1996 Nissan Hardbody Pickup XE review from North America
"The truck is not a good truck at all"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well it all started when I bought it. First thing, at 95000 I had to put all new shocks on it, "not a big problem."
Next at 100000 is when the crap hit the fan! First I started noticing a grinding noise, so I took it to the shop. Came to find out it was the oil pump and time chain. We special ordered a chain and oil pump from Nissan, well about two weeks later the chain broke. Since the chain broke, it screwed up the valves. So now I got a new chain, new oil pump, and a new set of valves.
The next thing that happened was the trans went out, so I went ahead and put a new trans and clutch in it. I drive it two more weeks and now the main bearing went out. Once they go out, it messes up the crank, so it's getting done now.
So once again I am without a truck, and it's really starting to make me mad. And keep in mind, this truck has been took care of, and has never been in the mud. I wash it once a week.
General comments?
I advise every one to stay away from the 96 hard body style, it is a piece of crap!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Hardbody Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2009 |