1999 Infiniti I30 review from North America
"Not worth the problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radio and clock go out. Fuse seems to blow whenever I take a hard left turn. If I drive like a grandma, it's fine. Dealership has looked at it 4 times and can't resolve. Now wants to charge by the hour to dig into entire electrical system. Not likely.
Brakes squeak. Previously squeaked when I backed up. Both front and rear have been replaced. Now the brakes squeak when I'm driving forward.
Trunk release is on lower driver side door. I have reached for something in the door pocket and opened the trunk lid - while driving. They should either move the trunk release, or remove the storage pocket from the lower driver's side door.
Car is loud. It seems to transfer much of the road noise to the interior.
One feature at purchase was having the use of a loaned car whenever the car needed service. Since purchase, there has never been a car available to borrow without first complaining. Isn't that what dealerships have - a lot full of cars? Would pay zero extra for this feature in the future from the local dealer.
General comments?
Car handles well, I love it except for these problems. The radio issue is really making me want to trade, but don't know where to go next.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Great comfortable, reliable, prestige car |
| Reliable, fairly fun to drive and solid |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Toronado |
| Date of Entry | 20th December, 2004 |