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My parents sold my 1999 Honda Civic (sniff, sniff)to buy a more practical mini-van--the Toyota Sienna. When I first heard that they would be selling my car, I was speechless! I was so overcome with grief, I thought I was going to cry! It was like breaking up with an old girlfriend! I mean that Civic knew my quirks, she caressed and held me on wet nights and let me push her to her engineered limits! To stop my endless blubbering, my parents told me to just drive the 1997 Infiniti I30 that they never drive.
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Infiniti I30 |
Well, its been about two weeks since my new relationship with the I30. I have SO forgotten about my old car. This was the equivalent of breaking up with an obese, grandmother of seven and marrying to a Revlon supermodel. I'm in love. To read more about my "new" toy...
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1997 Infiniti I30 in Golden Olive |
Engine "geek" talk...
Nissan has been well known and respected for their potent and efficient engines (like the legendary RB engine in their Skyline GT-R). This Infiniti I30 doesn't disappoint any expections--this car is powered by Nissan's VQ V6 engine (which also appear in Maximas and in the new Pathfinders). This healthy engine has been awarded accolades from "most reliable V6" to "best overall". It's not hard to tell why. This engine purrs and is silky smooth, but when pushed screams with orgasmic pleasure. Newer versions have been bumped to 227hp in the new Maximas/I30s and 250hp in new Pathfinders. Apparently a special 280hp version is also in the works. Speaking of Nissan engines, keep a look out for Nissan's ZH engine: this 4.5 litre V8 monster that will punt out 340hp to propel the upcoming Infiniti Q45s.
Engine: Aluminum DOHC 24-valve V6 0 - 60 mph: 7.5 sec |
Although this car only has 190hp, but the acceleration is strong and smooth. You shouldn't have much problems in stop-light battles against previous generation Lexus ES300's/Toyota Camrys, Honda Accords, and most domestic mid-size cars. You should be able to take out any pesky teenagers driving Civics or Integras with mild modifications too... You'll probably have trouble winning against those pesky Volvo S70s though. These Swedish turbo-charged delights also generate 190hp but generate more torque at lower rpms.
The experience...
Nonetheless this car begs to be driven hard. If not careful, the strong engine will inspire very umm..."uncivilized/spirited" driving. One experienced car critic took the I30 out for a review and exclaimed: "Wow I haven't driven a car like that since high school!" Coming from driving amenic Honda Civics for all my life, this potent V6 is certainly spoiling me.
Is this car too luxurious for a student to drive? Yeah probably, but then again...at school I park this car next to new Volvo S70s, BMW 328is, Acura TLs, Lexus ES300s, and Audi A4s (all which cost more the than the relatively bargain priced I30).
The suspension makes for a very comfortable car ride, and the heated leather seat supports the thighs of even long legs. Handling at speed is comfortable with speed-sensitive steering. Engine and interior noise is very quiet which makes for a good listening environment but makes you underestimate the speed you are actually going. Makes you think you're going at 90 kph when you're actually hitting close to 120. Unfortunately it only comes with a 200 watts Bose system. Although the included Bose system is competant, it can be irritaingly sharp on the highs (a common problem with all Bose units).
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Are you seeing double? Nope this is a Samsung SM525V. |
The actual design of the car is fairly conservative...but one has to remember it is already 5 years old, and the new generation of I30s are now out. Actually as a side note, the Korean company Samsung (yeah the one that makes TVs) produced a line of cars before its automotive division went bankrupt. It is currently owned by the French automaker, Renault. If you look, the design of its SM525V is almost EXACTLY like the I30. Heck they even use the exact type of rims! Blatant copying! Unfortunately the largest engine that Samsung only offers is a 2.5L V6 which only generates 173hp. Hehehe...too bad.
Posted by Dave at October 06, 2000 01:18 PM I also have a 97 I30, mine is beige though. I added a placeracing/stillen hybrid intake, WSP
y-pipe, RT-catt, custom b-pipe with focuz twin tip muffler, vb mod and boy does it make a big difference. I also upgraded my suspension. The only thing I need now is some lightweight rims and a body kit. You should consider some mods david. It makes everyday driving a lot more enjoyable. Plus you can toast a lot of cars that you wouldn't be able to beat stock.
Your Infiniti sucks!!!!!!!!! The interior looks worse than some Ford Taurus and the exterior is what a 90 year old geezer would drive. HEY, GET A JOB AND GET YOUR OWN CAR. CHEAPO!
Posted by: ///M Power on October 26, 2003 05:04 PMhahaha. Sure the I30 is now dated. You get what you pay for. So I assume you drive a M3 Mr. "///M Power"? And I assume you paid that for yourself as well? So with your fancy job and degree that paid for that car, you have nothing better to do than troll around people's webpages and post silly comments? HEY, GET A LIFE!
Posted by: Dave on October 26, 2003 05:18 PMDave, the Samsung SM5 isn't a blatant copyright violation; Nissan provided technical assistance to Samsung and receives royalties. Nissan by the way is 44% owned by Renault now, so it's "all in the family".
Posted by: Denis on December 12, 2003 06:08 PMhey i bought an I30 in June of `04, and I love this car. Sure its black but hey it is a really nice ride. it can really make the windows shake :-) it has a BOSE system in it. Well this was fun bye.
Posted by: steven on August 31, 2004 06:55 AM
