Overview & Reviews

Infiniti takes aim at the BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the all-new Q45 sedan. Unlike the forgettable previous version, the new Q has power and panache, just what it takes to woo the mid-luxury crowd.

• Killer stereo system, powerful V8 engine, high-tech rearview camera, blazing headlamps.

• Looks a little like a Hyundai up front, some bits and pieces in the cabin look and feel cheap, fussy navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent value - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By balp - March 25 - 10:00 am

  Previous car was Lexus LS400. Q45 excellent value for $7,000 less without giving up anything with the possible exception of a softer ride... could be a function of the 17" tires versus the 16" ones for Lexus. Exterior design more attractive than Lexus LS430. Infiniti sales and service dealership outstanding facility.

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  An update for 2009 - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By Dr. Craig Merrell - November 26 - 12:16 am

  Car has now been flat-bedded for repairs 3 times, am on 4th battery ("Infiniti" batteries are made in Mexico and last me 1-2 years.), entire left side of exhaust--engine to tailpipe--had to be replaced, one entire HID assembly replaced at less than one year, all 4 pressure gauges needed replacement, body shop did poor work and failed to cover all new paint with clear-coat, console cup holder lid requires solid thump to open, glovebox- -with 6-disc changer--has very little room, paint scratches if you look at it cross-eyed, crazing developing in f/r bumper fasciae, transmission still hesitates too much on downshifts, cruise "On" light "assembly" burned out--over $300 (Skipped it.).

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  Mystery Drain - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By taf - June 3 - 8:50 am

  Great car. Owned in for 5 years with no plans to sell or trade in.

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  21st Century Q - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By CatLover - February 10 - 2:00 am

  This car is fast! Almost as fast as my 2001 supercharged Jaguar XJR. The Q has a soft, luxury car ride, however, which my wife and I greatly appreciate on long trips. The interior of this car is not as luxurious as the Jaguar, but is quite plush and superior to the LS430 in my opinion. Build quality is excellent and there have been no defects or problems in the year that I have owned it.

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  265,000 miles - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By q45owner - December 23 - 9:02 am

  I have owned this car (Sport) since 9-2005 when I bought it from the first owner w/ 40k on it. It has been very reliable car to own. It handles well and has great accelertation. At 265k there are no rattles and the car rides very quite. The V8 does burn oil. But it is the same since I got it. This is a common issue w/ these cars.

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  Unbeatable - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By AlexP - December 3 - 5:50 am

  Infiniti really pulled it off this time. The last Q kind of left me cold, boring "anycar" styling, perfect for the old Caddy set. This is another beast altogether. It is fast first of all. The ride and balance of the car rivals anything BMW has to offer (I just sold my 740) and there nothing in the Lexus stable that can even come close the the zest this car offers to the driver. It is unstated yet elegant and did I mention that it was fast. The car is deceptive and I was horsing around one time around a curve where I295 dumps into I95 and realized I was doing 135 when it felt more like 75. Be careful with this car, did I mention that it was fast?

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  I still love this car. - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By jerry_in_wa - August 5 - 1:22 pm

  This is the best car Ive ever owned. By now, Im usually bored with my vehicle and ready to replace. Almost 4 years later and I still love my car. I am the 3rd owner of my 02 Sport, I bought mine in August 2011 with 116K for $7K, a steal at the time. It now has 165K on the odometer and in those 50 thousand miles all Ive had to fix was one wheel bearing (other than routine tires/brakes/plugs). Thats fantastic. The routine maintenance is costlier than most cars but not wallet breaking. This is like a "Japanese BMW" that doesnt ride so stiff.

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  My 4th Q cars - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By e Edward w - January 29 - 1:23 pm

  I am an Infiniti man all the way this is my 4th Q car 1990 Q45, 1997 Qx4 2001 Qx4 2002 Q45

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  Nice car but build problems - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By Furman Football - December 5 - 2:00 am

  I did tons of research, and drove lots of cars. The Q45 seemed to offer the luxury and performance I wanted. But I have had to take it in for repoars twice within the first month. the brakes made noise, the subwoofer blew, and a strut broke.

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  There are better choices - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By pbjb - April 4 - 8:23 am

  This car was plagued by excessive oil consumption (1.5 to 2.0 quarts per 2500 mi.)after 8,000 miles with blue smoke coming out of exhaust during initial startup. Dealership was great and did what they could but Infinity claimed it was normal. After checking with other dealerships out of state and finding out they had to replace engines in other 2002 Q45s I requested a replacement. It took 12 months to finally get Infinity to replace the engine. They said they had to monitor the oil consumption over a period of 3 oil changes. The new engine doesnt burn a drop! Had to have the rotors turned down after 20,000 miles (warped) and had them replaced 7,000 miles later due to the same problem.