Approaching one year of ownership for my QX80 Limited. I really can't complain ... some minor nuisances, but otherwise vehicle has performed admirably.
3900 miles since new ... I typically use on weekends in nice weather and full time in winter ... you would expect no problems with this low mileage.
* Added Extended warranty to cover 96 months ... all these electronics plus this thing vehicle is huge so expect parts will be expensive down the road.
* I added Xpel to front of hood and fenders ... I got a big multi facet chip the first week that needed to be fixed ... so had this added and it's done the job.
* Ceramic Pro Platinum really makes the Imperial Black shine and helps rinse off the vehicle including rims.
* Treated interior leather and carpets with GTechniq ... once per year.
* Black Pearl Tire coating ... applied every 6-months and keeps the tires looking nice and black.
* Had first service just to change the oil ... probably don't need to do this but always had the engine oil changed at 1000 miles.
* Did the 2G to 3G upgrade. I guess having a co-pay was OK since they added 12-months of the full Infiniti Connection suite to the vehicle.
* Local Infiniti dealer service is a pleasure to deal with ... service loaners, available pick-up/drop off and office area should I want to set-up shop and wait.
My only peeves with the vehicle
* I really miss not having a separate window on the rear gate ... had this on my Escalade and it was really handy.
* No rear gate adjustment to set the opening height ... its open or closed ... and that is a big lift gate that rises well above the top of the roof. This feature is available on other QX models.
* $90.5K MSRP ... got close to 10% off ... but still wonder compared to others in that price range. I paid for reliability not a fancy name plate.
* Averaging 13 mpg for a 50:50 split of city and highway using 93 octane ... I wasn't expecting a miracle, but this is less than comparable Escalade or Range Rovers.
* Occasionally the brakes will sink lower to floor when sitting on a hill or stopping suddenly; surprised no hill assist feature in the vehicle.
** Distinct smell of antifreeze when shutting off car. This is around radiator cap area. Dealer pressure tested and no leak; level if still like new ... so they said to monitor. It wasn't there new, so know it should not be there now, (and not on the 2017's we checked).
*** The vehicle is developing a "harmonic vibration" around 65-75 mph ... this bugs me. Worse in cold weather, much less noticeable in summer. This was faintly noticeable on new 2017's with 22" wheels tested, but not to the degree I'm noticing on mine. No vibration in steering wheel. They did road force balance and rotated tires which improved, but didn't eliminate. There is something in drive train or exhaust just can't figure. It is not noticeable at low speeds or >80 mph. Harmonics were a major issue with the new generation of GM's ... one reason I didn't get another Escalade. I believe GM's issue is due to thin sheet metal in the roof / lack of padding under to absorb the vibration.
Other than my couple of peeves this vehicle has been solid and reliable through year one.
3900 miles since new ... I typically use on weekends in nice weather and full time in winter ... you would expect no problems with this low mileage.
* Added Extended warranty to cover 96 months ... all these electronics plus this thing vehicle is huge so expect parts will be expensive down the road.
* I added Xpel to front of hood and fenders ... I got a big multi facet chip the first week that needed to be fixed ... so had this added and it's done the job.
* Ceramic Pro Platinum really makes the Imperial Black shine and helps rinse off the vehicle including rims.
* Treated interior leather and carpets with GTechniq ... once per year.
* Black Pearl Tire coating ... applied every 6-months and keeps the tires looking nice and black.
* Had first service just to change the oil ... probably don't need to do this but always had the engine oil changed at 1000 miles.
* Did the 2G to 3G upgrade. I guess having a co-pay was OK since they added 12-months of the full Infiniti Connection suite to the vehicle.
* Local Infiniti dealer service is a pleasure to deal with ... service loaners, available pick-up/drop off and office area should I want to set-up shop and wait.
My only peeves with the vehicle
* I really miss not having a separate window on the rear gate ... had this on my Escalade and it was really handy.
* No rear gate adjustment to set the opening height ... its open or closed ... and that is a big lift gate that rises well above the top of the roof. This feature is available on other QX models.
* $90.5K MSRP ... got close to 10% off ... but still wonder compared to others in that price range. I paid for reliability not a fancy name plate.
* Averaging 13 mpg for a 50:50 split of city and highway using 93 octane ... I wasn't expecting a miracle, but this is less than comparable Escalade or Range Rovers.
* Occasionally the brakes will sink lower to floor when sitting on a hill or stopping suddenly; surprised no hill assist feature in the vehicle.
** Distinct smell of antifreeze when shutting off car. This is around radiator cap area. Dealer pressure tested and no leak; level if still like new ... so they said to monitor. It wasn't there new, so know it should not be there now, (and not on the 2017's we checked).
*** The vehicle is developing a "harmonic vibration" around 65-75 mph ... this bugs me. Worse in cold weather, much less noticeable in summer. This was faintly noticeable on new 2017's with 22" wheels tested, but not to the degree I'm noticing on mine. No vibration in steering wheel. They did road force balance and rotated tires which improved, but didn't eliminate. There is something in drive train or exhaust just can't figure. It is not noticeable at low speeds or >80 mph. Harmonics were a major issue with the new generation of GM's ... one reason I didn't get another Escalade. I believe GM's issue is due to thin sheet metal in the roof / lack of padding under to absorb the vibration.
Other than my couple of peeves this vehicle has been solid and reliable through year one.
