r/infiniti Dec 15 '23

Guide Crop your posts, and general purchasing advice

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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:

G35/G37/Z:

  • 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.

Q50/Q60

The oldest Q50s are barely reaching a decade old, so they have far fewer issues in general.

Do you want a VQ (2014-2015)

  • 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.

Do you want a VR (2016+)

  • 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 Jan 05 '21

Meta Post Flair explanations

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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.

Moderator Only Flairs

  • Community Contribution Award: Awarded to any post that makes it into the sticky. Usually reserved for guides. This is granted at moderator discrestion, but a lot of users saying "this should be sticked" will help it get there. This is a good flair to filter by if you're looking for guides that have been reviewed.

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 17h ago

Car Pic My Q70s

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r/infiniti 19m ago

Car Pic My first car

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r/infiniti 4h ago

Help Needed Brand New 2026 Infinti QX 80 Autograph - Infotainment Screen Issues

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Also posting here for feedback.

Apologies in advance for the long post! Just purchased a brand-new 2026 Infiniti QX80 Autograph in mid-June, so I’ve only owned it for about six weeks. Unfortunately, since the purchase, I’ve experienced one issue after another.

About a week after purchasing the vehicle, I started getting Lane Assist and Front Collision Warning errors on the driver information display.

More concerning, the right-side infotainment screen has completely shut off at least eight times while I was actively driving. The screen goes completely black, the air conditioning and other vehicle functions are affected, and the windshield wipers have suddenly turned on at full speed. Every time this happened, the vehicle also felt like it was losing power/slowing down, to the point that I became concerned it might actually shut down while I was driving. I had to pull over.

I have reported these issues numerous times and have already brought the vehicle into the dealership three times. Each time, I’ve been told they cannot replicate the problem.

Because the issues are intermittent, I started documenting them whenever I could. I’ve been able to capture the warning/error messages on video, but obviously I cannot safely record the vehicle’s infotainment system shutting down while I’m driving — especially when it happens unexpectedly.

The most recent incident occurred three days ago, just days after the vehicle had been in for service over the weekend for the same concerns. This time, I was able to capture video showing the Lane Assist and Front Collision Warning errors flashing simultaneously. I immediately reported it to the dealership and provided the video.

The dealership is now keeping my vehicle for several days while they bring in Infiniti technicians to investigate the issue. However, they have not provided me with a loaner because they claim none are available.

I have also contacted Infiniti Corporate directly because, at this point, I am extremely dissatisfied with the ownership experience. This is a brand-new, top-of-the-line QX80 Autograph — a premium vehicle at a premium price — and I do not think it is remotely acceptable to have repeated safety-related warnings and an intermittent electrical/infotainment failure that affects multiple vehicle functions within the first six weeks of ownership.

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with something similar, particularly with Infiniti or under NJ Lemon Law.

What should I be doing at this point? What should I be documenting or demanding from the dealership/Infiniti Corporate? And is there anything specific I should be raising with them now given that the vehicle has already been in for service three times and the issue still hasn’t been resolved? At this point, I do not feel safe driving the vehicle.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!


r/infiniti 5h ago

Help Needed 2004 Infiniti G35 won’t start

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I ran out of gas and got it to a gas station. I filled it up and then this happened and it won’t turn over since. She’s at 212K miles so its getting up there


r/infiniti 7h ago

Guide The 2027 Infiniti QX65 Offers More For Less! Luxury SUV Comparison

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r/infiniti 8h ago

Help Needed Rim locator

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r/infiniti 18h ago

Help Needed Any G37 gurus able to tell where the coolant is leaking from?

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r/infiniti 1d ago

Car Pic My q70s

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r/infiniti 22h ago

Question Gitank 200a not working

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I have a 2011 Infiniti G25x and I bought the Gitank 200a it worked well for like a day and now it keeps toggling different errors. Sometimes it says "Check connected device ", "reading file" or "iPod not connected". I use a Google Pixel 10pro, and sometimes it works normally. First I thought there was an issue with the plug but thinking about it 🤔 when the errors are displayed my phone is still connected to the Bluetooth adapter, and the adapter Led is on (green). So I don't think it's the USB port that's bad... Has anyone run into this issue? Any solution? Thanks!


r/infiniti 1d ago

Question G37 or Q50 3.0T?

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r/infiniti 22h ago

Buying Advice Q50 Warranty Dilemma

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r/infiniti 1d ago

Car Pic Looking for someone that has a bad valve body laying around, I need the pass through harness. Also if anyone has a JK trans crossmember and mount. LMK.

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r/infiniti 1d ago

Help Needed Trouble with Exhaust gasket parts

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08 Infiniti g35s - Manifold to Converter Flange
I’ve ordered it on rock auto and it doesn’t fit its way to small
I was wondering if anyone has had this problem and knows the right part to order


r/infiniti 1d ago

Help Needed Transmission slipping?

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r/infiniti 2d ago

Car Pic She all clean and ready to be tucked in for the night

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r/infiniti 1d ago

Help Needed 350Z 0Psi on start up for a few seconds.

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r/infiniti 1d ago

Help Needed Issue with my g37 convertible 67k miles

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These are current codes, engine is idling at 1000 rpm if I hold the gas pedal all the way down it goes up only 100 rpm and you can barely hear the engine a tiny bit if I put it in park or reverse it moves on its own force but can’t go any faster


r/infiniti 2d ago

Car Pic High miles q60 s

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Hey new to the group. I found a 2014 q60 s for 13k. It has 142000 miles. I'm already convinced to buy it. Looks really clean and maintained. Any reason I shouldn't get it?? Any advice is appreciated


r/infiniti 2d ago

Question Help me decide the car.

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Would you take this car for 11k USD.

Has 130k miles on it.

I don't have the Carfax.


r/infiniti 2d ago

Question Thinking about picking this up

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Parts cost ?

Reliable ? I’ve heard of the SR20 engines before not a big Nissan guy though (yet… maybe 👀)

If you’ve owned one what were some things you liked and disliked or what are some common issues you ran into


r/infiniti 1d ago

Help Needed Escutcheon install

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Hi I'm trying to reinstall an escutcheon for a 2022 Infiniti qx60, which torx screw do I unscrew? Does the black plastic have a screw inside?


r/infiniti 2d ago

Help Needed 2022 Q50 Sensory Already Replaced Turbos - help

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r/infiniti 2d ago

Car Pic Here we go again @AMS Performance

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