1995 Infiniti G20 Review

1995 g20

Written by: g20 slc on 06/08/2009

Vehicle

1995 Infiniti G20 4 Dr STD Sedan

Review

Bought this car with 50k miles. Wife tried to beat it to death by driving it for her med sales job in a fairly aggressive fashion for almost 80k miles - and she insisted on putting in low grade gas the entire time -against the owners manual advice. That nearly killed it! It ran terribly, knocking, rattling, pinging, rough idle etc. Now that I've inherited the car again, it's had good 88 or above octane gas and regular maintenance for the last 30k miles and it's running excellent! I've wanted to upgrade to a BMW 3 series but for now I'll stick with this car until it dies, which is probably not any time soon. Minimal repairs required, no major items.

Favorite Features

Fuel Efficient, good looks, interior and exterior has held up extremely well for a 15 year old car with lots of miles. Engine is rock solid as long as it's well maintained. Great road trip car and daily driver.

Suggested Improvements

Brakes on mine are squishy even after getting new rotors etc - don't know if this was model problem or just my vehicle. No rear fold down seat - lame. Emergency break area design lame.

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Utah G20t

Written by: Utah G20t on 05/27/2009

Vehicle

1995 Infiniti G20 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

I bought this car when my college son turned it down and have enjoyed driving it for the past 4 years. I've driven it between California and Colorado and it has yet to give me problems, even with 161,000 miles. Yes, I wish it had more power and a cup holder, but I don't want to trade it even though an AWD or 4WD would be nicer during the winter snows of Utah. It fits just like a fighter jet, which I also operate (hence, I can go fast in something else to satisfy my adrenalin rush for speed). All in all, a great little car.

Favorite Features

The feel and fit is just right for a 6' man. Fun to drive around between city and country. Gas mileage is around 24 city and 30+ highway. Large trunk for a little car.

Suggested Improvements

More power is always a desire and cup holders would be nice.

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Fun, Economical & Reliable

Written by: jon on 10/17/2008

Vehicle

1995 Infiniti G20 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

Bought this one with 145k miles but I think the ODO was rolled back. It may have 170K miles on it. I have had it for 4k miles. I am not sure what has been done to the car in terms of maintenance or repairs, but it runs very strong. It needed a CV joint - $150. A lot of fun to drive, sporty and for the money, I am very happy. Bought it to be my daily driver versus my big Ford Expedition. Getting 27 mpg city driving!! It is black on black and the interior is like new, so the quality of the leather, rugs and other components are very good. Paint is still holding up in the Georgia sun - loosing a little of the clear coat on the roof and spoiler. Overall I am extremely pleased.

Favorite Features

Handling, fun to drive, leather interior, stock stereo, timing chain versus belt. A lot of car for the money. It is cheaper than a Honda Civic with better features and performance. To this point very reliable. Fit and finish is very good for a 13 year old car, GREAT gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

It has terrible cup holders. Wonder if this was corrected in the newer models? Auto dimming review mirror, the power antenna stays up all the time, so it would be better to have it in the window like newer cars.

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Still running strong

Written by: sharon on 09/19/2008

Vehicle

1995 Infiniti G20 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

When I bought the car at about 100K the clutch needed to be replaced. The car is just shy of 200K right now and drives as strong as the day I purchased it. It has had a few quirks - like the ABS light comes on and I have to pop the ABS thing out and then back in and it will be fine for six months. I have to put in a new gasket but all in all the car just won't die! I want a new car now just for the mileage but don't think I will sell this because the resale is so low and it would be hard to find something under $2000 that could even compare. I expect this car will get another 50 - 100K without any problem.

Favorite Features

spoiler, the FWD, sunroof, security and seats.

Suggested Improvements

I just don't get it - duh, the cupholders.

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Get the manual

Written by: over200thousand on 08/22/2008

Vehicle

1995 Infiniti G20 4 Dr Touring Sedan

Review

Bought in 2000 with 67k miles. Now has 200769+ miles. The bad: a couple of big repairs, transmission and clutch at about 130k, also cvboots/axles at around 185k. Tachometer not working, driver-side window only goes down about 80%, sunroof motor retired in 2007, and odometer just broke. The good: the best car I've ever owned (81 RX7, 82 Saab Turbo, 86 GTI, 91 Eclipse GSX, 95 Camry). VERY fun to drive, great handling, not quick off the line, but great performance at 3k rpm and above, quiet, solid, interior still essentially perfect. Good investment to have windows tinted when I got the car. 22-24 mpg city, 24-27 mpg hwy. $50/year DMV registration in CA. I would sell this car to my mom.

Favorite Features

Reliable overall, interior has really held up, great gauges (no gimmicks), the manual is fun to drive, enough room for four regular-sized humans, good-sized trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Window controls not all together. No cupholders, smallish glove box, bland styling (spoiler helps but only a little).

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