1989 Nissan Laurel Medallist review from Australia and New Zealand
"Would be the perfect car if it had been better maintained"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior trim starting to fray.
Injectors work, sluggish performance.
Rear brake drums unbalance at 184,000kms.
Shocks on the way out.
A/C Belt badly worn.
Master Electric Window/Central Locking switch total failure.
General comments?
Because the injectors are worn the performance is very sluggish and can cause large amounts of black smoke under heavy acceleration.
For a diesel, this car is not very good up hills.
Would handle PERFECTLY with a new set of shocks (Not cheap however)
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | RD28 (2.8 diesel) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 181100 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 184400 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2005 |