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1997 INFINITI J30
1997.5 RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$33,995
2024 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$103,946
12 listings nationwide

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1997 INFINITI J30
1997.5 RWD
5
langiam writes:
Was a good car just not an s500 its like a fiber filled pillow and a goose down one is just better softer more...
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Lauman 1997 INFINITI J30 1997.5 RWDReview:

It Was Stupid For Infiniti To Discontinue This Car... Ask My Infiniti Salesman... He'll Tell You So! — This car is great! If they kept making them, I'd still be driving one... The interior is second to...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Carol22 1997 INFINITI J30 1997.5 RWDReview:

Want One Again! — I had a 1993 J30 and then my husband surprised me with a new 1997 - had to sell it because we needed...

2024 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
No User Reviews

Specs

1997 INFINITI J30
1997.5 RWD
2024 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
16 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
22 MPG
31 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 19 gal 19.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
210 hp @ 6,400 RPM
375 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
193 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
398 lb-ft @ 1,850 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
11:1
Displacement
3,000 cc
3,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.44 in x 3.27 in
3.23 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Cassette Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.3 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 30.5 in 43.3 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 19.1 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,098 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Exterior
Length 191.3 in 212.2 in
Width 69.7 in 86.3 in
Height 54.7 in 60.8 in
Wheelbase 108.7 in 126.6 in

Available Options

1997 INFINITI J30
1997.5 RWD
2024 BMW 7 Series
740i RWD

Exterior Colors

  • AVENTURIN Red Metallic
  • Alpine White
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Brooklyn Grey Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • DRAVIT Grey Metallic
  • Frozen Deep Grey
  • Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
  • Frozen TANZANITE Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Oxide Grey Metallic
  • TANZANITE Blue II Metallic

Option Packages

  • Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
  • Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
  • BMW Individual Composition
  • BMW Theater Screen
  • Carbon Fiber Trim W/Silver Thread & Piano Black
  • Climate Comfort Laminated Glass
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Executive Package
  • Luxury Rear Seating Package
  • M Sport Brakes W/Blue Calipers
  • M Sport Professional Package
  • Panoramic Sky Lounge Led Roof
  • Premium Package
  • Premium Package 2
  • Silver Ash Root Open Pore Wood Trim
  • AMARONE, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black W/Atlas Grey M, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Caramel/Atlas Grey, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZD)
  • Front Massaging Seats
  • Front Ventilated Seats
  • Mocha, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • TARTUFO, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Taupe Grey/Night Blue, Full Merino Leather Upholstery (ZD)
  • Integral Active Steering
  • Wheels: 21" Individual Aerodynamic Style 910
  • Wheels: 21" Individual Multi Spoke Style 1055
  • Wheels: 21" M Aerodynamic Jet Black Style 909
  • Wheels: 21" M Star Spoke Bi-Color Style 908M

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