1997 Nissan Hardbody Pickup XE Ext. Cab 4x4 review from North America
"The best compact pickups made!!! (Well, Toyotas are OK, too.)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing really... just minor stuff, but what do you expect when you put almost 50K miles on any truck in less than 2 years!! Overall, I love this truck... my second Nissan truck, and most likely not the last. Unfortunately, the clutch is whining very bad, and will need to be replaced soon. I recently purchased a 94 VW Jetta, strictly so I could lower the amount of miles that I put on my truck! This is a great truck. My first Nissan was still running great with 200,000 miles until I wrecked it (hey, it was my first car). I am sure this Nissan will be around just as long!
General comments?
Only drawback, not very good gas mileage for a 4-cyl.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2004 |