1994 Nissan Serena review from Australia and New Zealand
"Fuel thirsty - people mover"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The van keeps conking out, especially at low revs, i.e. when stopping at lights.
Very bad fuel economy. 6.5k / litre city driving.
Having allowed for the fact that it is full-time 4WD, I still feel that this is extremely thirsty.
8k / litre on a long haul drive.
Have had the van put onto a computer analyser, which indicated that the Crank Angle Sensor was faulty. Had to replace this - was quoted NZ$1250 plus installation for this part (by Nissan), ended up putting a second hand distributor in, as the crank angle sensor is enclosed in this unit. Second hand unit cost NZ$250 installed.
The van has not conked out since (has only been two weeks).
Was told that this would improve the fuel economy - which it hasn't.
The passenger window fails to open with the drivers controls. Apparently the connector unit has failed. Cost of repair will be approximately NZ$250.
General comments?
The Dickie seat is very uncomfortable.
Wouldn't want to travel more than 10km sitting on it.
Really is a 7 seater.
Sliding door very hard to close on a slight hill.
Feels very spacious, comfortable driving, although not very powerful.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2L petrol Fulltime 4WD Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 104000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 106500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Integra |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2003 |