The two cars are essentially clones of each other, as I understand.
Would there be any difference between them in terms of repair and maintenance costs, for example?
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Posted by: nametakennow at 7:34 PM 6/24/2009
As such, the maintenance costs are nearly identical.
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Posted by: NC125 at 7:55 PM 6/24/2009
In addition to the common engine, do they share the same transmission, suspension, electrical systems?
Modified by NC125 at 8:01 PM 6/24/2009
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Posted by: ProudNissanFreak at 7:58 PM 6/24/2009
But..hell, I'd take the G20. Looks so much better than the Sentra.
Post Title: Re: Infiniti G20 vs Nissan Sentra (NC125)
Posted by: Supercourse at 9:39 PM 6/24/2009
The 2 cars may be a similar physical size (G20 slightly longer wheelbase and overall length, and a bit heavier), but the G20 was made in Japan, the Sentra in the U.S. (for a time) & Mexico.
Two different platforms (P10/11 vs. B13/14) with different front and rear suspension.
If the term "clone" is to be used, the only true statement was that the G20 was a re-badged version of a particular model of the Nissan Primera, built at that time in N.E. England.
Repair costs would generally be higher for the G20 because of more limited availability of either new or used parts other than engine components, and the fact that it has more standard power accessories.
Maintenance costs might be fairly similar, other than for things like rear brake discs, etc.
Post Title: Re: Infiniti G20 vs Nissan Sentra (Supercourse)
Posted by: nametakennow at 7:30 PM 6/25/2009
| Quote, originally posted by Supercourse » |
| This specialist forum should be careful not to perpetrate a common misconception. The 2 cars may be a similar physical size (G20 slightly longer wheelbase and overall length, and a bit heavier), but the G20 was made in Japan, the Sentra in the U.S. (for a time) & Mexico. Two different platforms (P10/11 vs. B13/14) with different front and rear suspension. If the term "clone" is to be used, the only true statement was that the G20 was a re-badged version of a particular model of the Nissan Primera, built at that time in N.E. England. Repair costs would generally be higher for the G20 because of more limited availability of either new or used parts other than engine components, and the fact that it has more standard power accessories. Maintenance costs might be fairly similar, other than for things like rear brake discs, etc. |
Neither of the two members who posted insinuated that they actually are clones.
Regardless, costs are about the same for common failure items. The G20 was made for long enough in the same form (91-96) that parts availability is hardly an issue any more than any other 13+ year old car.
Of the two, I'd lean towards a G if they were in similar condition. It's an overall "nicer" car, if you will, and the price difference at this point isn't large enough for it to really matter.
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Posted by: sr20demon at 3:48 PM 7/6/2009
Ive had it since new and its never really given me any problems .
the radio ( cassette) doesnt work but who plays them nowadays ?
I replaced all the window gears, and front and rear strutts last year had a full paint job done in 2006 , there does,nt seem to be any visable signs of rust anywhere .
As they are a little cracked i have fitted the leather seats with lambswool removeable covers .
My wife had a sentra 1998 as i saw it there was the differances noted above anti lock brakes were not available on the sentra .
love my Infiniti and keep it garaged and serviced regularly .
Post Title: Re: Infiniti G20 vs Nissan Sentra (JOHN151)
Posted by: ABNRML4U at 2:39 PM 7/30/2009
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