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- From: nsw@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (Neil Weinstock)
- Subject: Re: G20 vs. Altima, Fast vs. Slow
- Organization: The Flying Squid Patrol
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- Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 00:59:47 GMT
- Message-ID: <1992Nov18.005947.2341@cbnewsm.cb.att.com>
- References: <1e8rvnINN3c5@seven-up.East.Sun.COM> <Nov16.195822.21482@engr.washington.edu> <1992Nov17.082314.29660@leland.Stanford.EDU>
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- In article <1992Nov17.082314.29660@leland.Stanford.EDU> tedebear@leland.Stanford.EDU (Theodore Chen) writes:
- [ ... ]
- >i think the question was why buy the infiniti G20 when you can get
- >a sentra SE-R with the same engine for 6 grand less. a pretty fair
- >question, i think. i think the G20 would be terrific if it cost $15k.
-
- Friend of mine just picked up a G20 w/leather and auto trans for 16.6K.
- Minus the options, that puts it in the 15-16K range. That was a leftover
- '92, I think. He may have gotten some kind of special deal through our
- credit union.
-
- Nice car. Fold-down rear seats would be a useful addition.
-
- >it is very smooth and has excellent handling. but... it still feels
- >like a small car, and i think $19k is a bit much for that.
- >when the sentra SE-R (admittedly noisier and less refined) can
- >be had for considerably less, the G20 starts looking worse. if i
-
- There are IMHO real advantages to buying from a "premium" mark such as
- Infiniti. Free loaner cars (very nice indeed), roadside assistance, and
- in general very pleasant treatment. Not to mention the free mug. ;-)
-
- Obviously, you have to decide how much $$$ that all is worth to you. From my
- experience (Acura), the free loaner cars are infinitely convenient, and I'm
- much happier with the overall treatment I get as compared with my previous
- dealer (Mazda). YMMV.
-
- - Neil
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