Snapshot:
A full-size luxury sedan, yet not quite as large as some in this category. Features a powerful V-8 engine with rear-drive. Soft-rider, packed with sophisticated technology, undercuts European luxury car prices by a large margin.
How Much?:
Price for a base 2004 Infiniti M45 in the US is $42,000. Few options available or needed.
The Inside Story:
No lack of space front or rear in a conventional-looking body. Plush leather seats, wood trim, 225-watt Bose sound system with in-dash 6-CD changer, seats that can be warmed or cooled. 10-way adjustable front seats.
Under the Hood:
The one engine available in a 2004 Infiniti M45 is a 340 hp DOHC V-8 with 333 lb.-ft. of torque. EPA mileage in the base engine is 17/23 city/highway.
Transmissions:
The only transmission in the 2004 Infiniti M45 is a 5-speed automatic.
Warranty:
4 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. 6 years/70,000 miles powertrain.
Should You Buy a 2004 Infiniti M45?:
The 2004 Infiniti M45 has been described as a Japanese answer to the old American luxury cars of an earlier era; massive power with a soft ride makes it more of an interstate cruiser than a sharp-handling sports sedan. As with all cars in this class the 2004 Infiniti M45 is packed with features, the neatest of which may well be those climate-control seats. A tire pressure monitoring system is a welcome safety feature along with front and side airbags and side curtain airbags. Acceleration is outstanding; that and the price make the 2004 Infiniti M45 worth considering.
