The infinity G20 I'm thinking about picking up
 

Get final word on just how muchI can spend on monday and then we will see what Steve says about the the odds of getting a nice one from an auction but this one is in the St Louis area. Listed at 12895.00 and would take 12k even.

It's a 2002 with 71k on it. Fully loaded.

EPA Fuel Economy: City: 23 – 24 Highway: 30 – 31
Available Engines: 145-hp, 2.0-liter I-4
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD

Vehicle Overview
A new Sport Package is available for Infiniti’s 2002 entry-level sedan, which went on sale in March 2001. The Sport group includes a body-colored grille, European-style 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather-appointed interior and silver gauges. Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury brand, and the front-drive G20 shares certain components, including its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, with the Nissan Sentra.

Early in 2002, a rear-drive G35 high-performance premium sports sedan with a 3.5-liter V-6 engine is expected to debut. Based on the Nissan Skyline supercar offered only in Japan, the styling of the G35 is thought to be influenced by the big Q45 sedan, as well as by Infiniti’s XVL concept vehicle. Expected in the spring of 2002 as a 2003 model, the G35 will edge aside the existing front-drive G20. This change will give Infiniti a stronger challenger to the BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS 300 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan.

Exterior
With its similar shape to the Nissan Sentra and its compact dimensions, the G20 four-door sedan is 177.5 inches long — about 3 inches longer than the Honda Civic sedan. The G20 rides a 102.4-inch wheelbase, measures 66.7 inches wide and stands 55.1 inches high. The G20t touring model is easily distinguished by its standard rear spoiler.

Interior
The automaker claims the G20 has a five-passenger capacity, but its rear seat lacks sufficient legroom for most adults to fit comfortably. Cloth upholstery is standard, and leather is optional. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, a Bose sound system with cassette and CD players, remote keyless entry, a theft-deterrent system, and power windows, locks and mirrors. Cargo volume amounts to 13.5 cubic feet.

Under the Hood
A 145-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mates with a standard five-speed-manual gearbox or an optional four-speed-automatic transmission. Antilock brakes and side-impact airbags for the front seats are standard.

Driving Impressions
Criticisms of the G20 have centered on performance, and it’s true that the four-cylinder cannot match the vigor of a V-6 engine. For that reason, a model with a bigger engine would be welcome. When passing and merging, the G20 suffers from an undeniable shortage of strength, though proper shifting with a manual transmission makes higher-speed performance passable. Along that line, the top-notch gearbox and clutch ranks as one of the best, shifting easily and precisely and permitting eager yet gentle takeoffs.

Nevertheless, the G20’s handling skills might just outweigh any lack in the power department. Taut, balanced handling is this sedan’s principal talent. Ride comfort could be better through urban pavement, but it’s great on the highway. An absorbent suspension produces a satisfying experience, coupled with excellent stability and control. Crispness during cornering also is a bonus. Construction quality is particularly solid and tight, too. Considering the price charged for a G20, it’s a little hard to get past that performance penalty.

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Powertrain
90-amp. alternator Standard
Battery-rundown protection Standard
Low emission vehicle Standard
Single stainless steel exhaust Standard
5-spd manual w/OD
Overdrive Standard
4-spd automatic w/OD
Overdrive Optional
Transmission electronic control Optional
Powertrain
Axle ratio 4.18
Axle ratio : 4.07 Optional
Front-wheel drive Standard
Suspension/Handling
Independent front multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar Standard
Front coil springs Standard
Rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar Standard
Rear coil springs Standard
Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering Standard
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS tires Standard
P205/50HR16.0 BSW AS tires Optional
Steel spare wheel Standard
Alloy spare wheel Optional
15" wheels Standard
16" wheels Optional
Viscous limited slip differential Optional
Body Exterior Features
4 doors Standard
Trunk Standard
Power remote folding side-view door mirrors Standard
Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors Optional
Rear wing spoiler Optional
Body-colored door handles Standard
Body-colored front and rear bumpers Standard
Fully galvanized steel body material Standard
Rocker panel extensions Standard
Chrome grille Standard
Body-colored grille Optional
Convenience Features
Manual air conditioning Standard
Manual air conditioning with air filter Optional
Automatic air conditioning Optional
Front express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof Optional
Sunshade Optional
Cruise control with steering wheel controls Standard
Power trunk/hatch/door remote release Standard
Mechanical fuel remote release Standard
Power windows with driver 1-touch down Standard
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry Standard
Illuminated entry Standard
Valet key Standard
Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release Standard
Steering wheel with manual tilting Standard
Day-night rearview mirror Standard
Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors Standard
Garage door transmitter Optional
Front and rear cupholders Standard
Full floor console with covered box Standard
Illuminated locking glove box Standard
Driver and passenger door bins Standard
Seatback storage pockets 2
Driver's footrest Standard
Retained accessory power Standard
1 12V DC power accessory outlet Standard
Seats and Trim
Max. seating capacity of 5 Standard
Front bucket seats Standard
Driver and passenger heated-cushions Optional
Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks Optional
8-way driver seat adjustment Standard
Manual reclining driver and passenger seats Standard
Power reclining driver seat Optional
Manual height-adjustable driver seat Standard
Power height-adjustable driver seat Optional
Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment Standard
Power driver fore/aft adjustment Optional
Manual driver cushion tilt Standard
Power driver cushion tilt Optional
4-way passenger seat adjustment Standard
Front center armrest Standard
Rear 60-40 bench seat Standard
Rear seat fold-forward seatback Standard
Rear seat center armrest Standard
Cloth front and rear seat upholstery Standard
Leather front and rear seat upholstery Optional
Suede/leather front and rear seat upholstery Optional
Cloth door panel trim Standard
Leatherette door panel trim Optional
Full cloth headliner Standard
Carpet floor covering Standard
Aluminum dashboard insert Optional
Simulated wood console insert Standard
Metal-look console insert Optional
Plastic/rubber shift knob Standard
Leather shift knob Optional
Leather steering wheel Optional
Carpet front and rear floor mats Standard
Carpet cargo space Standard
Cargo light Standard
Cargo net Standard
Entertainment Features
Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player Standard
6 brand-name speakers Standard
Power retractable activation antenna Standard
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features
Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps Standard
Front fog lights Optional
Variable intermittent wipers Standard
Front windshield visor strip Standard
Rear window defroster Standard
Light-tinted windows Standard
Dome light with fade Standard
Front reading lights Standard
Variable instrument panel lighting Standard
Analog display Standard
Tachometer Standard
Trip odometer Standard
Water temp. gauge Standard
In-radio clock Standard
Oil-pressure warning Standard
Battery warning Standard
Lights-on warning Standard
Key-in-ignition warning Standard
Low-fuel warning Standard
Low-washer-fluid warning Standard
Door-ajar warning Standard
Brake-fluid warning Standard
Safety and Security
Four-wheel ABS brakes Standard
4 ABS channels Standard
Four-wheel disc brakes Standard
Front ventilated disc brakes Standard
Compact spare tire Standard
Full-size spare tire Optional
Spare tire mounted inside under cargo Standard
Driver and passenger front-impact airbags Standard
Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags Standard
Driver and passenger head protection Standard
Height adjustable front seatbelts Standard
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners Standard
3 point rear center seatbelt Standard
Side-impact bars Standard
Rear child safety locks Standard
Ignition disable Standard
Security system Standard
Panic alarm Standard
Manual adjustable front head restraints Standard
Fixed front head restraints Optional
2 rear head restraints Standard
Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine type I-4
Engine displacement 122 cu.in.
Engine horsepower 145-hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque 136 lbs.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm
Valvetrain DOHC
Valves 16
Engine bore x stroke 3.4" x 3.4"
Compression ratio 9.50 to 1
Fuel tank capacity 16 gal.
Fuel economy city 24 mpg
Fuel economy highway 31 mpg
Drag coefficient .30
Curb weight 2,923 lbs.
GVWR 3,933 lbs.
Max. trailer weight 1,000 lbs.
Exterior length 177.5"
Exterior body width 66.7"
Exterior height 55.1"
Wheelbase 102.4"
Front tread 55.7"
Rear tread 57.3"
Turning radius 18.7'
Ground clearance (min.) 6.3"
Front legroom 41.5"
Rear legroom 34.6"
Front headroom 40.0"
Rear headroom 36.8"
Front hiproom 52.3"
Rear hiproom 51.9"
Front shoulder room 53.1"
Rear shoulder room 53.2"
Passenger volume 91.0 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume 13.5 cu.ft.
Maximum interior cargo volume 13.5 cu.ft.

Re: The infinity G20 I'm thinking about picking up
 

Looks pretty good, KBB says about $13,4xx for suggested retail. if you can get it for 12 I'd say its a pretty decent deal. :)

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I wouldn't buy it personally, just a rebadged sentra

I dunno, maybe it's cuz I'm like 6'4" but I just don't really like 4 door cars with poor rear seat room

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That's also a handful of miles for something that is only 3 years old. But still reliable and should get at least 150k out of it.

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My friend's mom has a late-90's G20 and loves the thing, plus they've had no issues with it to speak of. I do know the 02ish Sentras have a lot of little problems and aren't exactly sturdy, I'm not sure if that carries over at all though (my guess is it will). Read the user reviews on Edmunds.com, those seem to be fairly honest and intelligent.

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Yeah, I've spent a lot of time on cars.com and edmunds. The G20s seem to get better reviews compared to the Sentras and frankly it shares some of the stuff but that more luxury, comfort feel I am going for just doesn't appeal to me in the Sentra.

I'm still looking, still not 100% on anything but this is now the top of my lists.

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Sounds good. It looks like you're doing a ton of research so I'm sure whatever you end up with will be the right choice for you. Personally, when I replace the Contour with a different winter car next year it'll probably be with a 02-03 Protege ES or 01-03 Civic EX.

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Just an FYI, just about every year of the G20 is always VERY highly rated for used car reliability. I'd say go for it.

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That is one clean car. Damn!!!

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the car is equiped with the SR20de engine. can handle over 400whp. it is like the 4g63 stoutness wise.


i've been pondering selling my svt and one of the possible replacements is a late 90's early 0's G20. You can piece together a turbo setup for under 1500 bones.

i dunno about 02, but the 99 that I was looking at. Was more than stout enough to handle 200-220whp. Which is what a t25 bolted on with 6-7psi would make.

to me that would be a great car. The infinity cars are UBER nice inside.

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If you plan on keeping the car for a long time and you like it, that's not a bad deal. If you plan on trading it in within the few years, you might want to pass on this one and buy one with lower miles. Once it gets up close to 100,000 miles it's gonna be much harder to sell. Nice car though.

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That is one nice thing about imports, especially the ones perceived as being extremely reliable, they don't decrease in value much as miles go up. The Infinity should be fine with some miles on it.

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Chances of a G20 getting anything done performance wise is slim to none. lol

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K and N Dude!!!

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Weapon R is the hotness!

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i heard they make KILLER license plate frames.


it's an auto, modding it is pointless :)

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I used to have a '95 G20t that I bought back in '98 or '99. It was a great car. A little heavy and underpowered to be considered quick or nimble, but still a very nice car. I loved the leather seats in mine. The touring model comes with a few sportier things like big side bolsters in the seats, a wing, and I think it had slightly stiffer suspension. Unfortunately I sold that car to buy a *gasp* DSM. Otherwise I might still be driving it today.

Oh yeah, plastic wood trim does not look good. If you can find one without it, I would go for that instead.

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Hmmm... For that kind of money, you could buy a pretty nice AWD DSM. If you don't mod the crap out of a DSM, they'll last a long time. ;)

The G20 is a nice choice too.

later,
Curt