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Folski, 03/11/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used. It is a great car. I love it. It has everything I wanted: sunroof, 6 cd changer, leather interior, rear spoiler, great v6 engine, good mpg's, sports car ride, great look. What makes this a great used car is its great reliability and lower resale value. It can be had for thousands less than other comparable cars (Lexus ES, Avalon, Acura TL, BMW, MB). I always buy used and long term reliability is the key to buying used. The last 2 cars I owned have gone over 200k miles (Infiniti & Maxima). This car will do that easily. The Infiniti I30 is without a doubt the best used value in the upscale sedan class.
our infinity
Morts, 03/18/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
one of the most trouble free cars we have ever owned.Some road noise while traveling freeways,front end not as strong a we would like,hard on front tires.Had some issues with window noise when lowering and raising.Cruise control in bad place on steering wheel hard to set at night.Had to have the computer re-programmed recently.Car is quite warm when running in econ dosent take in outside cool air takes in warm air
High Mileage - No Worries
AZ Driver, 03/18/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hesitant to purchase w/ 76k, but have not had any problems yet. This car has enough power and mechanic says it will go 200k w/regular maintenance. Perfect realtor car! Purchased for $13k out the door and will buy pre owned luxury before brand new mid line again. Wish it had navigation which is very rare on these cars. Priced better than Lexus with even par quality. Performance with decent MPG. Transmission is as smooth as could be.
The Shine is Off!
DPayne, 07/13/2006
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the I30t with 47K miles 2 1/2 years agoI was very happy with it until about a year ago (100K) and it has cost me about $3K since then with the latest being the ign. coils ($1K). It also has developed rattles and a strange metallic clunking in the right rear on uneven pavement (dealer can't find - DUH!). I still like the ride and power, but for $3000 a year in maintenance and squeaks,rattles, and clunks, I'm starting to question whether I wouldn't be better off with something that gets better gas mileage and uses 87 octane.
Infinti Warranty
Shalchi, 05/04/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2000 Infiniti I30t for 7 months now; it had 46,000 miles when I bought it. however when I took it to the Infiniti dealer for repeated check engine light they made me buy an $18 gas cap to eliminate the light problem rather than they fix it, Infinitis so called bumper to bumper warranty was like fender to fender, oh by the way their life time warranty on the paint is a big lie also, front end clicking noise was a concern as well, Infinite consumer affairs was not a big help either, and Infiniti will try so hard not to honor their bumper to bumper warranty.
No problems ever
DaMcLis, 05/08/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The I30 has been my best vehicle ever. Four years + 3months of ownership and I have never had a warranty issue or mechanical breakdown. I replaced the tires at 33000. Oil changes every 3K, transmission oil at 30K, Cooling system at 30K. It jumps into traffic, rides like a dream. Why should I ever sell it or trade it?
Reliable and Comfortable
inthemula, 06/24/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Reliable and comfortable car. Has all the creature features a luxury car should have. Drives like a big car. Sluggish off the line.
A good choice, with a few caviats
I30Auditor, 07/18/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After 6 months of research, I bought a 2000 I30 with 56,000 on it. Got it for a steal, though in retrospect its a good thing its still under warrenty. Next week Infiniti is paying to have a new transmission put in . (Though they tell me this is SO rare they have to order it in from Japan). And today I discovered safety glass in one of the rear trim pieces (some with blood on it, indicating an accident). All in all though, I really coulnd't be happier. Its got a ton of bells and whistles, is dead quiet on the freeway, and gets decent mileage. Everyone who sees it tells me how classy it looks. Love the clock in the dash. Give it a good hard look.
True value
Golfin1105, 09/01/2004
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been best value of any of the cars I have purchased in the past. (under $30K) Besides being priced fair, it has every add-on that one could want without having to pay an extra. Repairs have non-existant or covered by the warrenty. Looks are classy and clean, does not show its age in the styling changes that other vehicles do each couple of years. I will buy another one in the future.
Good but a problem
Ken, 01/05/2005
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my I30 except for one significant problem. Pinging/detonation. Frequently when I give it substantial gas on accleration I get pinging. I run premium gas and have talked with the dealership. They indicated they could try cleaning the injectors but there weren't any guarantees this would fix the problem. I would not buy a 2000 model year again. Go up to at least a 200X model that has the 3.5 liter motor and higher horsepower. I think they improved the computer program to fix this problem and allow the car to run on regular gas.
Alright
YARNELLF, 04/08/2005
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My fiancee and i just purchased this vehicle and i have to say that this was a very wise purchase for the both of us. We are both full time students with a 4 year old daughter, so reliability was our biggest concern. It handles very well and the comfort is mind twisting. My only dislike was that the body style could have been a little bit wider for my liking but it will due for the meantime.
SOLID!
Firechuckh, 06/19/2005
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Infiniti has a new customer for life. As long as they keep putting out great performers. One issue with check engine light (computer reprogram) the dealer took care of free of charge. Keep the premium fuel in, there's only a few cents diffrence and you avoid the pinging as posted earlier. This car is great for the family. I can't wait to buy my G35X!
Infiniti I30
DMoore, 10/18/2005
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am the second owner of this I30. I purchased this vehicle with 85,000 miles and it now has 105,000. This is the best vehicle, other than a Jaguar, that I have ever driven or owned. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking to purchase a nice car that not many people own. I haven't seen but a few in my area. Gas mileage is average. Reliability is excellent.
safety first
saved, 12/17/2005
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the car slightly used about 12k miles and it has performed very well. Unfortunately it was totaled this month in a roll over front end crash and I walked away with a few cuts but fully intact. Car appealed to me for dependability. Body style slightly boring sedan. Loved auto seats and stereo system -though in dash 6 disc changer would be preferable.
Like sands through the hourglass
jeh255, 12/31/2006
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my car new and mostly liked the quality. Had the brake trouble listed in the forum and it was corrected early on. Since 50,000 (now 55,000) the car is like a "problem time bomb", alternator, power seat, oxygen sensor. All expensive repairs. these are all problems reported in the problems solution and reported in service bulletins. Should I buy another Infiniti? I expected more for the price I paid. I didn't think cars failed at 50,000 miles anymore.Should the manufacturer take some responsibility for their product? I think so.
Love this car!
babboo, 03/29/2003
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been very satisfied, now almost a year, with this car. I could not find a better value in this class, and I looked at the usual suspects - Lexus, Audi, Lincoln LS, Acura, etc. - before deciding on the I30. Reading some professional reviews, it seems to me there is a bias against this car due to similarities w/ Maxima. But it provides more refinement, nice luxury features and better styling. I wholeheartedly recommend!
rating my infinity i30
gentlej, 04/01/2003
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this has to be be the best car I drove in my 40+ years of drivng.It is stable at higher speeds, handles the road very well, it has a lot of power and pick-up, and it looks nice. Extremely reliable.My infinity has 86000 miles so far and (knock on wood) I only had to replace windshield wipers, tires and a headlightbulb.
Awesome
LKJ, 04/04/2003
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As a college student use to driving all the time, this car more than makes the ride pleasent. When i was looking to buy a car, i look at BMW, Jaguar, Lexus, MB, and one ride in this car sold me. The navigation system was so easy to use and so helpful in my transition to a new city. Takeing trips makes it fun and we can fit five screaming college students comfortably, with an awesome bose system.
Wife's trash is my treasure...
Ron, 04/06/2007
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Took 00 I30t from wife, for whom I just bought silky-smooth, quiet 07 Lexus ES 350 because she hates noisy, bumpy I30 that she drove 6 yrs. I love this deal! (So does she!) I value perf, handling, luxury & style, which I30 has plenty. High wind noise is no issue because I play loud metal on excellent Bose stereo. Wife treated it like baby, garaged it, so it's immaculate. After recent extensive prev maint, fixing silly trash can lid dash compartment, & installing hi-perf tires, it's LIKE NEW. Other than bad alt & occaisional coil misfire (we replaced all coils), it has been very reliable. Interior is spacious and luxurious. My car status is now excellent! I plan to drive it many more years.
Gets the luxury basics right
windowphobe6, 05/21/2007
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is just crammed full of features, and yet it doesn't look cluttered: everything makes sense, and everything works the way it should. It may look Japanese generic on the outside, but I'm grateful for the restraint: I'm not anxious to be noticed, especially in a car where sudden bursts to 90-plus mph are so effortless. It's not quite as tossable as, say, the current Infiniti G, but it's a good way to get into the Infiniti Experience for next to nothing.
Beauty
Macadamianutz, 06/03/2003
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new. This being my 1st foreign vehicle, it's definitely been a new and exciting experience. I will never go back to American cars. I've had absolutely no problems w/my vehicle at all. It's a very reliable piece of machinery and it's very well put together. The car gets good gas mileage and has good speed/get up and go. the dealership staff has also helped in making the difference. Infiniti's customer service is the best I've ever encounted.
perfect pick
jaycnyc, 06/27/2003
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car has been great since new, no problems, except for annoying service light that comes on dealer has replaced 02 sensor twice. No other complaints, car can stand on its own against any in its class, Beats out Max bonus points for dealer service and loaner car.
You will spend, oh yes.
j, 04/25/2008
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded in an older Camry for the Infiniti because my wife thought it was "ugly." However in 4 years I spent less on that car then I've spent in the past 9 months on the I30. Had it checked out before we bought it, all systems were a go. However within 2 months the alternator went out. Shortly after that the car started misfiring, and it started running poorly and jerking when at a stop light. Had the engine coils replaced along with the spark plugs and a full maintenance check + fluids flush. Also have had to replace both rear and front brakes. So 9 months and at least $3,000 later, hopefully we are done for awhile with spending money on it.
Infiniti 2000 I130 Touring
PJ Mcewan, 12/13/2007
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I thought this car would be like wearing sturdy shoes, good for me but no fun. I was wrong. After 7 years of driving, I still love this car. It is mannerly, strong, reliable, actually fun to drive, delivers power as needed, and the styling actually looks good to me now. I guess true friends always look attractive.
Great car, reliable, stylish
SandyK, 01/02/2019
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
200000 miles on this car & it's still going strong. Few repairs thru the years, great in snow, fun to drive & very comfortable. I only wish they put that much comfort & style in new cars.
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Car has too many problems
Croix d'Or, 04/13/2016
2000 INFINITI I30 Touring 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I cannot be for sure if all i30t Infiniti's were as crap as mine,but mine was overall pretty poor.Steering was pretty bad when you turn going 25 mph.The entire car tends sort of throw all it's weight to the opposite direction of the turn.I know plenty of cars just like the i30 that do not have this problem.The seats were not comfortable for a luxury car,interior wasn't all to great.The exterior design is really boring.There are TONS of cars that are a whole lot better than the i30.
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Best Car I have owned !
jchenn, 04/27/2002
2000 INFINITI I30 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been very happy with the I30. It has great handling and exceleration. The interior is very comfortable for the driver and passengers as well as being upscale in appearance.