Used 2002 INFINITI G20 Consumer Reviews
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Gem of a Car!
Why get a Civic, Lancer, or Corolla when you can get a G20? With the G20, you get much more for your dollar - power windows, power mirrors, leather interior, moonroof, etc. People will argue that the G20 has a low resale value compared to the other models. Who cares? If you want to get an affordable used car that you intend to use for many years to come, resale value does not matter. All you should care about is reliability and in that area, the G20 is a real keeper. I'm not being biased, but I read so many great things about the G20's SR20DE engine. I dare say that the SR20DE is tougher than the competitors' engines. And since the G20 is built in Japan, no need to worry about quality.
Great little car
This car has been in the family for 3+ years and been a great car for us. Good gas mileage. extremely reliable. Dependable! Dependable! Dependable! This G20 had one prior owner that had all work done at the dealer ( w/ paperwork to support her claim) . My mechanic checked it out before we purchased it. After examining the vehicle thoroughly, he simply said " if you don't buy it, I will'. Vehicle has over 165,000 miles and in the past 3 years we've only needed to put minimal money into it. Positives: Dependable - great gas mileage - Negatives: Turning radius takes some getting used to ( very wide ) ; Cup holders - poorly designed/ placed
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2002 G20 Sport
This is a great car for the price. Make sure to get the Sport Package with 5spd transmition as there is a big difference between the Luxery and Sport models. It handles and feels great on the road. This is a car that, sold as Nissan Primera, won all sorts of awards for many years and even car races in Europe. Feel free to rev it up and enjoy the sound of the award winning SE- R engine. A turbocharger would be nice. Very reliable, great dealership. For the price of an accord I got my fully loaded G20.
Amazing value
Just hit the 60k mark and loving it. I bought the car 6 months ago with 52k. As this is my first car, I didn't think I would be able to afford this nice of a car. The only problems I have had with the car are: the power antenna, and the stock rims being bent. 2 months after the purchase of the car, I blew a tire on the highway because of the rims. Replaced the rims and tires with more sporty ones and everything was good. About a week ago, my ABS light came on and my rear breaks locked up. I took it to the mechanic and had to replace the calipers, and break pads. The exhaust needs to be replaced, but I am holding off until after winter. The only thing the car needs is a bracket for the muffler
Good Car
This is a pretty good car. The sports package is a must, it makes the car look so amazing. It handles really well. The stereo is pretty good too. I jus wish it was a bit faster. Hard to get up hills.
G20 a Great Buy
I'd recommend a G20 to anyone looking for a dependability. Parking traffic can be problems in Chicago, so I was wanted a luxury car that was small and easy on the gas. Reliability of this model was at top of the charts. I considered Saab & Volvo, but bought the G20 when I noticed a lot of the same safety design elements-Infiniti could do more to market the safety. Acceleration is the best w/Auto Trans, but the handling is fabulous (I also owned a Porsche 928). This car is a sleeper - make no mistake, it is a 4 cyl. built on an economy car platform. But it is probably the most luxury you can get for a car its size; e.g., liquid filled engine mounts) It drives like a much larger vehicle!
Transmission went at 30,000
Despite being well taken care of, the transmission failed at 30,000 miles in 2008. Cost me $4 grand. Dealer said it wasn't covered. Couldn't fight them as I was going through a health crisis. Mechanics and transmission dealer said they never saw anything like it. Still pretty upset about losing that much money on such a low mileage car.
Love to Drive
I fell in love with my G before I even bought it. Just after seeing it in 2001, I drove it right off the showroom floor and it hasn't disappointed me yet! This car is classy yet sporty and a great performer for the 4-cyl class. Solid engineering and esthetically pleasing. Still looks great today even among newer vehicles. Cons? Cup holders are inefficient. Passenger seat adjustment in the sport edition isn't automatic. My son grew up in this car and will inherit it in 2 yrs; it makes me nervous that he won't love it as much as I do.
02 G20 Sport
The sport edition has some great features. For the price, this is a great car that is fun to drive. Just as previous reviews, it would be even more fun with a larger engine. But with a 5 speed manual, it keeps up or even beats my fiancee's 2003 Mercedes c230 Kompressor sedan with 190 supercharged horses. So, a 10 second 0-60 time sounds about 2 seconds off for the manual version. Handling for a sedan is tops. No problems yet.
Awesome Value
I found a 2002 with 35000 miles on the clock, and have added 7000 miles before writing this review. For the small price I paid, I love this car. I get great mileage and comfort without the high cost of buying a stripped down toyota or honda on the used market. This is an awesome vehicle for the high gas prices this year, I have averaged 32-33 mpg highway. It is an ultimate executive beater!
G20 Sport - nice little car!
We bought a silver '02 Sport model with the 5-speed transmission for my wife. It's been a flawlessly reliable, good-looking, fun-to-drive little car. I owned a '91 Nissan Sentra SE-R for 10 years, a car that had the same SR20DE engine in the G20. That engine was the number one reason we looked into the G. It's that good: easy to rev, torquey down, not too buzzy, sips fuel and breathes well all the way to redline. The suedelike perforated inserts in the Sport package really dress up the interior along with the titanium- colored accents. The 16" wheels from the European Primera are a massive step up in appearance from the stock dinky wheels rounded with skinny rubber.
Compact Luxury & Fuel Economy
When I set out to buy a used car my criteria was a 4 cylinder, small car that was safe, had all the luxury of my previous car and most of all, RELIABILITY. What I found was the G20. I have owned the car for 6 months now, and still love it. It meets all my requirements & is a fun sporty car (albeit not super fast, but if fuel economy is more important, one can't complain!) Only problem I've had is a noise from the transmission but the warranty covered the repair. I love the sport leather/suede seats and spoiler. I added a small subwoofer and amp but the sound system is very good as is.
Very Happy
I bought this car used for my wife to drive, but whenever I can I take it for a joy ride.It handles magnificently on the highways and is just fantastic on winding roads. The overall quality built into every component in this sporty machine is supurb. Example,very high quality carpet material used for the floor mats. I also love the Bose sound system, again top quality stuff. The Infiniti powertrain warranty is another great feature also, although I have had no need to use it, knowing it is covering the powertrain system up to 70,000 miles is comforting. This car has a great sporty look both inside and out.I really can't find any faults with our Infinity G-20. We both love our G-20!!!!!!!!!
Had my G20 for 22 years!!
After 22 years of [almost] daily use, I just sold my 2002 Infiniti G20 (teardrop). I loved, loved, loved this car. Had the keys to my G20 in my pocket for more than half my life and drove every single mile on the odometer. Was an extremely reliable car, drove it across the U.S. 6 times and the only issues were basic leaks and expected wear & tear in its later life (I was diligent about maintenance). I cannot comment on newer Infiniti models, but wanted to add to this thread that the 2002 Infiniti G20 was a rockstar. So many memories.
Best car NO ONE has ever heard of!
While it is true that horsepower may be a little less than what many people want it to be, but don't believe everything you hear. 145HP is fine for a car its size. I've owned 2 G20's since 1992 and still do. OUTSTANDING car. A consumers magazine rated it the most reliable car 5 YEARS IN A ROW! Other drivers think you have some sort of exotic car, but you really have a great looking, reliable, and fuel efficient Nissan. It's about 4/5ths the size of an Accord or Camry. If you don't need that little bit of space - you need to look at the G20. You'll be glad you did.
P11 Primera
The G20 is a very quiet car and stable on the road - an excellent car for a long drive as well as 33mpg we got on its first trip. This is a small luxury car - my previous economy cars were not even close in comfort and couldn't come close in the sudden reduction in outside noise when the windows close fully.
Beyond Reliable Machine
Over 75k miles and not a single repair or service procedure except for routine oil and air filter changes and one transmission fluid flush. Reliability is flawless. SR20DE engine has only a meager 145-hp on tap unlike its gutsy G35 offspring, but returns exceptional fuel mileage. At $3.19 a gallon, it takes only $40 to fill up. Acceleration is adequate, 0 to 60 mph around 9.5 seconds. While it won't win you any pink slips against a Mustang GT, it effortlessly revs to its redline for stomp-on-it launches and is eager to play when you want to.
Its an awesome car.. Really..
This car is awesome. My friend who lives in Germany has a Nissan Primera like this G20 body style and he has had no problems whatsoever. I love the body design on this car. I have had only a few warranty issues, but the dealer took car of it, and gave me a Loaner car.. in fact I got a G35 Loaner car.. not too impressed with it.. I like my G20 alot more than a G35. I mean ok so the G35 has a V6.. but I mean, the inside does not look all that great.. This is a car I would recommend, even if you were to buy it Pre-Owned
Love this car!
My manual 2002, bought used in 2010 for $6000 with 101k on her; 10 years later and now has 194,000 miles. Runs strong; replaced power steering hose, one motor mount, front disks and radiator. Paint still looks new. This is the best car I ever owned in my 50 plus years of driving! Please spread my ashes over her when I go.
dependable car
I bought this car about seven months ago with 120,000 miles. I had to replace some parts but the car is a good car for the price.
trash car
I bought this car seven months ago with 103k miles. In seven months I have spent about $3,00 in this car. I had to replace tie rods, drive belts, automatic transmission, engine mounts, rotors,leaks, muffler, resonator, etc. This car is a piece of trash.
reliable car great price
I work at a CarMax and financed my first car. The G20 is a great car compared to hondas and all the other imports. it is great because they dont have the huge price tag, for instance a 2002 honda accord with 80 thousand miles runs between 10-15K. My 2002 g20 ran for 10,000 prior to discount and only had 48000 miles. Great buy
The Great Sleeper
I purchased the car with 14,000 km in early 200 (your set up does not permit year 2000 to be entered), and it has been flawless since. It is invisible to law enforcement, loves both winding roads and highway cruising speeds. I have put almost 190,000 km on it and have had no problems. A bit more power would be great. I will certainly be looking at the new Infiniti's coming out as I plan to replace this car in a year.
Great gas mileage
I like my G20. Four + years later, I still get at least 27 miles to the gallon (city). The only complaint I have is the quality of the leather. At 2+ years, my seats starting cracking (I am not overweight, nor do I have kids). Granted, the pick-up of the car lacks some, but I find the tradeoff for gas economy worth it. I bought the car mostly because it was nice, affordable and great stereo and sun roof! I haven't regreted it once!
Pretty car
This is a really nice little model from Infiniti. The model is now at is end but it worth the price. The engine is kind of weak but all the other feature make this car a really special one. Also fun to modify.
They think it's expensive
We bought this car for my daughter last year during her Senior year at high school. She loves it. She went to college and had to leave it behind and now I love it. Ours is limited edition Maui Blue and it's too bad they discontinued that color or maybe not for us since we haven't seen another in our town. We get more inquiries about where we got that color. It drives great, no problems in the year plus we've owned it. A little more HP would be nice, but it's very comfortable and fun to drive. All of my daughter's friends are convinced it's an expensive $30K car, not.
Great Value
I picked mine up when they had about 4 left on the lot, they were dying to get rid of them. I got a silver one (auto, leather, sunroof, completely loaded basically) for around $21K, about $5K under the sticker. Try finding another car for that price with the same features and quality.
Great economical & reliable sport sedan
I have the manual transmission Sport version. Best car I have ever owned. Car has incredible handling. Power is good with two or less people on board with the manual trans. Great looks. Sport edition interior is perforated suede. Best compromise between cloth and smooth glossy leather, warm in winter, cool in summer. Excellent gas mileage. 32 mpg on the highway. Car has been VERY reliable.
Great Car
I can't think of any bad attributes of this car. Of course every car I've owned could use a little more power, but for a 4-cylinder this car has some power! All in all, I like the car and feel like it was a good investment. We also had a wonderful experience with the Infiniti dealer, something that has NEVER happened before. It's a better price and value than the Honda Accord.
Great Value for Sport Compact
For almost 1 year I have been driving my G20 and I love this car. It's the perfect blend of sportiness, luxury, safety, and performance. I was looking for a 4 cyl sedan with curb appeal and safety in mind, and it came down to either the Accord or the G20. I'm very happy with my choice. 4 airbags, great looks, giant trunk - who could go wrong. I do hear a few squeaks and rattles now and then, and it would be nice if there was more sound dampening inside (you can hear outside road noise fairly well at high speeds). Cupholder is a change tray only. Check engine light came on at 74K miles, was rear O2 sensor. Overall this is an excellent car.
my infin
This car is really cute. My dad bought it for my for my 17th birthday! It's really comfortable and fun to drive but coffee spills a lot because the cup holder is HORRIBLE. Otherwise, I really have no complaints except for the fact that it needs a lot more power. Also, heated seats would have been nice to have. I hate the way the antenna comes up when the radio is turned on.
I got mine almost for free
Got 2002 loaded, paid cash $10,500 from auto auction. The cars sticks like glue to the road. A bigger engine will upset the weight dist. and ruin the handling, on the alpine twist only BMW's M's, WRX's or MP3's will out perform.
2002 Infiniti Still Running Well
Just passed the 50000 mile mark recently and have enjoyed driving for the last six years. Mostly local or city driving, but handles well on the highway as well. At time of purchase, I considered the Maxima and also the Jetta - this was a better deal and I liked the appearance better.
Excellent Handling
Corners very well and has zero play in the steering. A little weak on the pickup, but it will get up and go pretty good for a 4 cyl.
Economy, comfortable, Fun & Value!
I Love this car! I purchased a New G20 in April of 2000 and got a Great Deal, It was $1500.00 under dealer invoice and was the first Infinti that I have ever owned. I loved it so much that I just purchased a 2002 model. I have 36000 mi. on my 2000 and have done nothing but oil changes. The car has never been back to the dealership! This time I opted for the G20 Sport Edition! With the Carbon Fiber Dash! This car is a real head turner and was $4000.00 off the sticker price.
What a car!!!
I purchased the Sport model(Silver Crystal) on April 27, 2002. I only have 150 miles on it, but I love the car already. It's very comfortable and mixes ride quality with world class handling superbly. The interior is a great mix of luxury and sport. The engine could use a little more horse but I'm not complaining. Sunroof, Heated Seats and Bose Radio are great features. My wife and I purchased the car for $2000 below Invoice. Gets alot of head turns. Best car I've ever owned.
fun to drive
Exceptional handling, attractive styling, and overall value are the highlights. Acceleration with the automatic is adequate but lackluster, actually better than expected. Overall an excellent alternative to small sedans of other luxury brands.
G20 sport
Overall happy w/ the vehicle. Could use more acceleration and roomier front seats. Handles excellent, love the looks. Sports pckg is a must. Can stop on a dime! Back seat is bigger than you would think!
Very underrated car
Opt for the 5 speed, and you will get above average performance. The seats are comfortable. The stereo is great. The rear seats are surprisingly roomy for a vehicle in this class. Handling is excellent. If you think the base G20 looks a bit bland, opt for the Sports package. Reliable.
Get One Before They're Gone
If you are reading this, you are probably in the market for a new car. If you want a small car with impeccable build quality, outstanding comfort, great handling, superior reliability, reasonable operating costs, and unmatched customer care, you need to look at the G20. But do it right away - the model has been discontinued and soon they will all be gone. I got mine for about $4500 under the sticker. I am extremely happy with the car, the dealer, and the total Infiniti buying experience. I am looking forward to owning this car for a long time. The total package is so darn appealing at close-out prices that you can't go wrong.
Great Car
This car is an excelent car for someone wanting to own a true luxury car. Infiniti has exceptional customer service and the car is an absolute joy to drive. I bought the luxury edition because I didn't like the two tone seats and wheels on the sports package.
Testosterone Free Car
My wife bought this car when I was on a business trip overseas. Someone totaled her 325 so she needed a car immediately. The car is beautiful is just about everyway except power. Expect to be outdragged by some econo cars. Last night we test drove a Accord V6 w/ leather...a much more powerful car than the G20. We probably will trade-in the underpowered G20 and eat the $1500.
Great Vehicle
Excellent vehicle for price. Does not excel at any one thing but packages good solid workmanship with spirited performance and nice looks.
Excellent Value
Superb automobile. Long known for its superior reliability,it is also an outstanding handler. High limits, the brakes react quickly, and the steering is very precise. It's not as short on power as you hear, but it could use a few more ponies. The safety features are extensive, and the Bose stereo is superb. A great car at around $24k loaded, but it is outstanding at $19k!
Great Car
The car is beautiful, looks sporty and stylish. I got 5 speed with sport package. It is fun to drive it, but you have to get 5 speed. Interior set up and build quality are also great. I like the size of the car, not too big, not too small. Just right for me. The handling is superb. Also, I got this car with a great price.
Carowner
Good car, absolutely need more power
Infiniti g20
Great car that's all i need to say!`
Infiniti G20
The best built car I've ever owned and the most solid.
its not what i expected it to be but!!!!
i guess i expected too much from it. first of all the power sucks, needs more ponies, as for fuel well i hate the digital odometer reading i feel like im not getting enough miles on gas, suspension, not as smooth as i thought it would be, my front sway bar links were blown @ 18,000 miles and my alingment was off @ 9,000. i still hear like loose bolts when i go over litle humps and bumps.its sooo annoying. besides these little problems, the car handles great,love to drive it in the rain, nice sunroof, ok system, seats are comfy, car is great on corners and fun to drive. alot of peeps think its an expensive car. NOTTT, nice car overall.
North Bay, CA
Dealership . . . Stewart Infiniti was FANTASTIC! They had virtually EVERY color IN STOCK and I could take my choice. Not like the other bay area dealers who said that they could "arrange" a "red one" for at least a couple of grand more than I paid at Stewart. I got silver with graphite leather and couldn't be happier. The moment I spoke with Chris, I knew that I wanted to spend my dollars at Stewart Infiniti in Colma. Yes - THAT good! The power thing . . . hmmm. We are a young family more interested in things like braking, traction, handling, safety, comfort, etc.