1986 Nissan Prairie SGL review from UK and Ireland
"A brilliant design well put together"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor failed at @140000 miles.
OS rear suspension arm collapsed and I regretfully scrapped the car as I couldn't find a replacement.
General comments?
The most capable load carrying car I have ever owned.
It gave an impressive package of adequate performance and comfort and could swallow bulky loads that defeated many small vans thanks to its remarkable load height.
The handling was never more than mediocre but loading it up to maximum weight didn't affect it at all.
Access to the seats was unbeatable thanks to the sliding rear doors and pillar-less construction.
I was very sad to scrap it, to me it was a thing of beauty using the dictum "form follows function".
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Nova |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2008 |