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#1602 of 1827 Fred I agree with the last post by zielinw Feb 21, 2002 (2:29 pm)
Fred,   I must concur, that the Nissan/Infiniti are very dependable cars. The price break over a Toyota is nice, especially if one buys the car used.   I have had a 1983 Nissan, two 1985 Nissans, and I currently have one 1992 Nissan and a 1997 I30. They are good cars!!
#1603 of 1827 dbruland by fredvh Feb 21, 2002 (11:21 pm)
Thanks for your post. The other cars that I am considering are the Nissan Maxima, Acura 3.2TL,Lexus ES300, and the Toyota Camry. Can I have your opinion on those? Have you noticed any difference in the mpg of the I35 vs. the I30?
#1604 of 1827 fredvh by dbruland Feb 22, 2002 (9:33 am)
Fred,   All the cars you listed are excellent choices. You really need to thoroughly test each to see how it "fits" to your personal taste. Even though I have an 11 year track record with Nissan/Infiniti, I have considered other options each time. I seem to "fit" well with the combination of comfort, performance, dependability, dealer experience, aesthetics, amenities, warranty, etc. in Infinitis. I could certainly appreciate others feeling the same way about Lexus/Toyota, or Acura/Honda.   My gas mileage on the I35 has been averaging about 20-22 MPG based on mainly city driving. I expect it to improve once I get a few more miles (just turned 3000) and warmer weather. Last summer and fall I was getting 24-25 MPG on the I30 under similar city/highway driving mix. I guess the extra 30 horses would be a little thirstier.   If you decide to go with Nissan or Infiniti, and live within a reasonable distance to Canada, consider buying from a Canadian dealer. Check out post #1553 on the Infiniti G35 Edmunds board for details. I definitely would have done this had I been aware last December when I bought the I35. For example, it appears you could buy an I35 in Canada for about the same or maybe less than you would pay for a similar Maxima in the U. S. Or you could save considerable dough on a Maxima.
#1605 of 1827 Save My Left Shin!!!! by marlin77 Feb 24, 2002 (5:14 pm)
bought an 01 I30 with 1200 miles for the wife. she loves the car. when she lets me have it for a hiway drive i enjoy it too but does any kinow of a fix for that parking brake pedal? at 6-2 with size 12's my left shin is taking a beating. Infinity needs to address this, maybe with a shorter stem on the pedal. Any help?
#1606 of 1827 2000 I30 15K Mile Service by bgseller Feb 25, 2002 (10:15 am)
Has anyone had this service completed? Infiniti is requesting $395 vs. Nissan which is $175. I do not see the need to spend the additional $220 for a loaner vehicle. Thoughts?
#1607 of 1827 bgseller by fredvh Feb 25, 2002 (10:27 am)
What services need to be performed at 15K according to the owner's manual? The price seems awfully high to me. I would think air filter, oil change, and check-up would be sufficient.
#1608 of 1827 bgseller by exlegend Feb 25, 2002 (5:39 pm)
Fredvh has got it right. See my post # 1564. I am quite familiar with the owner's manual of every car I've owned, including my '01 I30. That's why I questioned $197 for the 15K check. It basically comes down to tire rotation and balance, an air filter, and an oil and filter change. You can change the air filter yourself, as I do each year. The rest is simply "inspection" work. Checking under the car (front drive parts, exhaust, etc.) can be done while the car is up for the oil change. The brakes can be inspected while the wheels are off during the rotation. And contrary to what the dealer service department told me, the fuel filter should not be changed unless there is a definite fuel-related problem with the engine (according to Infiniti).   Compared to your price and Cainep's price (see #1565) mine ($197) seems like a bargain. As I mentioned in post 1564, my rotation and balance were free courtesy of the tire dealer. I changed the air filter and my independent mechanic will do the oil, filter, and brake inspection for less than $50. And I don't consider that to be skimping on the maintenance.   Are you on the left coast, right coast, or Midwest? It would be interesting to see if geographical location has anything to do with what dealers charge for the "same" maintenance.
#1609 of 1827 fredvh & exlegend by bgseller Feb 26, 2002 (12:04 am)
Thanks for the feedback. I am located in the Northwest, the state of Washington to be exact. In addition to the oil change, tire rotation and replacement of the air filter, the service person indicated the brake fluid would be replaced in addition to the brake inspection. Based on your feedback, I will most likely go with the Nissan dealership and save the additional $220 over Infiniti.
#1610 of 1827 bgseller by fredvh Feb 26, 2002 (12:26 pm)
Boy, I cannot see any reason why brake fluid should need to be replaced in a vehicle with only 15,000 miles on it? Is this required in the Infiniti's owner's manual for 15K?      You raised an interesting question. Can a Nissan dealer do scheduled maintenance on a Infiniti? Can a Toyota dealer do scheduled maintenance on a Lexus? Can a Honda dealer do scheduled maintenance on an Acura? I sure would like some opinions on these questions. I certainly think that they could on the simple items (e.g. oil and filter changes, rotation, etc.).      If I buy a luxury vehicle, my closest dealer is 100 miles away but there are other dealers(Honda, Toyota, and Nissan) that are closer.
#1611 of 1827 fredvh by exlegend Feb 26, 2002 (9:12 pm)
I would think a Nissan dealer would be capable of servicing an Infiniti I30. The 2001 I30 has the same engine as the Maxima SE and Nissan dealers would likely have access to Infiniti technical data, including TSBs. I know a lot of parts for my Legend had Honda part reference numbers on them, just as the oil and air filters for my I30 use Nissan parts numbers. But I never had the Legend serviced by a Honda dealer, only Acura or an independent. But I knew if I were out of town and needed emergency mechanical work without an Acura dealer being nearby, I'd take it to Honda. I'll bet they could input the VIN and get the car's service history from Acura. I'm not sure how Honda, Toyota, or Nissan would handle warranty work on the luxury line, though.   As for brake fluid service, most German manufacturers require the brakes to be bled and new brake fluid every 24 months or 24,000 miles. I know VW is big on that requirement with their Passat. I talked to a service rep from the VW factory at a car show recently and he confirmed the two year brake fluid change, saying that while the fluid was synthetic, it did not prevent moisture and other contaminants from getting into the brake system. He acted surprised that anyone would question that timetable.   I am unaware of any Japanese manufacturers that mandate a two year brake fluid change. I'm not having it done on my '01 I30 until the manual says to do it or major brake work, whichever comes first.   I believe bgseller's dealer needed some justification for the overpriced 15K work. Kind of like the dealer here saying they'd change the fuel filter and clean the antenna mast as part of the deal.

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