ATTENTION COLLECTORS!
This stunning, rust free, all original Q45 from dry Colorado has a clean Auto Check history. It is in EXCEPTIONAL condition and issue-free. Turn the key and go. Mid-90's full size Japanese luxury sedans with the big V8's have definitely reached the bottom of their depreciation curve and are quickly rising in value. Now’s the time. The 1998 Q45 revered for its impeccable yet simple design, luxury features, and powerful, quiet, smooth performance. The second generation Q45 has a distinctive look with a long sloping nose, elegant waterfall grille, thin roof line, and steeply raked rear glass. Strong character lines separate the upper and lower flanks.
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BODY/PAINT
The car retains its original pearl white paint, still very glossy with only a few barely noticeable scuffs. It has obviously been well cared for over its 23-year life, collectors will appreciate. Car panels are straight with no dings, dents, and just a few minor scuffs. Chrome and stainless trim pieces are near perfect. Headlamp and signal lamp lenses are perfectly clear, zero clouding. Glass is all original and excellent condition.
INTERIOR
Extremely clean. Leather seats are soft and supple with almost no wear. Dash appears factory fresh, no cracks or blemishes. Center console and two-tone door panels and armrests are pristine, including all the wood grain pieces. Carpeting is in great condition with no stains or wear-through, as are the original floor mats front and rear. Headliner and sun visors are very nice with working vanity lights.
Dash controls and power window and power seat features are fully operational and blemish-free. Has a power sunroof and power tilt/telescoping steering wheel. The automatic climate control, premium eight-speaker Bose sound system, cruise control, courtesy lights, and other interior electronic features are fully functional.
Heated power front seats adjust in ten directions and have power lumbar supports. There is a two-position memory for driver entry and exit. Car is outfitted with Home Link, a programmable transmitter system for opening gates and garage doors.
WHEELS/TIRES
Tires are Michelin sport/touring radials, P215/60R/16 with good tread life remaining. They wrap the factory chrome 16 inch alloy wheels in near perfect condition, no road rash.
MECHANICAL
The motor is smooth and powerful, shifts effortlessly and quietly. The car is an absolute pleasure to drive. It rockets forward while remaining dead quiet at high speed, almost like an electric bullet train. I’ve had the car over 100 mph with AC on full in 110 degree Phoenix heat, with no overheating or other issues.
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Fuel injected 4.1 liter 32 valve V8
270 hp, 280 torque
4-spd automatic overdrive transmission
Zero to 60 in 7.4 seconds
15.4 second quarter mile drag time
Factory top speed 144 mph
Decent gas mileage 18/23
Engine has variable valve timing, which adjusts valve opening and closing according to engine speed and load. Variable valve timing is a key element in the engine's efficiency. It's a proven technology and a big plus.
ROAD HANDLING
Engine and transmission are connected electronically with smooth precise shifts based on speed and load. There is a seamless flow of power with no hesitation or jerkiness between shifts. The Q45 performs like a great touring sedan should with:
Variable assist power steering
Macpherson front strut suspension with coil spring assist
Front and rear stabilization
Electronic full range traction control
Four wheel anti-lock disc brakes
Limited slip differential
The rear suspension has a multi-link arrangement designed to keep more tire contact patch on the road, and more patch means more grip. Anti-dive and anti-squat characteristics mean improved grip under hard braking and acceleration.
HIGHLIGHTS
Photos of the engine bay, suspension and undercarriage reveal this car’s strikingly clean mechanics with no corrosion or damage anywhere and factory chalk marks visible. Floor pans underneath still show some glossy factory paint. Clean Auto Check confirms the car’s regular maintenance history. Car comes with two sets of original keys, FOB remotes, leather bound owner’s manual set, original jack and unused spare.
