1997 Nissan Hardbody Pickup xe, shortbed review from North America
"One word-enduring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought it, it had an idle problem, fixed free under warranty.
Clutch at 125k
At 150k the alternator went bad. my fault the power steering was leaking onto it, and I did not get that fixed until...
Powersteering leak, turned out to be a loose hose (crap).
Clutch at 250k
Front rotors wore out at 285k
Starter went at 298k
Timing chain slap at 325k repaired at 332,069.
General comments?
This truck has paid for itself 5 fold. All I do is maintain it like it was my religion.
It handles equally beautiful on the highway or the back-roads.
25 mpg, is as constant as the sun.
In the 297,000 miles that I have driven this truck, the closest thing to leaving me stranded was having to push start it when the starter went out. period.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 332500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2007 |