Getting older so I needed less lowwwwww..... TL ----> Q50 Sport Hybrid
09-06-2015, 08:10 AM
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Getting older so I needed less lowwwwww..... TL ----> Q50 Sport Hybrid
Ok decided to not be so lazy. I was looking into the GS350 but after a test drive it wasn't sporty enough for my needs. It drove a little too smooth for my liking 
so I decided to go with Infiniti. Here are a few pics. 2014 Q50 Sport Hybrid with all the options. CPO with a little over 11k miles when I picked it up. I've tested out the self braking feature which is pretty cool but scary at the same time. The car also has that self driving feature which I have yet to play with. As for mods, I am going to keep it simple. The car looks sporty enough from factory. It is highly unlikely that I will be doing any suspension work as the car sits low enough due to the Hybrid battery cells located in the trunk. While TL was still reliable, the front end needed paint, needed tires, headliner was sagging and I was getting tired of being low and having exhaust drone. I have been eyeing the Q50 since they first came out last year but I decided to wait it out and let someone else eat that huge first year depreciation. I initially purchased a Premium model in June and backed out of the deal due to a dent that wasn't repaired to my liking. I was sad but I'm glad it worked out that way. I sat in a sport model after and it was there and then I decided I was not going to settle for anything less. I looked at least 6 other cars before pulling the trigger. Even took a 5hr trip and walked away because of the salesperson's attitude. I technically didn't need a car so it was easy for me to walk away if the deal wasn't on my terms. I saw the one I have now when it was just listed but it was a tad out of my price range. I watched it for weeks and decided to make trip one day after work and try my luck. After negotiating I got it for the price I wanted (around 5k less than what it was originally listed for). It was a bit low based on the market value but the dealer has the car sitting for over a month. In the end, the car was more than what I needed but the deal was a good one considering it is a hybrid and has all options. When all is said and done, the TL was a great car and I could have kept it and saved money but we all like to have nice things and the time was right. I had my TL for almost 6 years and I plan to keep the Q50 longer as it is a CPO with warranty up to 100k.
Edit: I now have cars with the two colors that are the hardest to keep clean
Pros:
Awesome factory sound system
MPG - 32.4 mpg over 2 tanks so far
powahhhhhh - 360 hp
The looks of course
Cons:
Run flats are a tad rough (will be replaced soon)
Small trunk due to the hybrid battery
Mods so far:
Debadged Hybrid logo on the fenders
OEM All weather floor mats
LED swap
Window Tint 35% front windows/limo tint everywhere else
Vinyl wrap chrome trim on the front grill
Decklid Spoiler (waiting to be installed)
Future Mods:
Wheels
so I decided to go with Infiniti. Here are a few pics. 2014 Q50 Sport Hybrid with all the options. CPO with a little over 11k miles when I picked it up. I've tested out the self braking feature which is pretty cool but scary at the same time. The car also has that self driving feature which I have yet to play with. As for mods, I am going to keep it simple. The car looks sporty enough from factory. It is highly unlikely that I will be doing any suspension work as the car sits low enough due to the Hybrid battery cells located in the trunk. While TL was still reliable, the front end needed paint, needed tires, headliner was sagging and I was getting tired of being low and having exhaust drone. I have been eyeing the Q50 since they first came out last year but I decided to wait it out and let someone else eat that huge first year depreciation. I initially purchased a Premium model in June and backed out of the deal due to a dent that wasn't repaired to my liking. I was sad but I'm glad it worked out that way. I sat in a sport model after and it was there and then I decided I was not going to settle for anything less. I looked at least 6 other cars before pulling the trigger. Even took a 5hr trip and walked away because of the salesperson's attitude. I technically didn't need a car so it was easy for me to walk away if the deal wasn't on my terms. I saw the one I have now when it was just listed but it was a tad out of my price range. I watched it for weeks and decided to make trip one day after work and try my luck. After negotiating I got it for the price I wanted (around 5k less than what it was originally listed for). It was a bit low based on the market value but the dealer has the car sitting for over a month. In the end, the car was more than what I needed but the deal was a good one considering it is a hybrid and has all options. When all is said and done, the TL was a great car and I could have kept it and saved money but we all like to have nice things and the time was right. I had my TL for almost 6 years and I plan to keep the Q50 longer as it is a CPO with warranty up to 100k. Edit: I now have cars with the two colors that are the hardest to keep clean
Pros:
Awesome factory sound system
MPG - 32.4 mpg over 2 tanks so far
powahhhhhh - 360 hp
The looks of course
Cons:
Run flats are a tad rough (will be replaced soon)
Small trunk due to the hybrid battery
Mods so far:
Debadged Hybrid logo on the fenders
OEM All weather floor mats
LED swap
Window Tint 35% front windows/limo tint everywhere else
Vinyl wrap chrome trim on the front grill
Decklid Spoiler (waiting to be installed)
Future Mods:
Wheels
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09-06-2015, 09:24 AM
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she's a beauty.
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09-06-2015, 10:25 AM
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Congrats! I had a Q50 as a loaner once and I really liked it. I've had my G for 6 years and plan to keep it another 3-4. This car has not given me any problems, after working out the "new car kinks". I think you'll enjoy driving the Q for a very long time. Enjoy, and welcome to Infinitizine! 
edit: Oh. Aftermarket wheels are a good mod. The stockers are a bit too busy IMO. That is the one thing that I don't like about the car.
edit: Oh. Aftermarket wheels are a good mod. The stockers are a bit too busy IMO. That is the one thing that I don't like about the car.
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09-06-2015, 12:09 PM
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Getting "old" @ 29, now that is funny...........
Nice collection of cars
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09-06-2015, 01:19 PM
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It was a great idea to wait a year until after the initial depreciation to get a Q50 hybrid. Too bad they are not AWD. 
Adding those electric motors for a boost is nice.
Congrats on the pickup, and that's a spicy S2000.....
Adding those electric motors for a boost is nice.Congrats on the pickup, and that's a spicy S2000.....
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09-06-2015, 03:10 PM
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Congrats! I'm sure you figured it out, but you can configure which active/passive driver aids are on normally/when you activate them on the wheel. It was a tough choice for me to not get Moonlight White when I got mine, but someone else I knew had one so I went with Graphite Shadow and haven't looked back. From following some pages on Instagram and being on the Q50 forum, Velgen makes some wheels that compliment the car really well. I need a square setup for AWD but I'm fine with the stock 19s.
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09-08-2015, 06:14 AM
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My desire to mod heavily has been on s steady decline in recent yearsCongrats! I'm sure you figured it out, but you can configure which active/passive driver aids are on normally/when you activate them on the wheel. It was a tough choice for me to not get Moonlight White when I got mine, but someone else I knew had one so I went with Graphite Shadow and haven't looked back. From following some pages on Instagram and being on the Q50 forum, Velgen makes some wheels that compliment the car really well. I need a square setup for AWD but I'm fine with the stock 19s.
Thank you sir
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09-29-2015, 09:09 PM
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Those MPG numbers for a 360hp car makes me sick lol! Congrats on the new to you car! She's going to look amazing with some nicer wheels.
on the new to you car! She's going to look amazing with some nicer wheels.
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10-01-2015, 05:05 PM
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10-01-2015, 07:56 PM
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I considered the cts-v as well but the mpg numbers didn't sit well with me as I needed a daily driver. As for being old, I meant getting tired of being low and exhaust drone I just wanted something comfortable. With that said, I might getting some springs for the Q
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10-02-2015, 04:41 PM
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Nice! Welcome to the Q50S Hybrid Club what's your handle over on the forum? Q Forum Member Hunter ran a 4.75 0-60 time in his.
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10-03-2015, 08:04 AM
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Wow those 0-60 times are amazing for such a large car. Excuse my ignorance, but are these AWD or RWD? I know noting about them.
10-03-2015, 01:12 PM
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Either RWD or AWD whether you go for 3.7 or the hybrid. When I worked at a dealership all they got were AWD models for NJ. But unfortunately you can only get the performance wheel package on RWD but only the tires are staggered sizes while the wheels are the same.
10-07-2015, 02:26 PM
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Infiniti Q50S Sport Muffler by Michael Criscione, on Flickr
Infiniti Q50S Sport Muffler Highway Merge by Michael Criscione, on Flickr
Q50S Sport Muffler Overpass by Michael Criscione, on Flickr
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10-07-2015, 05:05 PM
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Damn that sounds nice.
10-07-2015, 05:56 PM
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The flappy paddle even looks good
10-07-2015, 10:22 PM
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Love the sound of the VQ.
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10-08-2015, 03:07 PM
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Ohhhh yeah I've seen your thread over there. Nice, yeah the sport muffler should have came with the car. I got mine a few months ago. Love it. I constantly get compliments on it, also confusion because it's a Hybrid and sounds like that. Most People still haven't figured out the Q-Hybrid is a performance Hybrid.
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10-10-2015, 08:19 AM
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^ That looks so much better than the chrome!
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10-10-2015, 08:34 AM
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Wow, what an improvement. Looks much better with less chrome.
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