Thanks for sharing and spreading word of these underrated cars with your audience. I could have done better with the video and thumbnail picture [Small channel, rough video, didn't know how far it would go] - ruclips.net/video/wFtpLB5nULM/видео.html
My man, I was hoping this would make it to you. Your youtube channel is awesome, you actually turn wrenches on your M45's. I see your engine installs. Well, what happened is I passed a 03 M45 in Phoenix and it reminded me how much I used to like these cars, a lot. Then I started searching on youtube and that is how I found your channel. The oil you found in the plenum is normal. That is why I have a vented catch can and no longer have a PVC, so blowby oil isn't in the intake tracks or plenum. Here check out this video where the oil pools in the VQ motors in the plenum, proababy does the same in in your VK.......ruclips.net/video/zApaVJnmi_U/видео.html I clicked subscribed to your channel, big fan of your M collection, especially the 03 M35. Hopefully, this link being pinned at the top of comments will get more people to follow your M's. You own some legends!
@@MotordyneG35 Thanks again, I appreciate the support Sir. I was just chilling watching the G35 buying guide to get pointers on how to do an M45 buying guide then this video was recommended to me. I'm a simple man - I see an M45, I click. 👍 I see good content, I subscribe.🔔Good job on the video. I cut my teeth with Maximas so it seemed like a natural progression to get into a G35. By chance, I found an M45 for way less $$$$ than any G35 in the area, and the rest is history. Eats up more gas, eats up less engine oil and chain doesn't rattle. I miss my clutch and stick, but it still feels like family though. I tried to take a break from wrenching but projects always find me. We're gonna marry an M45 to a G. Either the V8 goes into a G or the 6 speed into an M, but something will happen soon-ish
Motordyne G35 do you have a email or Instagram that subscribers can ask you questions I wanted to know about the installation process for the bank 2 sensor 1 on a g35. Do I just replace it or do I have to reset the computer because I read something about that
If u want to stand out u buy one of these I've had mine the last 7 years never a problem only 1 censor went out and the rest normal wear and tear. Best money I've ever spent
'03-'04 was definitely the most attractive style for the M imo. Thanks for reminding me about this car, I've been trying to figure out something different to get, something you don't always see and this might be what I'm looking for
I love this car it's a legend & overlooked car. You have 19 thumbs down how can people dislike something they don't know anything about it. I fell in love with this car because of my coworker had one and hers was all black I drove it so much POWER...
Love your passion for this car, you reignited mine with my FX50. It fascinates me how such an old car is so well equipped and that V8 is a beast. There's something about V8's, even with force fed engines taking over I had to get mine before they become extinct and I love it!
I think that’s one badass infinti. And infinti is very known in the racing world,they need to bring some of that racing style back in there line ups. Although they still got the new red sports and the rest of the 3.0 cars doing some damage
Got damn man that 03-04 Infiniti was beautiful I've always loved those they really weren't lacking they hit every nail on the head that's the marker like on them for modding
Yes, Nissan even bring cars on the European market as "Nissan" but most of it is shitty renault tech. Stay away from that shit. Nissen / Infinity itself is very good... but renault is shit. Too bad.
All time legend! I love them! Jalopnik even says it will be a collectible 1 day, keep it; don't ever sell. jalopnik.com/why-the-infiniti-m45-is-the-next-future-classic-678729583
I love my m45. People still ask me if it’s pretty new and it’s sittin at just under 200,000 Miles. Taking a v8 sports sedan to that many miles is incredible.
@@FancySniper8 A lot less than 200k... I dont have the V8 but the guys at the NICO forum kill them quite often at under 150k miles. Especially the last gen ones with the 5.6 titan v8. Not especially reliable that one.
I have always been in love with the old school stilling of the M. In my personal opinion, this is the best looking M and they can never top this design. This car to me is like the 96 Impala SS, Chevy will never top that design
I'd bought a new black w/ tan interior 2003 M45; paid ~$45K for it, which was about 10K less than a GS430 at the time, IIRC. It handled rather well, for a car of its weight and size, but it had a turning circle of a hay truck, which made parking and low-speed manoeuvring quite tedious. The V8 sounded terrific at full-tilt-boogie. It had an actuator that controlled a butterfly valve on one side of the dual exhaust, which would open up when the revs were high and your foot was planted. Think VTEC but with a V8. It sounded sweet. The front seats were an extension of the A/C system: A fan forced heated or cooled air through the perforated leather, where it would heat or cool the surface of your skin. This is not necessarily a feature you'd want to be using if you were fresh from a jog, or suffering from lower gastrointestinal distress, and had passengers. But yes, it certainly was a sleeper, and a rare one at that. I only saw one other, regularly, on the street in San Francisco that year. I traded it in for a 2004 GTO, though, as I expected its resale to drop quite a bit when the new model came out.
Miguel Hill....in my opinion, the 03-08 FX35 was the best design before they all started looking like fish. I kid you not, in Dallas at a dyno day someone had an FX35 like yours with Motordyne Shockwave exhaust on it. It was silver with that orangeish brown tan leather, I loved it! I'm not sure how he had the exhaust installed, it was custom I think because you can't buy it from Motordyne for the FX. Hands down one of my favorites! His FX35 was badass!
I can't remember the WHP numbers. It was on a mustang dyno at PRT performance in Dallas, which was a dyno day event. I just remember seeing the SUV on the dyno thinking hmm, interesting. Then the sound blew me away, I was completely shocked. I walked up to the owner and said wow man how did you get it to sound like that and he showed me the underskirt of the Motordyne Shockwave titts basically which was welded, I believe to make it fit. I'm pretty sure he had ART pipes too. That is how I first found out about Motordyne. It was that day on the dyno, multiple cars had the setup just not the FX. The FX was a custom setup for sure though.
I've owned a 2004 m45. It was way ahead of it's time. From birdview navi to cooled seats to advanced self driving cruise control. That thing back in 04 had more options than most cars today. It was perfectly balanced. They put the gas tank on top of the rear wheels for better traction and the 4.5L motor was a monster. Best car I've ever owned. Sadly I had to trade it in because I needed an AWD car. Ended up getting a g37x coupe. I own a q50h now but I will always miss my M.
Do the Ms handle mods? I got the DE G35 and dont mod it cuz they are pretty much tuned from factory already but what about the Ms. Both the 4.6L and the 5.6L? Which is better for mods? Thank you! Love the Gs and I'm a toyota guy lol
@@eh4623 yeah but they are heavy as hell. I looked at almost every year of the m37/m45 up to the 2014 q70 and they have bad 0-60mph and 1/4 mile times. The 14' q70 with 416hp and 413 ft/tq from a 5.6l v8 does its 0-60 in 5.5 sec! My g35 does that same 0-60 stock with only 260 horses and about 250 torque. I love them and how they sound but for a 70k price tag and that kind of specs, i rather get the CTS-V or lexus GSF.
As they only sold 8,067 in 03/04 and less than 900 came to the USA in 2004, it will get rare. I have a silver '04 with 139K miles. AVOID DEALERS!!!! Infiniti wanted $4100 to fix a few minor issue their "diagnostic" ($265) test showed up. All wrong.... An independent shop fixed it all for $465. Fancy that..... They are quick off the mark, but 70 upwards happens at warp drive, and they are not "too" bad on gas. The tire inflation senders get stoopid occasionally, but i will replace all four eventually. I always have a pressure guage, so I'm not bothered. A rocket ship that is solidly built and does not look like every other jellie mold on the road, but looks elegant and will still blow most jellie mounds into the weeds!
We've got a lot of 03-04 M45 looking nissans in Russian Far East. These are Nissan Gloria and Nissan Cedric for JDM market, but they are suited with smaller engines, the best are turbo V6s or turbo RB25s
I've only seen them on RUclips and in pictures but yeah I agree the 03 and 04 are the best years in my opinion. The body lines are classic. I'd love to have one if and when I can find one. I own an 04 G35 sedan and although they are quick in their own right I wonder if anyone ever swapped the M45 engine into a G35 sedan body?
The 03 and 04 m45 does not have the same engine as the 06 -2010 m45.. they are both 4.5 l but one of them is a newer vk45de different intake plenum different throttle body orientation and those ones put out 325hp, 03 04 are the ones that put out 340 horsepower.. you could not take the engine from a 03 and 04 and install it into a newer model the starter is on the opposite side for different years which will not allow them to bolt up to the transmission of the same year also the intake plenum the throttle body are different.. but I like your video!
Always love the G, M and Q. They have so much good heritage under its names. Big mistake for INFINITI when they change all the names in their Lineup. Such a stupud move.
It was sold in Japan as the Nissan Gloria/Cedric but it was only available with a 3.0l v6. Which means we actually got the cooler engine for once! Lol.
I was working for Infiniti when these debuted and they instantly became my favorite model, and still are. And I’ve had a ‘94 Q45t, ‘97 Q45t, ‘01 Q45t and a ‘17 Q50 3.0t. And I’d trade any of them for an ‘04 M45 Sport. We used to say it was like driving an engine with a bit of car wrapped around it. Such an underrated car that nobody bought. At least now they are getting a little recognition.
I love your M45 no matter what ppl say I bought the Q 45 and I love it now am looking for a M45 they are still out their I just want the right one I did alot of work on my Q45 but it Runs So dam good I love my car
I’ve been in Love w/ the M every since I was a kid seeing them glide by on the road. There was a Beautiful in my city when I was in a high school & I got a high every time I saw it. That big body streamlined style is Magnificent. & that V8, Idk about any performance mods but u could deff unlock a little bit of power on it
I love the M45 and I was actually thinking about getting one of the newer ones. It’s just the after market is weak for those cars. So I’ll probably be getting a Q50RS
Mr. TAMW performance wise it’s not too bad but when it comes to aesthetics a lot of the stuff you see is custom. There isn’t much you can buy to make the car look different than the next one
This car goes super hard! I currently own the 03 M45 (base model) silver paint with willow interior.. Just reached 100k. Always turns heads. Also have the 02 Q45
03-04!!! I've never seen one before but it is beautiful. Waaaaay ahead of it's time interior wise. I just brought an 06 for $700 cash. Yeah. $700 silver paint, chrome smoked 20inch rims. Full luxurious leather and wood trim. With all the extra amenities that to my amazement, the 03 basically has with the exception of a back up camera. But man I tell you. That car is unique. I'm in love with my mine. Imagine. Just last year I brought a 08 Chevy Malibu for $4,000! Which in comparison isn't even a conversation...$700 for a 06 M35 3.6 liter V6. That fires up and purrs like a V8.
Early 2000's was peak design language for Infiniti and Infiniti's best looking car is the 03'-04' 345HP V8 M45, I remember first seeing it back then and had to have it, I bought a white 03' back in early 05' and this car looked like nothing else on the road, this design was ahead of it's time in the days of cars with more rounded rolling lines this car had straight, sharp clean lines that just made it aggressive without being to busy, it looks even more at home today in 2022 which is impressive, like you said, it does have a timeless design, ya rarely saw them then and never see them today, most people didn't know what it was, it just looks mean! I miss this car.
I just bought one with 137K miles. The last car I was in that felt like this, was a Bentley. Even the outside door handles are overbuilt! Performance is unexpected and it makes my Jaguar XJ feel light and nippy. Seats are deep/thick and comfortable. The steering wheel is remarkably small and steering is somewhat heavy. Feels very big when driving. Maybe it is. Lots of grunt with extreme comfort. So far so good. Very impressive.
The '03-'04 M45 has aged extremely well, inside and out. Sure, some of the tech might be a little dated, and it would probably be a pain to install Bluetooth. However, it looks incredible, and I'm sure it drives like a dream. Plus, you can't go wrong with Infiniti's stellar reputation for long term reliability. I would love to pick one up, especially for the price. I just checked AutoTrader, and there's one listed with 59k original miles for $8,950. That's a steal!
I picked up one of these earlier this year and I gotta say I was surprised. Especially since NO ONE knows about it G35 owners will see me match their speed for a highway pull not expecting to get gapped by a black boat that looks like their grandfather's car.
The original M beautiful design I think the person who sold my ex the G35 had one. I have a G37s now I should probably do some work to it to make it look nicer but it's got 182k and runs great bought the car used for 10. Did some maintenance stuff including things sadly I didn't need to at the time. Had the differential bushings replaced and subframe sleeves. Replace the front brakes and rotors. Wish I had waited then got the two-piece rotors. The G37S have a lot of aftermarket love
What is great on 03 M45 is that it's made in Japan, it was built with a FRAME! and it has independent rear suspension...I have 208K miles on mine, it runs great so don't worry if it has 100K, it isn't gonna die at 200, easy to work on and parts are cheap, it's a must buy if you can find one.
I agree the M45 is an ageless design. I fell inlove with it the first time I saw the one in 2003 when my girlfriend's boss bought one. Many people can't appriciate how slick that body style is, the big booty and the low key rich body styling. I live in Mesa Az and have seen a few and almost bought one with 95K miles on it that looked brand new! I was hurt when the deal fell through, but I'll get one, and it will be my project for a couple years, but when it's done it will definetly turn some heads.
First time I seen this video I had a 05 g35x. I now have a 92 m30 , 03 m45 and now looking to get a 06+ m45. In love with the M line up, your page has been very helpful. Thanks man
Man. Thats a wicked ride! I remember seeing those 2nd generation m45's when they were new. It looks like a bodybuilder with his shirt on. Such a cool and aggressive appearance. Sweet car. Pretty awesome you found one with only 58k miles.
My cousin had one in white or pearl white. This exterior design is superb. Never looks old to me as well. It’s a 90’s classic type of car. His was a 99 I believe but it was gorgeous. I have a 2014 3.7L v6 Q70 S and I get plenty compliments. Infiniti has some nice car designs and they’re long due for something to take over the market. I know they have something planned. A few upgrades interior wise and Mercedes and BMW will have to rethink the direction they’re going. Haha.
That up in Denver? I remember swinging by a Sharpest rides up on CO when I lived up there a while ago, pretty nice stuff they got in stock. Nice vid man, keep em up. Still prayin to hear more about the Project S Black (IPL)
Only thing is they ARE NOT FAST AT ALL .... So not really sleepers in any sense -- the 09 m35 and all m37 years are faster and quicker and are only v6's --- I've owned 2 m45 and they are "fast" for what they are I guess but my stock 2002 trans am leaves it and the stock ls1 TA is not that fast l
Thanks for making this video. I remember wanting one of these so clean when I was younger. Used Infiniti's are the best bang for your buck used sleepers.
CallMe MONGOOSE Yeah same i thought all them had 335 as a kid but now they say 325.my parents have that exact 08 model same color same spoiler and everything.hmm
I am bidding on a 2003 m45 at the auction in Atlanta on Tuesday. It’s a new car trade in at the Infiniti dealers. It has high miles but is in amazing condition. The report is amazing. Hope I win!
The First time I saw one I was blown away. It was about 2 years ago on craigslist. I was a silver one with clear window. Very nice car and infinite no doubt is a brand that built itself substantially too
owned a maroon one for a few years. IT WAS AWESOME.. till it started breaking down- very expensive to keep going after warrantee .. would have kept it if it wasn't for the damn Ex-Wife bitching about wanting a "newer" car. That car was smooth as butter and quick as hell!
I just bought one. My only warning to people is that replacing parts specific to this vehicle can be pretty expensive. Most of the drive train is shared straight from Nissan but body panels and things like that are hardtop come by. Only 8,000 were made and it's a 17 year old car so it can get pretty expensive. And it's premium fuel only with about 20mpg, so something else to consider. Otherwise it's an extremely comfortable car with a good bit of speed to it.
I tried to find one. Had to settle for a 2002 Q45 2 years ago. Got rid of it (great car, but beat uo bad). Went to try and find another clean M45 and could not find one so I went with an '05 Q45. I still want the M b/c, like this 2005-2006 Q45 nobody drives one.
Sick video, I want one really bad. I saw you got your '03 M45 from The Sharpest Rides, I hate those dudes!! They fucked me over real bad with a Focus ST I bought a couple years ago, it was funny to see them here 😆
Man stop it. The first and second gen M45 where garbage as hell. The third gen M56/Q56 where ok no fast cars at all. The money I spent buying my M56 I could have bought an E55 AMG and been way better of and I live one New Orleans I see these this all day Infiniti are shit now.
I have been looking for 1 2002-2005 (some are titled as an 2005 Ive seen it) either way, I gotta have one.. I gotta have a Y34 aka M45, and if I cant find a clean 1 or 1 banged up (I dont mind doing a restomod).
I just picked up a 03 pearl white cheap cheap , 147k on it. It needed rack and pinion. The owner couldn't afford the struts and a few stabilizers on rear its good. Will do head work and exhaust, tb spacer, tune. Ill be a 5.6 killer.
I love my m45 so much I have one even got a new engine or at least from another car i still got my 2007 vk45 motor 78000 miles for sale if anyone want it's just need rebuilt check out my RUclips I have a video of. My M sport 45
There is a 2003 M45 in on car.com in Ohio for $5,000 with only 107,650 miles. It seem to be a silver color, beautiful car. I wish the Maximum was rwd or was with a v8.
Own one but aftermarket parts are beyond pricey. Just a simple sensor or headlight will cost you between $200-$600. But that's exactly why i will always love and take care of mine.
I fucking love these cars so much pull up to a car meet with a m45 with an exhaust especially the 2004 it will confuse the fuck out of all the people and Christ 420 horsepower, I really wish I could get one I had a 1997 and that was the best time of my life when I had that car, sometimes I sit back and sit and think if I had this car with and exhaust I could go back to the good times
The fact that it like the old school Q45 were base on JDM designs the Gloria and the Cima , I own a 1998 Q45 and am in the market for a 2003 M45 Glorious cars
Thanks man! I love these cars. Between me and my wife we own the 2015 q50s, the 2011 5.6L M56awd S, and 2014 Audi S8. I like M56 the most because it has amazing styling and a great daily driver. I was thinking about trading in the M56 and getting red sport but decided against it. The only bad thing about the M56 is gas mileage. I get about 15 city and 20 highway but our S8 has 140 more horsepower and gets 17 city and 23/24 highway.
You can upgrade the 4.5l to 5.2 same with the 3.5 v6 can be upgraded to a 4.2 plus the m45 is really a nissan fuga and g35 is really a nissan skyline 350GT
I still love this model year to this day. Most of the used ones are in the 150k+ mi range, so definitely not easy to find with low mileage. Classic yet refined lines. Love, love, love this.
Thanks for sharing and spreading word of these underrated cars with your audience.
I could have done better with the video and thumbnail picture [Small channel, rough video, didn't know how far it would go] - ruclips.net/video/wFtpLB5nULM/видео.html
My man, I was hoping this would make it to you. Your youtube channel is awesome, you actually turn wrenches on your M45's. I see your engine installs. Well, what happened is I passed a 03 M45 in Phoenix and it reminded me how much I used to like these cars, a lot. Then I started searching on youtube and that is how I found your channel.
The oil you found in the plenum is normal. That is why I have a vented catch can and no longer have a PVC, so blowby oil isn't in the intake tracks or plenum. Here check out this video where the oil pools in the VQ motors in the plenum, proababy does the same in in your VK.......ruclips.net/video/zApaVJnmi_U/видео.html
I clicked subscribed to your channel, big fan of your M collection, especially the 03 M35. Hopefully, this link being pinned at the top of comments will get more people to follow your M's. You own some legends!
@@MotordyneG35 Thanks again, I appreciate the support Sir.
I was just chilling watching the G35 buying guide to get pointers on how to do an M45 buying guide then this video was recommended to me. I'm a simple man - I see an M45, I click. 👍 I see good content, I subscribe.🔔Good job on the video.
I cut my teeth with Maximas so it seemed like a natural progression to get into a G35. By chance, I found an M45 for way less $$$$ than any G35 in the area, and the rest is history. Eats up more gas, eats up less engine oil and chain doesn't rattle. I miss my clutch and stick, but it still feels like family though.
I tried to take a break from wrenching but projects always find me. We're gonna marry an M45 to a G. Either the V8 goes into a G or the 6 speed into an M, but something will happen soon-ish
Sadly, nope! 5 speed autos for the M45s, 7 speed auto for the M56
Motordyne G35 do you have a email or Instagram that subscribers can ask you questions I wanted to know about the installation process for the bank 2 sensor 1 on a g35. Do I just replace it or do I have to reset the computer because I read something about that
Armando Marfisi.....what sensor is it? O2 sensor? Cam sensor?
Legend has it , he never turned the heated seat off .
The next owner was admitted to the hospital for *s* *t* *e* *a* *m* *e* *d* *h* *a* *m* *s*
If u want to stand out u buy one of these I've had mine the last 7 years never a problem only 1 censor went out and the rest normal wear and tear. Best money I've ever spent
Which one did you buy, and how many miles do you have on the car now?
200k and never had a problem
I had the infinti qx56 and it was a fast sleeper suv
“An ageless design is an ageless design” I love this quote
'03-'04 was definitely the most attractive style for the M imo. Thanks for reminding me about this car, I've been trying to figure out something different to get, something you don't always see and this might be what I'm looking for
2:36 "its a female, it wasn't people" 😂
I was dying when he said that😂😂😂😂😂
So true.
I use to own a 1990 infinity Q45, now that was a sleeper
me a 1991 Q45 started Q45racing.com back in the days
I owned the q45t, it was an amazing car!
'99 VIP Q45t white /black interior ex- fiance totaled it few yrs back
@@esfitnesspro2455 98 infinite Q45t wife totaled it 2016.
Facts. I had an 01
I love this car it's a legend & overlooked car. You have 19 thumbs down how can people dislike something they don't know anything about it. I fell in love with this car because of my coworker had one and hers was all black I drove it so much POWER...
Love your passion for this car, you reignited mine with my FX50. It fascinates me how such an old car is so well equipped and that V8 is a beast.
There's something about V8's, even with force fed engines taking over I had to get mine before they become extinct and I love it!
I think that’s one badass infinti. And infinti is very known in the racing world,they need to bring some of that racing style back in there line ups. Although they still got the new red sports and the rest of the 3.0 cars doing some damage
Yes the j30t was amazing and still is to me till this day
Got damn man that 03-04 Infiniti was beautiful I've always loved those they really weren't lacking they hit every nail on the head that's the marker like on them for modding
I just got one I love the way it sounds 180,000 miles. I'm recently switching out parts every month just preserve it for longer use. Good ass car.
This is a total favorite of mine. Every time I see one I have a “squirrel” moment. Good design never never goes out of style.
Must be talking about the y34
My favorite is "it was a female, it wasn't people"
I drive an 06 m45 as my daily just wish it had a stronger aftermarket.
Nissan should have after market parts like the titan truck
Intakes and modded spark plugs on this car i bet would be nice.
Just hit 300k miles in my 06 M45 Sport
Wolfgang How is it in the snow ?
@@stanewill my m35 just hit 207k today
I love the older infinitis they were well built and finely crafted. I'm not too fund of the new ones since their french influenced with Renault 😷
foreal? damn
I k ow hu!!!
Yes, Nissan even bring cars on the European market as "Nissan" but most of it is shitty renault tech. Stay away from that shit. Nissen / Infinity itself is very good... but renault is shit. Too bad.
Herman Willems yea and too bad that own Mitsubishi too
I still have an 03 m45 94k
All time legend! I love them! Jalopnik even says it will be a collectible 1 day, keep it; don't ever sell. jalopnik.com/why-the-infiniti-m45-is-the-next-future-classic-678729583
BS TECH they are nice but when they mess up Smh damn nightmare
@@vegalee8955 I understand but I'm pretty handy when it comes to cars.
@@MotordyneG35 Not in the plan
Mine has 183000m on the Odo
I love my m45. People still ask me if it’s pretty new and it’s sittin at just under 200,000 Miles. Taking a v8 sports sedan to that many miles is incredible.
How long do they typically last
@@FancySniper8 A lot less than 200k... I dont have the V8 but the guys at the NICO forum kill them quite often at under 150k miles. Especially the last gen ones with the 5.6 titan v8. Not especially reliable that one.
Successors not predecessors... pre, meaning before. Y50 fuga 450gt owner here btw 😁
antonyaiken thought I was the only one who caught that lol
I have always been in love with the old school stilling of the M. In my personal opinion, this is the best looking M and they can never top this design. This car to me is like the 96 Impala SS, Chevy will never top that design
I'd bought a new black w/ tan interior 2003 M45; paid ~$45K for it, which was about 10K less than a GS430 at the time, IIRC.
It handled rather well, for a car of its weight and size, but it had a turning circle of a hay truck, which made parking and low-speed manoeuvring quite tedious.
The V8 sounded terrific at full-tilt-boogie. It had an actuator that controlled a butterfly valve on one side of the dual exhaust, which would open up when the revs were high and your foot was planted. Think VTEC but with a V8. It sounded sweet.
The front seats were an extension of the A/C system: A fan forced heated or cooled air through the perforated leather, where it would heat or cool the surface of your skin. This is not necessarily a feature you'd want to be using if you were fresh from a jog, or suffering from lower gastrointestinal distress, and had passengers.
But yes, it certainly was a sleeper, and a rare one at that. I only saw one other, regularly, on the street in San Francisco that year. I traded it in for a 2004 GTO, though, as I expected its resale to drop quite a bit when the new model came out.
Omg 45k?!?!?!?!? I’m new to the car community but that’s a lot of money for such an old car,I searched them up now an none of them even touch 20k
@@gelooo2x New Cars be 'spensive. 20-year-old ones, not so much.
Sick ass car, love that 04. Definitely in my top 10 favorite cars of all time
I have a 2006 Fx35 but I must say I’ve always love the M35. A real hidden gem
They are indeed
Miguel Hill....in my opinion, the 03-08 FX35 was the best design before they all started looking like fish. I kid you not, in Dallas at a dyno day someone had an FX35 like yours with Motordyne Shockwave exhaust on it. It was silver with that orangeish brown tan leather, I loved it!
I'm not sure how he had the exhaust installed, it was custom I think because you can't buy it from Motordyne for the FX. Hands down one of my favorites! His FX35 was badass!
Motordyne G35 yes indeed. After 08 they all look like a school of fish lol
@@MotordyneG35 I thought you were going to mention WHP 😅😅😅
I can't remember the WHP numbers. It was on a mustang dyno at PRT performance in Dallas, which was a dyno day event. I just remember seeing the SUV on the dyno thinking hmm, interesting. Then the sound blew me away, I was completely shocked.
I walked up to the owner and said wow man how did you get it to sound like that and he showed me the underskirt of the Motordyne Shockwave titts basically which was welded, I believe to make it fit. I'm pretty sure he had ART pipes too. That is how I first found out about Motordyne. It was that day on the dyno, multiple cars had the setup just not the FX. The FX was a custom setup for sure though.
*🤑😉GREAT LOOKING LUXURY CAR HONESTLY IT WAS ALWAYS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS CAR✔🤔*
I've owned a 2004 m45. It was way ahead of it's time. From birdview navi to cooled seats to advanced self driving cruise control. That thing back in 04 had more options than most cars today. It was perfectly balanced. They put the gas tank on top of the rear wheels for better traction and the 4.5L motor was a monster. Best car I've ever owned. Sadly I had to trade it in because I needed an AWD car. Ended up getting a g37x coupe. I own a q50h now but I will always miss my M.
Do the Ms handle mods? I got the DE G35 and dont mod it cuz they are pretty much tuned from factory already but what about the Ms. Both the 4.6L and the 5.6L? Which is better for mods? Thank you! Love the Gs and I'm a toyota guy lol
@@ericinfante624 no need for mods. Plenty of power stock.
@@eh4623 yeah but they are heavy as hell. I looked at almost every year of the m37/m45 up to the 2014 q70 and they have bad 0-60mph and 1/4 mile times. The 14' q70 with 416hp and 413 ft/tq from a 5.6l v8 does its 0-60 in 5.5 sec! My g35 does that same 0-60 stock with only 260 horses and about 250 torque. I love them and how they sound but for a 70k price tag and that kind of specs, i rather get the CTS-V or lexus GSF.
@@ericinfante624 still for an 04 and the price they're awesome.
Also big shout out to edbwoy he a master m45 tech I def
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As they only sold 8,067 in 03/04 and less than 900 came to the USA in 2004, it will get rare. I have a silver '04 with 139K miles. AVOID DEALERS!!!!
Infiniti wanted $4100 to fix a few minor issue their "diagnostic" ($265) test showed up. All wrong....
An independent shop fixed it all for $465. Fancy that.....
They are quick off the mark, but 70 upwards happens at warp drive, and they are not "too" bad on gas. The tire inflation senders get stoopid occasionally, but i will replace all four eventually. I always have a pressure guage, so I'm not bothered.
A rocket ship that is solidly built and does not look like every other jellie mold on the road, but looks elegant and will still blow most jellie mounds into the weeds!
We've got a lot of 03-04 M45 looking nissans in Russian Far East. These are Nissan Gloria and Nissan Cedric for JDM market, but they are suited with smaller engines, the best are turbo V6s or turbo RB25s
This is the first time I’ve ever seen frameless windows four door car
literally every single subaru does this
I owned that 03 m45 ... the best car I've ever owned,I miss it.
I've only seen them on RUclips and in pictures but yeah I agree the 03 and 04 are the best years in my opinion. The body lines are classic. I'd love to have one if and when I can find one. I own an 04 G35 sedan and although they are quick in their own right I wonder if anyone ever swapped the M45 engine into a G35 sedan body?
The 03 and 04 m45 does not have the same engine as the 06 -2010 m45.. they are both 4.5 l but one of them is a newer vk45de different intake plenum different throttle body orientation and those ones put out 325hp, 03 04 are the ones that put out 340 horsepower.. you could not take the engine from a 03 and 04 and install it into a newer model the starter is on the opposite side for different years which will not allow them to bolt up to the transmission of the same year also the intake plenum the throttle body are different.. but I like your video!
Always love the G, M and Q. They have so much good heritage under its names. Big mistake for INFINITI when they change all the names in their Lineup. Such a stupud move.
What’s your thought on the Q45 ? I just picked up my 2002 Q45 for $2500.00 and so far I love it, and that 4.5 V8 is a monster !
"It was a female, it wasn't people." lmao good video man Im looking for one. Way cooler than the lexus ls430 imo. The 03-04 one looks amazing.
It was sold in Japan as the Nissan Gloria/Cedric but it was only available with a 3.0l v6. Which means we actually got the cooler engine for once! Lol.
I was working for Infiniti when these debuted and they instantly became my favorite model, and still are. And I’ve had a ‘94 Q45t, ‘97 Q45t, ‘01 Q45t and a ‘17 Q50 3.0t. And I’d trade any of them for an ‘04 M45 Sport. We used to say it was like driving an engine with a bit of car wrapped around it. Such an underrated car that nobody bought. At least now they are getting a little recognition.
You think it would be a good idea to get one with 210k miles for 2500?
This and the FD RX7 are my favorite imports . Timeless good looking cars and people wonder what year they are, which is a good thing .
I love your M45 no matter what ppl say I bought the Q 45 and I love it now am looking for a M45 they are still out their I just want the right one I did alot of work on my Q45 but it Runs So dam good I love my car
Loved this machine. Thanks good video....correct me if I'm wrong, I think this is the first v8 in a Nissan in the US?
I’ve been in Love w/ the M every since I was a kid seeing them glide by on the road. There was a Beautiful in my city when I was in a high school & I got a high every time I saw it. That big body streamlined style is Magnificent. & that V8, Idk about any performance mods but u could deff unlock a little bit of power on it
Hey I love this 1st Gen M45. Mine is 03 with only 104K, Black on Black like that one.
I love the M45 and I was actually thinking about getting one of the newer ones. It’s just the after market is weak for those cars. So I’ll probably be getting a Q50RS
What didn't they have svalible like cams and longtubes
Mr. TAMW performance wise it’s not too bad but when it comes to aesthetics a lot of the stuff you see is custom. There isn’t much you can buy to make the car look different than the next one
How long do they typically last like miles wise?
The design of the early 2000s M45 is amazing!!
Bro the way you described this made me realize this car is exactly what my life's been missing. There goes my tax refund.
This car goes super hard! I currently own the 03 M45 (base model) silver paint with willow interior.. Just reached 100k. Always turns heads. Also have the 02 Q45
That compass reference was hilarious, we all know how females get 😂😂
I owned a j30t and a q45 back in the day.i miss the j30 design.infinti drove better than the lexus i tested.check out the j30t, its awesome
is that the premium model? i think the tech package made the screen 7 inches in the dash?
Always liked this car. Thanks for the vid
Oooouuuuuuu. You put me on. I'm on watch tower looking.. I have a M37x but really wanted the m56. Did you have oil consumption issues with that M45?
Yeah but not really it's an aluminum block 90° v8 #hemi so it gets hot but it's not a major issue.
Thank you for this video. These machines are absolutely gorgeous! I've always been a fan of the M series.
Recently saw a M45 and caught my attention
2:23 - 2:41 Hahahahaha! That's funny
Before I got my G37, I had a buddy that had the 03. It was SO NICE!!! You're right, most definitely a sleeper. I'd like to have one for myself..
03-04!!! I've never seen one before but it is beautiful. Waaaaay ahead of it's time interior wise. I just brought an 06 for $700 cash. Yeah. $700 silver paint, chrome smoked 20inch rims. Full luxurious leather and wood trim. With all the extra amenities that to my amazement, the 03 basically has with the exception of a back up camera. But man I tell you. That car is unique. I'm in love with my mine. Imagine. Just last year I brought a 08 Chevy Malibu for $4,000! Which in comparison isn't even a conversation...$700 for a 06 M35 3.6 liter V6. That fires up and purrs like a V8.
Early 2000's was peak design language for Infiniti and Infiniti's best looking car is the 03'-04' 345HP V8 M45, I remember first seeing it back then and had to have it, I bought a white 03' back in early 05' and this car looked like nothing else on the road, this design was ahead of it's time in the days of cars with more rounded rolling lines this car had straight, sharp clean lines that just made it aggressive without being to busy, it looks even more at home today in 2022 which is impressive, like you said, it does have a timeless design, ya rarely saw them then and never see them today, most people didn't know what it was, it just looks mean! I miss this car.
I just bought one with 137K miles.
The last car I was in that felt like this, was a Bentley. Even the outside door handles are overbuilt!
Performance is unexpected and it makes my Jaguar XJ feel light and nippy. Seats are deep/thick and comfortable. The steering wheel is remarkably small and steering is somewhat heavy. Feels very big when driving. Maybe it is.
Lots of grunt with extreme comfort.
So far so good. Very impressive.
The '03-'04 M45 has aged extremely well, inside and out.
Sure, some of the tech might be a little dated, and it would probably be a pain to install Bluetooth. However, it looks incredible, and I'm sure it drives like a dream. Plus, you can't go wrong with Infiniti's stellar reputation for long term reliability.
I would love to pick one up, especially for the price. I just checked AutoTrader, and there's one listed with 59k original miles for $8,950. That's a steal!
That intro is money!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I picked up one of these earlier this year and I gotta say I was surprised. Especially since NO ONE knows about it G35 owners will see me match their speed for a highway pull not expecting to get gapped by a black boat that looks like their grandfather's car.
The original M beautiful design I think the person who sold my ex the G35 had one. I have a G37s now I should probably do some work to it to make it look nicer but it's got 182k and runs great bought the car used for 10. Did some maintenance stuff including things sadly I didn't need to at the time. Had the differential bushings replaced and subframe sleeves. Replace the front brakes and rotors. Wish I had waited then got the two-piece rotors. The G37S have a lot of aftermarket love
What is great on 03 M45 is that it's made in Japan, it was built with a FRAME! and it has independent rear suspension...I have 208K miles on mine, it runs great so don't worry if it has 100K, it isn't gonna die at 200, easy to work on and parts are cheap, it's a must buy if you can find one.
I agree the M45 is an ageless design. I fell inlove with it the first time I saw the one in 2003 when my girlfriend's boss bought one.
Many people can't appriciate how slick that body style is, the big booty and the low key rich body styling. I live in Mesa Az and have seen a few and almost bought one with 95K miles on it that looked brand new! I was hurt when the deal fell through, but I'll get one, and it will be my project for a couple years, but when it's done it will definetly turn some heads.
First time I seen this video I had a 05 g35x. I now have a 92 m30 , 03 m45 and now looking to get a 06+ m45. In love with the M line up, your page has been very helpful. Thanks man
Man. Thats a wicked ride! I remember seeing those 2nd generation m45's when they were new. It looks like a bodybuilder with his shirt on. Such a cool and aggressive appearance. Sweet car. Pretty awesome you found one with only 58k miles.
My cousin had one in white or pearl white. This exterior design is superb. Never looks old to me as well. It’s a 90’s classic type of car. His was a 99 I believe but it was gorgeous. I have a 2014 3.7L v6 Q70 S and I get plenty compliments. Infiniti has some nice car designs and they’re long due for something to take over the market. I know they have something planned. A few upgrades interior wise and Mercedes and BMW will have to rethink the direction they’re going. Haha.
That up in Denver? I remember swinging by a Sharpest rides up on CO when I lived up there a while ago, pretty nice stuff they got in stock. Nice vid man, keep em up.
Still prayin to hear more about the Project S Black (IPL)
Only thing is they ARE NOT FAST AT ALL .... So not really sleepers in any sense -- the 09 m35 and all m37 years are faster and quicker and are only v6's --- I've owned 2 m45 and they are "fast" for what they are I guess but my stock 2002 trans am leaves it and the stock ls1 TA is not that fast l
They are nasty cars but can’t find one in manual 😢
They don't make it that way but does have sport shift
These were only made auto
They might fit up with a 350 or a maybe a 240 manual trans
@@yunngassumedgender6036 they do
@@g.pharaods.4215 That's good to know 😎 I have a 2011 genesis 3.8 sedan the 5.0 is fitted a bmw m6 tranny from factory I makes me wonder
I have a 2010 m35x. Vq35hr
It does 0-60 in about 5.9 seconds which most people do not expect this thing to do 0-60 in 10 seconds.
Thanks for making this video. I remember wanting one of these so clean when I was younger. Used Infiniti's are the best bang for your buck used sleepers.
_isnt it true that, for the 2006-2010 M45, only the 2006 came with 335hp and the other years only had 325hp?_
CallMe MONGOOSE Yeah same i thought all them had 335 as a kid but now they say 325.my parents have that exact 08 model same color same spoiler and everything.hmm
@@Mike.3GS _yeah, which is why I'm thinking of getting a G37s or IPL, or the M56s instead of an M45/37 from 06-10 or the M35_
CallMe MONGOOSE id go with m56 i like how it looks👍👍 and then the 420hp.more than enough powaaa
@@Mike.3GS _yeah, that or a 2008 Mercedes E63 AMG_
I am bidding on a 2003 m45 at the auction in Atlanta on Tuesday. It’s a new car trade in at the Infiniti dealers. It has high miles but is in amazing condition. The report is amazing. Hope I win!
Local 1 owner has one and i want it bad...$4500 150k miles 😍.... would have to give up my G37 though
I have a 06 M and they are amazing cars. I have the only one in my area and people really don't know what they are.
The First time I saw one I was blown away. It was about 2 years ago on craigslist. I was a silver one with clear window. Very nice car and infinite no doubt is a brand that built itself substantially too
owned a maroon one for a few years. IT WAS AWESOME.. till it started breaking down- very expensive to keep going after warrantee .. would have kept it if it wasn't for the damn Ex-Wife bitching about wanting a "newer" car. That car was smooth as butter and quick as hell!
I just bought one. My only warning to people is that replacing parts specific to this vehicle can be pretty expensive. Most of the drive train is shared straight from Nissan but body panels and things like that are hardtop come by. Only 8,000 were made and it's a 17 year old car so it can get pretty expensive. And it's premium fuel only with about 20mpg, so something else to consider.
Otherwise it's an extremely comfortable car with a good bit of speed to it.
I tried to find one. Had to settle for a 2002 Q45 2 years ago. Got rid of it (great car, but beat uo bad). Went to try and find another clean M45 and could not find one so I went with an '05 Q45. I still want the M b/c, like this 2005-2006 Q45 nobody drives one.
I have the m35s 2010 they are very good vehicles
I updated the exhaust system,air intake ,turbo injectors and etc. it’s crazy now
Sick video, I want one really bad. I saw you got your '03 M45 from The Sharpest Rides, I hate those dudes!! They fucked me over real bad with a Focus ST I bought a couple years ago, it was funny to see them here 😆
Man stop it. The first and second gen M45 where garbage as hell. The third gen M56/Q56 where ok no fast cars at all.
The money I spent buying my M56 I could have bought an E55 AMG and been way better of and I live one New Orleans I see these this all day Infiniti are shit now.
I have been looking for 1 2002-2005 (some are titled as an 2005 Ive seen it) either way, I gotta have one..
I gotta have a Y34 aka M45, and if I cant find a clean 1 or 1 banged up (I dont mind doing a restomod).
I just picked up a 03 pearl white cheap cheap , 147k on it. It needed rack and pinion.
The owner couldn't afford the struts and a few stabilizers on rear its good. Will do head work and exhaust, tb spacer, tune. Ill be a 5.6 killer.
I love my m45 so much
I have one even got a new engine or at least from another car i still got my 2007 vk45 motor 78000 miles for sale if anyone want it's just need rebuilt check out my RUclips I have a video of. My M sport 45
There is a 2003 M45 in on car.com in Ohio for $5,000 with only 107,650 miles. It seem to be a silver color, beautiful car. I wish the Maximum was rwd or was with a v8.
Own one but aftermarket parts are beyond pricey. Just a simple sensor or headlight will cost you between $200-$600. But that's exactly why i will always love and take care of mine.
I thought all V8 are being discontinued? Any idea when the EPA is mandating displacement restrictions.
I fucking love these cars so much pull up to a car meet with a m45 with an exhaust especially the 2004 it will confuse the fuck out of all the people and Christ 420 horsepower, I really wish I could get one I had a 1997 and that was the best time of my life when I had that car, sometimes I sit back and sit and think if I had this car with and exhaust I could go back to the good times
I love all models! I had a 2004 G35 coupe and presently have a sleeper FX50 S!
The fact that it like the old school Q45 were base on JDM designs the Gloria and the Cima , I own a 1998 Q45 and am in the market for a 2003 M45 Glorious cars
those would be Successors, not Predecessors... and Infiniti;s debuted in 1990 so how could the clock be around since the early 80's?? hmm
Thanks man! I love these cars. Between me and my wife we own the 2015 q50s, the 2011 5.6L M56awd S, and 2014 Audi S8. I like M56 the most because it has amazing styling and a great daily driver. I was thinking about trading in the M56 and getting red sport but decided against it. The only bad thing about the M56 is gas mileage. I get about 15 city and 20 highway but our S8 has 140 more horsepower and gets 17 city and 23/24 highway.
yea the m56 is nice and the Q70 I think is where the 56 went Q50 and 60 are nice
You can upgrade the 4.5l to 5.2 same with the 3.5 v6 can be upgraded to a 4.2 plus the m45 is really a nissan fuga and g35 is really a nissan skyline 350GT
Great video man 👍
As a car enthusiast, I can definitely appreciate a fellow enthusiast shedding light on such a badass, yet forgotten car.
The 03-04 M45 is the best looking sedan ever made. I feel the same as you.
I love these Infiniti M45's they're are very rare. I just love the style and design of Infiniti vehicles.
It's beautiful on the outside, Fisher Price center dash straight out of the Nissan minivan. HARD GREY PLASTIC.
I still love this model year to this day. Most of the used ones are in the 150k+ mi range, so definitely not easy to find with low mileage. Classic yet refined lines. Love, love, love this.