Independence Auto Sales

3030 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Used 2008 INFINITI QX56 Base

225,168 miles
For Sale:$8,995
Estimated payment:$204/mo.
$0 trade-in, 10% down payment, 48 months, Great credit score

Value ChartA visual chart indicating the fair price range is between $5,200 and $6,200, while the current price is $8,995.$5,200 - $6,200$8,995
  • Priced at $8,995, this vehicle is $2,795 above the high end of its fair market value of $6,200.

  • The current fair market price range is between $5,200 to $6,200.

  • It has 225,168 miles, which is 59,068 (36%) above the median mileage of 166,100.

Note: This is an estimate based on a variety of factors (experimental feature). It is intended to provide a fair market value range to help guide your buying decision.

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  • SUV
  • Luxury
  • Roomy Interior
  • Spacious Cargo
  • Condition
    Used
  • Mileage
    225,168miles
  • Aggregate Ratings
    3
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Trim
    Base
  • Drivetrain
    4X4
  • Transmission
    5-Speed Automatic
  • MPG
    12 city17 highwayMax range: 476 miles
  • Exterior Color
    Liquid Onyx (Black)Factory Paint Code:G10
  • Interior Color
    Beige
  • Upholstery
    Leather
  • Size Segment
    Large
  • Doors
    4
  • Max Seating
    8
  • Max Towing Capacity
    8,900lbs.
  • Weight Class
    6,000-10,000 lbs. (2)
  • Ground Clearance
    9.1inch
  • Final Assembly Point
    Canton, Mississippi
  • VIN
    5N3AA08C88N908116
  • Starting MSRP
    $55,250

Engine5.6L V8 Gasoline 320hp

  • Fuel Type:Gasoline
  • Fuel Quality:93
  • Max Horsepower:320 hp @ 5200 rpm
  • Power to Weight Ratio:18.78lbs/hp
  • Max Torque:393 ft.lbf @ 3400 rpm
  • Displacement:5.6liters
  • Block Type:V
  • Cylinders:8
  • Aspiration:Naturally Aspirated
  • Fuel Induction:Fuel Injection
  • Oil Capacity:6.6liters
  • Cam Type:DOHC
  • Stroke:3.62
  • Bore:3.86
  • Valves:32

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  • Reliability (3)
    3 out of 5 stars
    The VK56DE engine and drivetrain are generally robust, but common issues with the self-leveling rear air suspension and cracked exhaust manifolds can be problematic.
  • Maintenance (2)
    2 out of 5 stars
    High fuel consumption (averaging 14 MPG) combined with the premium price of Infiniti parts and specialized repairs for the hydraulic systems makes ownership quite expensive.
  • Technology (3)
    3 out of 5 stars
    For 2008, the inclusion of a Bose sound system, navigation, and a backup camera was advanced, though the low-resolution screen and button-heavy interface feel antique today.
  • Comfort (4)
    4 out of 5 stars
    With a cavernous interior and plush leather captain's chairs, the QX56 excels at carrying large families in quiet, climate-controlled luxury.
  • Dynamics (3)
    3 out of 5 stars
    The 320-hp V8 engine offers strong acceleration and impressive towing capability, but the steering is light and the heavy body-on-frame chassis leads to noticeable body roll in corners.

  • Comfort & Seating:

    • Heated Seats
    • Power Seats
  • Convenience:

    • Adjustable Pedals
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Parking Sensors
  • Entertainment:

    • Bluetooth
    • Premium Audio
    • Satellite Radio
  • Exterior:

    • Heated Mirrors
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tinted Windows
  • Other:

    • Air Suspension
    • Self Leveling Suspension
    • Trailer Hitch
  • Safety:

    • Backup Camera
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Technology:

    • Navigation

Total MSRP for Installed Options:$95
  • Cargo Mat

    MSRP:$65Invoice:$54
  • Rear Cargo Net

    MSRP:$30Invoice:$24

  • Air Conditioning

    • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
    • Front air conditioning zones: dual
    • Rear air conditioning zones: single
    • Air filtration
    • Rear air conditioning: independently controlled
  • Airbags

    • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
    • Side airbags: front
    • Front airbags: dual
    • Side curtain airbags: front
    • Side curtain airbags: third row
    • Side curtain airbags: rear
  • Audio System

    • Premium brand: Bose
    • Antenna type: diversity
    • Antenna type: element
    • In-Dash CD: 6 disc
    • In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
    • Subwoofer: 1
    • Total speakers: 12
    • Radio: AM/FM
    • Radio data system
    • Auxiliary audio input: jack
    • Hard drive
    • Satellite radio: SiriusXM
  • Brakes

    • Rear brake type: ventilated disc
    • Front brake width: 1
    • Rear brake diameter: 12.6
    • Rear brake width: 0.6
    • Front brake diameter: 12.6
    • Front brake type: ventilated disc
    • Braking assist
    • Electronic brakeforce distribution
    • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Comfort Features

    • Floor mat material: carpet
    • Dash trim: alloy
    • Dash trim: wood
    • Dash trim: leather
    • Shift knob trim: leather
    • Center console trim: wood
    • Armrests: rear center folding with storage
    • Steering wheel trim: leather
    • Door trim: wood
    • Door trim: leather
    • Floor mats: rear
    • Floor mats: front
    • Steering wheel trim: wood
  • Convenience Features

    • Memorized settings: 2 driver
    • Memorized settings: steering wheel
    • Center console: front console with storage
    • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
    • One-touch windows: 4
    • Universal remote transmitter
    • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
    • Power outlet(s): 12V rear
    • Steering wheel: power tilt
    • Memorized settings: adjustable pedals
    • Cargo area light
    • Cruise control
    • Multi-function remote: keyless entry
    • Power windows: lockout button
    • Overhead console: front
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
    • Memorized settings: driver seat
    • Memorized settings: side mirrors
    • Adjustable pedals: power
    • Power outlet(s): 4 total
    • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
    • Power outlet(s): 12V front
    • Center console: second row
    • Cupholders: 12
    • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
    • Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
    • Storage: front seatback
    • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
    • Storage: sunglasses holder
    • Storage: cargo net
    • Storage: door pockets
  • Drivetrain

    • 4WD type: part time w/ on demand setting
    • 4WD selector: electronic hi-lo
    • Axle ratio: 3.36
  • Exterior Features

    • Skid plate(s)
    • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
    • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
    • Front bumper color: body-color
    • Door handle color: chrome
    • Running boards
    • Mudguards: rear
    • Rear bumper color: body-color
    • Body side moldings: chrome accents
  • Instrumentation

    • Gauge: transmission temperature
    • Clock
    • Gauge: tachometer
    • External temperature display
    • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
    • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
    • Trip odometer
  • Lights

    • Front fog lights
    • Headlights: HID/Xenon
    • Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps
    • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
    • Headlights: auto delay off
    • Headlights: auto on/off
  • Mirrors

    • Side mirrors: driver side only heated
    • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
    • Side mirror adjustments: power
    • Side mirrors: heated
    • Side mirrors: auto-dimming
    • Side mirror adjustments: power folding
  • Roof

    • Moonroof / Sunroof: one-touch open/close
    • Moonroof / Sunroof: power glass
    • Roof rack crossbars: black
  • Safety

    • Rearview monitor
    • Active head restraints: dual front
    • Child safety door locks
    • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
    • Camera system: rearview
    • Parking sensors: rear
    • Programmable safety key
    • Crumple zones: front
    • Crumple zones: rear
  • Seatbelts

    • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
    • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Seats

    • Driver seat power adjustments: height
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
    • Third row headrests: 2
    • Passenger seat: heated
    • Driver seat: heated
    • Driver seat power adjustments: 10
    • Rear headrests: 2
    • Rear seat folding: one-piece
    • Front headrests: 2
    • Third row seat type: 40-60 split bench
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: 8
    • Front seat type: bucket
    • Rear seat type: captains chairs
    • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
    • Rear headrests: adjustable
    • Upholstery: leather-trimmed
    • Rear seat folding: flat
    • Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor
    • Front headrests: adjustable
    • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
    • Rear seat: heated
    • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
    • Third row seat folding: split
  • Security

    • Anti-theft system: alarm
    • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
    • Power door locks
  • Stability and Traction

    • Stability control
    • Traction control
  • Suspension

    • Air suspension: rear
    • Front suspension classification: independent
    • Self leveling suspension
    • Rear suspension classification: independent
    • Front suspension type: double wishbone
    • Rear suspension type: double wishbone
    • Rear spring type: coil
    • Front stabilizer bar
    • Rear stabilizer bar
    • Front spring type: coil
    • Rear shock type: gas
    • Front shock type: gas
  • Telematics

    • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
    • Navigation system: DVD
    • Navigation system: hard drive
    • Hands-free phone call integration: voice operated
    • Navigation data: real time traffic
    • Navigation system: voice operated
  • Tires and Rims

    • Spare tire size: full-size matching
    • Tire type: all season
    • Wheels: chrome aluminum alloy
    • Spare tire mount location: underbody
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Spare wheel type: aluminum alloy
  • Towing and Hauling

    • Trailer wiring
    • Trailer hitch
    • Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
  • Windows

    • Rear wiper: intermittent
    • Liftgate window: manual flip-up
    • Window defogger: rear
    • Front wipers: speed sensitive
    • Front wipers: variable intermittent
    • Power windows: safety reverse
    • Rear privacy glass
    • Power windows: remotely operated

  • Seating:

    • Seating Rows:3
    • Standard Seating:8
    • Max Seating:8
    • Head Room (front):39.7in.
    • Leg Room (front):41.8in.
    • Shoulder Room (front):65.1in.
    • Hip Room (front):61.3in.
    • Head Room (rear):40in.
    • Leg Room (rear):41.9in.
    • Shoulder Room (rear):64.5in.
    • Hip Room (rear):60.1in.
    • Head Room (3rd row):35.9in.
    • Leg Room (3rd row):32.2in.
    • Shoulder Room (3rd row):63.7in.
  • Measurements:

    • Length:206.9in.
    • Width:78.8in.
    • Height:78.7in.
    • Ground Clearance:9.1in.
    • Wheelbase:123.2in.
    • Front Track:67.5in.
    • Rear Track:67.5in.
  • Interior Dimensions:

    • Interior Volume:188.4cuft
    • Passenger Volume:127.3cuft
    • Cargo Volume:61.2cuft
    • Cargo Volume (3rd row down):97cuft
  • Weight:

    • Curb Weight:6,011lbs
    • Gross Weight:7,150lbs
  • Wheels & Tires:

    • Wheel Diameter:20.0 x 8.0in.
    • Wheel Diameter (rear):20.0 x 8.0in.
    • Tire:P275/60R20
    • Tire (rear):P275/60R20
  • Performance:

    • Power to Weight Ratio:18.78lbs/hp
    • Angle of Approach:26.2degree
    • Angle of Departure:22.7degree
    • Turning Circle:40.8ft.
    • Max Payload:1,289lbs
    • Towing Capacity:8,900lbs
    • Max Towing Capacity:8,900lbs
  • Fuel Tank:

    • Fuel Tank Volume:28gallon

All warranties have now EXPIRED

  • Seat Belt Coverage
    10 years/unlimited miles
  • Federal Emission Long Term Defect
    8 years/80,000 miles
  • California Emission Long Term Defect
    7 years/70,000 miles
  • Corrosion Perforation
    7 years/unlimited miles
  • Powertrain
    6 years/70,000 miles
  • Bumper-to-Bumper
    4 years/60,000 miles
  • California Emission Performance
    4 years/60,000 miles
  • Federal Emission Defect
    4 years/60,000 miles
  • Towing Coverage
    4 years/60,000 miles
  • Federal Emission Performance
    2 years/24,000 miles
  • Adjustments
    1 years/12,000 miles
  • Accessory
    1 years/12,000 miles

  • Abs Four Wheel
  • Airbags Front Driver
  • Airbags Front Passenger
  • Airbags Side Impact
  • Airbags Side Curtain
  • Brake Assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Electronic Traction Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

  • L2:

    • Air Pollution Score:6
    • Greenhouse Gas Score:2
    • Fuel Type:Gasoline
    • Epa Underhood Id:8NSXT05.6G9A

2008 INFINITI QX56

The 2008 INFINITI QX56 stands as a bold statement in the luxury full-size SUV segment, offering a potent blend of powerful performance, opulent comfort, and sophisticated technology. Built on a robust body-on-frame platform shared with Nissan's Armada, the QX56 delivers an authoritative presence and ample capability for families and adventurers alike. It's a vehicle designed to impress, whether navigating city streets or embarking on longer journeys.

Highlights

  • Engine: At the heart of the 2008 QX56 lies a formidable 5.6-liter V8 engine. This powerhouse produces a robust 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque, paired with a responsive 5-speed automatic transmission. This combination ensures strong acceleration, effortless passing, and substantial towing capacity, making it ideal for hauling boats, trailers, or multiple passengers and their gear. The engine's robust nature contributes to the QX56's confident driving experience.

  • Safety Features: INFINITI equipped the 2008 QX56 with a comprehensive suite of safety technologies designed to protect occupants:

    • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Prevents wheel lock-up during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control.
    • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Optimizes brake pressure between the front and rear wheels based on vehicle load, improving braking effectiveness.
    • Brake Assist: Detects a panic braking situation and applies maximum braking force automatically, helping to shorten stopping distances.
    • Traction Control System (TCS): Monitors wheel speed and reduces engine power or applies brakes to individual wheels to prevent wheelspin, improving stability on slippery surfaces.
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (also known as Vehicle Dynamic Control - VDC): Helps prevent skids and loss of control by selectively applying brakes and reducing engine power when it detects the vehicle is about to lose traction.
    • Front and Side-Impact Airbags: Standard front airbags for driver and passenger, along with front-seat side-impact airbags for enhanced torso protection.
    • Three-Row Side Curtain Airbag System: Extends coverage to all three rows of seating in the event of a side impact or rollover, providing crucial head protection.
    • Optional Rearview Monitor: Aids in reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Trim Summary: The 2008 INFINITI QX56 was offered in a single, well-appointed QX56 trim level, meaning that most luxury and convenience features were standard. This approach simplified the buying process and ensured a high level of equipment for all buyers.

  • Other Notable Aspects:

    • Spacious Interior: The QX56 boasts a remarkably spacious cabin with three rows of seating, accommodating up to seven or eight passengers depending on the configuration (captain's chairs vs. bench seat in the second row). Ample legroom and headroom are provided for all occupants.
    • Premium Comforts: As a luxury vehicle, the QX56 comes equipped with premium features such as leather upholstery, heated front and second-row seats, a power-adjustable steering column, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system.
    • Advanced Infotainment: Available features like a Bose premium audio system, a navigation system with a touch-screen display, and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens elevate the in-cabin experience.
    • Towing Capability: With its robust V8 engine and body-on-frame construction, the QX56 offers impressive towing capabilities, typically rated at around 8,500 pounds, making it suitable for towing large items.
    • Sophisticated Ride: Despite its size, the QX56 offers a surprisingly comfortable and refined ride, thanks to its independent front and rear suspension system.

What to Expect

Owning a 2008 INFINITI QX56 generally entails an experience of robust capability and undeniable luxury. The sheer size and weight of the vehicle contribute to a commanding presence on the road and a sense of security. The powerful V8 engine provides ample acceleration for merging onto highways and passing, though fuel consumption is a notable consideration given its displacement. The interior is designed for comfort and long-distance travel, with plush seating and a quiet cabin.

Maintenance: As a luxury vehicle with a potent V8 engine, expect maintenance costs to be commensurate with its class. Regular oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks are standard. The more complex electronic systems and premium materials may also require specialized servicing. Given its age, proactive maintenance on components like the suspension, brakes, and exhaust system is advisable. The 5.6-liter V8 is generally considered reliable, but like any engine, routine care is paramount.

Insurance: Due to its luxury status, powerful engine, and full-size nature, insurance premiums for the 2008 QX56 can be higher than for smaller or less premium vehicles. Factors such as the vehicle's value, engine size, safety features, and your personal driving record will influence the cost. It's recommended to get quotes from multiple insurance providers to find the best coverage at a competitive rate.

Potential Considerations

  • Fuel Economy: The 5.6-liter V8 engine, while powerful, is a thirsty one. Expect fuel economy figures to be significantly lower than smaller SUVs or cars, particularly in city driving. This is a common characteristic of full-size, body-on-frame SUVs.

  • Maneuverability: Its considerable length and width can make parking and navigating tight city streets a bit more challenging. While it features good steering, drivers accustomed to smaller vehicles may need time to adjust to its dimensions.

  • Age-Related Wear and Tear: As a 2008 model, it's crucial to inspect for age-related issues. This can include worn suspension components, aging seals and hoses, and potential wear on interior materials. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is highly recommended.

  • Complexity of Technology: While the technology offered was advanced for its time, some of the older infotainment systems and electronic features might be less intuitive by today's standards or could potentially require specialized troubleshooting if issues arise.

Overall Summary

The 2008 INFINITI QX56 is a compelling choice for those seeking a full-size luxury SUV that prioritizes power, passenger comfort, and a commanding road presence. Its potent V8 engine, spacious and well-appointed interior, and comprehensive safety features make it a capable and luxurious vehicle for families and those who require substantial towing or hauling capabilities. While fuel economy and maneuverability in tight spaces are points to consider, the QX56 delivers a premium ownership experience that was a hallmark of INFINITI's offerings in its era.

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