1993 Nissan Laurel Altima GTS-R review from Caribbean
"The last of the double-carburetor sedans"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After 3 years: Tie rod ends need replacement.
Brake pads have been replaced once.
Engine stalls with the air conditioning on in a turn, while using the power steering.
General comments?
A very comfortable and stable car.
It stands rock hard on its suspension, although my shock-absorbers are starting to wear down from all the racing I do with it.
Acceleration is outstanding. I have left many people in awe of this rear-wheel drive automatic burning rubber!
The air conditioning is also excellent, very cool and no troubles for the past 3 years.
For a double carburetor, 2.4 liter in-line-6, 6 to 6.5 km/l is not bad. I thought this was horrible until I drove my dad's new KIA Optima 4 cylinder engine with only slightly better economy.
The only complaint I have is the lack of Internet sites about this specific model. It has a double carburetor, 2.4 liter in-line-6 engine (RB24-S). I presume a down rated Skyline engine.
Therefore I have this question to anyone who might be reading this. Is there anyone with this same model or Cefiro or the 2.0 liter variant, who knows about websites about modifying these type of cars?
P.s. If anyone would like a photo of this model or it's engine... xkoote@hotmail.com
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Excellent |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 inline six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 30th September, 2001 |