1996 Nissan QX SE review from UK and Ireland
"Lovely when working, but a money pit for any significant repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing chain jumped on start-up at 89000 miles. £2200 to check/fully rebuild engine. Radiator blockage and water pump seal failure at 160000 miles cost approx £500 to repair. Near side front lower ball joint needed replacing at 165000 miles costing approx £400. Power steering fluid cooler failure at 170000 miles cost £120 to repair. Timing chain jumped on start-up at 176500 miles (87500 miles after previous occasion) despite regular high quality oil changes and always depressing clutch before start-up.
General comments?
Lovely smooth and relaxing driving experience.
Nissan give dealers no official guidance on changing timing chains, but they have jumped without warning twice on me and it costs a fortune to check and repair engine. Not willing to pay our a second time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 176000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2005 |