1994 Infiniti J30 - Classic luxury (and reliable too!)
This car was the first car I ever purchased by myself with cash, and it was an excellent car to get me through college. At the time I purchased this car, it was 19 years old and had about 125,000 miles on it, which is incredibly low for a car of its age. The previous owner had taken excellent care of it, so it performed perfectly. Car had a V6 engine, which gave me just the right of "zip" I needed to get through traffic. Cruise control was smooth and sound system was awesome with Bose speakers. Sunroof didn't work, and it had a tape deck which was slightly outdated, but that was to be expected with an older car. Leather interiors were nice and even had seat warmers. The whole car was very comfortable, and friends often commented on how the back seat felt like a couch. Eventually, I cou... (more)
This car was the first car I ever purchased by myself with cash, and it was an excellent car to get me through college. At the time I purchased this car, it was 19 years old and had about 125,000 miles on it, which is incredibly low for a car of its age. The previous owner had taken excellent care of it, so it performed perfectly. Car had a V6 engine, which gave me just the right of "zip" I needed to get through traffic. Cruise control was smooth and sound system was awesome with Bose speakers. Sunroof didn't work, and it had a tape deck which was slightly outdated, but that was to be expected with an older car. Leather interiors were nice and even had seat warmers. The whole car was very comfortable, and friends often commented on how the back seat felt like a couch. Eventually, I couldn't afford to keep up with the proper maintenance on a car of that age so I got into something new but that old car will always have a place in my heart.
Drove this car to move into my first college apartment in rural Georgia, jam packed full of stuff and used the same car to move all of it out, into my first grown-up apartment in Atlanta. It took me all over the state!
Drove this car to move into my first college apartment in rural Georgia, jam packed full of stuff and used the same car to move all of it out, into my first grown-up apartment in Atlanta. It took me all over the state!
Car performed incredibly well for its age. Had just enough power behind it without being a total gas guzzler. Long rides on the highway were very smooth and comfortable (at first). Car came with seat warmers, which were great during cold winters, and the heat warmed up quickly. All of the leather on the inside of the car made it feel very luxurious, and the seats were incredibly comfortable. I liked the digital display for the temperature control. To me, that seemed like it was ahead of its time in '94, and my new, 2017 car doesn't even have a digital display for temperature! Car was also ... (more)
Car performed incredibly well for its age. Had just enough power behind it without being a total gas guzzler. Long rides on the highway were very smooth and comfortable (at first). Car came with seat warmers, which were great during cold winters, and the heat warmed up quickly. All of the leather on the inside of the car made it feel very luxurious, and the seats were incredibly comfortable. I liked the digital display for the temperature control. To me, that seemed like it was ahead of its time in '94, and my new, 2017 car doesn't even have a digital display for temperature! Car was also very sturdy. I was involved in a small fender bender where a woman behind me hit me. Her entire front bumper came off, but all that was wrong with my car, was a slightly bent tag! The sound system in the car was excellent too, and the Bose brand speakers really held up over the years. The entire experience was a very smooth one. The car handled so well for its age, and driving anywhere was a real treat. The only problems I ended up having were mostly just things that a car needs replaced every now and then, so it was incredibly reliable.
Eventually, I did run into some issues but nothing too major. Battery went out, and the alternator died (both within a year of each other). A mysterious power steering issue cropped up every now and then, and my car would be incredibly hard to turn one day, easy the next. Sometimes it varied on a trip by trip basis. I had the fluid levels checked and nothing was leaking. Leather seats could get very hot in the summer. Cup holders were pretty tiny, so no big mugs could fit. No AUX input (because of the age), so I had to use a tape to headphone jack converter to play my own music from my pho... (more)
Eventually, I did run into some issues but nothing too major. Battery went out, and the alternator died (both within a year of each other). A mysterious power steering issue cropped up every now and then, and my car would be incredibly hard to turn one day, easy the next. Sometimes it varied on a trip by trip basis. I had the fluid levels checked and nothing was leaking. Leather seats could get very hot in the summer. Cup holders were pretty tiny, so no big mugs could fit. No AUX input (because of the age), so I had to use a tape to headphone jack converter to play my own music from my phone, since I didn't own any cassettes or CDs. Air conditioning eventually went out. Adding coolant worked for a while, but the problem came back up eventually. Had a few other small issues with belts and a few quirky electrical problems involving the lights in the car. A few times, I would be driving at night and all of the lights on the inside of the car went out completely. I couldn't see how fast I was going or the time or anything. It was a very scary experience to be driving on the highway at night and unsure if my tail lights were even working. Transmission eventually started to give me problems towards the end of my three-year ownership of the car at which point I traded in for something newer. It definitely wasn't the best-looking car and definitely had the "grandma car" look too, so if you're looking for a trendy style, this isn't for you.
2000 Infiniti J30 - Love my super dependable, fantastic engine-running Infiniti
When I initially purchased my vehicle, I had to fix a few ($2200 worth) things to drive the vehicle comfortably and sound. After almost 8 months of my car just sitting patiently and waiting on me to finally fix it and drive it, I was so ready! I loved my car! It ran perfectly! I drove it all around Missouri, drove it to Houston twice, and it now has been all over Indiana. My car drives wonderfully and it's very reliable. This car has so much power and it comes with a very top-of-the-line powerful stereo system (BOSE). I highly recommend this vehicle!
When I initially purchased my vehicle, I had to fix a few ($2200 worth) things to drive the vehicle comfortably and sound. After almost 8 months of my car just sitting patiently and waiting on me to finally fix it and drive it, I was so ready! I loved my car! It ran perfectly! I drove it all around Missouri, drove it to Houston twice, and it now has been all over Indiana. My car drives wonderfully and it's very reliable. This car has so much power and it comes with a very top-of-the-line powerful stereo system (BOSE). I highly recommend this vehicle!
One week before moving to the state I now reside, my son locked my keys in my car. I tried entering thru the trunk to get inside of my car, but my back seats were locked. So, I had my brother bust my back 1/4 window. I left the window out, because it was summer time. On the way to our now resident state, there was a HUGE thunderstorm! My son(the one who initially locked the keys in the car) wa... (more)
One week before moving to the state I now reside, my son locked my keys in my car. I tried entering thru the trunk to get inside of my car, but my back seats were locked. So, I had my brother bust my back 1/4 window. I left the window out, because it was summer time. On the way to our now resident state, there was a HUGE thunderstorm! My son(the one who initially locked the keys in the car) was rained on Heavily! KARMA! Ha! My son had to use his jacket to close the opened hole and to try and stay dry! It was the most memorable and funny moments in Carmen(the name of my car).
I love my stereo system(BOSE).
I love the horsepower that my car has.
I love that my car goes to 140mph!
My car is very reliable, even when it isn't performing at its best.
My car performs well when it is given love and communication (Yes, I talk to my car!)
I love my stereo system(BOSE).
I love the horsepower that my car has.
I love that my car goes to 140mph!
My car is very reliable, even when it isn't performing at its best.
My car performs well when it is given love and communication (Yes, I talk to my car!)
The idle keeps messing up in my car, it is so annoying!
I couldn't enjoy the inside aesthetics of my car for long because my youngest son (who is autistic) DESTROYED my passenger backseat (by tearing up the leather, from his picking). He also destroyed all of the leather on my armrest in the front.
The idle keeps messing up in my car, it is so annoying!
I couldn't enjoy the inside aesthetics of my car for long because my youngest son (who is autistic) DESTROYED my passenger backseat (by tearing up the leather, from his picking). He also destroyed all of the leather on my armrest in the front.
2003 Infiniti J30 - I loved this car
I loved this car. it gave me no problems other than the regular wear and tear. it was all black with leather interior and heated seats. It drove very smooth and you could barely hear the engine when it started. I mostly drove the car for leisure. It had a V6 engine also. It was my very first car.
I loved this car. it gave me no problems other than the regular wear and tear. it was all black with leather interior and heated seats. It drove very smooth and you could barely hear the engine when it started. I mostly drove the car for leisure. It had a V6 engine also. It was my very first car.
Everyday I would pick my little sister up from school and we would just ride around the city with the sunroof open.
Everyday I would pick my little sister up from school and we would just ride around the city with the sunroof open.
The top things about this vehicle was the color and the leather seats. And the fact that it only cost me 2500. That was a great price. it came with a nice radio system. and brand new tires. The inside was detailed very nice also. The windows were automatic, And like I said earlier the engine was V^. I loved the way the car picked up speed on the open highway. It also had a sunroof
The top things about this vehicle was the color and the leather seats. And the fact that it only cost me 2500. That was a great price. it came with a nice radio system. and brand new tires. The inside was detailed very nice also. The windows were automatic, And like I said earlier the engine was V^. I loved the way the car picked up speed on the open highway. It also had a sunroof
I had to give the car up because the transmission started to slip. I do believe it was my fault. Like I said it was my very first car, I was young and I did not keep up with it like I should have. I didn't get regular oil changes and I didn't top off my fluids like I should have been doing. Once my transmission started messing up the wheel begin to lock on me and I was close to getting in several accidents.
I had to give the car up because the transmission started to slip. I do believe it was my fault. Like I said it was my very first car, I was young and I did not keep up with it like I should have. I didn't get regular oil changes and I didn't top off my fluids like I should have been doing. Once my transmission started messing up the wheel begin to lock on me and I was close to getting in several accidents.
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