Q about Y33

Hey what's up everyone.
 
I'm new to this forum.  
 
I've never owned a Q45 but since i saw some sick Y33's at SEMA recently i'm looking to picking one up.
 
any suggestions, and things i should look out for?  I've seen these cars in the second hand market going for a huge range in prices ($4000-11000)
 
I'm looking for a 97 or 98 touring model in silver/black, or white/black.
 
 
what should I expect to pay for one in good condition?  :shrug: 
 
 
thanks in advance.

i think you should ask this question on nico or browse the site since they plenty information on q45s.

hey dude, ignore some of the guys on here they might give u some flak when u first post things like that..

im sure u also asked here rather than searching to get included and introduced to the scene in a way:smiley-rofl:

sorry i cant help u out with cimas but im sure someone will post here and answer all the questions u have good luck! :biggthumpup:

Average price for a good 97-98 would be around 5-6k!
I picked up my '99 w/ great condition for 10k!
 
Welcome!!!! and keep us tuned to what you decide!!! :biggthumpup:

Yeah blue book is $5000-$7000 depending on condition and mialage...
 
I got mine for $10000..they wanted $12000 but when they saw 10g's cash they said ok...I was in and out within an hour...my car was in excelent condition..motor looked new headlights have no scuffs and were crystal clear..runs like champ...still can spin the tires....everything electrical worked...but that was 2.5 years ago...now they are cheaper...I know this guy who is part of the barret jackson car auction up in pheonix and when he say my car he told me I could easily get $16000 in an auction..he brought his book to show me...he told me that 97 models and 01 models where the ones to get becuase they were the first and last year they made these styles...and that holds more value than the models inbetween...so just some food for thought...I all ready had the 97 model so I guess thats the main reason I wont let her go...I think its a sitting gold mine in years to come.....

[quote=zion_97;106484]Yeah blue book is $5000-$7000 depending on condition and mialage...
 
I got mine for $10000..they wanted $12000 but when they saw 10g's cash they said ok...I was in and out within an hour...my car was in excelent condition..motor looked new headlights have no scuffs and were crystal clear..runs like champ...still can spin the tires....everything electrical worked...but that was 2.5 years ago...now they are cheaper...I know this guy who is part of the barret jackson car auction up in pheonix and when he say my car he told me I could easily get $16000 in an auction..he brought his book to show me...he told me that 97 models and 01 models where the ones to get becuase they were the first and last year they made these styles...and that holds more value than the models inbetween...so just some food for thought...I all ready had the 97 model so I guess thats the main reason I wont let her go...I think its a sitting gold mine in years to come.....[/quote]
NICE!!!! :biggthumpup:
 
i paid $5800 2 years ago with 88k miles. silver/black. if you get lucky, you can still find one in that price range, but not the mileage. but as for Y33's knock sensors are infamous. change belts if they havent been changed and thats really it. maybe the tie rods might be bad, but thats nothing.

It is all based on the miles. I've been searching for the last two month and I finally found a 99 in Black with 82K for 7G's.  There are some really cheap ones out there but they have high miles.  If that doesn't bother you than don't pay more than 6G's.  If you want some low mile Y33's you'll have to pay closer to 10 then.  just do your research on the individual car you find and that you like, to make sure it is in an appropriate range based on miles and condition (typical for any car really).  GL

a lot of the ones u see for 5000 to 6000 are usually beat up or salvaged.

try to find one with well documented service history and mint interior exterior condition. The service history is very important.

Where you at in Cali? There's a 2000 white one for sale at this dealership in modesto...i keep seeing it, hasn't been sold yet.

I love the Y33

[quote=QoozyFoozy;106507]a lot of the ones u see for 5000 to 6000 are usually beat up or salvaged.
 
try to find one with well documented service history and mint interior exterior condition. The service history is very important.[/quote]
 
 
thanks everyone. 
 
I actually DID do a search and thus came to the same conclusion that there was a HUGE range in prices (I did read the one where one of you bought one for $10k, and another at $6500, and there is one for sale in this forum at $7500)
 
I've only had time to go look at 3 of these so far. black/black, black/tan, green/tan anywhere from $6000 to $8500. all with high mileage (130k+)  so I'll keep looking.  thanks for the input on the one in modesto. that's a bit far to go see a car. 
 
I appreciate the input from everyone.  BTW, is it just me or does it seem like demand in the second hand market is increasing d/t the growing VIP scene?  I'm wondering if soon the days of "clean y33 with records and low miles for $6500" are over.

[quote=OneJsc;106686]thanks everyone. 
I appreciate the input from everyone. BTW, is it just me or does it seem like demand in the second hand market is increasing d/t the growing VIP scene? I'm wondering if soon the days of "clean y33 with records and low miles for $6500" are over.[/quote]
 
Im afraid so! :pat: 
When I bought mine there were barely a hand full around!
Since then, there's a shit load of them in SD especially on this forum!
:shrug: I can't talk though, I want a G50! :smiley:

[quote=PANCAKES!;106690]Im afraid so! :pat: 
When I bought mine there were barely a hand full around!
Since then, there's a shit load of them in SD especially on this forum!
:shrug: I can't talk though, I want a G50! :smiley:[/quote]
 
 
Yea I have been seeing them pop up everywhere (Y33's)  Before this year, there was 3 in a 5 mile area and now theres a good 10.  Yea Im with you on the G50 :biggthumpup:

i found one from korean web site.


[url]http://www.radiokorea.com/community/bbs_in.asp?div=99&seq=00103718900&search=q45&pageCursor=0&view=1&category=used&spy=contents[/url]

he said "motor, body, and interior are in perfect condition. 6 cd changer, costom crome wheels and new tires. it can go 18miles on city and 24 miles on highway (i don't believe this)
97 q45 134,000miles $5950

9 0 9) 5 9 7-5 0 5 3

looks like he has jdm cima emblem too:smiley:

here's a silver/black model.  300K miles!   it's like the high mileage cars on CL =)
 
[URL]http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/479164403.html[/URL]
 
1997 infinity Q45. 

silver exterior 
black leather interior. ( no rips) 
everything works on the car. ( all windows, locks, Bose stero) 
a/c 

Front bumper is a bit faded. 
clean title 

300,000 miles.... i have tons of meintance records 

New brakes and rotos all around the car. They were all done about 1 month ago. 
check engine light is on due to a knock sensor.

I wish I'd waited about 4 years to get mine lol.  I paid $17k in 3/04 at an Infiniti dealer (same one that sold it new as well), fully documented and only 76k on the ODO with brand new headlight units.  4 years later I have only 103k on it, still fully documented, and serviced by a senior Infiniti tech from the local dealership I got it from.

For the price they go for now, they're a real bargain, but repairs are still $50k car repairs.  Just something to keep in mind. In the past year I've had to replace the Knock sens, Map/baro switch, clean EGR, valve cover gaskets and replace radiator (aside from regular maint).  All relatively minor things that need replacing considering it's about 10 years old, but those things add up to about 1,000 and that's with knowing the people.

^^^^LOL! thats where im exactly at this point in time. it sucks cuase its around christmas time. all my money is being dumped into maintenance. oh well some fam's aint gonna get gifts this year :shrug:

hahahaha!!!!  Sorry, all you get this year is a card with a $5 McD's gift cert!!  hahaha..

Last week I call the wife 
me "good news!!!" 
her "oh yeah?!?" 
me "Yeah! I need a new radiator!" 
her ........ silence.... 

lol.  Oh well, I love my Q.

Tell me about it, I wanted to replace my windshield because some a**hole didnt put on my whippers on right and now I have a deep scratch in my glass.   I just found out its going to be over $1250 for a peice of glass lol.  I think I will hold off for now

Tell me about it, i fuckin hate the maintenance on this car.

I sold a landrover cause the maintenance prices were stupid, and since this is a japanese car it should be lower. I was wrong.



And i dont know if this is true or what, but at first no one in a 30mile radius had a q45. There was like 3 for sale for months. Then i buy this, couple weeks later i see like 5 diffrent q45s in a 5mile radius, about 10 for sale on CL ect.

I guess you notice your own car more then others when you finally get it.


Just find one that has recent tune ups, low milage and driven by grown folk. You should be gold.

[quote=widebody_Q;108229]Tell me about it, I wanted to replace my windshield because some a**hole didnt put on my whippers on right and now I have a deep scratch in my glass. I just found out its going to be over $1250 for a peice of glass lol. I think I will hold off for now[/quote]
 
WOW!!!!
Out here we have mobile services that will do it for around $300 in 1hr.!!!
Mine is de for a replacement

[QUOTE=OneJsc;106686]thanks everyone. 
 

 
I've only had time to go look at 3 of these so far. black/black, black/tan, green/tan anywhere from $6000 to $8500. all with high mileage (130k+)  so I'll keep looking.  thanks for the input on the one in modesto. that's a bit far to go see a car. 
 
  BTW, is it just me or does it seem like demand in the second hand market is increasing d/t the growing VIP scene?  I'm wondering if soon the days of "clean y33 with records and low miles for $6500" are over.[/QUOTE]
[COLOR="Lime"]Green and tan huh? Was ity like peanut butter tan? If so that would be tight ride to VIP.[/COLOR] 
Yea I keep sayin' that to my friends, pretty soon you can say good buy to UCF 10-11s, and I rarley see mid to late 90 model Q's around.

[quote=PANCAKES!;108242]WOW!!!!
Out here we have mobile services that will do it for around $300 in 1hr.!!!
Mine is de for a replacement[/quote]
 
Aftermarket glass isnt as thick so you hear more road noise.  They were talking about this on nicoclub.  Gotta go OEM or factory glass to keep it feeling like a luxury car.  I rather deal with a windshield that has rock chips and a huge whipper scratch for now then pay $1300 for a peice of glass.

[quote=widebody_Q;108246]Aftermarket glass isnt as thick so you hear more road noise. They were talking about this on nicoclub. Gotta go OEM or factory glass to keep it feeling like a luxury car. I rather deal with a windshield that has rock chips and a huge whipper scratch for now then pay $1300 for a peice of glass.[/quote]
 
good to know! :biggthumpup:

as far as windshields go alot depends on the manufacturer...

AP Tech and PPG make windshields for Nissan OEM and I've had nothing but good experiences with them... with cheaper glass the thickness is true as is their resistance to chips and the lack of the painted (not sure what it is maybe coated is a better word) makes them look cheaper

as far as a radiator falk PM me if you still need one

Thanks carnal_c30, but I already got it in there.  I went with an all metal unit instead of the Calsonic plastic top OE version.