Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Great car! But rust issue on front motor/radiator mount - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By taylor1111 - January 18 - 4:08 am

  Purchased in 2000 when Infiniti launched new redesign of I30t model. Car was originally my Dads, now I own it w/ 255K mi. Had its share of wear and tear being 12 years old and driven on avg over 100 mi/day commuting.There is a flaw with this car and that is the rust that builds on the radiator mount under the car. This mount also connects with the front motor mount. Car has been garage kept. I know of others that have seen this also.I can feel its affect on the cars performance and handling. Its only b/c of this I am now looking for another car. Cost to repair isnt worth the value of the car. If choosing to buy, note to look for this. However the car is great. I will truly miss it.

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  A good choice, with a few caviats - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By I30Auditor - December 21 - 10:00 am

  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 coulndt 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.

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  Almost perfect! - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By eborski - December 17 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. Previous experiences: 1980 VW Scirocco, 1994 VW Jetta, 1994 Subaru Legacy wagon, 1970 MB 280s, VW Golf, 1998 Volvo GL wagon, also Caddies, and MB SL...... This is about the best. Quiet...Fast...Fantastic engine...good tranny....elegant (black) interior...etc. Best stereo i ever owned!

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  Good but a problem - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Ken - November 7 - 9:20 am

  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 werent 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.

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  One of the best cars Ive driven - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By B.Spencer - May 30 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle is the most reliable car have owned. The V6 engine, 227 hp is great, it has lots of zip. My opinon would be for you to get a silver one, it looks the nicest.

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  Time to let go - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By AMH - May 8 - 9:16 am

  Bought new and, even though I am not a "car" person, thought it was the best looking car I had ever seen. It has not cost me anything more than batteries or tires in all of its years. Under warranty the moon roof needed repair and one of the catalytic converters (SES) needed replacement. However, the car now has 97K and has needed a new radiator and another catalytic converter (there are 4), has developed a transmission leak, needs a new starter and the AC has stopped working (all in 2 months!!!). I really like this car but it is time to move on...

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  Full sized touring classic - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By yUngstar - December 17 - 8:26 am

  I purchased the car from a buddy of mine with 170K on it. I noticed that the belts needed changing right away and wasnt too sure about the ride, but was told the suspensions may need to be replaced in the next couple of years. Since I have owned the I30t have noticed some deserting things, such as the CD player not working a grinding in the front caliper and jerking from the engine on occasion.

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  Satisfied Infinity ownership - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Robert St Denis - November 30 - 10:00 am

  I have owned two I-30s.This 2000 and a1996. Both have been the most reliable car I have ever owned. I never have had to take my car in for warranty work with the exception of last month on vacation. On the way to Sea Island Ga. a signal light came on and called for "check engine soon". Since I was on vacation I wasnt anxious to take time to have this checked. I found Atlantic Infinity in Jacksonville Fl. They put the car on the computer diagnostic equipment. They found nothing serious but the chip in my car needed to be rerun. They did this and loaded new data from Infinity. They washed my car. There was no charge for this. Just Great service.

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  After 3 Maximas, pleased with I30 - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By JJK - October 24 - 10:00 am

  Ive been a long-time Maxima loyalist, attracted mostly by a good ratio of luxury to performance, and adequate head room since Im > 6 ft. The I30 was a nice step-up, I had everything I loved about the Maxima with a bit more snob-factor and better service at the dealership. Ive been very happy... Anyone is welcome to send e-mail for more info.

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  Good car, Bad trade value - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By b111875tt - September 13 - 2:00 am

  I enjoy driving the car and it is very reliable. I own the car. The disappointing part about the car is that when it is time to trade it in, no one wants to give you anything for it...including the Infinit dealer it was purchased from!