Review: 2019 Infiniti Q50 3.0t AWD - Best Used Luxury Sport Sedan Value?
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- I review this 2019 Infiniti Q50 3.0t AWD in its lower Luxe trim to see how it drives compared to its competitors and discuss the value proposition of a used Infiniti Q50. With a punchy 300 hp engine, good handling and ride, plus attractive looks, the Q50 is appealing on its own already. Then add in the low prices for these on the used market and you have one of the most compelling used luxury sport sedan values out there. What do you think about the used Q50? Thanks to Harrison Auto Sales for providing this car! This one is currently for sale and you can get more info on it here: www.harrisonautos.com/details...
Time stamps:
0:00 Exterior
1:37 Interior
7:41 Initial impressions
10:42 Acceleration
12:40 Handling and ride
18:01 Fuel economy
18:43 Pricing and competitor comparisons
22:00 Final thoughts
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Wow. Never expected a Q50 review from a prominent reviewer in this day and age. Just purchased a 2020 Q50 CPO four months ago after handing off my 2015 Mustang V6 to my son for work/college. The Q50 has its quirks for sure but I purchased it for its value, performance, comfort, and handling. In this market this is one of the best vehicle deals out there with huge modding potential. Thanks for posting the review Matt.
He said in his live streams that he's gonna focus a bit more on some used cars as demand for them goes up/their prices go down, and I for one am here for it! 😃
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience so far Carl, I’m glad you liked the video!
Last summer I sold my 2018 Q50S for 2K more than I bought it for after putting 12K miles on it......and I regret it every single day 🥹🥹. Will def be getting another one within the next year
@@StanEscobarim looking at q50 did you have a problem with the turbo
@g37_ty nah bro, the only problem i had was a bad wheel bearing. I miss that dam car everyday lol the 2018 model is the best to get if you want the 3.0, reliability, updated looks, and overall value
Coming from a q50 owner most reliable car I’ve ever owed ran over a few things got into a few fendy bendeys no damage at all eats the biggest pot holes for breakfast all while smoking scat packs down the highway
Haha I love “fendey bendey”
Hahaha underrated comment for sure 😂😂
This is cracking me up😂😂😂😂
Drove my Q50 3.0t from Washington state to Florida in 40 hours, probably the best road trip i’ve done when it comes to comfort and fuel economy.
I’m an Infiniti enthusiast, being an owner for 15 years with different models. My Q50S is a gem, but I still miss and loved my G37. I feel as though people just misunderstand the brand, but also feel that the brand needs to figure itself out in their path forward.
Loved my dads g37 and now looking to get an Infiniti my self, wish he was still around to give advice on the car but was wondering if you could expand on what you like/don’t like about the Q50 when you get the chance 🙏
The OEM run flats by Dunlop are terrible! I can’t wait for them to wear out so I can get a better quality set. Tech is very outdated, but doesn’t bother me as it is a low priority. I change my oil every 5k miles not 10k to prolong the life of the turbos. It’s the details of the interior that are often overlooked and missed buy reviewers and buyers. such as the felt lined map pockets in the doors. Other competitors “dont offer that such as in the IS300. The car drives great and is comfortable for a sedan. Not too low and very quiet. Also a V6 is hard to find in sedans now.
Love these kinds of reviews Matt! Attainable cars that are overlooked.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
Nice to see the review back where it all started. Nice looking car too.
Used car plus Harrison auto sales feels like a awesome throwback review of subaruwrxfan lol love it
Solid review Matt. Fair and balanced. I enjoy your reviews because if someone is sitting on the fence about Infiniy Q50 this model year. This review made so many excellent points for a used car buyer ; especially if they have a family 👍
Thanks David, I’m glad you liked it!
Love the used car videos!
Always a looker! Bought my 2020 stinger gt line bc just couldn't take the so last decade infiniti info and interior! Thx....
Thanks for your authenticity and hard work over the years. I’ve been a viewer and subscriber since your review on the Acura RSX Type-S, back when most of your review cars actually came from Harrison Auto. Great review as always.
Thank you for all your years of support! 🙏
Nice love the used reviews too 👍
This car was not on my radar at all, not gonna lie. After watching the whole review, I'm really impressed.
Great video love these cars
Matt deserves a million subscribers by now. Let's go people!...
Way back when they first came out I fell in love with the G35. Dealers wouldn’t budge on pricing, so settled for an new ‘06 TL A-spec. The Acura lasted me forever but I always felt a lil envy & regret.
IMO, Infiniti messed up by renaming their entire line-up "Q". Any legacy created by the G35 and G37 was lost. It got even more confusing when the full-size Q45 was discontinued, then the Q50 came out, but was a successor to the G37, which was concurrently sold as the "Q40" in its final year.
This is facts
Blame that on that Ex- Audi exec infiniti hired back then . Definitely a dumb move
The G37 Coupe was renamed the Q60 for a year or two too.
@@ibey01 14-15 yes
@@ibey01 another dumb move. Should have at least waited till new model came out to rename it
Great review matt!
Great video!
Agree, best looking best used value luxury sedan out there.
Awesome review Matt! The Q50 is underrated and an incredible value.
Thanks Yadvinder!
I think the Q50 is a good car. Well priced, good looks inside and out, not a terrible service record. It just always sat in the background. Not a ton of marketing for it,, and Infinity didn't seem interested in regular updates to it. And it's a shame, because they have something good to work with here.
I agree. I think if they made the Eau Rouge a production car (GT-R motor basically) it would have made more of a splash.
Great review as always Matt, I would love to watch if you are ever able to get your hands on a modded/tuned Q50!
Thanks Noah! Yeah it would be fun to drive a modded one!
Got a 2021 myself. Besides not having a brake hold it has all the tech you need. Super easy to use too
Just got my 2019 q50s luxe & I don’t have paddles shifters! And don’t think navigation map either! But got it for a steal & love it!
So early that this is still in 360p. I will say I totally agree with how well these have aged. They haven't changed the styling much even in 2023, so you can get a newer looking car for older car money.
Maybe Matt was making a comment towards the resolution of the top screen? But yeah hopefully re-upload at 1080p. lol
480p club!
Haha thanks for being early! RUclips has been weird with processing videos recently, should be good now.
Back to basics 👌🏻
Loving the used car reviews! Even though I sold the G37 (I have a 2007 WRX wagon now…review next summer? 👀), it’s interesting to see how this is an evolution of the G37
Oh nice, congrats! I’d love to review the WRX! Send me a message once you’re ready for me to review it!
I own one and I agree with 90% of your review..damn it's fun..
I currently drive a used 19 Q50 had it for a year now I absolutely love it only had one owner 25k now it’s at 40k no issues I didn’t know the value of Infiniti until ppl complimented me 😊
The Q50 and Q60 make for great used cars, you can pick up a low mileage ones for low 30s, high 20s and you get some decent stuff for the price. On the opposite end though buying these new makes literally no sense because it’s overpriced and is guaranteed to depreciate harder than a rock.
Interior looks very cozy maybe the weather in the video helps
slap a $1200 tune on it and you have a 450 hp AWD rocket. really the best value out there at the moment.
How
And then not reliable
Nice review Matt !!! I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Q50. I love the sound of the V6, just not in love with that 2 screen setup of the infotainment. I don't understand why they're still making it that way. I have a feeling pretty soon this car will be discontinued, just like Nissan is doing with the Maxima.
Yeah, they already got rid of the Q60 last year. 2023 will probably be the last year for the Q50 too.
Not impossible, as Matt said Q60 getting axed this year is ominous sign for the platform. I'm betting it will get a mild refresh to match up with new transmission and LSD from the Z and maybe its infotainment.
But it won't see another generation as a purely gas powered engine, there will be a hybrid or pure EV sedan to take its place but I suspect the Q50 will hang around with the VR30 motor till around 2025-26.
Infiniti just doesn't have anything to fill that void at the moment, the EV platform that underpins the Ariya could be used and modified for a RWD bias but Nissan doesn't have the battery capacity to meet the demand of 3-4 electric cars.
After that it will probably see a full redesign with a new platform to coincide with a new GT-R and whatever form it will take.
MATT! u gotta review a bmw 340i would love to see your opinion on the B58 engine
Love these “pre-owned gem” reviews. Please proceed with these. I drove a Q50 rental down in Miami back in Y2015. Still remember the driving experience was smooth and engaging/sporty at the same time. Would love to see an IS300 1st Gen (2001-2005) on here. Either the sedan with a 5M or the SportCross hatch. 😮
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I've been looking to review an IS300 for years, hopefully I can get my hands on one someday!
this car is really NICE
First here happy 2023
I test drove the Q50 3.0T AWD twice for a new purchase and the experience was twice disappointing (I really wanted to love this car). The lazy transmission is killing any pretension to be a sport car and the ride is just too horrendous. I am myself a big fan of V engine but must admit the Audi A4 2.0L engine with the 7-speed dual clutch was such a better performer. The old 3.7L Q50 is the one model to get as a used car; not this one.
I have the 3.7 Q50 and the transmission is just as lazy as the newer ones. The newer Q’s transmissions are built better and can handle more power too. I personally think they shoulda went with the ZF8 transmissions. Woulda been the best thing for it. Also not having the InTouch 2 screen mess woulda been great too.
Agreed. I drove a 2018 Redsport thinking they'd dial up the shift speed and aggressiveness....Nope. Fun engine and decent chassis let down by a true slushbox. In the age of ZF 8 speeds and DCTs, it is a standout in a bad way.
I own a 2015 Q50 3.7 L
Bought it in 2018 with 8,000 miles. Now has 39,000 miles and no problems at all. Only thing I don’t care for is the infotainment like so many others.
Hey Matt, driving home tonight I saw in the lane next to me on a truck being delivered to a dealership a beautiful MBZ c300 in gun metal gray, Gorgeous! Loved the tail lights, similar to the S Class. Would you mind if you can reviewing that one the Audi & BMW please?
I’ve been requesting a C300 from the press fleet, but they haven’t been able to send one yet. The A4 is old at this point so there’s not many in the press fleet. BMW doesn’t send me press cars unfortunately so I’ll have to wait till I can review a used one from this generation someday.
Need more used car reviews! I cross shopped this with the Lexus GS350 and the Lexus won out due to reliability ratings, larger back seat, and more comfy seats. The Q50 has the more enjoyable engine and wished Lexus made a Turbo V6 to compete with this. These Q50 have massive value and have considered a Red Sport 400 as a fun car.
regrettably Lexus is so far behind the rest of the world in the engine department... they've been using the same engines forever. If Lexus had a turbo/twin turbo V6 in their lineup, they would be amazing value vs the germans.
Great perspective on this car as used car deal. Always liked the exterior looks. That center stack, on the other hand, was always rough looking and hasn’t improved with age.
Yeah the top screen is ancient looking.
@@MattMaranMotoring no joke, that might be the same screen that was in a 2010 G37 Sport I almost bought .
The interior quality is really good, the style inside is just outdated. Exterior still looks nice. The red sport is still very fun to drive. Also, Alpine and Pioneer Premier have after market information that can replace Infiniti's infotainment, and they have android auto
Good to know, thanks for the info!
Great review! If the price was right this could be a good used value for someone looking for a decent sporty everyday driver but doesn't care about infotainment/Car play/Android Auto (cuz if they do they're gonna haaaate it 😆).
Thanks Adam!
These are the best used car bargain on the market today if your in the market for a luxury car
🔥🔥🔥
Video suggestion: rank vehicles. For instance, rank sport sedans in each category to help us buy the perfect vehicle. Like most sporty: 1. Giulia 2. XE 3. CT4 4. etc. or Most reliable: 1. IS and best value: 1. Q50 and Q60.
I don't like ranking videos because in my opinion they aren't very helpful. Ranking things based on subjective metrics and then acting like they're objective facts and giving it a score only works if the person watching has all the same preferences, needs and wants from their car that I do. I know it's popular among other channels but I personally recognize that cars aren't a "one size fits all" thing, so I'd rather provide input on the various characteristics and then let the viewer decide how it ranks in their mind.
I had one of these as a rental a few years ago, and I was thoroughly unimpressed. The highlight for me was the engine, but the trans programming was a mess, especially driving in the mountains. My wife hated the seats and the infotainment. For me, this car is right there with the base 3 series. Both are very unremarkable cars that I would never buy.
Front end aggressive love it, rear just ok.
Bam!...Similar comment I was gonna make, definitely not a fan of the rear (nor the interior tbh)...Cheers!
I heard that squeal lol definitely needs a new belt cause mine needed the same and made the same noise lol LOVE my q50, if the qx55 had a similar engine/HP I’d consider it
I have a 2018 and can confirm when in manual mode the car will recline at 7k rpm I have redlined numerous times
im a fan of the q50. when i was in the market for a new(used) car i was shopping these against the genesis g80. ended up going with the genesis just cuz im a fan of hyundai products and they were cheaper than the q50
Wow I’m impressed that G80s have dropped that much. I’ll have to check out the market for them.
Wow those genesis have not held value at all
Still waiting to see mat drive a monter truck
I drove a similar age Q50 Redsport about 18 months ago. It was pretty nice overall but seriously let down by the auto transmission. Ultimately that is what stopped me from considering it.
Great review! I have a soft spot for the q50.
Thanks Haris!
I'm new here, but that looks like Western PA. What part of the great city of Pittsburgh are you from?
Wow for Under $30k it really does seem like a good value. Especially the gap between red sport and this isnt as big.
Hey Matt, are you able to get your hands on a Lexus IS-500? The IS-350 /coupe too would be awesome!...Cheers!
I’ve already reviewed all of them! If you search for my name and those models, they should come right up.
I agree with the double bubble gage it looks odd
The best looking interior under $50k.🤑
They armor all the hell outta that car
Thanks as always Matt but I just can't get excited about a Nissan..
Prices coming down fast. Will be 20k max by June sellers trapped by buying at high prices now owe the difference between their panic buy price and current used car values.
Thanks for the review. The road noise seems so loud on this video for some reason. Also there is almost a weird vibration going on, like there’s an alignment issue or something. Maybe it’s just the mic?
Sorry about that, I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary while editing this so I'm not sure what's going on.
@@MattMaranMotoring I didn’t mean to say you did something wrong. I thought it was just the car.
I see these all the time but they are murdered out doing 90 on the freeway
Nice 👍 review Matt Moron
Shame Nissan never really updated the FM platform. They should've updated the Q50 and even the QX70 and value priced them.
They've updated it 4 times actually,
2008, 2012 , 2015 and 2022 for the Z. They just don't openly advertise it or re-brand the platform under new names like the Germans often do.
Its still a capable platform, good dynamics not too much flex just a bit tubby. But I agree they should have invested a bit more in the platform.
Why I like the looks of older design cars? They look always better
I’d honestly rather get a 2016-17 340i with slightly more miles. The engine, transmission, driving dynamics and reliability are better.
Nah the Q50 was a better driver than the earlier 340i models at least when the Q50 isn't on the run flat tires it comes with, the BMW B58 also isn't as potent as the Q50's till it got refreshed in 2019-2020.
Reliability is about the same but BMW parts cost about 50% more. That said both cars have class leading 6 cylinder motors.
Transmission though yeah the ZF is a fair bit snappier, but the Q50 isn't bad it just needs to be manually controlled.
This is a great car for under $20k, but definitely was not worth the MSRP new. The two main problem with it: the 7 speed auto is trash, and is the same trans they've been using since like 2009 on the g37. And the interior is from the 2013 redesign. I'd recommend a low mileage G37 over the Q50, unless you plan on tuning the engine (the one good thing is that 3.0 engine is highly tunable, over 400hp with a tune)
Aye Infiniti offers insane leases on these cars which a little known fact, you could get a fully loaded Red Sport for $550/month. Accord levels of money but that big sticker price always scares everyone away,.
The transmission was updated in 2016 to be a bit more responsive but yeah its still largely the same unit from a G37, which isn't bad but unless you baby it its not as responsive as one would like.
Where my VQ and Vr peoples at
Suspension also gets alot stiffer in sport and dynamic
A car that I didn't hear you mention in this class that also seems like a used bargain is the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which I imagine out drives the Infiniti in the handling department based on what I've read, but I haven't driven either.
Thoughts?
Yeah, the Giulia is definitely a much better driving sports sedan. I didn't include it in the comparison because it has a bit less horsepower, but it's close enough that I should have included it. They're also great bargains and if it were me, I'd definitely rather have a Giulia over a Q50, even with the lower power output.
@@MattMaranMotoring Thanks for the reply.
If the Q50 had a better refresh, like a serious interior and infotainment overhaul, I imagine it would be a pretty close call for me. But whenever I consider dipping my toes in the used sport sedan market, I'm always a bit surprised by how cheap the Alfas are. I think I'd ultimately chose that chassis combined with the zf transmission over similarly priced alternatives even despite the power difference.
How do you compare with Q60 . Q60 looks better in coupe form. is there any other difference?
They're very similar underneath, the Q60 is just shorter.
I wanna know what the 0-60 is on then after fbo
Q50 forums has that answer in a thread for 1/4 mile results.
Biggest let down in this vehicle is the infotainment system. Easy fix by adding the aftermarket tesla screen style. Definitely a bargain for a used car
Car from Harrison Auto Sales? Interior portion of the review in the review itself? "Let's turn down onto this backroad and see how it does"? Wait a sec, I've never seen Matt Maran and SubaruWRXFan in the same place at the same time... 😆
Both versions of the car have nearly identical tuning potential, you can toss just a JB4 at these for about $500 and get Red Sport performance. Great value platform even if as a new car product Infiniti dropped the ball with this generation and didn't put as much money in them as they should when they where refreshed in 2016.
That said if your buying the 3.0T recommend CPO/extended warranty, the turbos do seem to have some oiling issues and you don't want to pay for that out of pocket.
Thanks for the info!
@@MattMaranMotoringjb4 is not a tune and you run the risk of over “boosting” blowing turbos
@@miles9911 JB4 is a form of tuning, it tricks the ECU into think the car is producing less boost than it actually is and thus the car by design and so it raises the boost and fuel meaning you make more power.
As for blow turbos I've seen one person do that and it was after the entire Q50 forums told him not to push that much boost.
If you stick to the stock maps included with JB4 and have adequate octane fuel you are pretty safe.
Again there are some issues with the Turbos when it comes to oiling issues, but they happen to stock and tuned cars.
What about TLX 3.5 as a competitor?
It's not RWD-based like this is, so driving dynamics will be different.
Can you do a base C6 corvette manual?
I'd be happy to! Just need to find one, but I'm definitely looking to do a new C6 and C5 review.
@@MattMaranMotoring sounds good.
sounds like something is vibrating, maybe the tires not balanced?
I'm guessing old tire with flat spots.
I had really high hopes when we bought our Q50 (3.0t). It seemed like a great value. But I’ve never had a car that routinely seemed to go out of its way to make you hate it like this evil troll on wheels. The Nissanic quirks became automotive demons after all the long and enlightening conversations with our (very nice) Infiniti service rep as the motor was being replaced before 70k miles. It was at that point I realized just how poorly the car was engineered. The 300 HP 3.0t motor doesn’t have a sufficient oil supply and tends to run hot - which means the engine tends to consume the far cylinders. That’s a $30k plus job, so thank Heaven for warranties. I also don’t think there’s a coolant measurement, pretty stunning for a car that is this gadget heavy. Oh, and unless you turn off “trace control”, the Q will eat rear brake pads on literally a monthly basis in heavy use. Every freaking month. Anyway, both my wife and I never hated a car more, and she’s had Ford Tauruses. As I was driving the unloved beast to be traded in, the AC that we’d just had charged decided to stop working. Typical. I cursed the closeted Renault machine and kicked it twice (once for myself, once for my wife) as I joyfully handed off the key fobs for the final time. That was my second Infiniti mechanical disaster, and certainly my last. I’ve never been so happy to get rid of a car.
- Infiniti hater from the greater Pittsburgh area.
Why does this engine need a V6 and twin turbos for just 300 hp and 295 lb of torque?
it's actually ~300 whp
$25K is an awesome deal
Not in the market for any car. Love the exterior but I would stick to a Lexus IS for long term reliability
Give me a G35 coupe 😊
The Q50 reminds me of the Acura RLX. A decent car to eat up highway miles, but nothing anyone is going to be excited to drive.
Its like the old regular nissan skylines. Its still sold as that in japan
Been wanting one for a while but they keep going up in price
It's the opposite actually, they came down in price
@@abc876 They were under $20K in 2020, now are over $25K
@@sweetgregt a 2019 q50 was under 20k in 2020? Not sure if that's right but they did go up and they been coming down since last yr
I thought that these had trouble prone transmissions? I wouldn’t know.
I hadn’t heard that but I’m definitely not an expert on these so it’s possible.
Scotty Kilmer says to get rid of them around 100k...Cheers!
@@MattMaranMotoring hey huge thanks, Matt, for responding. I love your channel, and don’t know how you stay so current on so many new models. It’s impressive.
The hybrid have over 400torque @2000rpm
Any word on reliability of these things? They are certainly dated but they still look good
Avoid early model years
2018+ they fixed alot of there issues
I wonder how long Infinity will last as a brand. People complain about Genesis and Maserati being cheap looking but this thing looks dirt old inside and out.
I couldn’t rationalize getting a used Q50 over a 340i, 340i is more expensive used but that’s for a reason. Better, stronger & more reliable engine, better interior, better tech, better trans, etc.
The only advantages the Q50 has over a 340i is double wishbone front over the strut based front suspension in the beamer & price.
340i is like 15k more minimum, u can pick these up all day under 30k
@@jake2772 3.0t or 3.7? I know the VQ variants are cheap but the VR30 variants are still fairly expensive no?
@@Enthusiastlist the 3.0 2017 and above used under 30k here in Cali.
Like I say towards the end of the video, this one is under 26k. No way a decent 2019 340i can be had for that price right now.
The B58 has had its own share of issues when it came out but both cars for 2016+ have pretty similar reliability. You are going to pay 50% more for parts and maintenance on the Bimmer though.
As for interior quality I'd say they are pretty similar, BMW has a bit better fit and finish but not by much.
Infotainment and transmission are definitely much better for BMW though.
3rd!
That's even faster than a 4 and 3 series from bmw it's even more reliable than bmw far far more
Rest in peace Ken Block, so sad 😭
I would take a Kia Stinger GT over this!
Infiniti is dead to me. Genesis today is everything I wanted Infiniti to be.
This from a former Infiniti owner
"luxury"
Besides the tech this car is pretty luxurious, compared to what I’m used to anyways
Quality materials in all the touch points, real leather, heated seats, most electronic features, okay sound system, good ride and power?
So yeah luxury... Its only real failing is is the infotainment but I don't personally rate that very high.
But that's a deal breaker for some I suppose.