1992 Nissan Hardbody Pickup SE review from North America
"A great value machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We lost the radio at 3 years, replaced under warranty with a rebuilt. The replacement lasted approx another 3. This time, I replaced it with name brand which is still running.
We lost the instrument panel (specifically the gas gauge) at 2 years and the panel was replaced under warranty.
At 8 years or 180,000 miles, we lost the starter, which I replaced.
I do preventative maintainance of belts, hoses, timing belt, and water pump at a 2 year interval. I have also had the alternator bearings and brushes replaced just on principle.
Seats need replacement, but are still usable. Just not so comfortable as when they were new.
I keep waiting for something else to go amiss, but the old gal just keeps on running.
General comments?
Other than above, this has probably been my best automobile in 30+ years of driving. Take a lesson, Detroit. I would love to buy one of yours, but you would have a rough time matching the reliability of this machine. Make a good, small, reliable, truck. Heck, even charge me more to buy it, but support it and me and you will keep me. The Japanese have learned that lesson.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 202000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2003 |