1999 Infiniti I30 I30T from North America - Comments

I have a 1999 Infinity i30t. I got it from my grandfather, and with 83,000 miles on it. Since then in November, I have put over 10,000 miles on it as I have a long drive to work and school, but I LOVE this car. I think the key is to make sure you change the oil on time, every time. I have never had the service engine light on it.

One thing is that the air bag light came on flashing right at 90,000 miles, but the manual says that it will come on every 90,000 miles because the air bags need to be checked that often, so I can't complain. For being decently old, the car is decently fast and has held up tremendously.

For those of you complaining about the service lights, I noticed a pattern; you all have the new makes. All were the year 2000 or newer. I would recommend this car, perfect for a teen's first car. :)

I had the same problem with the panel and speedometer bottoming down to zero at the speed of 65 mph.

A week later the battery started draining out, and another week after that the alternator went out.

As far as the coil, it is the same parts for the Maxima (cheaper in price - same installation). Bank 1, 3, 5 are different from 2, 4, 6. Finding an honest mechanic to tell you which coil to replace is priceless. Most mechanics will tell you to change all of them for more labor fees. If you replace only one or two, write it down so you can remember later on which one was replaced.

Maxima coil was 78 dollars and the Infiniti price was 89 dollars when I purchased it two years ago.

All in all it is a reliable and smooth car to drive. But it does require a lot more maintenance than my Toyota.

My 1999 I30 Infiniti is using a lots of gas.

"My 1999 I30 Infiniti is using a lots of gas."

Can't tell if you're just stating this or if you're looking for a solution. But if it's a solution you're looking for, then why not try driving a bit more sensibly? I did one of my own experiments with my Civic. I filled the tank full and then took it on a long highway trip, in which I probably never drove slower than 80 MPH, I changed lanes quickly and I accelerated fast. I got about 26 MPG. I then filled the tank full again and drove sensibly on the way back home. I kept it at a consistent 55 MPH, and slowly accelerated my way around. I got about 47 MPG. Just better driving technique can do wonders for your gas mileage.

My car has been in the driveway for a few months and could use some expert advice. At some point on daily use, the car won't start and had to be towed back home. The starter is OK (it clicks), the battery is OK (using battery cables to jump-start makes no difference), the engine chug-chug-chugs but won't go as if it is choking badly. The fuel filter and the fuel pump has been inspected - it works (I saw the fuel pump work when tested by the mechanic. He took out the back seat to get there). ECM has been reseated (don't know if this makes a difference). So my question is what's next? O2 sensor? Catalytic converter broken? A new battery?. I don't trust the local dealership, who are asking for $150 to diagnose (aside from paying for tow to and from). Thank you for your input, comment, or feedback.