hey Scotty, I'm in the market to buy another Infiniti Qx56. I've had the 2004 version and I loved hearing my husband yell out NOOO! When he realized my 04 had adoptive cruise control and his 2012 Lincoln mkz did not. 
I've also had the 2011 Infiniti Qx56 which was complete junk in my opinion and I was grateful I was paid out 2 grand more for what I paid when it was totaled. Have you ever worked on any 2004-2010 Infiniti Qx56s? if so what do u think I should be aware of when buying from private seller? So far I keep hearing the gauge cluster needs replacing because they go on and off. Is it safe to take there word for it and replace this part ? Thanks scotty. ^_^
Nope.
Never knew these were put in cars -
The older ones were better built but be careful- a good handful of those vehicles will be worn out and the repairs on those vehicles will cost a small fortune. The gauge cluster is just the start of one of the repairs.
Good cars, personally I prefer the newer Qx56s since those were made in Japan and use the same engine but with the 7-speed auto, however, the first-gen Qx56 is still a good choice, when the gauge cluster is working because they are a relatively common issue. See how much it will cost u, otherwise, look for another one that has a working one.
