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Cart, did you manage to see Tirerack.com's offerings for the J?
. . . I would recommend something stately but stylish but nothing too sporty (unless you have a sport modified J30, it would look a bit over-the-top and drug cartel-ish LOL). Tirerack.com is a great place to go because they actually have a picture of a J30 from the side (choose from 5 colors) and they have pictures of each wheel they offer for the J30 and you just click one to see what they look like on the car! I saw one set that was towards the end (17 in.) and it was . . . I don't know. It just looks different from all the others and you'll know it when you see it; it's inexpensive and good-looking. As a matter of fact, Carter, if you like the wheels of the S-Type that much, find a wrecked one in a salvage yard and buy them! They'll probably be perfect on the J!
Go check them out if you're still interested.
What we really need to do is see about getting you in another one!
The fact is that the J30 with its rounded sloping rear deck, was simply AHEAD of its time. Infiniti made them 1993-97 but they weren't "hot sellers" so production was stopped.
The funny thing is that is you look at a new Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable since about 1998 or 1999, what do you see? That same rounded sloping rear deck, very similar to a 93-97 J30. Like I said, the car was simply ahead of its time.
Remember that the Ford Edsel was considered horrible when it first came out. So was the Tucker sedan in 1948. Now these cars are very valuable IF you can find them.
So to anyone who does not appreciate the J30 I say "thank you" because they made it possible for me to buy one at a reasonable price.
My point in this is... I see about 3-5 gold Maximas a day and i only see a J30 like the one i have 1-2 times a month. I made a good choice. You are a J30 lover or hater. But you have to own one to get to know it.
It has a lot of good qualities - sound system, suspension, interior comfort (it might be tight in the back but the seats are very comfortable), decent engine, etc. but the Maxima has more room, better engine, bigger trunk, the one major drawback for the maxima is the ride..at least compared to the smooth ride of the J30t. But the most important thing - the Maxima is much more reliable, it never breaks!!! My car has had 3 bad fuel injectors, radio repairs, headlight relays, front brake rotors...all this cost over $2000. Not to mention about $1500 in maintenance. The maintence cost at the dealer is ridiculously high. It cost $22 to replace wiper blades...to replace the wipers it cost about $70. $800 for the 60000 mile service and $600 more to replace the timing belt.
I love to look at my J30t but with all the problems I had, it makes me cringe. I'd get rid of it but the low resale value prevents me from making a move. (But I did get it for a low price).
It's like a woman - can't live with it...can't live without it.
It's a VERY short article and only one snapshot. From what I can see, the car is a looker. Does anyone else have information regarding the car that they could point me to?
The G35 seems okay. But they would have to put the J back in front to make me happy.
I consider myself very fortunate to have this car, and have my friend Charlie to thank for making it possible.
I hate hearing people talk about their car having no problems after 6000 miles (no offense ashinn) or even 15000 miles or something ridiculously low like that. do you not expect it to be problem free? my car was fine too for the first 25000 miles before the 1st fuel injector went out. i thought it was the best car too especially when my friends were driving Honda Accords and such. I don't know if it's a lemon but I think I'll try the 2002 Altima next...we'll see how good it is first though. I may take a look at the G35 since it's a rear-drive car but we'll see.
No more luxury brands for me. The cost doesn't justify the good service..excellent service.
What's the theory on pre-95 J30s? I'm curious.
Incidentally, one of the most famous, most expensive, fastest, finest cars on the road---the Porsche 911--also has a sloping rounded rear deck---so the J30 is in good company.
This is off topic, but I always thought the "911" was a bad name for a car. It implies that you were driving it too fast, had an accident, and will somebody please call an ambulance. But I guess it's better than a "YUGO", which is accurately named. That car doesn't go anywhere--YOU GO call the tow truck, YOU GO call the mechanic, YOU GO call the rental car company or taxi when you get stranded. Kind of like another really poor seller, the Daihatsu Charade: "It's not really a car, it's a Charade". The same could be said of the Mitsubishi Mirage. "It's not really a car, it's a Mirage."
Well, that's my two cents and I see that car names are more appropriate for another message board besides this one, so I'll quit.
I LOVE MY J30t !!
Question. Just got my car returned from the shop. (I've got a hefty 100,000 miles) My mechanic replaced the TPS. He suggested that because the car is very computerized, etc... that I should bring it in every 6 months to have it scanned on the computer. Thoughts?
Does anyone know where I can find a key like the original platinum one that came with the car? Also has anyone heard of "wet sanding" to get rid of rock pits? A local detail shop had suggested it but sounds like it would trash the clear coat. Any suggestions??? Thanks all
And no, 911 isn't a bad name. Yugo is though . . .
no matter though...i changed my mind...i'm going to get the G35 next year (the perect sports sedan in my book, on paper at least) ... until then .. i'll keep my J30t.
the J30 is a car that came out at the wrong time and that's why they did so poorly.
I had a set of Bridgestone Potenzas that wore out after 20K miles. I researched tires at tirerack.com and ended up buying a set of BF Goodrich G Force T/A's, size 235 45 ZR17 9W M+S.
The Goodrich tires have been fantastic! The ride and handling is improved, they wear a lot better, and the rain and snow performance much better. I bought these with a set of 17" Enki wheels, and it's been a great combination. I highly recommend these tires.
don't forget early to mid 90's all the sports cars pretty much went down the tubes too. and the J30 being a 'personal' sedan w/ a small trunk, it wasn't a sensible buy.
My J30 doesn't seem faster that my old Millennia S but it is better balanced, and handles like an old fashioned sports car. It's handlig reminds me a little of an '87 Corvette I used to drive. I mostly love he look of the "J". It's a retro Jag, especially with the wires. I could stare at it forever. I LOVE MY J30!
As a matter of fact, a friend of mine just got a Millenia and he just loves it. He was never a "car person" per se before but now he just loves this car more and more and actually thinks of ways to keep it pristine and running like a dream. He and I both are absolutely nuts for our rides, although he does admit my J is just a bit more luxurious, which goes without saying.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The G35 is replacing the spritely G20. It is even a little shorter than the IS300 which does not put it anywhere in J30 territory in terms of size AND weight. Not only that, the G35 is front-wheel drive! We know damn well this is not a throwback to the J30. Now . . . show of hands of those who thought of dropping the elegant J30 in favor of getting their hands on the G35 . . . Uh huh, thought not.
That does explain why the letter 'J' was not included in the moniker. I'm glad that this has all been cleared up. If anyone knows something different, I'd love to hear it.
Carp, this forum is relatively small. There are several references to this sunroof issue and how it can be easily fixed. It is something that is well documented about this particular car. That and the few electrical problems, all easily fixed.
Power, interior room, handling, trunk room, etc. will all be bigger/better than the J30. It'll be 10 years next year and technology doesn't stand still.
As far a styling goes, that's debatable but I think the J30 was too much about style and not enough about practicality anyway.
And finally, the fact that it's rear wheel drive with a 52/48 weight balance has a lot to do with it's hype on handling...i think the zero lift idea borrowed from race cars is very interesting...we'll about the handling.
Although, I'm sure it'll get a bad review from Edmunds.
I brought home my 1997 J30, with 43K miles. I got it at David McDavid Acura in Dallas(I know, I had to explain to them on many occasions that I didn't want some Accord masquerading as a TL instead of this J30). The only real problem I have with this car is the windshield defroster vent is popping up. Has anyone else seen this? Also, does anyone know a cheap way to obtain a titanium keyblank for this car, and know how to reprogram the keyless entry clicker? I have the clicker, but it doesn't respond...it only beeps. Other than those things, I am an extremely pleased J30 owner.
Acarpel - Not smug at all...J30 owners are a "different breed." If Infiniti was "smart" they'd reproduce the J since Now there is a market for the style. Just imagine a J with todays technology for power and gadgets...
Cook, I would suggest you get yourself a little J.B. Weld (an adhesive from the Gods . . .) from Wal-Greens, Home Depot, or True Value and then put it on the vent and never worry about it popping up EVER again.
I getcha, LSC. But sometimes, a man will choose the gutsy sound of a Shelby 500KR over the flash of an SVT Mustang.
Tex, If they had a reincarnated J30 model with a nod in styling to the old one with more features (all I'd really want is an a navigation system, which you can get anywhere, and side air bags), I'd be scrapping to get one. Of course, I'd still keep my old J.
Cook