1986 Nissan 720 Pickup 4X4 review from North America
"Wonderful truck. Great bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 175000.
Gone through three clutches (my fault, I'm hard on them).
Heater went out at 160000.
Transmission needed a rebuild at 120000.
General comments?
I put oversized tires on the truck at about 20000 miles, which probably explains why I've had transmission problems. The fifth gear is also pretty much unusable with the oversized tires, so I stick with first through fourth.
Very dependable! I expect this vehicle to last another 100K miles or more.
Not as quick as it used to be, but still a nice car for camping and hauling.
Not fun for everyday travel as you feel every bump and jar on the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | ? Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 178000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2001 |