neon4891
neon4891 UltimaDork
5/23/13 4:38 p.m.

Chapter 27 in the neon's car search...

Friend of a friend has an '02 Infinity G20, 5spd, 190k, asking $1750. Other known equipment includes sunroof and heated seats, no idea if normal or sport model.

I'm slightly concerned about the mileage, but more so about aging luxury items failing, such as auto climate control and more.

SlickDizzy
SlickDizzy GRM+ Memberand UberDork
5/23/13 4:45 p.m.

SR20, timing chain engine, will last forever if it hasn't been run low on oil or too long between changes. Transmissions that are beat on will typically exhibit 5th gear pop-out. It's a Nissan, not an Audi with climatronic. You aren't looking at a whole lot to fail.

Basically, it's a deal if it isn't a clapped out, rusty hulk.

ebonyandivory
ebonyandivory HalfDork
5/23/13 5:07 p.m.

I was looking at Maximas and was directed toward these. I'd buy it at that price.

ddavidv
ddavidv PowerDork
5/23/13 5:19 p.m.

Nissan Primera everywhere else. Something like 140hp in their day IIRC. Biggest issue I've seen on them is rust. Be sure to look underneath at the suspension mounts.

Secretariata
Secretariata GRM+ Memberand Reader
5/23/13 6:52 p.m.

Isn't that a Sentra SE-R in fancy pants?

Not that that's a bad thing.

t25torx
t25torx New Reader
5/23/13 7:08 p.m.

Like the others have said, if it's rust free, buy it. 2002 they dropped the touring package and had a sport package instead, which includes a limited slip diff. They also went up 5 hp to 145 with the 2000 model year. New they weren't much of a bargain at all, but at $1700 I think it's a steal.

dj06482
dj06482 GRM+ Memberand Dork
5/23/13 7:19 p.m.

If the car is in decent shape, that sounds like a great deal. I'm a big fan of the SE-R, and a G20 is the grown-up version.

beans
beans New Reader
5/23/13 9:03 p.m.

Get it. The p11's had a much stronger transmissions with the factory LSD. I still crave a p10 t car. They're stupid fun to drive. Get good mpg too.

Spoolpigeon
Spoolpigeon Dork
5/23/13 9:23 p.m.

Agreed, get it for $1700 or tell us where it's at

Vigo
Vigo UltraDork
5/23/13 10:42 p.m.

Yeah, that sounds like a really good car at a good price.

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