Inspect the paint, especially on the front of the hood and bumper, for signs of chipping or peeling. Be sure the air conditioner works as expected, listen to and ‘feel’ the front end for signs of clunking, popping, looseness or grinding. If any of these are present, replacement struts and/or ball joints may be in order.
Ensure all door locks work properly, and triple check the trunk release latch as well as the motorized tailgate for proper operation in both directions, if so equipped. Also, check the stereo system, CD player and Music Box audio storage system for proper operation, if so equipped. Hop in back, and check for proper operation of the rear-seat climate control system, too.
Hard shifting or engine performance issues, possibly evidenced by sluggish, sporadic or ‘surging’ acceleration, could be caused by a faulty powertrain control module, not the drivetrain itself. A dealer should be able to electronically scan for any computer or sensor-related problems ahead of your purchase.
The Verdict Of A Used Infiniti QX: Shoppers in the market for a luxurious, capable and towing-ready SUV may gravitate towards the QX56 – though other options, including some lower-cost ones, may be worth considering, too. For instance, a Chevrolet Tahoe or Yukon Denali may prove cheaper to fuel and maintain, while something like an Acura MDX will be a less thirsty premium SUV if the QX56’s size and power seem a little overkill.
Shoppers set on the QX should opt for a model familiar to a selling Infiniti dealer, with as large a portion of the factory warranty remaining as possible.
Ensure all door locks work properly, and triple check the trunk release latch as well as the motorized tailgate for proper operation in both directions, if so equipped. Also, check the stereo system, CD player and Music Box audio storage system for proper operation, if so equipped. Hop in back, and check for proper operation of the rear-seat climate control system, too.
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| 2010 Infiniti QX (Photo: Infiniti) |
Hard shifting or engine performance issues, possibly evidenced by sluggish, sporadic or ‘surging’ acceleration, could be caused by a faulty powertrain control module, not the drivetrain itself. A dealer should be able to electronically scan for any computer or sensor-related problems ahead of your purchase.
The Verdict Of A Used Infiniti QX: Shoppers in the market for a luxurious, capable and towing-ready SUV may gravitate towards the QX56 – though other options, including some lower-cost ones, may be worth considering, too. For instance, a Chevrolet Tahoe or Yukon Denali may prove cheaper to fuel and maintain, while something like an Acura MDX will be a less thirsty premium SUV if the QX56’s size and power seem a little overkill.
Shoppers set on the QX should opt for a model familiar to a selling Infiniti dealer, with as large a portion of the factory warranty remaining as possible.
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