Bought my first sedan (400hp twins)
05-12-2016, 11:40 PM
#1
Above n Beyond
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Bought my first sedan (400hp twins)
For the last year I have been debating on getting a sedan or not. Always had coupes and since I bought the NSX it became more and more unpractical to have 2 two door cars.
Sooo lately have been eyeing a lot of sedans and found one that fit. So I traded in the G today. It wass a sad day, but I think I will survive.
The dealer took delivery yesterday and I snagged it up today.
Bought it with 30 miles on it. This thing is a beast!
2016 Q50 Red Sport 400
400hp - 3.0 liter twin turbo v6 (350lb ft torque)
Color: Iridium Blue (limited) / Graphite Black-Aluminum trim interior
Sooo lately have been eyeing a lot of sedans and found one that fit. So I traded in the G today. It wass a sad day, but I think I will survive.
The dealer took delivery yesterday and I snagged it up today.
Bought it with 30 miles on it. This thing is a beast!
2016 Q50 Red Sport 400
400hp - 3.0 liter twin turbo v6 (350lb ft torque)
Color: Iridium Blue (limited) / Graphite Black-Aluminum trim interior
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05-12-2016, 11:54 PM
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05-13-2016, 02:45 AM
#5
Nice. 
That wheel gap though....
That wheel gap though....
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05-13-2016, 05:29 AM
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Congrats!
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05-13-2016, 09:00 AM
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Damn, looks great!!
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05-13-2016, 09:12 AM
#11
Been seeing quite a few of these on the road, and from a visual standpoint, they look great.
Haven't heard much about performance/reliability from users, so, looking forward to hearing about it as well.
Congrats on the purchase. Great colour.
Haven't heard much about performance/reliability from users, so, looking forward to hearing about it as well.
Congrats on the purchase. Great colour.
05-13-2016, 09:43 AM
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05-13-2016, 09:55 AM
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05-13-2016, 10:05 AM
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05-13-2016, 10:07 AM
#20
Yeah, I think you're right.
I'm not in the market for one, so I haven't really done my 'homework' on the differences.
Just appreciate the quality whenever I see one roll by.
@gnuts.....yeah.....leave it to 'Trumperica' to level out the consumer playing field.
I'm not in the market for one, so I haven't really done my 'homework' on the differences.
Just appreciate the quality whenever I see one roll by.
@gnuts.....yeah.....leave it to 'Trumperica' to level out the consumer playing field.
05-13-2016, 10:43 AM
#21
Suzuka Master
looks great. I'm also very curious how it performs
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05-13-2016, 11:48 AM
#22
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Congrats!!! Awesome color choice, too! I honestly didn't know Infiniti was offering a twin snail 6er. Very, very nice!
Awesome color choice, too! I honestly didn't know Infiniti was offering a twin snail 6er. Very, very nice!
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05-13-2016, 12:56 PM
#24
Team Owner
Nice. I assume there is no discount yet right?
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05-13-2016, 02:20 PM
#25
Above n Beyond
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Thanks. I haven't fully opened her up yet but I can tell you that 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears put a smile on my face.
Thanks guys. Going from coupes all your life to a sedan for me was building up so much anxiety. Questions like what make should I get? What model? What color? Will I regret this after I buy it? LOL
The Q50 was the only one that felt "right" and had good experiences with my G37 so stuck with Infiniti.
Ya no budge on the sticker. So I worked the other way and negotiated a trade in price for my G I was pleased with.
The Q50 was the only one that felt "right" and had good experiences with my G37 so stuck with Infiniti.
Ya no budge on the sticker. So I worked the other way and negotiated a trade in price for my G I was pleased with.
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05-13-2016, 02:37 PM
#27
Congrats. Did you test drive a Dodge Charger beforehand? If not, saturno_v thinks you need your head examined.
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05-13-2016, 03:17 PM
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Congratulations! Great looking car and damn those power specs 
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05-13-2016, 03:24 PM
#30
Team Owner
what are the transmission options for this? Is it just auto? DCT?
05-13-2016, 03:24 PM
#31
Team Owner
It's cvt? 
Didn't think they could handle that kind of power... and what happens when you mash the go-pedal? sincerely curious. I have a feeling Infiniti did right with this car... but again... curious!!
Didn't think they could handle that kind of power... and what happens when you mash the go-pedal? sincerely curious. I have a feeling Infiniti did right with this car... but again... curious!!
05-13-2016, 03:33 PM
#32
Team Owner
7 speed auto.
05-13-2016, 03:52 PM
#33
Above n Beyond
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From Infiniti's website.
"Engine
3.0 liter (2,997cc) twin-turbo 24 valve V6 engine, aluminum block and head
Valvetrain
Double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder with microfinished camshafts. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) optimizes opening of intake valves. Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL®) for intake valves improves performance, emissions and fuel efficiency
Fuel Economy
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg) (city/highway)[*]
19/26
Horsepower
400 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
350 lb-ft @ 1600-5,200 rpm
Transmission
Electronically controlled 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). Driver-adaptive learning algorithm senses driving style and adjusts automatic shifting accordingly. Manual shift mode offers sequentially selectable manual gearshifts and Downshift Rev Matching (DRM)
Infiniti Drive Mode selector settings allows driver to choose between Standard, Sport, Snow, Eco or Personal mode.
Hill start assist"
"Engine
3.0 liter (2,997cc) twin-turbo 24 valve V6 engine, aluminum block and head
Valvetrain
Double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder with microfinished camshafts. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) optimizes opening of intake valves. Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL®) for intake valves improves performance, emissions and fuel efficiency
Fuel Economy
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg) (city/highway)[*]
19/26
Horsepower
400 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque
350 lb-ft @ 1600-5,200 rpm
Transmission
Electronically controlled 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). Driver-adaptive learning algorithm senses driving style and adjusts automatic shifting accordingly. Manual shift mode offers sequentially selectable manual gearshifts and Downshift Rev Matching (DRM)
Infiniti Drive Mode selector settings allows driver to choose between Standard, Sport, Snow, Eco or Personal mode.
Hill start assist"
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05-13-2016, 04:21 PM
#36
Team Owner
Ok, whew, no cvt. I'm sure it's a sharp shifting auto too. Very awesome.
I also think it's super cool that more manufacturers are dropping in v-shaped DOHC engines. Honda only did it with the NSX and has never done it since.
I also think it's super cool that more manufacturers are dropping in v-shaped DOHC engines. Honda only did it with the NSX and has never done it since.
05-13-2016, 04:22 PM
#37
Team Owner
And I love that torque curve. Completely flat from 1600-5200rpm waiting for Saintor to say NA is better 
waiting for Saintor to say NA is better
05-13-2016, 04:25 PM
#38
Team Owner
SSFTXX will explain to you with SOHC is better
05-13-2016, 04:29 PM
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Team Owner
