1997 INFINITI J30 consumer reviews

I bought one used in 2000. Purchased it in winter. When I checked the A/C the following spring, I found out that the compressor was shot. Didn't want to pay the $$$$ to have it fixed, so for 3 summers, I drove with the windows open. A couple years after I bought it, the odometer stopped working - it was just "stuck". This was the first and last "luxury" car I ever bought. It was also my only lemon - and I owned a Vega for a couple of years.

The car is very comfortable, its heated leather seats are very supportive on the back and legs. Power seats make it easy to adjust the seat for any driver. Performance is great, the car has more power under the hood than one would expect and it handles well. The exterior and interior of the car is very elegant, it's beauty on the outside and a beast on the inside. A great value for your money, worth every penny. The car is very reliable. Overall it is a well built car and even though it's old it still performs very well. A very luxurious and smooth car to drive. The car is built to last if well maintained. It's a bit bad on gas and lacks trunk space but that's about the only downside to this car. Everything else is great about it.

This was the nicest car I ever owned. I only had it for 9 days before I was involved in a severe auto accident. This car saved my life and my children's lives. I was rear-ended on the freeway. The lady that hit me was going 70 mph. The car was totaled out but my entire family walked away from the scene. Now the only problem is finding a replacement. I would definately recomend this car to a friend.

202K miles and still going strong! This is a fantastic vehicle that has a very good ride and handling balance. It is a joy to drive and has a solid feel. Reliability has been excellent. Heated seats, great Bose stereo and auto climate control are great features. Back seats are extremely comfortable for 2 tight for 3. Trunk is tiny though. Fuel economy in mixed driving is about 23-24. Drives great even in the snowy NE where I live with a good set of all season tires.

With after market wheels and sport tires this car will not only handle well, but ride smooth. The engine shows no signs of failure after 144k. Remake of 300zx engine with plenty of power to the rear wheels. Only downfalls... small backseat and a really heavy car, makes it a lot slower than it could be. Otherwise perfect combination of luxury and performance for its time.