Johan87

Hello everyone.. just got my 2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 stolen recently.. and now im considering buying a used IS F .

i am doing research about the car .. any tips of what to look for when buying one ?

mostly im looking for 2011+ year of the IS F .

Jwconeil

winterturb

The cars are really bullet proof. look for the typical body damage issues, overspray, aligned seems. run through the paddle shifters and ensure they are smooth, play in the steering, pulling left or right, and look for road rash on the wheels. maintenance records are a must, and a $250 prepurchase inspection at a lexus dealer would be money well spent. Buy one, you will not regret it. Great Cars in every way. In my opinion I would stay clear of anything that had an aftermarket intake mod. Have seen many cars with dusted rings due to not using the correct air filters.

MileHIFcar

Why not get another Q50 Red Sport?? Didn't care for the ownership experience?

Just curious

eyefone

+1 on the maintenance records and pre purchase inspection.

Other than that, if I could do it over, I would get one with LSD. The suspension is a non-issue for me since I would get coilovers to fix the bigger wheel gap up front.

msgs350

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Welcome to CL! Besides what others have mentioned, look (search threads) for the "valley plate" leaks.

Just for my curiosity, How did your Q50 get stolen and was it recovered?

Jz39

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DroCityLex

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I could sell you my 2011 SFP with 23000 miles... $42k obo

Vitveet

Wow, rare low mileage F there! If in good condition/shape, it's priced fairly! What color combo?
OP, search for the color combo you want, and 2011+ for sure if you have the extra $10 to $20k to spend on a car (over the price of an '08 or '09). Hop on it quick when you find one! They don't last long when up for sale. Good luck!

V.

winterturb

Fine dust particles slipping through the air filter works like fine sand paper and rounds the edges of the piston rings removing their ability to seal. It happens more in dry dusty climates. I am in Alberta and we have a lot of dust in the air from all the gravel roads around.

YeShrug

Best advice I received and took(after missing out on two sold within days)--when you find one you really want, jump on it immediately.

Avalon786

Agree with this. People will always say "don't buy without a PPI, go inspect it with a fine tooth comb before considering it...blablabla" Truth is these cars can sell in minutes and people will drive cross country to go find one. Sometimes you just have to jump on it, like 5 mins ago! What I did was immediately sent seller a deposit to show I was serious and for them to take it off market. Hours later they had a buyer ready to buy it that day but because the seller had my cash deposit in hand they held it for me until I could go pick it up.

Also I don't find the ride all that bad in my 2009. So don't write those off, I love the handling. LSD would be nice but thus far I haven't felt at a disadvantage without one since in all honesty this isn't my autocross or track car.

MGallagher

I just bought an 09 ISF and this is 100% accurate. First one I found that met my criteria was sold before pictures were even posted of the car. I found one in Ultrasonic Blue Mica with Alpine interior and 65k miles that was 1000 miles away and I put down a deposit immediately. Glad I did as the dealer had a lot of hits on the car before I went to inspect/pick it up.

I purchased it to be my daily as I already have a built car for when I really want to have fun (91 MR2 Turbo with a Garrett GTX3067 making 464whp/434wtq and 200whp/200wtq @2800)

PS: First Post!

DroCityLex

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Starfire pearl with black alcantara interior. Its in flawless condition with a few mods( rr aos,rr lca bushings, carbon fiber intake, nav bypass, clear bra, ceramic tints, blacked out emblems, smoked tails, toms front lip)

Johan87

because it would get stolen faster then i can fall asleep at night LoL... the Q50 Red Sport is a great car . i felt in love with it in my 2 months of having it . but is HOT and i mean VERY HOT in the theft inventory wish list !

they are getting picked up left and right .