1990 Nissan Laurel Medallist review from Australia and New Zealand
"A truly excellent economical luxury car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
160000 km - I had to replace the alternator. This is a very costly and hard to find part.
General comments?
Although the mileage is quite high, the vehicle is still in very sound, reliable condition.
The quality of finish is excellent and has stood up to wear and tear very well, considering the vehicle used to be a taxi.
The colour scheme of the interior is a little dated, but never the less, it is a very comfortable place to be.
The standard equipment is very good, even by today's standards, with ABS and an airbag the only major omissions.
The performance is a little sluggish on hills and when overtaking, that said, the econonmy is outstanding for a vehicle of this size!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 176000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Skyline |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2001 |