1985 Nissan 720 Pickup 4X4 Sport Truck review from North America

Starting at around 55,000 miles, it developed an electrical fault that would blow the tail light fuse. Problem chased out to a wire rubbing against the frame, near the fuel tank.

At 110,000 miles, the head gasket blew. Interesting the difference between the 2.4L motor and the old two 2.0L in that the 2.4L motor will burn a hole between the cylinders, and the 2.0l blows the gasket out into the water jacket. I have also replaces the alternator three times. I learned a good lesson, don't buy a rebuilt alternator from a discount retailer. Get a good one from your Nissan dealer. The extra expense is worth not having to replace it again and again and again...

This Nissan 720 has all in all, been a really good and reliable pickup. It may not be the most comfortable, but it has cost me less to operate over the last seventeen years. What with the rising costs of new trucks, my old Nissan is now getting new seats and a paint job. I think I'll get at least another ten good years of service out of her, and then I'll hand it over to the kids. Maybe...