1993 Infiniti G20 review from North America
"It's a wonderful value. I'd buy it again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The wonderful thing about Infiniti is that they provide bumper to bumper service for the car under warranty. With the Infiniti extended warranty - that goes for 7 years. Even though the warranty has long expired, every once in a while, if they think something is a manufacturer problem, they cover it anyway.
Things that have gone wrong:
Under-panel kept getting torn in the first few years. They must have changed the material. It no longer happens.
The window motor has been replaced twice. During heavy rain it seems to have a problem getting wet - then, the window won't close, once you open it.
(Replaced by mfr after warranty expired)
Other than that... I can't remember anything major. Brakes have been replaced at normal intervals. And I think I paid about $500 for something earlier this year. Don't remember what.
But, having had the car for 10 years, and out of warranty for the last 3 years, I have spent less than $500/year on the average, including brakes and tires.
Note: As a company policy, Infiniti dealers provide free loan cars when you get service - even after warranty.
They wash your car each time you get it serviced.
Service costs have been comparable to charges at Union 76 stations where I used to get service.
General comments?
The car still looks and runs like new.
Even the white leather interior still looks good, and hasn't cracked after all these years. (No special care or detailing has been done on the leather.)
Extremely comfortable, even for big people.
The one big problem?
No cup-holders.
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| A great car used or new! |
| Awesome handling, fun to drive car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Impulse |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2004 |