2003 Infiniti M45

Another yuppified relic from the sixties

by mkaresh in Cars & Motorsports, - Top 10
Oct 29 '02 - Updated Mar 21 '03 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 

Pros: Great engine, less expensive than most alternatives, did I mention the great engine?
Cons: Dated styling, mediocre handling, marginal room for such a long car, sticker still too high
The Bottom Line: A great engine, but the rest of the car doesn't cut it. The sticker is lower than that of many competitors, but it's not low enough.

The original Q45, introduced late in 1989, was a truly unique luxury car, combining styling with Japanese themes, a top-notch chassis, and a powerful 4.5 liter V8. Unfortunately for Nissan, the great majority of luxury car buyers were looking for...

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INFINITI M45: Sometimes a Fine Car Isn't Enough

by vara, - Top 200
Jan 14 '03 - Updated Feb 11 '03 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Awesome powerplant. Impressive feature content for this class. Competent handling. Great value quotient.
Cons: Frameless windows, large turning circle, trunk on small side. Styling not widely appealing.
The Bottom Line: Infiniti's M45 is a nice alternative to other pricier options. Indeed, it's got impressive performance and feature content for the money. However, it probably won't meet Infiniti's sale goals.

I can't help but wonder if the folks at Infiniti are James Bond fans. The quirky inventor who fits 007's exotic cars with weapons of mass destruction... his name is "Q". Infiniti has the Q45, loaded with multiple gadgets, gizmos, and...

I love my M45!!

by ehannigan
Jan 30 '03 - Updated Jan 31 '03 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Engine, Service, Interior comfort, A/C in the seat!
Cons: Trunk space, turning radius
The Bottom Line: Best luxury sports car in it's price range by far. All the competition only offer 6 cylinder offerings in this class. This car FLIES!

I have driven the car for 3400 miles so far and have become very familiar with it by now. I am averaging 18.5 miles to the gallon around town with the air off which borders on unbelievable for a 340 h.p. V8.

The onboard computer makes it easy...

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Infiniti M45 is a great buy at 7k below MSRP

by ez2bblue
Jun 16 '03 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Acceleration, Comfort, Technology, Uniqueness, Smooth ride on smooth roads, Infiniti service
Cons: Handling, sound system, rough rides on rough roads, styling not appealing to some
The Bottom Line: Summary: This car was the best combination of Sport/Luxury/Value I could find, and I looked long and hard. If you can get the 7K discount buy one.

I just leased an Inifinit M45 for three years. I negotiated the dealer down from the $49k sticker t ...

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The Muscle Car Without a Niche

by nevster
May 13 '03 - Updated May 15 '03 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 

Pros: excellent engine, nimble for a large car, understated looks.
Cons: quirky instrument panel, overly aggressive skid control, fuel economy, understated looks
The Bottom Line: For someone who values a stealthy sleeper car for a great deal, this is your car.

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Being a 30-something dot-com degenerate going on 17, I'm pretty certain the M45 is not a car you're likely to see becoming a hit with the young, hip, urban crowd. However, also being a 30-something old-fart computer geek with...

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My review of my M45

by ptm03m45
Apr 30 '03 - Updated May 02 '03 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Power, good balance, great seats, best navigation system, great technology
Cons: None I know of yet
The Bottom Line: This is the best car in its class hands down, nothing can compete with it!

I just took delivery of a loaded black M45 w/chrome wheels, graphite interior and a rear spoiler. When I got to the dealer she was all shined up and ready and simply beautiful. It was parked out front and at 3 people were hawking it when I walked up. I...

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Great Used Car Value - With a Few Drawbacks

by sta8of9
Nov 29 '08 

Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Distinctive and unusual styling.
Impressive and smooth performance.
Cons: Some interior materials not up to the competition.
Cramped interior quarters.
Confusing LCD.
The Bottom Line: I believe this is a good used car value for smaller sized people looking for Japanese quality and high performance.

My lease will be up on my Saab 93 2.0T soon. I have been shopping for a quality used car value to purchase instead of leasing. The M45 intrigues me by its unique styling so I recently test drove one. The M45 only looks aesthetically pleasing in ...

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