2003 INFINITI Q45 Review
Price Estimate:Â $614 - $995

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Great stereo system, powerful V8 engine, blazing headlamps.
Cons
- Uninspiring front-end looks, fussy controls.
What’s new
The Q45 enters into 2003 with a few changes. Refinements include a higher numerical final drive ratio for better acceleration, slightly revised front and rear styling, new exterior colors, the addition of standard heated seats and a full-size spare tire. An optional satellite radio is now being offered along with some new optional equipment packages.
Edmunds says
Designed to compete with the best sedans on the market, the Infiniti Q45 bundles prodigious levels of luxury and performance into a reasonably priced and attractive package.
For sale near Washington, DC
2 listings
- Photos not available
- 126,486 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use
- 8cyl automatic
- Galleria Indy (491 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Indianapolis, IN
Galleria Indy Justin Nematollahi 4950 North Keystone Ave Indianapolis , IN 46205 3**-7**-4*** Step into luxury and style with this sleek and sophistic...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JNKBF01A83M103127
Stock: 0355
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-03-2024 - 62,805 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Linda Kay Motors (754 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Merritt Island, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JNKBF01A03M101551
Stock: C269
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-23-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 INFINITI Q45 Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.15 per gallon for premium unleaded in District of Columbia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in District of Columbia
$277/mo  for Q45 Luxury
Q45 Luxury
vs
$205/mo
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INFINITI Q45 Reviews
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Bullet Proof Reliability - Incredible Performance
5 out of 5 starsreadmore, 04/21/2012
2003 INFINITI Q45 Premium 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
What we want in a car is a little like the work we what from our car mechanic, i.e. - Fast & Cheap & Good.
The trouble is... you only get to pick two because the holy trinity of all three is as elusive as a Powerball Jackpot.
So what most of us look for in a car is a balance between the car world's current holy trinity of Performance & Reliability & Fuel Economy.
I believe that this is … exactly what F50 Q owners have done.
These cars are unbelievably well put together and their
performance (esp. if the car is equipped with the Sport package) is enough to make most full sized BMW owners wish weren't so pretentious.
Fuel Economy is the bit that lags at about 17/22 but what a car!!
AMAZING VEHICLE!
5 out of 5 starsinfiniti lover, 01/06/2003
2003 INFINITI Q45 Premium 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
this is an amazing car. I cross shopped
it with every car thinkable..had budget
of $100,000 but still got the Q....very
amazing!
Best Kept Secret Ever
5 out of 5 starsbenhurr, 10/11/2010
2003 INFINITI Q45 Premium 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
I purchased my preowned (one-owner) 2003 Luxury Edition this past August, and got it for peanuts (the sticker on this car when new was $62,750). This is my 3rd Q45. After driving my 1997 Touring edition for over 168,000 miles with no major repairs needed, I was looking for a newer replacement. At the price I paid, I could not pass this car by even though it is 8 years old. This car is … amazing and I still can't believe it did not do better from a sales perspective. I've owned Mercedes, BMW's, Acura, & Lexus and none of those cars can match the features, ride, performance and fantastic reliability. In case you can't tell, I love this car.
Good Stuff Cheap
4.88 out of 5 starsseldomseen, 01/18/2008
2003 INFINITI Q45 Luxury 4dr Sedan (4.5L 8cyl 5A)
I just bought an '03 Q45 in pristine condition. The luxury options on this car are more than generous. The power of the engine is amazing too. It doesn't seem to handle as taut as the 03/04 M45s but it does drive a lot smoother though. This generation Q45 is attractive and comparably equipped as the likes other Asian and Euro vehicles within this "new" price segment.
2003 Q45 Highlights
Luxury
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $52,000 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $277/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Q45 include:
- Back-up camera
- Alarm
- Stability Control
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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