[ThurzNite]

I was looking for a 1st gen G20 after our 93 Altima GXE 5sp (see mods in sig) was involved in a hit and run. We couldn't locate any 5sp G20s in good condition and near 100k. We bought a 97 Sentra GXE Auto, which sucked nut with the 1.6l. Sold that yesterday and bought a 95 Altima SE 5sp a week ago.

Pro: roomy. good power in the low range (my 93 Max SE 5sp won't pull till midrange). very fun to toss around (max is a slug. sentra was pretty good). lasts forever. we had 156k on the 93 and only major repair was starter at 105k and clutch at 140k. interior lasts forever (nothing rattles or falls apart)

Con: no respect. no mods. so so braking w/drums (the 95 se has disc/disc and abs...stops like a mofo).

If you don't like the g20, the altima's a good choice. check your ins though. 93 Altima to 97 sentra was $150. From 97 Sentra to 95 Altima was another $200. Ins said the sentra was newer than the 93 and the 95 is a higher class than the sentra. Weird, cuz the 97 kbb higher than the 95.
Jae