Well, okay, it more-or-less IS a Maxima This was the end of the 190HP run, so it doesn’t even have the five horsepower advantage of the 1999 model. Still, the important thing here is that it’s a luxury version of a Maxima with a manual transmission! Yes, folks, it was once possible to get an I30t – for touring – with a clutch pedal.
This would be a good car for someone with lots of skill and an extra VQ30 V6 lying around. Basically, at 300K, a buyer should assume an engine rebuild or swap will be needed before too long. Still, one could just keep running (and maintaining) it until something happens. It sounds like it had a head gasket question that was somewhat questionably fixed. Could it be warped?
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San Fernando Valley, CA
$2,800
The I30t came with the spoiler and these Q45-esque wheels, which are a nice touch.
The front end was unique vs. Maxima – at least in the US market. Europeans will notice no difference, as this was sold as the Maxima there.
The rear was also unique, though it’s likely there were no sheetmetal differences.
Yes, this was fairly luxurious at the time. Not so much now, and not just because the driver’s seat is worn.
Apparently, this head unit still works, but ‘needs to be replaced’. Maybe that’s due to the missing button? Good news is this double-din slot will take the latest and greatest aftermarket navigation unit with CarPlay…
Anyone who owned a 90s Nissan knows these controls. Your host had ’em in a 1993 Sentra SE-R.
The seller has included this image to prove this is a documented almost-300K mile car.
Here’s the VQ30.
Ad text:
1998 5-speed RARE I30t Sedan AS IS
high mileage – 3rd owner bought at 67288 miles, now has 288212 miles on it.
Smogged – 03/02/2015
Tag’s Paid Recent – 03/2016
In the last year and a half the car has the following new parts:
Alternator, Radiator, Water Pump, All 4 Shocks, New front tires, New front brakes, New clutch and throttle bearing, Drive Axle with Seal. HEAD GASKET HAS A CARBON BASED SEALER AND CURRENTLY CAN ONLY USE WATER FOR COOLANT but car runs fine. New Oil change as of 150 miles ago(est) great, reliable and will be missed. Car Stereo needs to be replaced but is workable and speakers are factory and work normal. photos posted for review $2800.00 AS IS