Goodbye sweet Genny

[amirh]

I returned my 2011 3.8 Genesis with Tech last Thursday and replaced it with a 2014 Infiniti Q50. I drove the Genesis for 34 months and 23,000 miles (I work from home, so my daily commute is 0). The Genesis was the best car I've owned with the exception of an 04 CLK55AMG (a whole different animal).

I was working with a number of dealerships on 2013 and 2014 Genesis with Tech, but I couldn't get the numbers to where I wanted them. I Also knew I would get buyer's remorse with all the goodies added to the 2015 in August.

I got a premium black/wheat RWD Q50 with the below packages and options. The MSRP was a whopping $50,580. I'm leasing it for 39 months/10,000 miles per year.

I've only put about 200 miles on the Q so far. The car is smaller than the Genesis and feels nimbler, but it also feels a bit more jittery. The technology features are phenomenal and are the main reason why I decided to buy it.

A few observations so far,
Exterior: The Q looks very sharp with the LED DRL and fogs. It looks even better at night with the Illuminated Kick Plates and Infiniti Welcome Lighting. I really like the LED high/low even though I'm partial to Xenon. I'm not 100% sold on the body shape yet, I think the Genesis is one of the best looking cars around.

Interior: The car looks very nice inside, on par with the Genesis. I find the Q seats more comfortable at this point, but this might change after a long trip. The seats are heated and ventilated, but not cooled. I've also noticed more road and wind noise in the Q than what I was used to with the Genesis.

Performance: The Q has a 3.7 V6 making 328 HP and 269 lb/ft torque mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission. It accelerates very well and I love the growl of the engine. Subjectively, it feels quicker, but the Genesis is heavier and bigger. I never had complaints on how the Genesis accelerated.

Technology: There isn't really a comparison between my 2011 Genesis and the Q50. A few areas of note are the blind spot, lane departure, forward collision prevention, and direct adaptive steering (DAS). I'm not sure how much I like DAS yet, but it came in very handy when driving with cross wind on the highway.

If there is interest, I'll report back in a few months, once I've had the chance to drive the car longer.

Navigation Package
Infiniti InTouch navigation system with touch-screen, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics
SiriusXM Traffic with real-time traffic information
Infiniti Connection including one year subsciption of safety, security and convenience features
Voice recognition for navigation functions including one-shot voice destination entry
Mirror compass replaced by Navigation compass

Deluxe Touring Package
Power tilt and telescopic steering column
Direct adaptive steering
Auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel settings, linked to individual Intelligent Keys
Maple wood trim
60/40 split-folding rear seats with center armrest pass-thru
Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection and front and rear park sensors
Rain-sensing front windshield wipers

Technology Package
Adaptive front lighting system with auto-leveling headlights
High beam lighting on/off assistance
Distance Control Assist
Blind Spot Warning and Blind Spot Intervention systems
Back-up Collision Intervention
Front seat pre-crash seat belts
Intelligent cruise control with full-speed range
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
Forward Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Prevention with Active Lane Control
Advanced limate control system with auto-recirculation, Plasmacluster air purifier and grape polyphenol filter
Eco pedal

Leather Seating Package
Leather-appointed seats (front and rear)
Driver seat 2-way power lumbar

Spare Tire Package
T145/70R18 temporary spare tire/wheel; Jack kit

All Weather Package
All-season floor mats
Trunk protector

Cargo Package
Trunk mat
Cargo net
First-aid kit

Illuminated Kick Plates
Infiniti Welcome Lighting
Splash Guards

 

[WowCool]

Ok, so you out of your Genesis...The Q is a nice vehicle,,Drive Safe..
Personally I'm not interested in what you have or do not have In or On the Q..
As I said Drive Safe..............

 

[Aquineas]

The Q sounds like a sweet ride! Enjoy!

 

[PMCErnie]

Best wishes, OP.

Is it common practice to base a lease on the MSRP window price?

 

[amirh]

Best wishes, OP.

Is it common practice to base a lease on the MSRP window price?

It is not, my lease payment is based on a negotiated price that was less than invoice (around $45,000).

 

[Retry]

Got a friend driving a new Q. If everything he says is true, and I'm sure it is, you're in for a real treat. Best wished to you and the car.

 

[LA Genesis]

I came to the "G" from an Infiniti FX. The FX was the best car I ever owned. Infiniti's are outstanding cars imho but they are a little pricey. Hope you'll let us know how the one-shot destination entry works. That and the other electronics sounds great.

Best of luck to you.

 

[kev4]

Sounds like a nice ride. Enjoy and thanks for the accolades about the Genny. I also think it is the nicest looking sedan on the road today. Hopefully the 2015 will maintain that feeling.

 

[SmoovC]

I congratulate you on your new acquisition!

I came from a 2006 M45 Premium to a 2012 5.0 Genesis, and then onto a 2012 M56S.

I had the chance to spend some seat time in a Q50x last week, it was a loaner during scheduled dealer maintenance on the M56S.

I can see it as the natural progression of the G37 sedan; it has the same "soul" with much more refinement. The electronics and infotainment were top shelf, and the interior was a welcomed upgrade.

 

[Fast55]

I very much lusted after the M45 before buying what I thought was a more sensible alternative in the Avalon. Please do post your experiences with the Q50, inquiring minds want to know............

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