Description

THIS... is a 1997 Nissan Cima V8, finished in White Pearl and gray with a gray interior.

The Cima represents a part of the Nissan iceberg that we didn't see in the United States – Infiniti sold it as the Q45, but Nissan dealers never offered it here. It's a big luxury sedan with rear-wheel drive and an available V8 engine, which this example has. This Cima also touts relatively low indicated mileage, a U.S. title for peace of mind, AND some cool features including a touchscreen-based infotainment system – a big deal in the late 1990s! – and power-reclining rear seats. This Nissan Cima also features a handful of modifications.

This is a right-hand-drive, Japanese-market sedan that's titled in the US. It's equipped with a metric instrument cluster and its odometer displays about 121,000 kilometers, which represents approximately 75,000 miles.

Factory equipment includes cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, power-reclining rear seats, air conditioning, a touchscreen-based infotainment system, a navigation system, and cruise control.

Modifications reported by the seller include a cold-air intake system, aftermarket parts in the exhaust system, 17-inch Precious wheels, a lowered suspension system, tinted windows, and a Bluetooth module.

Closely related to the Infiniti Q45, the third-generation Cima made its debut in 1997 with a more rounded exterior design and a longer list of luxury features to reflect its upmarket positioning.

Power comes from a 4.1-liter V8, rated at about 270 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque. Called VH41DE internally, it spins the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Mechanical and Engine Bay: Cold-air intake system Aftermarket parts in the exhaust system White paint on some of the engine bay components

Wheels and Suspension: 17-inch Precious wheels Lowered suspension system

Exterior: Tinted headlights Tinted windows Rain guards on the windows Tinted rear lights

Interior: Lace upper seat covers Stark Audio 6.5-inch speakers Bluetooth module

Known Flaws: Some exterior chips and scratches Scratches on the wheels Broken slats in the passenger-side central air vent Scratches on the touchscreen Center console trim cracked