Infiniti Q50 S

ZBro16 · 08-20-2013, 10:00 AM

Only reason why I was talking about replacing the Z is if I'm in the situation and I have to downsize to one car, I wasn't sure if it would completely scratch the sporty/performance itch or not.

On the other hand, they have made mention of a 6MT powertrain potentially coming available for it (or at least I thought I read that somewhere), and if they rock epic lease deals like they have for the G37 and I'm far enough out of negative equity on my Mazda then I will pick one up without a doubt. My buddy landed a $249/mo lease on a G37 Journey with Sport Appearance pkg + navigation. That is a hell of a car for that money. 12k miles a year for 2 or 3 years.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2013, 11:24 AM

I have a feeling what's going to happen is auto trannies will be standard and manuals wil be a cost option down the line. I expect the 6mt in the Q50 the same year the Q60 is released. I'm sure the 60 will have manual.

ZBro16 · 08-20-2013, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I have a feeling what's going to happen is auto trannies will be standard and manuals wil be a cost option down the line. I expect the 6mt in the Q50 the same year the Q60 is released. I'm sure the 60 will have manual.

I sure hope so. Nissan has been all about nixing manuals lately. Well... not just Nissan. Pretty much everyone.

I was looking at the luxury sport sedan line - BMW and Audi are the last ones out there offering a MT. In fact, the 2014 Audi S4 only gets a 6MT option in the US... not even in Europe!

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-20-2013, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZBro16

I sure hope so. Nissan has been all about nixing manuals lately. Well... not just Nissan. Pretty much everyone.

I was looking at the luxury sport sedan line - BMW and Audi are the last ones out there offering a MT. In fact, the 2014 Audi S4 only gets a 6MT option in the US... not even in Europe!

this is just my guess. I think they are nixxing them now so when they bring them back as a cost option. People will just focus on the fact that manuals are back and optional. They won't focus on "why are they paying more money for a tranny that's cheaper to build than the standard auto.".

Only 20% of the market buys manuals, but 20% of 1,000,000 is still 200,000. That's a viable number and a considerable demand. Manuals a rent going anywhere. The halt is all market strategy.

bdbaity · 08-20-2013, 03:47 PM

Here is a couple of pics of my Q50 Hybrid/Sport.

[/URL]Uploaded with

ZBro16 · 08-21-2013, 09:42 AM

AFAIC, that is THE color for that car. THE color.

Beautiful ride!!! Tint is necessary. Would love to see the chrome trim around the windows blacked out as well.

MagmaRed370z · 06-06-2016, 01:37 PM

Nice Nice car!

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-06-2016, 02:10 PM

https://youtu.be/fM2OMA1pnh0

That Direct adaptive ******** sucks... don't do it. If they don't have a steering column option pass.... MT tend to understand the philosophy behind Nissan infiniti products.... if they say DAS sucks...
It damn sure sucks....

I hate this Technology
I hate EPAS
I HATE E-E-BRAKES.
I hate E SPORTS CARS...

It's an abomination to ENTHUSIAST cars.

Firebase99 · 06-06-2016, 03:42 PM

I just went on Infiniti website...i had NO idea they made 4 banger i4 for the Q50. Thats ALMOST as bad as Lexus V6 with 200 hp.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-06-2016, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebase99

I just went on Infiniti website...i had NO idea they made 4 banger i4 for the Q50. Thats ALMOST as bad as Lexus V6 with 200 hp.

You've musta been asleep. It was the first confirmed engine. They announced it was coming late 2014.

At least the infiniti is approx 250lbs lighter than the lex.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-27-2016, 09:06 PM

2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 First Test: Track-Testing the Most Powerful Q50

cv129 · 07-27-2016, 11:56 PM

^ that hurts....

RicerX · 07-28-2016, 10:29 AM

After reading through that review, it's precisely what I expected. They had the opportunity to drive both a DAS car and non-DAS car, but chose to lambast the DAS car while not commenting on the standard steering, which skews the overall review.

Skip the DAS car and add a LSD to this car, and it's a serious contender. I've said that from the beginning. After I take care of my family's housing situation, I will decide whether to keep my 3.7 RWD or move to a Red Sport based upon what's available during this car's full mid-cycle refresh.

I really anticipate a dual clutch being offered at some point... but I'm ok with the current 7AT. If the aftermarket responds to the red sport and Quaife drops an ATB differential for this thing, I'm all in. The car is great - just missing a couple pieces.

axmea? · 07-28-2016, 12:20 PM

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.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-08-2017, 01:15 PM

Signature Edition. Great value

2017 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition Debuts in Chicago

08-20-2013, 11:24 AM	#17 (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: 14858	I have a feeling what's going to happen is auto trannies will be standard and manuals wil be a cost option down the line. I expect the 6mt in the Q50 the same year the Q60 is released. I'm sure the 60 will have manual. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-20-2013, 03:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
bdbaity Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NC Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 15	Here is a couple of pics of my Q50 Hybrid/Sport. [/URL]Uploaded with UNKNOWN_370 and ZBro16 like this. __________________ 2011 370z 6mt Gun Metallic w/ Sports Package - FI 18" TDX - Pioneer P4400 - 20% Tint - Venture Shield Clear Bra - Clazzio Leather Seats

06-06-2016, 01:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Nice Nice car! Last edited by MagmaRed370z; 06-06-2016 at 01:39 PM.

06-06-2016, 02:10 PM	#23 (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: 14858	https://youtu.be/fM2OMA1pnh0 That Direct adaptive ******** sucks... don't do it. If they don't have a steering column option pass.... MT tend to understand the philosophy behind Nissan infiniti products.... if they say DAS sucks... It damn sure sucks.... I hate this Technology I hate EPAS I HATE E-E-BRAKES. I hate E SPORTS CARS... It's an abomination to ENTHUSIAST cars. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

06-06-2016, 03:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	I just went on Infiniti website...i had NO idea they made 4 banger i4 for the Q50. Thats ALMOST as bad as Lexus V6 with 200 hp. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

08-20-2013, 10:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 14	Only reason why I was talking about replacing the Z is if I'm in the situation and I have to downsize to one car, I wasn't sure if it would completely scratch the sporty/performance itch or not. On the other hand, they have made mention of a 6MT powertrain potentially coming available for it (or at least I thought I read that somewhere), and if they rock epic lease deals like they have for the G37 and I'm far enough out of negative equity on my Mazda then I will pick one up without a doubt. My buddy landed a $249/mo lease on a G37 Journey with Sport Appearance pkg + navigation. That is a hell of a car for that money. 12k miles a year for 2 or 3 years.

08-21-2013, 09:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 14	AFAIC, that is THE color for that car. THE color. Beautiful ride!!! Tint is necessary. Would love to see the chrome trim around the windows blacked out as well.

07-27-2016, 09:06 PM	#26 (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: 14858	2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 First Test: Track-Testing the Most Powerful Q50 __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-27-2016, 11:56 PM	#27 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	^ that hurts.... __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-28-2016, 10:29 AM	#28 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7720	After reading through that review, it's precisely what I expected. They had the opportunity to drive both a DAS car and non-DAS car, but chose to lambast the DAS car while not commenting on the standard steering, which skews the overall review. Skip the DAS car and add a LSD to this car, and it's a serious contender. I've said that from the beginning. After I take care of my family's housing situation, I will decide whether to keep my 3.7 RWD or move to a Red Sport based upon what's available during this car's full mid-cycle refresh. I really anticipate a dual clutch being offered at some point... but I'm ok with the current 7AT. If the aftermarket responds to the red sport and Quaife drops an ATB differential for this thing, I'm all in. The car is great - just missing a couple pieces.

07-28-2016, 12:20 PM	#29 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	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 10:34 PM.

02-08-2017, 01:15 PM	#30 (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: 14858	Signature Edition. Great value 2017 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition Debuts in Chicago __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
All Nissan and Infiniti FSM	Fezzik	Nissan 370Z Owners Manual / Service Manuals	19	06-29-2022 10:57 AM
Infiniti first aid kit	js1	Misc Items for sale (No Z stuff)	2	07-28-2013 09:30 PM
The Infiniti Q60	UNKNOWN_370	Other Vehicles	64	03-21-2013 03:45 PM
Infiniti G35	mysterymann	Other Vehicles	3	03-12-2011 03:59 AM
Infiniti G35 versus Infiniti FX50 (race)	sbsmoov	Other Vehicles	11	12-23-2008 06:34 AM