1996 Infiniti I30 Consumer Reviews

Great Car Going for 350k miles

Written by: i30Pod People on 04/22/2006

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Great car and very reliable. I've just passed 208,000 miles and plan on keeping this car for at least another 100k to 150k miles. Maintanence has been limited to consumbables except for the struts that I just replaced at 180k and the radiator at 190k. Brakes have lasted around 50k miles between changes. I've had everything done by an Infiniti dealer, while it may be a little more I feel that they have done a great job. Use of a loaner car for any work over 2 hrs is great. I had a transmission leak that took several days to track down. It was due to a bad seal that should have been replaced during previous service. This was fixed at no charge. The loaner car was mine for 6 days.

Favorite Features

The ride is solid and a blast. I usually find myself having to slow down on the highway as I'm going 90. The Bose system was nice sounding.

Suggested Improvements

There are just a couple of issues for me First is with internal noise, I wish it was a little better insulated. Going with Toyo tires has reduced some of the noise. Placement of the seat switches is kind of difficult. The cost to fix the Bose head unit is a pill. Switched to Alpine.

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1996 I30t

Written by: Steve on 12/22/2005

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

This has been an excellent car. It is reliable, fun to drive and gets 30 miles to the gallon on the highway. I have a rare, manual transmission, which gives the car a sportier appeal. There are also many after market parts to improve the performance. Infiniti has provided the best service of any car I have owned, with loaner cars, car pickup for service and a great, friendly staff.

Favorite Features

This has been the most dependable car I have ever owned.

Suggested Improvements

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Reliable luxury, roomy, and fun.

Written by: Randall on 08/31/2005

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

I have had two '96 I-30t's. Got the first one with 45k miles on it. Five speed transmission. I drove that one to 132k miles. At one point, a transaxle pulled out of the transmission with no warning. No other problems other than a knock sensor replacement and the speedo stopped working because of something in the transmission. First car was totaled (but the car kept me safe, accident not my fault). I found another black '96 five speed 500 miles away, flew there to get it. That's how much I like this model. At 160k miles, new clutch and clutch cylinders, CD player kaput, plus the CV boots and transaxles had to be replaced. Giving this car to my daughter soon.

Favorite Features

Five speed! Interior is roomier than the new ones. Very reliable car.

Suggested Improvements

More direct control of AC (and a more powerful AC). Changeable air filter for AC would also be nice.

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Excellent Car, I love Nissan in value

Written by: Gus Tiwana on 06/08/2005

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I've owned 10 cars and recently I purchased a I30, This is my second nissan. the car is so smooth, quiet and powerful. I love the bose stereo which is clear and balanced makes all my cd's come to life. My home 6.1 system doesn't sound as good. My I30 has great features like climate control and power everything which is not availble in my price range. I drove the car once and fell in love with it at the dealership. I have had oil changes and replaced the spark plugs with NGK iridiums. i get great fuel economy. It has 108k and I plan on keeping it well into the 160k range.If you want a inexpensive but lexus/acura TL quality buy a I30, for half the price you get the same car.

Favorite Features

Bose, V6, leather, climate control. and the awesome looking center dash with wood trim. Little things that stand out I30 from its catagory of camary/accord and maxima.

Suggested Improvements

if you purchase this car, i would suggest purchasing a new set of wheels. stock wheels are 15". The car looks great with 16 or best 17" wheels. other then that the car is near perfect.

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Awesome car or lucky purchase?

Written by: John on 05/05/2005

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

I have enjoyed this vehicle since I bought it in 1999 with 32,000 miles on it. Roomy and comfortable interior. Quiet ride. Bose stereo still sounds great. I just hit 120,000 miles and everything works as well as when I bought it and the paint and finish is still clean. Regular maintenance and tune-ups at the Intfiniti dealer, which is expensive. One problem that happened two years ago; the stereo stopped working. It just went dead and I had to replace it. Had to do replace it three times. Only paid once because the replacements all failed within the twelve month warranty. That is the only problem; cost was $450.00 for the replacement radio. Answer? Awesome car (knock on wood)!

Favorite Features

Sunroof, sound system, leather, automatic light sensor on the rear view mirror, alarm system and touring suspension.

Suggested Improvements

Style. It looks kinda vanilla without the spoiler.

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Infiniti I30

Written by: shel on 03/23/2005

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This has been a virtually trouble free car for the five years we've owned it, only one large item to fix, a bearing in the AC. We find it a pleasure to drive, with all the little luxuries we could wish for.

Favorite Features

handling, traction, power seats, climate control, moon roof,

Suggested Improvements

better quality carpet, drink holders, stereo controls on steering wheel, better clasp on central storage box between seats

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Won't Die!

Written by: Shane in Shreveport on 03/17/2005

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I bought my I30 used with 39,000 miles on it (4) years ago. Now it has over 194,000 miles on it, still going strong. I commute to work 140 miles roundtrip a day and it has not let me down yet. Needless to say it is a very reliable car. I want a new G35 Coupe but this car will not die. I have to keep it as long as it keeps going. It still looks good and runs great, especially for a (9) year old car.

Favorite Features

Can't beat the quality and performance of this car even after (9) years.

Suggested Improvements

Larger wheels and tires. CD player went out on Bose System. Aftermarket stereo requires adapter to drive Bose speakers.

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Awesome Car

Written by: CCH on 08/04/2004

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

This is the best car I've ever owned. After 108,000 miles, I've only had to do routine maintenance, replace a starter and an oxygen sensor. I'm ready to buy a new I35, but am having trouble letting go!!! I've got several friends who want to purchase my car when I decide to sell. It still looks like a much newer car than most 1996 models on the road.

Favorite Features

Bose system, sun/moon roof, power seats.

Suggested Improvements

More and larger cup holders.

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Sensor problems

Written by: I30 on 02/20/2004

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I love this car, but I have have had a really bad time trying to fix all the sensors that have gone bad. That said, everything else works great. My Bose stereo still sounds better than many other car steroes i've listened to, most surprisingly from newer luxury cars which have Bose!

Favorite Features

Bose Stereo, supportive seats, reliable quality leather, 190hp

Suggested Improvements

Sensors, styling, and various other electrical problems i've had over the years

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Great First Car

Written by: Great First Car on 02/02/2004

Vehicle

1996 Infiniti I30 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

I love this car, i learned how to drive in it, and have been driving it for a year now. I absolutely love the interior. It is so comfortable. HOWEVER, I just recently got a new car and have been driving it for the past month on a daily basis and when i got back into the Infin. I started it, worked great, EXCEPT, as I was backing out the driveway and applied the brakes the stereo turned itself off. I attempted to turn it back on and nothing happened. ???? I don't know, probably a side affect from lack of driving, other than that, it's been a great car and a lot of fun.

Favorite Features

Leather, stereo, SUNROOF BABY!

Suggested Improvements

all windows need to be auto roll up/down. electrical system needs some help though.

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