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I'm seriously considering passing on my 1991 Sentra SE (no R) which is a bit used at 180,000 miles, and a tad underpowered at times. I'm thinking of getting an Infiniti G20, preferably from 1991-1996
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You'll love the G20. I have a 91 Sentra SE-R I've had since new. I love it and will never part with it, but I think I like my 91 G20 better. It's more solid and it rides and handles better.
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1. Do all models/trims/years have automatic seatbelts?
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As KB said, belts on a mouse came on the 91-93 models. The 93.5-96 models have airbags and manual belts.
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2. Is the beloved instrument-panel clock on all G20s?
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Ditto what KB said.
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3. What has been your average MPG?
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I personally get about 24-26 mpg in the G20. My wife (it's her car) gets about 27-30 mpg. She actually gets more mpg after installing the turbo.
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4. Do you think it would be difficult to find a 5-speed? Was 5-speed available only on the base model or also on the touring ed.?
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I disagree with KB here. There were far more G20s sold with the automatic transmission than the manual. G20s with the manual transmission can be found, but they take a little more effort to find. Both models could be had with the manual gearbox. The "t" model with the manual gearbox is extremely desireable and somewhat difficult to come by.
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5. How does the car fare in low-speed, med-speed, and high-speed collisions? How about bumper-thumpers?
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7. How do passengers fare in collisions? It hasn't been tested by the insurance institute, so any information on passenger safety would be appreciated from those of you unfortunate enough to have been in an accident.
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Can't answer this, but I would expect the G20 to do quite well. It's a very rigid and sold chassis.
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6. Are repair/replacement parts extraordinarily difficult to find or expensive?
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Not hard to find at all. Many parts can be sourced through Nissan dealers if you know what you are looking for (mostly as relates to the engine). For discount parts, you can order through Infiniti of Scottsdale. They offer a 25% discount rather than the mark-up many dealers charge.
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8. Would you buy this car again?
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Without question.
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9. Were you satisfied with the standard sound-system? Is road-noise at all a problem?
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Wouldn't know about the standard sound system. I pulled it and replaced it with a head unit with a CD player. It already had new rear speakers when I bought it.
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10. If you could change one thing about the G20, what would it be?
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Install a Japanese Domestic Market SR20DET engine (turbocharged). I actually have done that and it makes the car wonderful. It's the car Infiniti should have produced. Plenty of power to go along with the wonderful chassis.
Good luck. I think you'll really like the G20.