The Infinti vs Lexus Reliability Showdown

It's time to pit Infiniti reliability vs Lexus reliability and declare a winner so you can buy the right car. Whether you're buying used or you're buying new, it's important to look at reliability and to find out if Lexus is worth it, or if Infiniti is a good car. This is the reliability showdown between Infiniti and Lexus, who you know wins a lot of these!
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[@dogwu2099]

I've had all 3 brands over the years (Acura CL type S, Infiniti FX 45 and Lexus es350/rx330) and they never really gave me any major issues...I'd pick Infiniti for design style and power.

[@AC-kq5de]

Good decisions man. I play with the ambition to buy an Infinity Q50 hybrid with 364 hp , it seems to be solid and reliable . Sad that Lexus do not offer such a powerful engine in the IS model with V6 and hybrid system.

[@applejuice9468]

@@AC-kq5de I have a 2014 Q50s Hybrid. 158k miles, no problems, electric motor well, tranny strong, so, do it....

[@plainpawesome]

thank you to the owners of Infiniti to share the truth. I've had 4 Infinitis and 2 Nissan's... worst mistake was loving the look of the 2013 Nissan Maxima ... I sold it and went back to Infiniti. Please see my other comments and give me some likes my brothers 👍

[@ShashankKatiyar0]

Said the same thing in another comment.

[@almightybirdwatcher4986]

@@AC-kq5de Lexus is500 (5.0Lv8 472 hp)

[@husseinadib7666]

As much as I love Infiniti, I gotta give it to Lexus when it comes to reliability.

[@plainpawesome]

you sacrifice performance but that just means you're a conservative buyer

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@plainpawesome and you get more resale value with the lexus, and depending on the model, a less out-of-date vehicle(Infiniti has some old ass models lol) .

[@issavibez394]

​@Robotic Venom yes some lexus are fast depends which one

[@almightybirdwatcher4986]

Is350’s are faster than g35’s, g37’s and q50 3.7 . And faster than 350z and 370z m. And a infiniti red sport is slower than a is350 supercharged or a is350 turbo.

[@michaelcrockett5796]

@@almightybirdwatcher4986wrong

[@1topgorgon]

I've had many infinitis and they are very reliable and fun to drive

[@ECPP]

Fair

[@sbj2876]

Got a 2012 M37 Infiniti back in 2015. As of today, 165k+ miles and still running like a champ! Only minor fixtures to keep up with, but I have I high hopes this car will give me another 100k miles easily. My vote is for Infiniti‼️

[@Kiyan3100]

Same, g37 owner here with 107k miles I expect it to go 100k more with regular maintenance, wonder why this comment isn't getting more thumbs up

[@albertocruz3752]

I own a 2017 q50 3.0 . I purchased it brand new and and the only problem I have had was the a/c with split temperature problem and the run flat tires were garbage . I just change the oil every 5k and rotate tires with standard tires with no problems . It’s been a good car for me and still drive it .

[@ECPP]

Sounds like a good ru

[@bballah9969]

I said it once and I'll say it again Lexus for life! 😂

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@superdude7459]

And Honda And Nissan And Toyota And Volkswagen 🤔 And Acura And Infiniti And Suzuki

[@ruskibruski]

@@superdude7459 nissans with their crap cvts? No.

[@superdude7459]

@@ruskibruski So all the Nissans are crap 😩

[@petewick8627]

That’s the usual argument for “I can’t afford a quality German car”

[@Zero8880]

Infiniti had a renaissance in 2007 with the introduction of the updated G37. All the "experts" were putting it at the head of it's class, and it really was. They definitely gave you the most bang for your buck back then, and the interior was on par with it's competitors at the time. Add that with the upcoming coupe version, the larger M series, and the futuristic FX crossovers, and Infiniti looked like a potent competitor to Lexus and the German rivals. But sadly, Infiniti never built upon their resurgence and they let their interiors become outdated and stale. A real shame, but it seems that Genesis has picked up where Infiniti had left off. They just need their own stand alone dealerships to distance themselves from their Hyundai counterparts.

[@ECPP]

True

[@superdude7459]

You In 2008 🤔

[@plainpawesome]

Infiniti cars are built off of GTR DNA so as far as I recall, up until 2018, nothing on the road was faster in ICE configuration. The only car at that time which could give it a run was a Tesla... Infiniti stayed fresh until electric began to take over... they didn't have to change cuz for those who knew they were reliable and exceptional.

[@Zero8880]

@@plainpawesome I actually traded in my Genesis GV70 for a 2018 Lexus LC500, I enjoyed the hell out of it for 10 months and just traded it in yesterday for the brand new 2023 Infiniti QX60. I absolutely love the QX60, perfect size, tech, and interior design for me. It's the only model in Infiniti's lineup that I would even entertain looking at and owning. They ditched the CVT and Im a big fan of naturally aspirated engines.

[@issavibez394]

​@Zero 8880 I would have kept the more luxury gv70 although it's alot less reliable

[@bigjoewebb]

2009 INFINITI FX50S with 267k miles on it, still going strong....i like infiniti AND Lexus (daughter has an es350 with 201k on it....

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

_Throughout history of "Reliability" I believe in Lexus, specially the RX which was my first, ES and GX, idk about the rest!_

[@ECPP]

They are durable

[@memorenteria6200]

@@ECPP what is the most reliable odb2 for bmw you can buy? your recommendation please

[@alstonian78]

The LS400/430 SC430 my friend.

[@seekfactsnotfiction9056]

@@alstonian78 _Of course LS is the King of comfort but unfortunately I didn't own one yet!_ :(

[@superdude7459]

@@seekfactsnotfiction9056 Neither have I 😎🕺🏽👍🏽

[@nkgudih]

Nissan/Infiniti problems started when they merged with mediocre Renault, and started interchanging parts. Here is South Africa Infiniti played suicide by pushing their diesel tech and was a fatal straw as they are discontinued here. Lexus, although not so popular, they still roam our streets. Have a scarce GS450H F-SPORT (a true performance hybrid to date) and not a single problem. Great vid, as Always

[@arifsami7632]

I have owned G35 and G37s and I can tell you for sure when it comes to performance infiniti is way better and fun to drive compared to boring Lexus.

[@ECPP]

They are fun to drive for sure

[@bienvenidoreynoso4912]

Boring Lexus? LOL ok …. u never had a Lexus GS right ? Didn’t think so

[@arifsami7632]

@@bienvenidoreynoso4912 definitely not interested, even if it's more reliable.

[@HerculeanPearl]

When I bought my car about a year ago, it was between an Infiniti Q50 and a Lexus GS350. I got the Lexus since I really liked the luxury features, and Q50s never had cooled/ventilated seats, even though the 3.7 (2014-2015) was faster. I work at an Infiniti dealership as a service tech so I know the common problems, too. The earlier models usually suffer from valve body problems (sometimes shown as a speed sensor code). And over time interior pieces,mainly the chrome window switches and sometimes the fake leather in the base models, like to wear. Dual screen and tech is far worse than Lexus (though they're catching up nowadays). Screens aren't very responsive and fun to use at times. It's probably weird for an Infiniti tech to be driving a Lexus, but I drive Infinitis all day and wanted something different and slightly more reliable for my commute.

[@alpappalardi7044]

Well said. I am on my 3rd GS and last. I was able to get one of the few the GS f sport Blacklines. After 35 years with cadillacs and lemons .the last 9 years have been trouble free beautiful cars

[@ricardomunguia1]

what about the infiniti qx70s 2016? do they have any common issues?

[@HerculeanPearl]

​@@ricardomunguia1 Haven't really noticed any common problems on the QX70s. Well maybe I've seen QX70s have swollen lug nuts more often than other models. Though it's one of the more reliable Infinitis from what I've seen.

[@indukim]

What about 2013 QX56? It does not have CVT transmission.

[@NATEG01]

Lol - but you probably don't work on enough Lexus vehicles to know all the problems with Lexus! I just bought a Lexus RX and it's the worse vehicle I've ever owned! Knock sensors were bad so it didn't shift into overdrive - cost me $2k to fix! And 2 days later after getting it back from the shop, the problem still persists! So back at the shop AGAIN! I know another Lexus owner - same problem. Hers was such a headache that she gave up on fixing it so she just drives it around town and avoids the highway. It's very common with their V6 engines - do some research. They are poorly designed vehicles. Never buying Lexus or Toyota again! On the other hand I have an Infiniti G37 as my fun car. Over 250k miles on it and no problems, and I'm rough with it and do lots of drifting. Infiniti is way better than Lexus!

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

Infiniti without a CVT is a good car in my experience.

[@ECPP]

True. That’s the transmission that ruins any car, both in reliability and fun.

[@_mathtutor3334]

Owned several Infiniti cars in the past G35, G37 and a Q50 red sport currently and the wife has aQX60. Never had a wrench on any of these vehicles except for tires brakes and maybe 2 batteries in 12 plus years. Now I absolutely positively cannot stand the CVT transmission in the wife’s QX60.. but from my understanding All cvt transmissions are terrible. The new QX 60 for 2022 will be a game changer..

[@baridihealth-wr3yw]

Own an fx35, had to do a transmission two years ago

[@gotworc]

@@_mathtutor3334 yeah I've known that's of people with multiple Nissans and Infiniti's and they've barely had any problems with them besides normal wear and tear.

[@georgerosales179]

Does the 2015 q40 also have a CVT???

[@racinnut77]

I envy the fact that you had a 280Z. They were relatively inexpensive, a blast to drive, and as you said very reliable. Unfortunately, Nissan reliability has waned over the years. Infinities are very nice cars, but a Lexus can run into the next century if you take of it properly.

[@TinoMiller]

Same goes for an Infiniti ..

[@ECPP]

You are totally correct. Yes I also loved that 280 as it had a great torque band making it a lot of fun around town and freeways

[@powerhousepaperairplanesrogers]

Yes and to be honest. Alot of American car are now more reliable than Japanese cars. I'm now saving up for a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. It comes with 560hp and 550 torque. I'd say it's on the level of a GT-R. But only half less than half the price.

[@issavibez394]

@powerhousepaperairplanes Rogers but alot less reliable and not built as strong as GTR

[@cedricmiller4370]

​@@ECPPI would like to see 280z go against Maxima and too bad Nissan is overcharging for the new Z tho I feel like the current generation z might be the last z built due to manufacturer greed

[@harajukujay1]

I can’t do Lexus, tried but no. I love Infiniti. I’ve owned three Infiniti products and I haven’t had any problems. Funny thing is my family members who own newer Lexus products have lots of problems with their cars.

[@helder6175]

Nissan's V6s feel alive. Toyata's engines feel like "just getting by". They usually feel lackluster/bland. The Lexus & Infiniti brands are definitely a step up in luxury. Just keep away from the Nissan/Infiniti CVT if you want reliability. The problem is there are too many of these cars on the road (along with Acuras & Hondas), and that gets boring. It's the same thing in Europe when you see mostly BMWs, Mercedes, Audis and Porsches. It's nice to look at them, of course, but it quickly get old to see a sea of them... and these brands use to have more prestige to them, but they've become common cars out there which means little anymore. Even in the ghettos here in the States they're driving around in Cadillacs and Mercedes, etc., so basically any schmuck can get his hands on one. That's one of the reasons why my wife drives a Genesis G80 (1st-gen.) since it's a great all-around car. It's a little luxurious (but not so grandioso in a flashy way); very reliable so far with nearly 100k on it; it has a 311hp NA V6 with AWD; and the best part is that there aren't too many of them on the road which is nice. Between the mundane and the conspicuous out there, it fits right in as a more subtle luxury brand... although the new models now seem more avant-garde in styling and appear more Aston Martin-ish. Any way, for a CPO from the last 3 years, I think they're one of the best bangs for the buck.

[@banginzaza]

Yes! Lexus is cool lol

[@slimshadyjr9889]

I got a 2009 Infiniti G37X last summer current mileage is at 111k. Only problem I’ve had so far was a coolant leak but it’s still a good car to drive and definitely one of the most reliable Nissans from that year bc the transmission is a 7 speed automatic instead of the CVT. I mostly only like the sports and performance cars from Nissan. I don’t mind the trucks made by them

[@Wayne_de]

random internet guys: My Infiniti is more reliable than the Lexus. Moments later: Scotty Kilmer enters the chat and laughs.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@markkrispin6944]

Infinity is more reliable than Lexus? 😂😂😂🤣🤣. BULLSHIT. Someone is smoking some good shit.

[@anthonym6918]

If you listen to Scotty Kilmer at all I feel bad for you. He’s honestly not even a good mechanic

[@markkrispin6944]

@@joshtaylor3759 I am speaking for myself when I say Scotty knows more than yourself. Duh.

[@Cruzer871]

So should I get a Infiniti or a Lexus? Cuz I just want a speedy car that’s also reliable and comfortable ig

[@syedhussain3810]

For me a car or suv (non-CVT) has to be an Infiniti and truck has to be a Nissan Titan. I own QX56 G37Xs FX45. 05,08 and 2019 Titans, all great running vehicles. Infiniti FX45 is the most reliable and fun to drive, handles better than most of the sports cars out there. It was way ahead of it’s time, nobody believes it was released in 2003.

[@ShashankKatiyar0]

I had M37 for 4 years, it was already 7 years old, but it looked new, drove fantastic and surprisingly ahead of thier time technology wise. I recently bought 2019 Rx350 and had I not been in need of an SUV, I would go back and buy M37 again. I loved the engine, interior was very classy (liked better than rx350), had all the technology I ever need and always loved looking the side profile back in driver side mirror. I was looking for FX50S but couldn't find anything closer to my location (if you have, take care and hold onto these).

[@ECPP]

There are some good experiences for sure out there.

[@plainpawesome]

@@ECPP you didn't even talk about the FX series... Such bias or uninformed reporting

[@Shadobanned4life]

I think that Infiniti and Lexus were both excellent for the first 10 years they were made. Lexus is still excellent but Infiniti has gone downhill with all the ownership changes at Nissan-which is a real shame.

[@plainpawesome]

this is some fake news. what does ownership change have to do with the product that hasn't changed much since 2009? they're all from GTR DNA

[@issavibez394]

Blame renault

[@donrandle8999]

Your uninformed. Have you looked inside a Infiniti compared to Lexus in the last 10 years? Lexus is the one going downhill! The interior parts of most the Lexus and Toyotas are cheap, and the Infiniti and Nissan interiors are higher quality when comparing in the same class.

[@stevesinclair1791]

Lexus & Toyota here in England are always top of the reliability table with one of the best customer satisfaction results along with Honda in most cases . Nissan & Infinity (there are not many Infinity cars on our roads here ) lag behind on reliability some problems due to the Jatco CVT Issues - seems Nissan has taken a drop since merging with Renault same applies to Mitsubishi also part of the same group. Well made Video- Thanks 👍

[@plainpawesome]

which Infiniti cars do you know have a CVT?

[@HerculeanPearl]

@@plainpawesome 2013 JX35 (renamed to QX60, basically a fancy Nissan Pathfinder), 2014-2021 QX60 (2022+ got an automatic transmission), 2019+ QX50 (started in 2008 as a RWD-based hatchback sedan with a 3.5L V6 and automatic transmission, not a CVT yet, known as the EX35. Renamed to the EX37 a few years later and got the 3.7L V6, then renamed to the QX50 in 2014. Lasted until 2017, then they killed it and turned it into a FWD-based crossover with the VC-Turbo 2.0L I4 with a CVT in 2019) So basically just the QX50 and QX60 of specific model years.

[@donrandle8999]

You are clearly quoting things you’ve heard. Because jatco is owned by Nissan, it stands for Japanese Automatic Transmission Company. They make transmission for a large majority of Japanese cars, BUT THEY ONLY MAKE ONE CVT FOR INFINITI. The overwhelming majority of Infiniti vehicles do not have a CVT transmission, and they do not have transmission problems. You’re not being honest my friend!

[@luxyminimalist]

Test drove a Lexus NX, and it was nice, but it felt soulless. I love the feel of my Infiniti. I am not a person who buys a luxury car so I can drive it for 20 years, so the way it drives is more important than hoping to keep it for decades.

[@ECPP]

You bet and herein lies the point that I make that “life’s too short to drive boring cars”.

[@luxyminimalist]

@@ECPP Exactly! I pay too much for my vehicles to be “meh” behind the wheel!.

[@mikefoehr235]

What do you do if it's in the shop more??? Then you are driving the lounge seats in the repair shop.

[@anthonym6918]

This is the best comment regarding the two brands. I also would like to add that Nissans VQ engines are insanely reliable and easily 300,000 mile vehicles. Have had two go well over 200,000. I also have owned a Lexus RX. Was wildly unreliable. Constant oil leaks, burned coolant like crazy, random evap codes. Horrible knock sensor glitch that wouldn’t let overdrive kick in. Also just a terrible engine layout always in these cars with the drive belt pressed up towards the wheel and the intake manifold covering the entire back half of the engine bay. Horrible layout for maintenance.

[@luxyminimalist]

@@mikefoehr235 I’ve had three or four Infinitis-all reliable and rarely in the shop. Had Nissans that were the same way. I know people complain about CVT and such, but I’ve not had any problems.

[@45GOAT47]

LEXUS ALL THE WAY !☝🏽

[@ECPP]

They are solid

[@brightlight7217]

This is a fanatic comment. It doesn't help decision-making.

[@welcometomylifeat50]

People have to realize that aside from great engineering and quality control Toyota/Lexus will rarely ( if ever ) stress the engine. 100 hp per liter is the stress point in an engine, Toyota always designs their engines at 70 to 80 hp per litre of displacement. Always under stressed.

[@anwarmohdnowshad4070]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 ok... So you drive these idiotic enginess....toyota now changed to twin turboss...grow up

[@damilolaakanni]

The ZF nine speed automatic transmission has been kind of a hit and miss too. Some owners never complained about theirs, some have had nothing but issues. Honda and Chrysler owners especially. At least it's better than the CVT.

[@ECPP]

You are right, it also has some controversy but at least is vastly better than a belt driven transmission

[@JGL98]

Any car will last if you take care of it, drive it with respect and not a idiot speeding every chance u get. Definitely looking to pick up a q50 next year, hopefully.

[@WisSota_Boy]

Lexus for me. Owned Infiniti in the past and had issues with them.

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@mikefoehr235]

To quote Buzz Lightyear....To Infinti and beyond. I would buy a Lexus anytime before anything else, especially anything made by the Germans.

[@rommelgallego2943]

I love my 09 Infiniti G37 w/ 235k miles no major issues so far and still runs like a clock

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@Brian-nn1tf]

do all the interior features still work ? i got a 2011 g37 with 108 k hoping it lasts awhile without any issues

[@theshield1613]

​@@Brian-nn1tf it will if you don't abuse the engine

[@on-site4094]

For Reliability it’s Lexus it’s proven itself over many many years 👍

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@NATEG01]

Lol, I just bought a Lexus and so far it's the least reliable car I've ever had! It's spent more time in the shop than I have driving it! I had to dump $2000 into fixing it. And now 2 days later after getting it back from the shop, the problems still persist, so now back in the shop again! It's the biggest headache that I've ever had with a vehicle and an endless money pit. On the other hand, I have an Infiniti G37 and its the best car I've ever owned - 250k miles on it and no problems.

[@theshield1613]

Newer cars in general aren't so much reliable as the older ones ,alot of tech and more.

[@golferpro1241]

I have a Lexus RX330. 19 years old and looks awesome and is 100% reliable…my son has a 2017 Infinity Q60 REDSPORT. Bought it used 3 years ago with 40,000 on it. First problem last week was the throttle position sensor. Covered under the CPO warranty, no cost. It has 80,000 on it. That car is a rocket ship!

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@demetriuswilliams4912]

Not to mention the 2016 and up models have have beefier transmissions the the clutch is 3 times the size of the previous year models so they can handle 7 -800 horsepower with virtually no problems Reason why is because on the 3.0 t's with just a tune you could make 450 horsepower But I will recommend upgrading intercoolers and oil coolers or yes you will seize up the engine If you want reliability I will recommend a 3.7 Q50 where they can get 250 to 300000 miles with virtually no major repairs they are very reliable engines

[@issavibez394]

Oh yeah lol that's cool to know bro and yes more alot more and way ahead in engineering and alot more reliable than your average domestic performance cars lol.

[@bghoody5665]

IMHO the LFA automatically makes Lexus the most sporting experience with pizzazz of all time ever! Kidding aside, it's good to hear Infiniti is possibly beginning to address the CVT problems they've been having in going with a ZF transmission. Hopefully Nissan will follow suit.

[@applejuice9468]

So you're including a supercar in a brand's quality and benefits? Really? Are you really serious?

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Still rocking our 2001 iS300 with 220,000 miles. 2Jz is bulletproof

[@ECPP]

Yes absolutely

[@Joe-kx7bl]

Been watching you for years! Keep it up

[@kennedy9072]

Both will last long when taken care well but I'd take Infiniti I don't know why but Lexus and Toyota feels like a robot like it's just a car and nothing more like it just doesn't have a personality and character.

[@issavibez394]

Their boring and offer nothin

[@brandonwiley6530]

I have a 15gs fsport only 32k miles had it since new in September 2015, it’s never had any issues which lead me to get a 21 IS Fsport performance. I can not recommend Lexus enough!

[@ECPP]

Absolutely beautiful cars

[@applejuice9468]

32k miles and no problems? Wow, you really passes the bare minimum test Lol

[@brandonwiley6530]

@@applejuice9468 Time and Heat can age worse than high mileage

[@ItsChrisWorld]

I never cared for Toyota/Lexus (I do love the new es 300) but the interior always look very basic. Infiniti looks much better interior and exterior.

[@gwats19577]

Just traded my RX350 for a GX460....my wife is in hog heaven over the upgrade... Lexus for us... I like to admire it next to my Tacoma and FJ Cruiser.😀🥰🥰🤗

[@ECPP]

Great choices

[@richardfurlott4243]

Wow now that's a grouping !

[@gwats19577]

@@richardfurlott4243 Thanks... it took 31 years of marriage and a lot of car buying mistakes to settle on a all-Toyota fleet....😃😃😃😃😃

[@djsthemetereman]

I'm an Acura guy & currently own one but even I know Lexus/Toyota are at the top of the game with Honda right there as well

[@donrandle8999]

You only know what is roomered by people spreading roomers. You see all the people commenting that have owned both makes? Lexus has more problems, and are more expensive to repair. Look up Toyota rust problems, look up Toyota engine problems, Toyota engine sludge problems, Toyota engine oil burning problems. No one tells you they hide it, because they will look like they’ve lied, because they all said Toyota was bulletproof, but Nissan has been just as good and better in some models.

[@Alextheskater91]

My ‘04 Lexus is300 hasn’t given me any problems whatsoever. Always do the maintenance on time

[@ECPP]

Solid

[@colinstewart3965]

Appreciate you doing this comparison. I just bought a Lexus IS 300 after having Nissan Altimas for awhile. I would've gotten the Infiniti Q50 but the CVT transmission and turbo engine didn't make me feel comfortable. Shout out to my fellow Canadian for this informative channel. Keep up the good work

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot Colin. Great buy for sure and great to hear from another friendly Canadian neighbor.

[@TinoMiller]

The Q50 has an automatic transmission fam

[@colinstewart3965]

@@TinoMiller Good to know. Thx

[@Alextheskater91]

What year is your is?

[@colinstewart3965]

@@Alextheskater91 2020

[@TheHoth1]

2013 G37xS owner here. As far as repairs, with the exception of owner's errors and dealers screw up, I have zero out of pocket repairs. This thing is solid. I also like the material used on the lower part of the door and the center tunnel. It is one of those soft plastic (mold injected). I prefer that over the hard plastic Lexus uses. Yes, it is not as prestigious as a Lexus, but it is good enough for this guy;)

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@quandre2857]

Having both , Lexus > Infiniti , 06 is350 currently 300k + miles still going

[@justd4l278]

I don’t think he realizes this but a lot of Infiniti’s never used a cvt

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@eaglefit8239]

Great to know! My choice would be the ES350

[@ECPP]

Easy on the pocket book

[@Magicstockton]

The IS 250 engine is a little weak but it’s solid. My front rotors wear out relatively quick. There’s a lot of interior rattling noise.

[@ECPP]

Yes it’s sort of the budget Lexus and truly feels more Toyota

[@soso1030]

I had the same rattle problem, took it to the service centre and they clean n lubricate the door seals. About 90% better after

[@Magicstockton]

@@soso1030 Do you have a rattle around the passenger seatbelt area? I can’t figure out what it is. I fastened the belt and it rattles like crazy.

[@soso1030]

@@Magicstockton I thought it was from the b pillar where you can adjust your seat belt at first!! It wasn't, at least in my case. Try clean and lubricate the plastic where the car body and door meets(both on door and body). That's most of your insulation comes from.

[@soso1030]

@@Magicstockton I thought it was from the b pillar where you can adjust your seat belt at first!! It wasn't, at least in my case. Try clean and lubricate the plastic where the car body and door meets(both on door and body). That's most of your insulation comes from.

[@omaralkayal7598]

The most reliable are the ES and the RX these are absolutely amazing Maybe the LS if you got some cash

[@jonbank7569]

I own a Infiniti Q50 Red Sport with 24,000 miles, and a catastrophic blown motor. WTF!?! Yes! They’re fixing it, but I’m definitely not happy.

[@harmansmith84]

I wonder if your motor blew because of the crappy heat exchanger that they put in from the factory? I have a q50 silver sport and was thinking of putting a jb4 on it to get up to red sport hp but everyone said not to do it unless you get an after market heat exchanger

[@HauntedAbysss]

I am curious what happened, did you notice any sounds we're raving high were you running the car pretty hard?

[@is2fiftyslowfsport744]

I have a 2012 is250 f-sport and I have 0 issues amazing vehicle, sure it's not as quick as the is350 but its decent, I mean how fast do you intend on driving to work through city streets or on the hwy without getting caught for speeding?! back in the day I had a 400 hp gti with upgraded performance parts and i couldn't drive that car anywhere because it had so much power, I couldn't unleash it on the street without worrying about getting charged for stunt driving or getting into an accident or even killing somebody else due to my wreckless driving, having a vehicle with so much hp for me was a complete waste fast forward into 2022, thousands of stationary speed cameras, getting caught for speeding by these new undercover vehicles that look ordinary like f150 or ram trucks is not worth it, the public roads are not a race track, the ripple effect that will happen when you're driving like a mad man will determine your future, we all have to live with the mistakes we make in life, think about families and other people sharing the raod with you vs how much balls your vehicle has under the hood, you got something to prove, take it to the track!!!

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment and right about the fuzz and how they put everything at every corner. It’s made to feel like Jetsons for sure but with that said, certainly is there is a time and place to drive fast, a school or playground zone is definitely not the place. Either way those freeway on-ramps etc or I assional track day are a great way to feel some guy up and go.

[@hulk-smash-deez-hose.7951]

Infinity has better looking vehicles.

[@ECPP]

That’s fair

[@Tain950]

This is an easy one Toyota and Lexus which are the same company are in a league of their own. It’s been a while since Nissan has been able to be trusted so forget Infinity. Nissan hasn’t been the same since Renault got involved. Nissan’s transmissions have been crap since Renault started making their transmissions

[@ngarci8040]

Really should have done a Acura vs Infiniti… Side note: yes the is250 is by far the most pointless v6 EVER…! They should have made the is250 a 4Bangger GDI that actually gave you good fuel efficiency (& maybe as a coupe option)

[@rpgvag]

Whenever you see a car with a small V6 2.5L- 2.8L it's in there for smoothness but not power. They could have made it a 4 banger but it would not have been as smooth as the V6

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

Acura doesn't have any RWD platforms...

[@Rightly_Divided]

I have had an IS350 2007 and I currently own an IS350c 2011. The issue I had which was major was transmission issues. In my IS350 2007 I never changed my transmission fluid, and it failed. My current is350c I just got a transmission flush and it runs great. No engine issues whatsoever. Cad Converters failed on my 2007, but they are still good on my 2011 is350c. I love my car it is quick and nice.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing and yes, there have been the odd transmission issue through the years.

[@Romeingtv]

What was the mileage of the car with the transmission issue? I’m thinking of changing mine @140k miles. Is it a good idea?

[@Rightly_Divided]

@@Romeingtv Mine was at roughly 188k miles when it failed. I was told that in this model it is advised to get flushed every 30k miles. Since it is a sealed system you should get it done by a Lexus certified professional. I did it recently just in case. I had never got one and did not want to go through same trouble.

[@Rightly_Divided]

@stolenelection You should do some more extensive research. I have seen mixed feelings. What makes sense to me is that things fail after a certain point. Do you ever change your oil regularly? Why do you? Oil get dirty. You should chage oils and fluids. The Lexus has a closed sealed system and some weird positioning when inserting fluid. Most of the time a mechanic will only do a 20% change. However I have heard that it is recommended a lot despite having a lifetime transmission fluid rating. Plus mine crapped out at around 188k so you may be good.

[@Romeingtv]

@@Rightly_Divided recommended by who?

[@chigasaki06]

I'd stick to the 2014 - 2015 Q50 because that's before the turbo engine. The naturally aspirated v6 is more reliable.

[@issavibez394]

Turbo puts more wear on engines faster

[@miaminmtl]

Disappointing did not bring up the 2019 and up QX50 (I own a 2019) as it is their top seller as well. Was truly curious to get your input. Overall video excellent!

[@gregpst77]

I already knew the answer but still great content. I wonder why the RCF doesn't get talked about more when it comes to having great performance though. I'd take one over pretty much any Infiniti. Very informative though, you have the details down my man!

[@ECPP]

You are right and the RCF is a great car. Attractive, reliable and solid performance. Love some of the nice touches too such as carbon

[@watchchat]

I had a M35 for 8 years, zero issues and a Q50S for 3 years with zero issues.

[@hectorloks6]

I have owned 4 lux brands BMW 550i Lexus is350 Infiniti Q60s Acura ILX the ones who gave me less problems were Lexus and Infiniti, Acura was ok, the BMW WAS A NIGHTMARE TO OWN!

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

How bad was your BMW?

[@lions208436]

Infiniti was a favorite brand of mine and made really good cars in the late 90's through early 2010's. However, as Lexus/Toyota have made consistent quality, Nissan/Infiniti has fallen off a cliff. I hope the 2022 QX60 is an insight of good things to come from infiniti. The ZF 9 speed is thankfully replacing the CVT.

[@plainpawesome]

if you own a QX60 you have a rebadged Pathfinder... pretty much every other Infiniti has a non CVT... you don't really know what you're saying ... falling off a cliff is your credibility

[@lions208436]

@@plainpawesome I don't, and we already know it's a badge engineered CUV. 2nd I've owned G35's and worked on them, so I know exactly what I'm taking about. My point is Nissan's build quality and reliability, in particular with the Infiniti name plate had slipped over the years, and building the rebadged Pathfinder with a 9 SPD instead of a CVT was a step moving back in the right direction. Next time read AND comprehend.

[@plainpawesome]

@@lions208436 misinformation AND bullshit... I won't bother. Probably a fake account too (edited comment lol)

[@jjgreek1]

@@plainpawesome I guess then, if you own a Lexus, you have a rebadged Toyota and if you own an Accura you have a rebadged Honda?

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

​@jjgreek1 Yes, and if you have an Audi, you have a rebadged Volkswagen; just like a Maserati is a rebadged Chrysler.

[@hansd-uu9nw]

My dads es 98 with 350k miles n still driving, my brothers 08 es 350 with 250k miles, my sister with 2010 is 250 with 260k miles and still driving... Lexus best reliable cars ever !

[@a.a.a.r5238]

Nice work! Appreciate your time and effort. Just thinking of anyone who would be passing by when you act punching the camera 😂

[@ECPP]

Haha, thanks. It’s always a odd thing to see someone vlogging

[@a.a.a.r5238]

@@ECPP very nice informative work and please keep it up this way. Long term ownership is overlooked over youtube and you fill in this gap..

[@ItsChrisWorld]

Speaking of rust on Infiniti’s cars.. then 2:49 rust on the Lexus 😩😂😂

[@ECPP]

Haha, whoops.

[@blackpeterose]

Lexus is good. No bells and whistles but it is a basic work horse

[@kaidenbigboy6028]

I have a 06’ is350 with 160k and it’s been so reliable. And acceleration is under 5 seconds usually, love it.

[@ECPP]

You bet

[@wooddragon576]

Currently have a Lexus RX350 and Infiniti Q60, its my third Infiniti. All 4 vehicles have been very reliable, Infiniti wins the styling game easily , they also have more power and better handling. Lexus has the smoothest, quietest ride. Id rate the internal material quality on all three of my Infinitis as better than Lexus, that's not to say Lexus is poor, their materials and quality are excellent, but Infiniti is better. In terms of maintenance and repairs all are excellent but my 3 Infinits have cost less cash to be kept them on the road. As a long time owner of both brands Id always lean towards Infiniti first

[@ECPP]

That’s interesting to hear and I would ask how has the transmissions been?

[@wooddragon576]

Excellent, ive never owned a cvt and would never buy one, infinits non cvt trannies are great, id rate the transmissions in my q50 and q60 as the best ive driven, downshifts are crisp in sport mode and it always has you in the right gear to accelerate out of a corner. @@ECPP

[@Harris_kraftworks.]

I bought a 2017 q70s with 30000 miles on it in the UK last year for 12500 pounds about 17000 dollars. Audi, Merc,BMW and Lexus with same spec was 5500pounds more about 7200 dollars. Only issue is infiniti are no longer sold in the UK , so if it's in an accident will be a long wait for new parts. Also very rare in UK so something a bit different

[@zmir813]

From someone who has owned several Lexus vehicles, the Infiniti Q 50 is a pretty decent car. It has great power and has some fun factor. The infotainment is annoying but honestly if you put that aside, it’s hard to hate on the infinity. It’s definitely worth looking at it Used 3 to 4 years.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@LiNeverLack]

whats wrong with the infotainment?

[@kamenko1]

​@LiNeverLack the dual.screen setup and overly fragmented menus with awkward setting in unintuitive places cna drive a sane person up the wall... Otherwise nothing majorly wrong with it.

[@tootsiejoon]

I've had several Infinitis over the years and I love them

[@omarakhmimi9837]

I have had all 3 brans in the past Lexus, Acura and Infiniti and I gotta say Infiniti is my favorite luxury Japanese brand by far but it is underrated.

[@robertdaone]

I have a Lexus with around 250k miles and no issues whatsoever. Infiniti is lucky to go half those miles without issues.

[@LeemWills]

Lies my j30 is 27 years old and with original engine and trans and still run clean Lexus interior is outdated

[@kevinmadden9452]

My Infiniti doing good

[@robertdaone]

@@LeemWills Home many miles?? I could care less about interior. I want a vehicle with a good engine and transmission first. Outside looks and interior come next.

[@robertdaone]

@@kevinmadden9452 How many miles??

[@jeanalexandre1105]

The problem is the bean counters. They are the one making the decision, not the engineering team

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@malikmilligan7478]

If you want solid reliability i vote lexus. I own a q50 and its pretty reliable also but it may cost a little more to keeo running

[@ECPP]

True

[@louisburke762]

Infiniti doesn't use the CVT transmission in their vehicles, but the various Nissan models do. That is an important distinction.

[@ctu5086]

Lexus is statistically the most reliable car manufacturer. I owned a 2008 G37 and 2004 G35. I never experienced any of the problems from this video. The G37 was new and it did not have one problem. Infiniti's switch to turbocharged engines will lower long term reliability. No car manufacturer will outperform Toyota/Lexus in reliability statistics.

[@ECPP]

Agreed

[@timothytenderloin4680]

Currently owning Q60 and it's a trully japanese lowrider. RWD, very good quality of the interior, only thing which is missing from my perspective are ventilated seats.

[@Tluxury]

Lexus for sure

[@kirtlamb4413]

Infinity makes a more sporty driving experience. Quality is close enough.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@itsyourAGS]

3rd liker and first fan of Lexus 😉😎❤️

[@ECPP]

Nice. Thanks for watching

[@KingDrewPhilip]

I own a Lexus IS, so I’m all about Lexus. I used to own an Infiniti coupe. The G35. That thing burned a ton of oil so I have to say … LEXUS WINS!

[@ECPP]

Much better than Infiniti

[@hansd-uu9nw]

Theres no question, lexus all the way better by far !..

[@Iskazi3285]

What do you think about the 2016 Infiniti QX70 sport with 100k miles on it?

[@thesonofalivinggod6782]

Buy it best car ever

[@petartrifonov8823]

Its basically brand new. Do change the oil every 10k kms.

[@odnamorvr3053]

I'll go with an Infiniti any day over some boring, overpriced, wanna be luxury rebadged Toyota. Yes! Lexus might be more reliable, but Infiniti are reliable too. Infiniti is waay cheaper than a Lexus anyways so obviously the Lexus is supposed to be more reliable. I don't need a car to last me a lifetime. You can easily get at least 10 years out of an Infiniti with proper maintenance. A little more reliability is the only thing that Lexus has over Infiniti, but when it comes on to price, comfort, overall driving experience and designs Infiniti knocks Lexus out the park. Infiniti is the better car.

[@troytruong8246]

yes

[@Al404DVP]

Very well said. Q50 always has the chance of the turbo(s) going on it. But, it's made in Japan, thats huge and the power train is established long time. I got a showroom 6spd manual TSX that won't die! But I'm all over the Q50 once it's done

[@rushaun12]

🤣

[@makipa20021]

Now you talking about reliability Made in Japan 🇯🇵vehicles ( minus infinity) …. Cars that are meant to last especially the ones with 6 speed CVT transmissions …. The 8 speed…. seems to have some issues!!! Thanks for your videos 👍🏻 very informative and unbiased!!!

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much for sharing, much appreciated.

[@shanecameron7869]

Considering we only get Lexus and some Infinities here in Australia, guess I'll go with the Lexus.

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@betahours9416]

This guy has not worked at a toyota dealership. I have seen/ felt less issues with Nissan CVT’s. Ive have had friends with lexus ls400, and ls430’s and with bad egr’s, valve body’s, and even after fixing it; the car wouldnt even drive correctly. I would drive customers new tacoma’s at a the toyota dealership all the time. Tacomas with as little at 5k miles with check engine lights, rough shifting TCA transmission, and averaging 8 mpg. Im sorry but nothing about toyota’s these days are reliable or efficient. If you are talking about reliability, talk about how much more stout nissan engines are with high tension compression rings. Talk about how nissan turbo engines do not have issues with head gasket lift like toyota engines. What about the oiling issue on the 3MZ-FEengine? That engine is in siennas, rx300’s, damn near their whole older gen line up. What about toyota’s unintended acceleration? What about toyota’s issue with seized slide pins because their caliper boots failed. What about toyota’s issue with oil starvation on the gr86? What about melting dashboards in the camry’s and avalons. What about electrical issues in their almost every prius ive driven? Nissan is known for mechanical issues with maintenance parts like timing chain tensioners, PCV valves, brake boosters, alternators, etc. However, Nissan by far makes a better engine by far. Also this jackass doesnt understand half the crap toyota’s have now a days that make them unreliable; direct injection, ACIS, low tension piston rings, hybrid systems, the sheer number of ecu’s you have in any given toyota in today’s generation is around 20-30 complex computers all communicating which each other. If you get kids who are harsh on your interior expect circuit failures because there is so much wiring in most toyota’s that spilling water in your back seat can cause unwanted resistance in a can bus network. Then ur paying the dealership to pull ur whole interior to find green crusties in a wiring hardness that shouldnt be tucked under wet carpet. And its funny how people bash nissan’s for their sentra’s and altima’s for the CVT transmission but toyota has just as many issues with their TCA trans alone.

[@TPRighteous]

My g37x is super reliable from the transmission to engine and frame. No issues at all and easy to work on🙏🏿

[@banginzaza]

Does it have an exhaust system too 😂

[@futuremefitnesslifestyle2]

I love my Infiniti M37x! A great blend of Luxury and Performance!

[@ECPP]

Fun cars and great style

[@RizRazee_DB]

I got a 2015 infinity Q50 2.0t and im really happy with it. Fuel economy is v good. Full tank gives around 700km Engine power is good n feel responsive for a 2 liter angine. Low maintenance cost Luxury vehicle.

[@sportsinvestor101]

Lets see. We owned everything from Chevy to Benz to Nissan to Honda to Toyota/Lexus to now a Tesla. From all the cars I have owned, 02 3.5L V6 Maxima had the lowest maintenance for me followed by Tesla Y. And my highest maintenance was the 08 Lexus LS sedan (12k spent on replacing every 100k miles, trans fluid every 30k and the super thirsty 10 Quartz oil change every 5k miles). Maintenance higher than ALL other cars we owned COMBINED. Now we have a 21 Infiniti QX80 (142 mph top speed, bullet proof V8, real non cvt transmission, etc)

[@thev-3mpirejourney348]

If your looking for a brand name go for Lexus. And if your looking for fast go for Infiniti

[@ECPP]

That’s fair

[@twillias4714]

Lol Lexus is untouchable, overall. Periodt!

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@applejuice9468]

Ever owned both?

[@mcagaruwa]

What do you think of the VQ37VHR engines compared to the ones in the is350?

[@vw5056]

2002-2008? Q45 most underrated premium sedan of the 2000's. Those headlamps were way ahead of their time.

[@Ecuador006]

Lexus is infinitely better 🔥

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@Al_Sayid_Sanad]

Problem with Lexus IS that they are all boring cars. No one argues reliability.

[@gabrielramirez2823]

Great video! 👍👍

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot.

[@tdalej]

I had to go put on a jacket to finish watching this video. All that snow was making me shiver. Brrrrrr....

[@harmansmith84]

I would assume Lexus is more reliable long term but I went with a q50s and it’s a blast to drive with the twin turbos even just being a silver sport instead of red sport but I imagine it’ll do fine up to 100k and ill probably get rid of it before 100k miles anyway. All in all after having Cadillacs and a bmw I think I’ll stick with Japanese cars from now on, they just make more reliable cars than Americans or Germans

[@ECPP]

Yes

[@issavibez394]

My buick drives better than my friends Infiniti

[@Michael-ty2uo]

The obvious answer to the title without even watching the video is Lexus for reliability but if you want an aggressive-looking and performing car you would go with Infiniti. The Infiniti cars from personal experience the motor is extremely reliable but everything else around it eventually breaks (Mostly eletronics inside the car).