This car is somewhat rare as far as I can tell. I don't see them on the road very often and there are none on Craigslist in Orlando right now although Kelly Blue Book says a first-generation Q45 (1990-97) is valued at $1,500. A good price indeed but this isn't a reliable LS400 with parts easily available.
Although yes, it is a reliable car, I would think that parts are harder to get (forget the junkyard) and maintenance costs in general would be higher. It will be more expensive to run.
When it comes to performance and gas mileage, it's very similar. The Q45 gets about 20mpg city which is the same as the LS400 and has a 4.5 liter motor - 0.5 liters bigger but producing similar horsepower and torque numbers. It, too, has a 4-speed gearbox.
It also does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds which blew me away when I read it. This is a big, rear wheel drive, luxury sedan and beats the LS400, 5-series BMW, and Jaguar and Meecedes' competition too! I guess that 0.5 extra liters counts for a lot.
The vehicle sounds great with a nice exhaust. One of the nicest engine sounds I have ever heard. It has a presence.
The interior is nice too. The car has the typical options you saw in luxury sedans in the 90s. Traction control, heated seats, power everything. Just look at this interior. I think it's one of the best looking interiors out there, truly.
How nice is that? Checking Craigslist yet?
Beautiful is a word I can use to describe almost everything on this car. The inside is gorgeous, the exterior is amazing (made me consider if I would like one of these instead but no), and if you turn one of these into a VIP car, well, you will be king of the road, sir.
I hate to admit it but I like the way the Q45 looks more than the LS400, at least in stock form. I have to be truthful or these reviews aren't worth a monkey crap.
Enjoy some carporn.
Man, oh, man does that look badass.
No comments:
Post a Comment