1998 Infiniti I30 review from North America
"Decent car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator shorted and started a fire. There was a recall on the alternator, but the dealer would not fix it like the recall claimed they would. However, they would gladly fix it for over $500 because of the costs associated in removing AC components to even get at the alternator. I ended up replacing it myself.
General comments?
Compared to the Cadillac Seville I drive otherwise, this car should have more luxury features for the kind of car it is; a near-luxury car.
Road noise is very pronounced at speeds above 35 mph inside the car.
Engine is a beauty; so smooth. Surprising performance from an engine this size.
Seats seem very hard and and should be power operated on the passenger side in all directions as the driver's seat is.
No headlight auto turn off; if you leave the lights on, they won't turn off after a bit.
The automatic transmission seems to shift somewhat rough, especially when cold.
Great stereo!!! The 200 watt Bose speakers can really crank out some noise!!!
Handling is surprisingly nimble for a car of it's size.
Fit and finish is above even the Cadillac inside. Everything, like the turn signal stalk, snaps into place with a reassuring click.
Styling inside and out is rather bland. I wish it stood out more in a crowd.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 liter gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2005 |