Greetings - Just picked up a new to me QX30 FWD Premium. I have experience mainly with BMW's and Mercedes and was looking to downsize my wife's R350 as our kids are older and we have a full size SUV for family outings now, so yes we looked at the GLA, but found the QX30 to be a much better value. This is also my first Infiniti.
I gotta say, it's crazy how globalization has blurred the lines with this crossover. I mean a japanese car made in the UK, with german mechanicals....sheesh.
Does anyone here have access to a PDF or log for maintenance on the QX30? Or is it pretty standard fair, oil changes, transmission, spark plugs, air filter, etc?
I'll probably sign up to the GLA forum too. I typically try and do all my own maintenance and repairs, but I can only do that with the help of these forums. Couple things I've already noticed about our QX30;
1. It has the 'all apps loading' issue. Probably needs a software update from what I've read and it's still under warranty for the balance of the year, so there's that. Also, after just one day of ownership we are getting the dreaded black screen. fun trip that'll be to the dealership for warranty work...
2. Getting used to the Start Stop Idle feature. For awhile I thought it wasn't working, but I guess one of the conditions required to stop engine idle is a fuller gas tank?
3. Getting used to the navigation. Seems the system really wants or prefers you to use the voice command and/or choose from their database of addresses, poi's, locations vs inputting it manually.
4. Getting used to the dual clutch. Definitely made sure wifey knows to keep her foot on the brakes on inclines and declines. I have manual tranny bmw's so I get it.
5. I typically do oil changes twice a year and mileage avgs to about 12k/yr, so should be well within spec for the recommended 10k/yr from the mfg.
I anticipate may be 5 - 7 years of ownership, so with previous mercs during that time, I've changed the intake manifold, cooling system, valve cover, plugs, alternator, brakes, camshaft solenoids, cam plugs, pretty typical fair. I get this is a newer car, but it seems like I'll be dealing more with electrical gremlins than mechanical ones on it. Part of me hopes I don't have to worry about any of it, but I'm realistic.
Anyway, looking forward to a great ride!
I gotta say, it's crazy how globalization has blurred the lines with this crossover. I mean a japanese car made in the UK, with german mechanicals....sheesh.
Does anyone here have access to a PDF or log for maintenance on the QX30? Or is it pretty standard fair, oil changes, transmission, spark plugs, air filter, etc?
I'll probably sign up to the GLA forum too. I typically try and do all my own maintenance and repairs, but I can only do that with the help of these forums. Couple things I've already noticed about our QX30;
1. It has the 'all apps loading' issue. Probably needs a software update from what I've read and it's still under warranty for the balance of the year, so there's that. Also, after just one day of ownership we are getting the dreaded black screen. fun trip that'll be to the dealership for warranty work...
2. Getting used to the Start Stop Idle feature. For awhile I thought it wasn't working, but I guess one of the conditions required to stop engine idle is a fuller gas tank?
3. Getting used to the navigation. Seems the system really wants or prefers you to use the voice command and/or choose from their database of addresses, poi's, locations vs inputting it manually.
4. Getting used to the dual clutch. Definitely made sure wifey knows to keep her foot on the brakes on inclines and declines. I have manual tranny bmw's so I get it.
5. I typically do oil changes twice a year and mileage avgs to about 12k/yr, so should be well within spec for the recommended 10k/yr from the mfg.
I anticipate may be 5 - 7 years of ownership, so with previous mercs during that time, I've changed the intake manifold, cooling system, valve cover, plugs, alternator, brakes, camshaft solenoids, cam plugs, pretty typical fair. I get this is a newer car, but it seems like I'll be dealing more with electrical gremlins than mechanical ones on it. Part of me hopes I don't have to worry about any of it, but I'm realistic.
Anyway, looking forward to a great ride!