Leaking power steering hose at 142,000.
Major oil leak at 138,000.
Bad alternator at 140,000 (This was a re-manufactured replacement I think went bad prematurely).
Bad alternator at 125,000.
Overall, my '90 Stanza has been treated really good. The original engine and transmission are working fine, other than the aforementioned faults and regular maintenance, I have had no problems with the car.
I have replaced the tires with performance ones and installed new shocks and I think the Stanza handles really well, like a sports car (no kidding!!). I hope to get a few more years out of it.
You think your Stanza handles like a sports car eh? My Dad had a 1990 Stanza GXE (rare). Although loaded down with power everything it was nimble. Alloy wheels wrapped with Michelin X-one premium rubber. 4 wheel disc brakes, 4 wheel ABS. Limited slip front differential, multi-mode 4 speed OD transmission. Thirsty for a four banger, but well worth it. My brother had it up to 200 km/hr (130 m/hr) and he reported no shaking, no vibrations, no anything. It's replacement, the Altima is a great car, but not the same.
Mike Green - Calgary, AB, Canada.
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