The CV joint boots busted.
It was a good car. But it had very little acceleration. I had to floor it to get to up some hills. It nothing compared to my 1997 Trans Am I had.
It got good gas mileage, but that just didn't make up for the performance of the car.
Oh yeah, the stock speakers are terrible on this car. They can't handle very much at all.
Agreed that the 1.6L engine is underpowered, but this is a vehicle that will last for long periods and wants to be run. My 1997 now has 547K on it and still loves to go.
With regular maintenance this engine will outdistance most of the new "FUEL_EFFICIENT" stuff being put out 10 years later. I get 35-37 city and up to 45 highway on this engine. The only key is that it needs to be run -- it doesn't like to sit for any period of time - it prefers to run and run and run.
Other positives: most items requiring regular maintenance are easy to get to - including spark plugs - right on top of engine block. Air Filters and other regular maintenance are easy to access and replace. Very easy on tires.
Downsides: Hate to say it, but electrical (particularly rheostats) has been a problem. Runs thru an alternator every 200K or so. While easy on tires, too light overall particularly on rear and will fishtail if not familiar with behavior on wet roads.
Overall, planning on buying another Nissan based upon the overall behavior of this one... not too many vehicles that maintain over 500K or 11 years...:)
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