About to buy a G20

[AzureblueZ]

I'll be looking seriously at a 1995 G20 today. I have been lurking on the boards hear at nicoclub.com, and I have one question on reliability of these G20's. It appears that the A/C compressor is a big issue with these and the Sentras. Is there a particular reason for this? Is there a way to avoid having to replace the A/C compressor every couple of years? That is one project I can't easily do myself since the A/C system has to be evacuated and it is making me nervous in an otherwise exciting purchase.

Thanks for any advice!

[Rex]

It will serve you well to search around a bit ... here's a fine example of what you can find.zerothread?id=178051

Welcome to NICO

[AzureblueZ]

Thanks for the welcome

Great link, thank you much!

One thing that it didn't mention was the A/C compressor. It is one point in particular I am concerned about as it seems to be a common problem for whatever reason in the G20's and Sentra's.

[Rex]

Not that I'm aware of. The AC compressor (and drier) shouldn't be an issue (on any car) if they've been maintained.

I would recommend you spend $75-100 and have an Infiniti mechanic/technician go over the car looking for everything he can find wrong with the car. It can prove to be one of the best investments and negotiating tools.

[nametakennow]

Yeah, have a mech go over it. The A/C compressor tends to go on a lot of older cars just cause of age, but if it's been maintained you should be fine. Just keep in mind that this is a 12 yr old car, so things are going to break every now and again. As long as you're aware and a little proactive, it'll last a good long time.

[AzureblueZ]

Thanks for all the great information! If I decide it's worth buying there is an Infiniti dealer (according to the Infiniti web site) five miles from where the car is located. I would definitely be up for fronting $75 if it will give me peace of mind.

Thanks again!