1991 Infiniti G20 | Retro Review

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@iCarlyfan4534
@iCarlyfan4534 4 жыл бұрын
never clicked on a video about a 29 year old infiniti quicker
@AaroMesa
@AaroMesa 4 жыл бұрын
I clicked because it looks like a Primera
@levibeatson3247
@levibeatson3247 4 жыл бұрын
The Gibbs Guy The G20 is built off the Primera chassis, features the same engine and everything, the only real difference between a G20 and a Primera is the badge and a few extra features really.
@eldom20
@eldom20 4 жыл бұрын
They came with SR20DE engines. One of the best engines they've made
@FCT8306onTwoWheels
@FCT8306onTwoWheels Жыл бұрын
i watched this just to see that sweet engine and the 0-60 :) its the American Nissan Primera
@kirkpatrick84
@kirkpatrick84 4 жыл бұрын
Always thought this was a cleanly styled car, especially for its time.
@Bull3tBikes
@Bull3tBikes 4 жыл бұрын
Kirk Bressler the front end looks like the vw jetta of the same era with a rear designed almost like a Mercedes c class
@Thejordanenthusiast
@Thejordanenthusiast 4 жыл бұрын
Bullet Bikes The car overall resembles a smaller version of an E34 5 Series BMW. I see no resemblance to a Jetta front end though.
@Bull3tBikes
@Bull3tBikes 4 жыл бұрын
J.R. Wavy my bad I meant the VW Passat not the Jetta, look up the motorweek on the 1990 Passat and you might see the resemblance
@Bull3tBikes
@Bull3tBikes 4 жыл бұрын
J.R. Wavy my bad I meant the VW Passat, check out the retro review on the 90’ Passat and you might see what I mean on the front end
@Patrick76496
@Patrick76496 4 жыл бұрын
I can only agree with that. And the P11 is even better, I love it.
@SavageBunny1
@SavageBunny1 4 жыл бұрын
Back when Nissan cared about quality.
@asdfghjqwertyu1858
@asdfghjqwertyu1858 4 жыл бұрын
I hope that comes back.
@texan903
@texan903 4 жыл бұрын
They still do.
@XenomorphLV426
@XenomorphLV426 4 жыл бұрын
@@texan903 if avoid CVT, I agree
@texan903
@texan903 4 жыл бұрын
@@XenomorphLV426 The issue with the CVT, I honestly believe, is that many times people neglect to change the transmission fluid at 60k miles. A lessened viscosity leads to less effective fluid, breaking down the transmission much faster. When Nissan first brought out the CVT, they were just producing bad batches but I think the quality is substantially better now. Thankfully, my '18 Altima came with a lifetime powertrain warranty.
@brittoncoil2518
@brittoncoil2518 4 жыл бұрын
texan903 my stepmoms first trans went out at 1k miles on her pathfinder and three more followed and we still couldn’t lemon law it. She has a 2018 Acadia now with no problems
@drivedb7
@drivedb7 4 жыл бұрын
Not exactly a looker, but these were really well-built cars. I always thought of them more as an Integra competitor than a 3-series fighter. Nonetheless, that vintage Nissan "bell" chime might be enough on its own to make me want one.
@juancitofelic
@juancitofelic 4 жыл бұрын
i originally thought tht too but clearly BMW a rear drive was most targeted and clearly still #1
@ryanstallbaumer
@ryanstallbaumer 4 жыл бұрын
I own one and it's incredibly similar to an Acura Integra. About the same engine specs and about the same weight and suspension setup. Its a really great car if you can find one but the Integra has a WAY better aftermarket. There are virtually no parts for this thing anywhere and barely any aftermarket support for it either so it's actually relatively challenging to keep running. Its all worth it tho because of all the cool Nissan things like how the interior door handles are the same ones they put on the GT-R and 240sx of the time and of course that chime
@damilolaakanni
@damilolaakanni 2 жыл бұрын
The closest competitor to this was the Lexus ES. Both were front wheel drive based on existing Nissan and Toyota platforms, this G20 being based on the Nissan Primera.
@drivedb7
@drivedb7 2 жыл бұрын
@@damilolaakanni - Yeahhh, not so sure about that. Even in top trim, the G20 was $5k less than a base Lexus ES and the G20 was quite a bit smaller. Still, if someone had an extra $5k in their pocket, the ES would be the better pick imo.
@Koexistence13
@Koexistence13 2 жыл бұрын
That bell chime reminds me of my buddy's Hyundai Pony
@tonysteel1377
@tonysteel1377 3 жыл бұрын
In 1996, this was my first car out of high school! The handling on this vehicle was amazing! I had this same exact model and features. Was a good first car for a young man.
@craigslistseller9354
@craigslistseller9354 4 жыл бұрын
I've loved all 4 of my G20s!!! I've owned two P10s and two P11s. The 5MTs with VLSD are the best!!! Solid, playful and fun touring cars!! All were ULTRA reliable, NEVER leaving me stranded or disappointed. Can't say the same for the eight (8) BMW 3-series I've owned.
@alexander1485
@alexander1485 4 жыл бұрын
Why 4? Only need 2. You lease or trade after 4 years or something?
@robertnussberger2028
@robertnussberger2028 4 жыл бұрын
@@alexander1485 Maybe he has a collection.
@nothing2say-i1y
@nothing2say-i1y Ай бұрын
And 33 years later, the 1991 G20 is still a modern design with modern engine. It's not a dinosaur like some of the older BMW or American cars
@McBeamer94
@McBeamer94 4 жыл бұрын
Also known as the 1st gen Nissan Primera, outside of the USA! Still seeing some of them!
@CarsofGlasgow
@CarsofGlasgow 4 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking that!
@nvkulk
@nvkulk 4 жыл бұрын
You can in a Nissan
@TheSpeedfreak665
@TheSpeedfreak665 4 жыл бұрын
It's not worth it. Lexus did better.
@CarsofGlasgow
@CarsofGlasgow 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheSpeedfreak665 I love Lexus
@georgeschannel9411
@georgeschannel9411 4 жыл бұрын
SR20 engine was one of the best Nissan engines ever made.
@ericbritton9346
@ericbritton9346 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to have this 1991-2002 Infiniti G20 in my 90s nostalgia collection with a 5 speed manual. They were the only Infiniti car next to the 1991 M30 coupe, convertible I ever liked in that lineup. They kind of remind me of a 1991 Nissan Stanza in that time era.
@robertdavis32
@robertdavis32 4 жыл бұрын
The G20 walked so that the G35/37 could run
@alexander1485
@alexander1485 4 жыл бұрын
You mean jogged
@roddydykes7053
@roddydykes7053 4 жыл бұрын
Robert Davis yeah the G35s were pretty good for their time, looks like Nissan is slowly returning to some of its executive/sporty glory with its possible new 400z
@lordmaster5522
@lordmaster5522 4 жыл бұрын
The G20 is FWD. I see the G35/G37 as a replacement for either the M30 or J30 since they are RWD.
@Thejordanenthusiast
@Thejordanenthusiast 4 жыл бұрын
Chang Kun It’s still the very first car in the G Series lienup.
@MrSoillam
@MrSoillam 4 жыл бұрын
The G20 ran and the G35/37 walked
@theKevronHarris
@theKevronHarris 4 жыл бұрын
My kindergarten teacher loved Infiniti's and still drives them!! She used to have both versions of the G20 in the emerald green color.
@billyjack5957
@billyjack5957 2 жыл бұрын
How long were you in kindergarten 🤔
@theKevronHarris
@theKevronHarris 2 жыл бұрын
@@billyjack5957 back in 1999.
@nikt2482
@nikt2482 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the janitor at the school i went bought one of these new (nissan primera) in like 1990. I saw him about 25 years later and he was still driving that same car.
@travr1131
@travr1131 4 жыл бұрын
My coworker drives one of these and is the original owner-she bought it her senior year of college. I had to replace her headlight for her last year; it had 284,000 miles on it then. It ran great and was still in great shape considering the age and miles.
@nickb3968
@nickb3968 4 жыл бұрын
I had a family member that owned one of these and I got a chance to drive it. The handling and overall comfort was outstanding, Almost perfect suspension tuning for sporting road use. The engine was the Sentra SE-R engine but she got the automatic, so while it did OK when rev'd the auto dulled the overall experience. Probably would have been much better driving experience with a stick.
@TheSpectre2300
@TheSpectre2300 4 жыл бұрын
Always thought early Infiniti models were cool! I loved the original Q45
@sunilayya8948
@sunilayya8948 4 жыл бұрын
Me too. The v8 engine was magnificent in the q45
@TheSpectre2300
@TheSpectre2300 4 жыл бұрын
@@sunilayya8948 Oh man what that engine could do with a modern transmission!
@acpq454
@acpq454 4 жыл бұрын
shes a looker, love my 91’ so much.
@jft7174
@jft7174 Жыл бұрын
Always wanted one of these as a kid
@LukeDickson03
@LukeDickson03 4 жыл бұрын
My dad just donated his that he bought new in 1993. Great car and still ran great
@MillerVanDotTV
@MillerVanDotTV 4 жыл бұрын
I had a first gen G20t. It wasn’t luxury but it was QUALITY and solid. Great handling and you could really wind out the underpowered motor. Neat little cat to buy on the used market. Built like old benzes. Solid
@priedthirdeye
@priedthirdeye 4 жыл бұрын
John is the last member of the “members only “ jacket club.
@casualsuede
@casualsuede 4 жыл бұрын
Not the only one tho, I have one too, and mine was just a few years old!
@davidbauer1485
@davidbauer1485 4 жыл бұрын
I am waiting for them to come back in style !
@JoseMartinez-jw2dy
@JoseMartinez-jw2dy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool looking jacket, funny but I have one,but never wear it
@elilaycock4462
@elilaycock4462 4 жыл бұрын
Bought this car for $800 in 2013, kept it for 4 years with zero issues. It survived an epic West Coast road trip among many other adventures without a hitch. Awesome used car. The 5 speed manual, 4 cyl engine, front suspension made it a dream even at 20+ years old.
@matthewfrankcook
@matthewfrankcook 4 жыл бұрын
an excellent car back in the day, a Primera here in Aotearoa. Handling was excellent and they were bullet proof. Chain driven OHC made for a long lasting engine.
@nathanchildress5596
@nathanchildress5596 9 ай бұрын
You live in an amazing country, and whipping around it in a Primera sounds like a great time.
@landyachtfan79
@landyachtfan79 4 жыл бұрын
STILL a great looking car!!!!!! We actually test drove a used one back in 1997 when my father was shopping for his 1992 Acura Legend L sedan.
@Sanpedranoazul
@Sanpedranoazul 4 жыл бұрын
The Legend is a gorgeous car along the 929 and LS400
@jay.fromthebay
@jay.fromthebay 4 жыл бұрын
@@Sanpedranoazul I own a 929 and a Legend. By far the most gorgeous 90's Japanese sedans IMO
@theKevronHarris
@theKevronHarris 4 жыл бұрын
Back when Nissan vehicles didn't have CVTs
@christopherconard2831
@christopherconard2831 4 жыл бұрын
Why does Nissan have such an obsession with CVTs? Other companies use them, but not across the whole line. Some tried, but realized they looked good on paper, but weren't ready for the real world and dropped them. It's like GM in the late 80's/90's with the Iron Duke, or some variant. They tried putting it in everything, regardless of whether it was appropriate.
@doabarrellroll69
@doabarrellroll69 4 жыл бұрын
@@christopherconard2831 it's because they bought JATCO, JATCO builds Nissan's and I believe Mitsubishi's CVT gearboxes, and they spent a buttload of money on R&D, so going back to a normal torque converter auto, for people as prideful as the Japanese would be pretty hard considered a failure
@jeffmurray1681
@jeffmurray1681 4 жыл бұрын
The G20 was basically a Nissan Sentra SER with leather and better styling. This was back when Nissan made good cars. Some of those performance numbers still stand up today. 8.2 second 0-60 and 109 ft. stop is pretty good.
@ProBenja5
@ProBenja5 4 жыл бұрын
I was just looking at the Nissan Primeras in my country, you still see many on the streets and they easily go over 300.000 kms.
@hondamanvtec2894
@hondamanvtec2894 4 жыл бұрын
The Rust is a big problem
@injustifiiable
@injustifiiable 4 жыл бұрын
Nissan’s seat belt chime from the ‘90s will always be embedded in my brain. My cousin had a Stanza of the same era 😂
@moparguy5876
@moparguy5876 4 жыл бұрын
Where can you hear it in the video?
@injustifiiable
@injustifiiable 4 жыл бұрын
Mopar Guy around 2:27 when they talk about the lack of airbag and she closes the door
@zee608
@zee608 4 жыл бұрын
Same my godmother had this same exact car but it was pearl white and that’s all I hear every time I see one of these cars on the road🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@hellkitty1014
@hellkitty1014 4 жыл бұрын
Very solid cars in a time when the compact luxury class was still trying to find its way(3-Series not withstanding). I always liked the styling and quality of this car for the time. Unfortunately, it had an identity crisis as well. Nissan was offering the new Maxima for similar money and equipment. Honda's new Accord moved up market in EX-L trim. So it had tons of competition in that same price range. Then Infiniti debuted the updated, controversial J30 and this car began to fade into the background. It wasn't until the 2003 G35 when Infiniti really got serious in this class.
@howardkerr8174
@howardkerr8174 3 жыл бұрын
BTW, the cruise control on this car is NOT activated by buttons on the steering wheel. There is a separate ON/OFF switch on the dash, behind the steering wheel, that ACTIVATES the cruise control, the steering wheel buttons only set the speed and resume the chosen speed if the brake pedal has been pushed and the cruise is temporarily shut off. I have noticed in other MotorWeek videos that similar mistakes are made, it makes me wonder if the script writers even see the cars they write about, much less drive them.
@DiRF
@DiRF 4 жыл бұрын
Had a '94. LOVED it. If it weren't for flaky air-conditioning, there's a slight possibility I'd still be driving it. The SR20 was a marvelous engine... not a barn-burner, but VERY confidence-inspiring levels of power. Haven't owned as refined a car since, though my current Mazda comes close.
@MrKoss973
@MrKoss973 4 жыл бұрын
I've had four of these cars. Such a wonderful car to own and drive. Insane long term reliability. 3 of those four cars had 250k+ miles
@thewiseguy3529
@thewiseguy3529 3 жыл бұрын
Never realized how much this looks like a Mazda protege from the front
@mikehill33
@mikehill33 4 жыл бұрын
Former 91 Sentra SE-R owner, which had this engine. 14.1 in the quarter mile and 28mpg!
@ash27slick74
@ash27slick74 4 жыл бұрын
Nah... I had the same car in the early 90s, took it to Raceway Park in Englishtown NJ, and ran high 15's against my friends Dodge Neon. Quick but not that fast....... unless you had work done.
@billblonco
@billblonco 4 жыл бұрын
You probably didn't know how to drive. I ran 14's all day at Englishtown on drag radials with lsd.
@ekscalybur
@ekscalybur 4 жыл бұрын
Why are you lying? Stock SE-Rs of that era ran nearly 2 seconds slower than you're claiming. You don't go from 15.8 to 14.1 with "knowing how to drive". You're a liar. You expect us to believe your 140 horsepower SE-R was running with Corvettes? That your econobox was blowing the doors off Mustang GTs? Take that crap back to middle school.
@ash27slick74
@ash27slick74 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly. That kind of time is impossible on a normally aspirated Nissan Sentra that came out over 25 years ago. Dude must be watching too many Fast and Furious movies.
@rmp5s
@rmp5s 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty respectable numbers for a little 4 banger...I was kinda surprised. Looks like a pretty decent little car for its day!
@joannaatkins822
@joannaatkins822 4 жыл бұрын
I had the Nissan badged Primera, this car in the UK. It drove very well, and was relatively popular.
@andreasphotiou1886
@andreasphotiou1886 4 жыл бұрын
My old mechanic used to keep several of these as courtesy cars (UK Primeras). Despite having high mileages and being used and abused by customers they drove really well. Far superior to the modern Nissan/Renault rubbish
@Matt-qr9gs
@Matt-qr9gs 4 жыл бұрын
Can she be any rougher with her gear selecting!
@enzojh3035
@enzojh3035 4 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣 exactly my thought
@adamlemus7585
@adamlemus7585 4 жыл бұрын
Some like it rough 🧐
@connermt74
@connermt74 4 жыл бұрын
Always liked the way this looked.
@Thejordanenthusiast
@Thejordanenthusiast 4 жыл бұрын
Criminally under appreciated vehicle. I always seen it as a more luxurious 4 door Sentra SE-R. My last P10 was a blast to drive. Sadly I experienced engine knock and had to let it go, but once I trade in my GTI for a Q50, I do plan to get another 5 speed P10 soon after, l may also consider a P11, but P10’s with the high port SR20DE are my main preference.
@immature1990
@immature1990 4 жыл бұрын
I loved these cars as a kid and I always wanted one but still haven’t found one in a good condition
@AkioWasRight
@AkioWasRight 4 жыл бұрын
I love the styling, very clean and almost European-like. Not shouty or ostentatious, just very business-like and premium.
@AinsleyJ127
@AinsleyJ127 4 жыл бұрын
Lord I love these little cars... I bought my '93 automatic in '01 when I was 16 and now it's AWD + turbo + 5spd :D
@yungblade7
@yungblade7 2 жыл бұрын
What do u mean now it's an AWD?
@stupid8911
@stupid8911 4 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Ms. Lady's blue boots, we see you , Boo! On a serious note, I like how the trunk lid was designed for better accessibility.
@dasmuven1911
@dasmuven1911 4 жыл бұрын
We used to have a 93 G20 exactly like the test car in the video, it had the softest velour seats I’ve ever encountered in a car
@jiaweizhang4103
@jiaweizhang4103 3 жыл бұрын
Bought my 02 G20 with only 54k miles in 2019. It's got 80k now and is my daily driver. Absolutely love the suspension on this thing. Handling is so precise and confident. Much more responsive than Toyota's from the same era.
@stevenhanna242
@stevenhanna242 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this car back then
@panoscoach310
@panoscoach310 4 жыл бұрын
One of the best cars ever for daily use. Especially the 2 litter with the manual transmission. Many bought for taxis (diesels) in Greece back then and last for a couple million Kms on the odometer.
@ctranger
@ctranger 4 жыл бұрын
Had the exact same 2.0 in my 1992 Sentra SE-R. Outstanding motor; still one of the best Nissan ever developed. 7500 rpm no problem at all.
@McBeamer94
@McBeamer94 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I am also Greek and still see many gasoline powered Primeras! Έλα ρε πατρίδα!!
@salazmiguel5542
@salazmiguel5542 2 жыл бұрын
I used to own one, Amazing car, built to last. First generation is better that the second gen.
@93sundance
@93sundance 4 жыл бұрын
In 2000 we bought a British spec 91 Nissan Primera hatch. Basically the same as this G20 but bare bones one of our favorite cars to this day.
@dav8388
@dav8388 4 жыл бұрын
My mom's friend got one brand new in 1995. It was black with tan cloth interior. She daily drove it til 2003 then bought a brand new Altima, but the G20 went to her daughter. As far as I know it was a good car very reliable. It was never garaged kept so the paint was oxidized on the hood, roof, and trunk when It finally got traded in for a VW beetle in 2006
@ned8249
@ned8249 4 жыл бұрын
I like the double hinged trunk. Good idea.
@Atomicbri
@Atomicbri 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 1992 G20 in red with gray leather interior. I got it after my 1967 Cougar I got from my grandfather was totaled in an accident. (I was 16 and someone rear ended me). After we got the settlement on the accident, I wanted the new 1992 BMW 318i which was new for that year. My father took me on a test drive, yet somethtng was weird with the manaul transmission (was making a whistling noise in the 3 & 4th gears) and my father quickly said no because my mother had had a 1987 5 series that had issues and he was like they still aren't built well. I ended up with the Infiniti. I have to say though it was a really well built car at that time (though I hated those seat belts). I ended up letting my dad take it and I got a 1994 VW GTI lol.
@srpwrd55
@srpwrd55 4 жыл бұрын
I own a 95 g20t 5MT. One of the best cars I've owned.
@Thewestcoastshooter
@Thewestcoastshooter 3 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these from its first owner with 60,000km on it in 2015! New brakes and new fluids throughout… totally minty! it was an awesome little car as my winter ride. I really regret selling it but found a beauty low km bmw 330ci.
@howardkerr8174
@howardkerr8174 3 жыл бұрын
Of the nearly 30 cars that I have owned in 50 years of driving, the 92 G20 with a 5 speed is one of the few that I would want to own again. Just this morning I was remembering the kick that I got from zooming up and down and around on the winding 2 lane roads in rural Pennsylvania. Like driving a self-propelled and self steered roller coaster. That car would just hug the road and the curves. I owned a 92 Integra at the same time, and maybe because of the Integra's automatic transmission I didn't enjoy it quite as much.
@Bozar069
@Bozar069 4 жыл бұрын
I had a 94 5 speed and it was one of the best cars I ever owned.
@blisterbrain
@blisterbrain 3 жыл бұрын
The stereo effects on the slalom were awesome! Left, right, left right...
@sunilayya8948
@sunilayya8948 4 жыл бұрын
Much Nicer cars to drive than the camry and accords of the day. Superbly reliable and very understated and European in feel .
@nathanchildress5596
@nathanchildress5596 9 ай бұрын
European in feel, and they sold way more of them in Europe, where it was called the Primera
@08VaNupe
@08VaNupe 4 жыл бұрын
When Nissan was Nissan. I sure do miss those days. I had a G20 and loved it
@codycasey3126
@codycasey3126 4 жыл бұрын
This car is a tuner’s best kept secret, it has an sr20 engine, same block as sr20det that’s in a pulsar gtir.
@ryanpatterson9526
@ryanpatterson9526 4 жыл бұрын
I long for the wonder years of the 90s!
@irieite100
@irieite100 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best compact and near luxury car ever. And yes, I dig the boots that chick was wearing.
@theoparke
@theoparke 2 жыл бұрын
I had trouble concentrating on the car whenever she was in the frame.
@marshalmagooo3899
@marshalmagooo3899 4 жыл бұрын
Owned a 95. Well built, fun to drive, some thought it was a Sentra. Lol
@enkadude
@enkadude 2 жыл бұрын
For what its worth, I remember JD Edwards or was it Consumer Reports rating this car very highly for its reliability. It was probably the best built G20 model.
@donswier
@donswier 4 жыл бұрын
Look for a 1994-1996 5spd G20t. Truly a European car (the market for which it was originally designed) but with Japanese build quality. A 1993.5 refresh brought airbags and real seatbelts. The G20t has black "mock Recaro" sport seats. Beware of weak 5th gear synchros. The European influence shows in the adequate legroom and the subtle E34-esque looks.
@jayman7037
@jayman7037 4 жыл бұрын
This is the nissan primera that was available in europe. It had the best chassis in its class.
@billblonco
@billblonco 4 жыл бұрын
I miss my 1995 g20t with lsd. The 1994 models and up were the best.
@zjones9876
@zjones9876 4 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these in 2002 for $1,500 and drove it another 140,000 miles until something broke and my mechanic couldn't get the part. It was a superbly well built car and never gave me any problems.
@Trance88
@Trance88 4 жыл бұрын
Nissan at their height! This seems to be a fantastic car. Nice styling. It's too bad I haven't seen one of these on the road for quite some time.
@Desktopchart750
@Desktopchart750 Жыл бұрын
Found one about two years ago with 92,000 miles, only complaint is that I wish it was a manual, but overall, great car.
@RoadCone411
@RoadCone411 4 жыл бұрын
The cruise control switches are identical to that on my old early-2000s Maxima, pretty much exactly the same. Some of the other switchgear looks very familiar too, like that trunk/gas lid release button... I think MW kind of hits on this, but the biggest problem with the G20 is where does this car fit in? (Finding the G-spot, as it were, is elusive!) For this kind of money, never mind the Accord, I'd go with Nissan's own Maxima. The 4DSC of the era had the best V6 on the market, it was even roomier, cabin appointments were similar (Tom said it himself) and the Nissan would have been priced a little lower. What does that extra money actually get you? A better front suspension, yes, and a better name on the badge. But also a Stanza/Altima motor. To me, all of that wouldn't have been worth $1-2k in 1991 money. I always have a soft spot for rare Japanese cars from the 1980 and 90s. Unfortunately, Infiniti is on that list several times. The G20 was never a big seller and they are extremely rare these days. I haven't seen one in a long time. Nice, tidy cars, I can see their appeal but MW was 100% correct, they were overpriced as Infinitis. Maybe that's why they were more successful as Nissan Primeras in Europe.
@DrewLSsix
@DrewLSsix 4 жыл бұрын
When you think you sound smart.... but then say the Stanza and Altima came with the SR20......
@superfast30
@superfast30 4 жыл бұрын
Crazy how a car from 30 years ago doesn't seem as dated as when comparing a car from the 1960's to a car from the 90's!
@c.s.c.
@c.s.c. 4 жыл бұрын
Almost brought a blue/black touring model several years ago as a first car. Was sold just before I could get to it. Haven’t seen any like it since. The USDM P11 was way too heavy for the same engine at ~3k lb. Plus, we didn’t get the higher performance SR20 w/ ~190 hp like in Japan.
@Torresmeza9
@Torresmeza9 4 жыл бұрын
did you guys ever review the s14 240sx?
@mikeschaner5853
@mikeschaner5853 4 жыл бұрын
I've had 4 B14 200sx's, and a B14 Sentra. Currently doing SR20DET (Turbo version of this car's SR20DE) swap on 5th 200sx. The B14 is 95-99. This vid is B13 91-94. The B13 Sentra SER was the Sentra Coupe which turned into the 200sx. These are AMAZING cars. If you can find 1 scoop it up!!!
@omarimack194
@omarimack194 2 жыл бұрын
The impressive equipment back then is standard in all cars today. Sign of the times.
@horrortackleharry
@horrortackleharry 4 жыл бұрын
Wha?! I've literally never seen those 'motorised seat belts' on any car before.... were they common in the early 90s?
@travisp11
@travisp11 4 жыл бұрын
Yup! I had a 1991 Ford Thunderbird that had them.
@DavidJDM
@DavidJDM 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I had a 89 camry and a 88 accord with them, there was a lap belt that you "were supposed" to fasten after the motorized shoulder belt engaged, I don't think anyone ever did 😂
@jasetraber
@jasetraber 4 жыл бұрын
My 1991 Honda Accord EX had them.
@CarringtonHollister
@CarringtonHollister 3 жыл бұрын
My 1993 Altima had them.
@earlscheib7754
@earlscheib7754 3 жыл бұрын
Had a few Ford's with motorized belts, couple Mazdas as well
@BrendanMacWade
@BrendanMacWade 4 жыл бұрын
A really good front drive sedan with super clean lines and big outward visibility of the era. An excellent handler. Better than the Altima that replaced it in the mid-90s, IMO.
@texan903
@texan903 4 жыл бұрын
These were replaced with the I30 sedans then the G35. The Altima name succeeded that of the Stanza in the Nissan line.
@LrulestheworldM8
@LrulestheworldM8 4 жыл бұрын
Brendan A. MacWade what lines? Its a brick with wheels. It took after all the other japanese cars at the time: boring, bland, slow as balls, but itll get you there. I will NEVER understand why people like these cars. Probably the most uninteresting cars to ever come from Japan. And ive never seen one on the road to boot.
@jasperdilincoln2341
@jasperdilincoln2341 4 жыл бұрын
My cousin had a 1993 that she got preowned in 1997 it was a good car she had hers up until 2008. It was a good reliable vehicle. Nissan/Infiniti used to make good cars.
@JolliAllGenGamer
@JolliAllGenGamer 3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a motor week video of the 1999 Infiniti G20?
@Jay-Kay-Em
@Jay-Kay-Em 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe this was branded luxury. That looks like a Primera, so in the U.K. it was a bread & butter car; competed against Cavalier and Mondeo and nothing more. To be fair it was a BTCC champion eventually.
@francocagayat7272
@francocagayat7272 3 жыл бұрын
May Infiniti bring it back again....... .........and be based from the all-new 2021 Nissan Altima (as Infiniti's entry level offering once again)
@absoluteclownworld
@absoluteclownworld 4 жыл бұрын
This thing revs over 7000 rpm?
@SilverScarletSpider
@SilverScarletSpider 4 жыл бұрын
This was back when Nissan’s Infiniti actually stood a chance against Toyota’s Lexus and Honda’s Acura. Too bad it’s nowhere near Volkswagon’s Audi nowadays.
@scott8238
@scott8238 4 жыл бұрын
Actually it's Toyota that's going down hill very fast for its quality. Nissan is still making quality products.
@JDMHaze
@JDMHaze 4 жыл бұрын
Scott W. nissan?? un them cvts are damn near falling out, and the infiniti lineup is bland with OUTDATED 13 yr old interior features and ergonomics
@manthony225
@manthony225 4 жыл бұрын
Where are guys getting that Toyota's quality is going down? It's Nissan and Honda that have been have problems lately
@JDMHaze
@JDMHaze 4 жыл бұрын
Tacoma98 toyota interior has been wearing out easily and they have been having fuel pump failures, and a few other mechanical recalls
@panoscoach310
@panoscoach310 4 жыл бұрын
@@manthony225 From my 45 years dedicated Toyota mechanic 😀
@TheAussieRod
@TheAussieRod 4 жыл бұрын
Is than a Nissan Primeira or Sunny? I have difficulty distinguishing all Toyota...
@AmraphelofShinar
@AmraphelofShinar 4 ай бұрын
An older girl I liked in high school had one of these. She lived South of me, so sometimes she'd pick me up and take me to school. I was in heaven.
@JCWiley2300
@JCWiley2300 4 жыл бұрын
omg those blue fringed boots
@stevenray787
@stevenray787 4 жыл бұрын
Dig them blue fringed boots. 😂😂😂
@beb1527
@beb1527 4 жыл бұрын
For 2 years, I owned a fully loaded '92 G20 that I purchased used. My car had the automatic transmission option, which was not an ideal companion to the 2.0 liter rev happy engine, to say the least. (All the raving reviews seemed to have come from those who tested the manual version.). The 2.0 liter 4 was a screamer for its size (back then, 140 hp from a 2.0 liter normally aspirated engine was unheard of) between about 5,000 rpms and redline. I cross shopped a '91 Honda Accord SE at time - and that was better suited to an automatic transmission (bigger engine, more torque, less horsepower).
@ef9b16a1
@ef9b16a1 2 ай бұрын
the edm primra p10 was the first jdm car that ever beat every other car in its class in german auto motor und sport tests , the first car the europeans took as a threat , and the benchmark for the midsize sedans that came after in europe
@ryanm.3681
@ryanm.3681 4 жыл бұрын
OMg her boots! hahaha love the 90s
@whynotagain3639
@whynotagain3639 4 жыл бұрын
Did the Nissan Primera have motorized seatbelts, if they did I wish I'd seen them in action
@coyote102076
@coyote102076 4 жыл бұрын
Owned one back in the day. No cup holders. NO cup holders! hahahaha! Was a GREAT car though. Don't "miss it", but if there is a mint one in grannys garage somewhere it would make a darn good 1st car for a teen or a backup / 2nd car. Just my $0.02. We traded ours for a 1996 Explorer Eddie Bauer.
@96g20t
@96g20t 4 жыл бұрын
I miss my 96. Drove it over 200,000 miles before I sold it.
@davidaubin3902
@davidaubin3902 4 жыл бұрын
3:16 John: THE DOOR MOUNTED REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE IS AWKWARD TO FIND! LOL
@yungblade7
@yungblade7 2 жыл бұрын
I love mine
@Over9000scouters
@Over9000scouters 4 жыл бұрын
It baffles me that they never gave us a SR20VE or SR20DET in this car, integra killer anyone? I want a 2nd gen 5 speed with the limited slip soooooo bad
@tjallaballa
@tjallaballa 4 жыл бұрын
They put an sr20de in it though
@Over9000scouters
@Over9000scouters 4 жыл бұрын
@@tjallaballa yes i know that i'm talking about the other versions of the SR engine
@XenomorphLV426
@XenomorphLV426 4 жыл бұрын
Emissions
@aidy6000
@aidy6000 4 жыл бұрын
They did the same with the smaller Almera Gti. Rare as rocking horse shit these days
@earlscheib7754
@earlscheib7754 3 жыл бұрын
All Touring spec cars had LSD and some run out 96's also had LSD
@davidleesfunandamazingvide2759
@davidleesfunandamazingvide2759 4 жыл бұрын
Is it a rebadged Nissan Primera!? They made good touring cars in the racing series
@myolox
@myolox 4 жыл бұрын
This car was very eye catching at the time, but the 1995 model stood out as well as the colors. Can't say that now if you compared it to its rivals
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