Any G20 or IS 300 Owners?

backlash442 · 02-12-2008, 05:45 PM

If so, how do you like it? Any problems? Thinking hard about the G20 for my son to use to go to college in the fall. Until then I can drive it around town.

Barviewrocks · 02-12-2008, 08:54 PM

180K miles on a 1994 G20. Have only replaced the clutch and front shocks so far as major items. This car has been very reliable. I like it a lot and it drives very well. My other car is a 2002 tii.

There is a on line community for G20s at:

www.g20.net

If you can find a good one, they are great.

phamf · 02-12-2008, 09:09 PM

My brother has an IS300 and sister has a G35. Both seem to have no problems and reliable. The IS300 is a small car, but has a great interior.
The engine has a long history of reliability, dated back in 1993 with the sc300 and supra n/a.

G35, IMO is has a more luxurious interior, more power, and better gas mileage.

G20, while a long distance cousin of the G35, also has a proven reliability record. It is powered by the sentra 2.0 engine.
The G20 would get great gas mileage.

If I had to choose a more reliable car out of the two, I would get the Lexus. It's built better, although, for the price, the G20 is hard to beat.
But if you can afford the IS300, the G35 is a better buy.

backlash442 · 02-13-2008, 10:50 AM

Cool site. Thanks. Trying to contact someone selling their car now. Also looking at an 01 with 59k miles for about 7500.00. Seems like a good deal.

I like the Lexus better but after giving it some thought think it's a bit much for an 18 year old to be driving. Plus the power and power is not what a just new to driving teen needs imo.

phamf · 02-13-2008, 09:28 PM

Well...You might want to car fax it.

It can mean the difference between a good used car and a really bad car.

phamf · 02-13-2008, 09:40 PM

With the gas prices these days, it might be a good idea to get a 4 cylinder. It costs less to operate and for maintenance than the Lexus. I'm willing to bet gas prices will go to $4 a gallon not too long from now. Sometimes I wish I had a small economical car that can get me to work and back. When I was in college, i would do my best to save as much money as I could (as most college students are poor), so a 4 banger isn't a bad idea. Lots of good cars out for the young adult market (Scion cars, Honda civic & Fit, Toyota Corolla) that can be economical and has enough room for cargo.

RustySocket · 02-14-2008, 10:34 AM

Darn..... I thought this was going to be a glock thread.