What are the Pros and Cons to buying a J30 or M30 convertible

Post by **SFBayQ45** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:10 pm

I'm looking for a commuter car and am considering between a J30 or a M30 convertible. What should I expect? Anyone have any bad experience with any particular year model? Any leads to buying one in the SF Bay Area?

Post by **MattB** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:54 pm

They're both generally very reliable cars...a transmission cooler is recommended for J30s. As for finding one, a J will be much easier to find than an M30 convertible. Check out Autotrader and other online car finding sources.

Post by **jamesmost** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:05 pm

i have a M 30 conv. since it was new in 1992 has 90K infiniti under waranty replaced trans at 75k and rag top at 60k2 years ago i replaced struts, control arms, tie rod ends and a bunch of other related stuff. all parts @ mechanic cost and a deep discount on labor $1600. no aftermarket stuff. and few dealor parts only 2500 coups and 2500 conv made.fun car not fast but feels sporty and fun to drive especially in the summer

Post by **SFBayQ45** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:59 am

jamesmost wrote:i have a M 30 conv. since it was new in 1992 has 90K infiniti under waranty replaced trans at 75k

That's awesome JAMESMOST...you've got a sweet combination of owning a powerful Q & a M30 convertible for for those economically fun days in the sun. How much did these M30s cost brand new (back then)? Now I have to actively search for a M30...

Post by **jamesmost** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:31 am

the M was around $25k if i remember correctly. Gas milege is worse than my Q and it hAS A smaller tank. fun to drive but I do not love it - my wife drives it about 3 miles a day round trip to train station and we drive it to the beach in the summer. Also i do not find it to be the most comfortable car but u get used to it.

Post by **HashiriyaS14** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 6:08 am

I wouldn't want to have a 'vert as a daily driver, but then again, I also don't live in the Bay Area, we have actual weather where I live.

Both cars are reliable and solidly built, I guess it would depend more on whether or not you'd like the extra room that a J30 offers, or if you're dead-set on a 2-door convertible.

Post by **elwesso** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 7:18 am

IMO neither car make good commuters... Yes theyre reliable but dont get good mileage and so on....

I think a maxima or altima would be a better choice.

Post by **JedCoop** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:10 pm

I was looking at M30 Convertibles two summers ago. I saw some really crappy automobiles. Convertibles tend to sell for more than they are worth, and are often owned by someone with an emotional inclination, but not a mechanical one. I suspect that buying a nice J30 is easier, J owners generally take better care of their cars.

But I did see one M30 that was gorgeous in Marin, so there is hope.

Good luck.

Post by **RobertsnewQ** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:05 pm

I want an M30 convertible just so I can use that line from "Three Kings"

"I TOLD you Lexus don't make no convertible. Infiniti does, thou!"

Post by **3rd Q** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 6:16 pm

Robert,Is that your Q in the photo. Same as mine, although I've got 16's instead of 18's on. Looks awesome!Paul

Post by **RobertsnewQ** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:48 pm

Yep, that's it. I was doing a shoot for a magazine and while I had the camera out I took a few snapshots of the Q.

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