stilmatik

Hey, I am new to these forums, but a friend of mine pointed me here and sayed ya'll are the most knowledgable on the net

Anyways, I looking for a small sedan to lower my insurance, and right now it has come down to these two cars (all links lead straight to the car from the dealer's website):

2000 Honda Accord


2002 Infiniti G20

Now, I used to drive an QX4, so anything that eats less gas is fine with me. Also, I have read that the 2000 Accord had some real bad tranmission problems, which I was surprised by base on Honda's rep. Any and all advice is welcome. Also, is it just me or is the G20 a girl car? I am a guy. Thanks.

sipark

I'd definitely choose the Accord.

samkws

G20 the car can handle and u can put a turbo into the SR20DE engine

keg1997

I had an old 93.5 G20 and really liked it...took me to 175K until some ding-a-ling soccer mom blew a red and nailed me. Personally, I'd take the G b/c I'd prefer to be driving something a wee bit different (everybody has an Accord) and I'd prefer the service at Infiniti. If you've driven the G, you know that there is not much power there but the handling is nice. I looked at these again before I picked up my TSX.
Good luck and let us know what you pick....

M TYPE X

Yes, the G20 has a chick car rep but that shouldn't keep you away from them.
I'd like one if I ever gave up on my two-door Integra. Not a lot of power, but it is still sporty in handling.
Check over at Freshalloy for the Nissan-Infiniti guys' recommendations... yeah, I know most say that the G35 NEEDED to replace the G20, but I've a G20 fan.

F23A4

I own a 99 Accord but if you're gonna go turbo then with sam. The G20's SR20DE can withstand a good measure of boost without having to worry about the bottom end (that's engine not price )


True on the 'chick car' comment but, a boosted G20 running low 14s-upper 13s would erase that assertion.

Ken1997TL

Depends on what you want to do with it..

I'd go with the Accord in most circumstances though.

As for the transmission issues, it almost exclusively affected the V6 models, so if its a 4 cylinder you should be worry free. The V-6 Accord had a 2 or 3 percent failure rate, but you can get it looked at/fixed either under warranty or goodwill.

Tennisjon2002

either would be a great car I don't really know much about the g20 but i looked at some numbers and am not very impressed with performance, but it looks like a very nice car from the outside and has a nice interior. I personally would go for the accord, I am more of a power guy and the 6th gen v6's have some power. I don't really know much about the tranny failures on 6th gens. I have a 5th gen accord and my tranny failed at 3X,XXX miles and honda gladly replaced it under warranty no problems what so ever, yea honda needs to work on their auto tranny's. so it really depends what you want from your car, if ur like me and want good accel go accord, more "classy" and stuff go g20 but like I said either is good. I am a honda lover though so I am biased and ur essentially on a honda forum.

M TYPE X

Or, one could simply buy a used Maxima. That's why Edmunds says people should do.

The G20 has been rated as one of the BEST used car buys in terms of reliability. They hold value pretty well I heard, even though Infinitis historically (prior to the G35) usually haven't.

F23A4

My 99 Accord's tranny went bad at 32k. But the tranny problem did seem to largely affect 6G V6 Accords.

Ken1997TL

My folks had a '94 Accord LX that needed a transmission replaced as well (it shifted roughly) But the '95 Accord wagon has been trouble free.

stilmatik

First, it is a V6 engine, so I am assuming based on what was mentioned above, that the transmission problems affect this.

Second, I am not really a "car" guy. When yall were mentioning the turbo and stuff, I had no idea what you are talking about. I drive a QX4 now, so reducing on gas is a major concern. I understand that the V4 of the G20 will do just that. I am also more of a classy guy, I prefer a nice look and interior that I could possibly add to, then speeding..already have one speeding ticket, dont need something to test me even more. Half the reason I am getting a new car is to lower insurance :P

At this point tonight, its looking like th G20, but I am welcome to more suggestions. Are Accords easier to mod?

Also, this Accord is used, and I remember the dealer mentioning we would have to purchase a warranty. Does that include the extended warranty that I read Honda offered just because of the transmission problem in the '00 Accord.?

Also, tensionjohson, can I take a look at these numbers you were looking at. Once again I am not much of a car guy so any elaboration is appreciated.

KOP_Snake

And where the hell have you been? You just disappeared one day..

Anyway to make this post relevant.... I am the one who referred our inquisitive friend here.

te3point5

He could tell you.... But then he'd have to kill you...

I would go with the G. It has a better interior. I don't think that G20 is really THAT much of a girls car... Besides if anyone says anything, just tell them at least it isn't a Miata.

bigman

The g20 is a hot car, it handles great and can be made hella fast. The stock SR20de is not the same as an SR20det, i have seen so many people make that mistake and destroy their motors with high boost. While the SR20de motor can handle decent boost on stock internals, i'd go forged internals before anything. If you wont be modding, i'd go with the honda for reliability. The nissan trannies both auto and manual suck in those cars.

Deity711

G20, I guess. That's a tough decision. But the G will be a better service experience and just a tad more unique.

I've never heard anything bad about a G20, their owners on edmunds seem to love them.

o1s

go g20. that car has class. even though it is small and alot of girls drive them. alot of guys drive them too. and the sr20de is nothing like the det. i would personally go with an sr20ve. one of the coolest engines i have ever seen. and they make close to what a stock sr20det makes.

stilmatik

I have read that the 00 Accord is so realiable. All the reviews I have read only knock down the G20 because of lack of power, but in terms of how realiable it is, its up there with the best.

stilmatik

Edit, 00 Accord isn't so realiable.

bgsm1th

My Girlfriend had a 2002 G20t and couldn't have loved it more, standard leather seats, decent sound system, handles well. I actually enjoyed driving it myself, and I have a CL-S. She would still have it today if someone hadn't rear-ended her and totaled it...She loved the Infiniti so much, she took the $14,000 insurance check and bought a 2001 Infiniti I30t for $15,500.

It is somewhat of a chick car I suppose, but the factory rear/front/side skirt kit with factory chrome rims looked pretty cool and some larger aftermarket rims would have really set it off.

I would definitely suggest the G.

VTEC11

I was also recently shopping these two cars. If you havn't yet sat in G20 I would suggest you trying that. I noticed it is VERY small from the inside. It seemed like the size of a Sentra to me. Also the engine is underpowered even for such a small car. The honda engine is much better. The only issue with the accord is the automatic tranny (mostly for v6 models). I ended up getting a 2001 EX 5 speed accord. If you know how to drive a stick, I would get a 5 speed accord.

DownUnder

The Accord is much quicker then the G20 but with all these tranny problems with the older Accords it would probably steer me to the G20. I really never liked the G20 (glorified Sentra made in Japan) but they make really good very reliable daily drivers and Infiniti service is really good in most areas. But at $15,9K it is way overpriced IMO, they are selling a silver '02 G20 with 27K miles for $13,8K in my area so you should find one cheaper.

bgsm1th

$15,900 is WAY too much for that car...
You can pick up a V6 Infiniti I30 for that kinda coin 'round these parts...

stilmatik

Can you point me to a listing on that dealer's website or maybe a classified? I would like to bring it in when I try to price down.

Also, I am about 6'0", athletic build and I found the G20 to be very roomy for its apperance from the outside to whoever mentioned the size.

Tonight I go look at the cars again. Now..leaning towards the G20...we will see.

DownUnder

Here's where I found it at AutoTrader, not sure if it's close to you but it's seems like a pretty good deal. It looks like it's in really good condition too based on the pics.

CL Platano

G20 no doubt there are so many tuning options with it.

stilmatik

Thanks. Got me a bargaining tool now. Apparently my insurance is going to be really high with the infiniti because the insurance places it under "luxury". I may be forced to go with the Accord.

samkws

luxury? does that matter? i thought only sports car does matter

stilmatik

dad just talked with the insurance today. apparently luxury or what they called "high end" does matter. And here I am searching for a non 2 door car to avoid the sport look. no more g20, can't afford the insurance. i am off to car searching again. thanks to everyone who helped.

F23A4

...well, you could alway try locating a Nissan Sentra SE 2.0: basically a G20 without all the bells and whistles BUT with all the performance upgrade potential.

oonowindoo

get a EK civic 2 door.