Thinking about a J30

Post by **shortlid** » Mon May 22, 2006 4:26 pm

Consumer Reports no longer covers '97 and older cars. I am looking for a reliable, fun to drive mid-size, RWD, Lux. car. I have been looking around and it seems like the Auto transmission is the weak spot for these cars mechinicaly. Is there a factory ATF cooler in them, can one be added? What years had the LSD rear diff? Are there weak spots for rust on these cars? Thanks in advance for the help.

Post by **93j30t** » Mon May 22, 2006 6:22 pm

i live in the south, no rust problems here

i have the lsd rear in my 93 that came stock, so i think all years (at least the t did)i havn't had any probls with my transmission. they do make a cooler that can be added, search is your friend

Post by **95-J30tt** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:38 pm

i have a 95 t, and it also came with LSD stock...., there are not many problems with rust on this car, i have owned the car for 3 years in montreal, and i have not noticed any rust yet on the car , i regularly polish my car to prevent rust in the winter, i have a big chip "from fender bender that i didnt claim" on the engine cover, and i dunno if anyone noticed but the engine cover is made out of aluminum, which doesnt rust. about the transmission, there is a topic in this forum that discusses the transmission cooler..... however i dont have one, but i've also heard alot of stories about the weak transmission on the j's, so i'm considering a transmission cooler...... all in all, it is an amaizing, fast, reliable, and a very well made car, i love it

Post by **shortlid** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:08 am

The rear lsd most likely make the car better than most RWD's in the snow and rain. A aluminum hood?? Is it galvanized or all aluminum??

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:32 am

The J30s are very reliable.. Lots of parts the same as the maxima and Z32 so parts will be cheap.....

Rust seems to be less problematic on the Js than it is on the Qs (which its hardly a problme on the Q)... The trans is kinda weak because it needs better cooling... external cooler is the way to go... Thats the key, once you add one theyll lsat for a long time.

Post by **shortlid** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:36 am

So how many miles do members have on there J's??

Post by **Big Tone** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:49 am

I have 58k on mine

Wes, being in Chicago where it is only hot two maybe three months a year, do I need a trans cooler?

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:51 am

Big Tone wrote:I have 58k on mine

Wes, being in Chicago where it is only hot two maybe three months a year, do I need a trans cooler?

Id still add one... I ahve one in my Q...

Its only $50 and it takes about an hour to put it in..

Post by **Big Tone** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:49 am

Interesting. Where can I find a trans cooler and are there any DIY instructions around?

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 23, 2006 6:51 am

you can use the DIY instructions on Q45.org

I recommend getting a B/M 70268 from summit racing.

Post by **DominickJ30** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:39 am

All J30s came with LSD stock.

And Rust is a huge problem up north. Especially is muggy humid aread like chicago or seattle. Mainly on the running board where it was welded.

Other than that its a great car. The transmission is a not a problem very often, just poor maintenance.

Post by **elwesso** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:47 am

DominickJ30 wrote:The transmission is a not a problem very often, just poor maintenance.

Post by **shortlid** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:18 am

DominickJ30 wrote:All J30s came with LSD stock.

And Rust is a huge problem up north. Especially is muggy humid aread like chicago or seattle. Mainly on the running board where it was welded.

Other than that its a great car. The transmission is a not a problem very often, just poor maintenance.

Running boards rust???

No CAR I have ever seen had running boards? SUV's and Trucks yes, but not cars? Do you mean the ROCKER PANELS??? Under the doors between the front and rear wheels?

Post by **gr8scott72** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:28 am

shortlid wrote:Running boards rust???

No CAR I have ever seen had running boards? SUV's and Trucks yes, but not cars? Do you mean the ROCKER PANELS??? Under the doors between the front and rear wheels?

Yes, I belive that is what he means.

If you want to take a road trip to Mississippi, I have a nice, rust-free 93 J30t that I'll sell you.

Post by **DominickJ30** » Tue May 23, 2006 7:43 pm

Yes sorry thats what I meant.

Post by **driverdriver** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:25 am

I would only purchase a vehicle that has had one or two owners and has a fairly complete service history. Otherwise, you will spend a lot of time and $$$ bringing it up to driving condition.

Post by **shortlid** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:48 am

This goes without saying on ANY used car!!

Post by **marosari00** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 9:22 am

Hi!

Would recommend a J30 anytime. As for the issue of the transmission, my 1994 J is 151K old and is on the original. As for rust, the only issue is the underside of the front doors. Not much and easily taken care of. One of the sturdiest, if not the sturdiest cars ever to come across. In simple terms: it is built like a M1 Abrams tank. Give it the time to maintain and don't skimp on repairs or parts replacement, it will last. As I have said in other posts, "they don't make them like this anymore."

Very respectfully,Manuel

Post by **93j30t** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:47 pm

mine's nice, i like it alot. i just got some 17" ENKEI wheels on it yesturday and it rides like a dream. i may get that transmission cooler too wes... tempting... very tempting

Post by **shortlid** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:24 am

OK, just looked in Autotrader and found a '97 J30t with only 65k on the clock in KC, but they want $9,500!! My brother is going to look at soon. Anyone know a good independant Infinity/Nissian shop in the area where he can have it checked out? The VIN # is JNKAY21D2VM503201 anyone know anything about the car? Carfax comes back with seven entries!

Post by **DominickJ30** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:02 am

Carfax dont mean much most of the time. Probably just emission visits or whatever.

Post by **shortlid** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:20 am

Well if he likes what he sees he will get a Carfax on it and see the details. Kelly and Edmunds say this car only should go for $7,500 MAX this guy is asking $9,500!!

Post by **shortlid** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:32 am

Ok, my brother had a checked out by a tech and he said the rear end bouncyness was due too negative camber on the rear wheels. A full four wheel alignment should help. He also stated that the car has a power steering leak. My brother offered him $6,500 for the car with the issues.

Are power steering leaks common in J's??

Post by **shortlid** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:35 am

elwesso wrote:The J30s are very reliable.. Lots of parts the same as the maxima and Z32 so parts will be cheap.....

I guess you mean the OLD SCHOOL RWD Maxima's the boxes! And the Z32 you mean the RWD sports car? They did not sell many of EITHER in the states!

Post by **DominickJ30** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 1:06 pm

shortlid wrote:I guess you mean the OLD SCHOOL RWD Maxima's the boxes! And the Z32 you mean the RWD sports car? They did not sell many of EITHER in the states!

No he means the 90-94 maxima and the 90-96 300zx, and believe me they sold a sh1t load of those in the states.

Post by **shortlid** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:37 am

What parts does a RWD J30 share with a FWD Maxima? I have never seen many 300ZX's in Northeast. Mostly cause there are RWD and would not be practical daily drivers with our winters.

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