1985 Nissan 720 Pickup King Cab review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap off-road fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My intake manifold corroded, allowing coolant to get into the combustion chambers. I have got the engine pulled apart at the moment (only top end).
The Alternator light started to come on, but this was only a set of brushes.
General comments?
I have only had the car a few weeks and have already had a few problems. But it is a old car and you have to expect something to go wrong. After I repair it, I don't think it will be a bad car.
I am also planing a engine swap in a year or so. I have a SR20DET and gearbox to put in it. A friend of mine has done a V8 conversion, A holden 308. The suspension has coped well, but he has blown up a few diffs.
I use it as daily transport and for some off road driving. I don't have many complaints as I realize it is an old car, you get what you pay for.
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| 1985 - 720 Pickup 2.4 4 cylinder Reliable tough vehicle. Little expense over the years |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 petrol Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 264000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 268000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 22nd May, 2003 |