What I currently drive
My Current Car
I guess it’s worth starting out with my current situation. I’m driving a Jade Green Infiniti Q45. To me, it was the type of car that you could find in a parking lot. Very unusual car in an unsual color. It also has a gold package that was applied to the logos on it, something that I’ve seen in very few other Q45s. The headlights in the gatling gun look are still some of the most distinctive headlamps on any car.
Infiniti has been one of those brands that just doesn’t get the credit that it deserves. This car has a bunch of luxury innovations that are just now starting to become available on competitive cars. Starting with an adaptive cruise control that uses a front radar to automatically slow down if the car in front of you is going slower than you, and then speed back up if the car gets out of your way. Mercedes makes a big deal about this, but 6 years ago it was on this car. It also has a rear backup camera, a wonderful feature if you either live in a city or have kids in your neighborhood. The navigation system in it is pretty solid, including a perspective that’s more “behind the car” rather than directly over head. it makes understanding the map easier for most of the people that I know. The car even has voice recognition commands that let you set the AC or radio channel by number among plenty of other features as well.
As far as driving, its a fantastic car as long as you want to go straight. The V8 engine has more than enough power despite a pretty hefty car. It also rides very smoothly over bumps and rough streets. However it’s not that secure in corners. Despite the addition of a sport package, it lacks the secure cornering of a sportier car. It’s pretty common for me to engage the traction control, even in routine cornering. I’ve not had the same problem even in V8 BMWs. Part of it could be a harder Michelin tire that was recommended to keep the cabin noise down. However, the handling is the weak link in what is otherwise a pretty great car.
Despite the fact the car isn’t currently in production, I would recommend it to others if they are looking for a soft, luxurious ride. It has tons of features and does stand out from the crowd. I just wouldn’t take it to the track or challenge your friends to a slalom through the (empty) parking lot. It’s even a great value for the amount of gadgets that you get.
