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.
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.
Interesting. So a recall is something that happens and everything is at the DEALER's expense. Why would they charge you for a recalled defect? If there was a fire because of it, they should also repair the damage that was due to the DEFECT. I don't understand this part of your comment.
Sorry, my bad
The recall only applied to vehicles that are in a specific VIN number range. Apparently this car's VIN # was not in this range; in fact, it had been built a week or two after the cars that were affected by the recall... or so the dealer said. I didn't find this out until after I had the alternator replaced and after I had written this. Car now has 186K on it, but has tired a bit... not as snappy as it used to be ;)
I own an i30 and it is a very good car, comfortable and roomy, and great sound system. It is a very smooth and luxury ride for the price, and with the right tires it gives off barely any noise inside the car. Overall a very sweet ride!!
I used to have 98 Infiniti I30 with 200K miles. The car was GREAT. I loved it, but I got in accident and my car was totally lost. I never had problems with this car. I used to do an oil change every 2500 miles, and tune ups on the time! I miss my I30 :(
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