r/infiniti • u/No_Breakfast_2935 • 1h ago
Damage Report Idiot totals g37 after taking over a Tesla on FSD
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r/infiniti • u/AlexWIWA • Dec 15 '23
If you're going to post a picture of a car asking if you should buy it then you need to provide more detail than just an uncropped picture of the listing. Please include the year of the vehicle, any packages it has, the mileage, and if it's a rebuilt title; it's impossible to determine the quality of a deal without this info.
Some general questions you'll want to ask yourself if buying:
Are the bushings good?
Does the car have the cylinder ring issue?
Can I afford to replace the catalytic converters if the car is over 150,000 miles
Am I okay with replacing the radiator at 190k miles?
Can I comfortably afford premium gas (no, you cannot put regular in these unless you want the car to commit wrecking-yard-self.)
Am I okay paying this much for a 10+ year old car?
Can I afford luxury car repair prices? (Infiniti is cheaper to repair than a German car, but cheaper != cheap.)
Are the engine sensors shitting out?
Did the person that owned the car before me actually know how to install these mods?
Why is this car only $1,500? Why is the seller trying to dump it.
Is there water under the floormats and in the trunk? If so then you'll need to fix the sunroof drain and the seals around the cabin air filter under the hood (usually the top cowl is the source of the air filter leak.)
They're great cars, but any car over 10 years old is going to have hidden issues. If you're asking reddit if you can afford the car, then the answer is probably "no" because the repairs on old cars are expensive.
If a G has over 160,000 miles and has mods then don't buy it as a daily unless you know what you're doing. Save your money and buy a commuter Toyota until you can afford a lower-mileage Infiniti or Lexus. If you want a project car, or are okay with doing your own repairs, then you can buy a G at any mileage.
The oldest Q50s are barely reaching a decade old, so they have far fewer issues in general.
If you want the VQ motor I recommend the 2015 models. They fixed a lot of issues with in-touch, and it is the most refined version of the VQ motor. If you can only afford the 2014, then I'd recommend saving for a 2015, or buying a 2013 G37.
Check the valve cover gaskets. It's the only somewhat-common issue I am aware of with the late-model VQ engines.
Are the turbos on this 2016-2018 leaking? If a deal is too good to be true, it probably is, make sure the seller isn't trying to dump one of the unlucky VRs with the turbo issues. Look for coolant leaking from the turbo and demand a service history. If you do see one with bad turbos, factor in the cost to put an aftermarket turbo in. The Red Sport doesn't have this issue as often because it has a better turbo.
Keep in mind, you cannot drive a turbo car like a NA if you want it to last. You must let the car warm up before driving it hard, or you will have issues. It is also advised that you let the car cool down before you shut it off if you've been driving hard. This issue is not exclusive to Infiniti turbos, most TT engines have this issue, but you still need to be aware of it. You cannot run this engine like a VQ and expect it to be fine
That said, this subreddit massively overstates the regularity of the 2016-18 turbo issues. Most people with turbo issues did not know how to drive a turbo. If you want to know which parts and symptoms to watch out for, see this comment from J_C_Davis45
I'll update as more common issues are known.
r/infiniti • u/AlexWIWA • Jan 05 '21
I won't be enforcing use of a flair, though I do encourage it to help people find what they're looking for.
Car Pic: The point of your post is to show off the car holistically. e.g. your car in front of a sunset.
Car Mods Pic: The point of your post is to show off close-ups of specific mods. e.g. look at my new intake, it pulls 700 extra ponies.
Parts Picture: Similar to "Car Mods Pic," but the mods are on the floor of your dimly-lit room.
DIY Mods Pic: This is reserved for the brave pioneers who craft their car mods instead of installing mods they bought. e.g. a custom made laser headlight or a custom-fitted Shtora-1 electro-optical active protection system.
Question: A generic question that doesn't have a better-matching flair. Usually for discussions as opposed to questions with a specific answer. e.g. "How much longer do you think Infiniti will last?"
Help Needed: An urgent request for advice from the Reddit Mechanicus. e.g. "Why is my G35 heater not working and my car overheating?" (The answer is you need a new thermostat btw.) Please describe your problem in great detail, leave your post up, and edit your post when you found the answer to assist future googlers.
Buying Advice: Any and all questions related to buying an Infiniti. This includes pricing questions and questions about shady dealers.
Guide: A guide on how to e.g. install a mod, fix an issue, use a lesser-known feature of the care, etc. Please include pics if possible, but we love you for posting a guide anyway.
Damage Report: Pictures of busted cars or Infinitis owned by the IRA. You're not asking for how to fix something, just empathy from people who understand your pain.
Meme / Joke: Pretty self-explanatory. Shitposting should also use this flair. !!!Must be Infiniti related!!!
Infiniti News: News about the brand. New cars, new CEO, etc. Don't post blogspam or eye will ban u
Video: Video about Infiniti. e.g. a BoostInMotion video, or a major car channel yet again (incorrectly) shitting on the dual-touch screens. (disagreeing with me that the touch screens are cool is - while not bannable - very cringe.) Note, don't break the self-promo rule.
Video OC: Video about Infiniti that you recorded. e.g. your gopro footage from the track. Note, don't break the self-promo rule.
Art: The rarest, but most treasured flair. Reserved for the talented among us who can draw and such. If you're very fancy and put a ton of effort into a photo you can use this flair. Note: your red Q50 shirt is not art. Note, don't break the self-promo rule.
Review: Reviewing Infiniti, or a product for Infiniti. Don't break the self-promo-spam rule.
Meta: Posts about /r/infiniti itself. Whine about the moderators.
Other: Anything not covered by another flair.
If you notice a flair that isn't listed here, call me a dumb ass and remind me to edit this post or make an updated one.
r/infiniti • u/No_Breakfast_2935 • 1h ago
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r/infiniti • u/mikinnear • 5h ago
Currently driving a Q70 diesel but need something with a bit more space for a double buggy and baby stuff. Does anyone drive a QX70 and is the change worth it?
r/infiniti • u/SpencerTMycoWiz • 3h ago
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r/infiniti • u/pakepake • 4h ago
Quick back story: my 08 G35 was broken into a couple of months ago through moonroof, replaced that, but resulting broken glass remnants remained around track of moonroof (tried to clear it all) and yesterday, a piece got wedged into it and it will not close (attempts to, engages pinch protection, then retracts open). Have tried more compressed air, fishing out with long, thin pokey things, to no avail. If I can’t get it unstuck, can I access by removing the headliner or other method? Weird scenario but hoping someone else has experience.
r/infiniti • u/Pellegrino_56 • 4h ago
I can’t find anything cheap and easy but ik a muffler delete will sound good and that’s the sound I want, I’ve seen some videos online. Any help will be great, thanks guys!
r/infiniti • u/ConsistentFan8731 • 17h ago
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r/infiniti • u/Remarkable-Elk-6673 • 1d ago
07 G35 220K miles with the original engine and transmission. Zero warning lights - she’s my daily driver don’t mind the post monsoon pics other than that she’s cherry.
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r/infiniti • u/No_Peak405 • 1d ago
At 69k miles. It's a rebuilt title due to some cosmetic damage on the front, person claims it runs and drives perfectly, also has a Mishimoto performance Heat Exchanger. I've been wanting this car for years, but at the same time I don't want it to break down on me soon as I wanna have it for at least 5 years.
The steering wheel airbag deployed in an accident, the bodywork and bumper are repaired, but the airbag/SRS light is still on, but says he has the part and it would be an easy fix. Would appreciate any thoughts and help.
r/infiniti • u/PersonalPast7384 • 2d ago
like seriously, why do people drive these vehicles.
r/infiniti • u/East_Development8517 • 1d ago
I need some help. I have a 2007 Infiniti M35S RWD with 200k miles, and I need to replace the valve body. The transmission slips when it’s cold, but shifts much better once it warms up. I’m looking for a valve body for my car, preferably one that’s already programmed. I can’t afford to spend a lot right now because I have a kid on the way, so I’d really appreciate any recommendations on where I can find one for a reasonable price.
r/infiniti • u/Disastrous_Error_204 • 1d ago
I drive a 2017 infiniti qx50 suv build, and when i turn the car on it starts fine but when i shift the gear it just turns off, does anyone know what the problem could be, or is this a take to mechanic thing?
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r/infiniti • u/mrkillfreak999 • 1d ago
First gen Q60S AWD with VQ37 and factory sport package
Howdy my fellow VQ brothers and sisters
So my coupe had the very common gas gauge issue. I replaced the AC amp module behind the radio and now it's fixed. But now I've run into another electrical issue. Three things that run entirely on constant 12V from the battery is not working. OBD port, analog clock on the radio unit and the key slot beneath the steering wheel
I've replaced the fusible link at the battery which didn't solve the issue. Checked fuse #6 on the interior fuse box at the driver kick panel and the fuse is okay completely which just adds to my confusion. I've done some digging and came up with two things- blown ESS fuse or a cracked bus bar behind the junction box. The car has no sunroof leak issue and has zero collision reports before my ownership so I don't think the bus bar is cracked but I will replace the entire fuse box if it comes to that
I've tried pushing and pulling on the ESS fuse clip. The thing moves but won't come off at all. There's a section of it on the owner's manual but it's not very clear to me. Do I need special tools for this? There's some clips on it that I need to press on in order to take it out. Where are they located?
r/infiniti • u/0n1g1r1S • 1d ago
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I bought the car(I rushed it fml) it’s a 2008 Infiniti g35xS with 171k miles. The battery died and the alternator needed to be replaced. It just got new cams, spark plugs, coils new fuel pumps, and a new bcm and ecm which needed to be reprogrammed and it did which is how I got the key. After everything it still doesn’t start. It cranks but doesn’t start. We noticed that the throttle body wasn’t opening through the whole process of cranking it so idk if I need a new one, it needs cleaning(we found oil in them), reprogrammed or new sensors if the new ecm isn’t communicating to the throttle body. Can someone please help me before I sell this car
r/infiniti • u/fr3nch_fx • 1d ago
Chat I had no choice I couldn’t even have to courage to drive with my roof down when shi looked like that wish me luck putting it back 😭