", it wasn't really a review. It was simply a very subjective take on a brand new car to the market that was enough to impress me even after the many new cars I've test driven lately. I don't agree with most of the reviews in the mags and I think they are mostly crap so I would expect anyone to think the same about any attempt I would have to give a real review as well. So why bother? Go drive one and see for yourself!

/Angelo350Z/ · 08-19-2013, 06:49 PM

^^ That looks great. I can't wait to see the coupe

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UNKNOWN_370 · 08-19-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

They are just big names. I'm sure MT and C&D are paid extra to give them high-praise. They told of the BMW 1 series as being track worthy. I drove one. Thought I was going to roll it around the first s-curve. It was pathetic.

I'll attach a pic at the bottom.

They also have a factory-option blacked-out grille. I will be one of those getting this option.

You're lucky you're short. I'd certainly keep my Z otherwise.

I hate paying double the property tax so I'm a one-car guy right now.

Absolutely. And if anyone noticed my initial "review", it wasn't really a review. It was simply a very subjective take on a brand new car to the market that was enough to impress me even after the many new cars I've test driven lately. I don't agree with most of the reviews in the mags and I think they are mostly crap so I would expect anyone to think the same about any attempt I would have to give a real review as well. So why bother? Go drive one and see for yourself!

The Q50 is gangsta. I love the Godzilla eye headlights.

axmea? · 07-28-2016, 11:20 AM

Motor Trend Review

Hi expectations from MT but pleased with speed and power. MT was clearly harder on the brand and deservedly so. It is hard and takes a lot to go after well established brands like BMW and Mercs. I understand what MT is saying about the need for infiniti to be clear on what they intend the car to be.

As for the motor - would love to see this on a Z. The Q was a tad under 3900 lbs. so just imagine that.

08-19-2013, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14860	I don't think this is the type of car you replace your Z with unless you absolutely need the space and you truly want the added luxury. But it would be something i would add to the garage as a family/DD. ZBro16 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3662	I know Infiniti makes great vehicles, I just wasn't expecting a brand new model to be this good. Of course, I'll reserve my judgment until I get behind the wheel of one. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

08-19-2013, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3662	^^ That looks great. I can't wait to see the coupe . __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53243	Motor Trend Review Hi expectations from MT but pleased with speed and power. MT was clearly harder on the brand and deservedly so. It is hard and takes a lot to go after well established brands like BMW and Mercs. I understand what MT is saying about the need for infiniti to be clear on what they intend the car to be. As for the motor - would love to see this on a Z. The Q was a tad under 3900 lbs. so just imagine that. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 07-28-2016 at 09:34 PM.

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