Infiniti Q60

[Ash_]

Hi all,
I'm in the market for a new daily (changing the Cayman and going back to 2 cars). I had pretty much set my sights on a C-Class Coupe (2017'ish) as I like the styling, it's a Merc (so pretty reliable) and will be a nice car for slugging to and from work in.

However, yesterday in a motorway services a coupe caught my eye that I didn't recognise, so I did a drive by and it was an Infiniti Q60. Never was on the radar, in fact I didn't know such a thing existed, but I think it's a beautiful looking car, far nicer looking in fact than the C-Class.

However, I know nothing about them, it's well in budget being cheaper than what I'd spend on a C-Class, so would like to know more if anyone knows anything?

Also, is there anything else I could consider, looking up to around £16k, coupe, 60k'ish miles, auto, petrol, 2016+, and a touch of luxury.

Thanks Phers.

[Matt_T]

I assume it was a gen 2 Q60? Lovely looking car!
These are on the same platform & drivetrain as the Nissan 370z, they are pretty reliable form what I understand with a nice under stressed V6.

I'd also look at a Lexus RC if that is your thing.

Edited by Matt_T on Thursday 11th September 18:09

[ZX10R NIN]

With that budget you might get a 3.0TT come up for sale but they're rare.

The 2.0T is a bit easier to find these use the same 2.0T drivetrain as the Mercedes bit imo these have the nicer interior:

Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508075...

Sport Tech:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509056...

Premium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509076...

E400:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509076...

If you can live with a saloon & a small budget creep you can get the 3.0TT in the Q50:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403067...

What would you like to know?

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Thursday 11th September 19:52

[Saudade]

Apparently good cars but rubbish to sell on again. That 3.0 Turbo Q50 linked above has been for sale for nearly 2 years now!

[Matt_T]

So the 2.0T is a Mercedes engine but the 3.0 is a Nissan/Renault engine?

[ZX10R NIN]

Matt_T said:

So the 2.0T is a Mercedes engine but the 3.0 is a Nissan/Renault engine?

Yes the 3.0 is the same unit that is now in the new Z & it's purely a Nissan unit.

[Ash_]

ZX10R NIN said:

With that budget you might get a 3.0TT come up for sale but they're rare.

The 2.0T is a bit easier to find these use the same 2.0T drivetrain as the Mercedes bit imo these have the nicer interior:

Sport:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508075...

Sport Tech:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509056...

Premium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509076...

E400:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509076...

If you can live with a saloon & a small budget creep you can get the 3.0TT in the Q50:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403067...

What would you like to know?

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Thursday 11th September 19:52

Thanks ZX, I knew you'd come through with some nice alternatives, I was just after any info or experience that people have had, appreciate they're rare (which I like) so getting feedback from owners on here may be difficult. My main concern with cars, certainly a daily, is reliability. They certainly look really nice (Q60), the first one you linked is the one I'm looking at. So, yeah, any thoughts or insight anyone has about them really, but focussing on reliability, running costs are what they are I guess, it's the un-foreseen issues they have that is my concern. E.G., I love my Cayman, but they all come with known faults, such as coolant pipe corrosion, exhaust studs (connecting manifold to backbox) rust, gear linkage, clutch switch and on the early S models the dreaded bore score. So I was just wondering if there are any known issues with the Q60 that may cause a big bill to be thrown at me out of the blue?

As I said, I think they look really nice, interior looks like a nice place to be, they have some power behind them (sharing the same engine as the C300 Coupe (so I'm guessing the Q60 is also RWD).

Thanks all

[MrCheese]

I have an Infiniti Q70 2.2d, I like that it's different.

It drives incredibly well, I had a nightmare 6 hour motorway/minor road trip a few months ago and got out feeling fine.

The engine, transmission etc are quite standard and lots of bits from other Nissan cars. I've been able to read diagnostics with a cheap reader.

The only thing to consider is servicing, you need a garage that is comfortable doing it and can source any parts. I haven't had any problems getting anything (including a suspension arm) but one of my local garages was a bit reluctant to take it on.

Fundamentally they aren't complex cars and I do get the impression that if I keep on top of servicing properly it would cope with v high miles.

[ZX10R NIN]

Ash_ said:

Thanks ZX, I knew you'd come through with some nice alternatives, I was just after any info or experience that people have had, appreciate they're rare (which I like) so getting feedback from owners on here may be difficult. My main concern with cars, certainly a daily, is reliability. They certainly look really nice (Q60), the first one you linked is the one I'm looking at. So, yeah, any thoughts or insight anyone has about them really, but focussing on reliability, running costs are what they are I guess, it's the un-foreseen issues they have that is my concern. E.G., I love my Cayman, but they all come with known faults, such as coolant pipe corrosion, exhaust studs (connecting manifold to backbox) rust, gear linkage, clutch switch and on the early S models the dreaded bore score. So I was just wondering if there are any known issues with the Q60 that may cause a big bill to be thrown at me out of the blue?

As I said, I think they look really nice, interior looks like a nice place to be, they have some power behind them (sharing the same engine as the C300 Coupe (so I'm guessing the Q60 is also RWD).

Thanks all

No issues ro speak of they just run there's nothing that'll turn your wallet into a shrinking violet none have caused a massive issue with friends & family.

Yes the 2.0T is RWD the 3.0TT is AWD.

The first one is very nice the second one has adaptive cruise but no real info so it's hard to judge that one.

[Ash_]

Perfect, thank you all for the replies.

[BlackTank]

My brother in law had the 3.0 and I drove it a few times on some long trips. I absolutely loved it, really comfortable, good driving position, 4 useable seats and enough room for a few bags. But most importantly it drove well and that engine sound was amazing for a lux coupe.

[Ash_]

Thanks for your help every one, just wanted to update you, I pulled the trigger and bought an Infiniti Q60, really pleased with it so far (one week in), a much nicer looking car than the C-Class coupe I was contemplating, with a much nicer interior (I like the fully integrated screens, rather than a screen which appears to be added as an after thought, weird, I know but I prefer it). Thanks for the input, I bought the first one that was linked by ZX in his response (on point as always).

Now just waiting to by back my old VX220 (back to a two car garage for me! )

[ZX10R NIN]

Glad you got sorted, I too prefer an integrated dash rather than a tablet slapped in the middle of dash.

That'll be a nice two car garage.

[Ash_]

ZX10R NIN said:

Glad you got sorted, I too prefer an integrated dash rather than a tablet slapped in the middle of dash.

That'll be a nice two car garage.

Indeed, since I sold my VX back in 2016 (when I moved abroad) she's had some good mods done, including a supercharger as the main change, she's insane to drive now and I can't wait to get her back in my garage and get her back on track!

[ZX10R NIN]

Ash_ said:

Indeed, since I sold my VX back in 2016 (when I moved abroad) she's had some good mods done, including a supercharger as the main change, she's insane to drive now and I can't wait to get her back in my garage and get her back on track!

Sounds like a weapon :beers: enjoy

[biggbn]

Ash_ said:

Thanks for your help every one, just wanted to update you, I pulled the trigger and bought an Infiniti Q60, really pleased with it so far (one week in), a much nicer looking car than the C-Class coupe I was contemplating, with a much nicer interior (I like the fully integrated screens, rather than a screen which appears to be added as an after thought, weird, I know but I prefer it). Thanks for the input, I bought the first one that was linked by ZX in his response (on point as always).

Now just waiting to by back my old VX220 (back to a two car garage for me! )

How is it going with your purchase. I find myself looking coveoutesly at these cars!!

[Ash_]

biggbn said:

Ash_ said:

Thanks for your help every one, just wanted to update you, I pulled the trigger and bought an Infiniti Q60, really pleased with it so far (one week in), a much nicer looking car than the C-Class coupe I was contemplating, with a much nicer interior (I like the fully integrated screens, rather than a screen which appears to be added as an after thought, weird, I know but I prefer it). Thanks for the input, I bought the first one that was linked by ZX in his response (on point as always).

Now just waiting to by back my old VX220 (back to a two car garage for me! )

How is it going with your purchase. I find myself looking coveoutesly at these cars!!

I really like it, it has all the bells and whistles you could want, is very nice to drive on a longer commute (especially in traffic) being an auto (I was getting fed up with manual in heavy traffic). it very much stands out with it's pretty aggressive styling and although only a 2.0 turbo, when you do put your foot down stuff happens. All in all, I'm very pleased with it and would definitely recommend one, much better value than a Merc. e.g. I was looking to have to spend about £17k for a reasonable C-Class coupe and that likely would have been the standard 2.0 (C200), not the Turbo (C300), and a little older 2016-2017, the Q60S is a 2018 car and was £14k. Go for it I'd say, you won't be disappointed.