Nissan QX 2.0 V6 SEL 4d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Dirt cheap for a four year old large saloon when I bought it. Still think it's the best car bargain I have ever had in thirty years.
Costs
Fuel economy not too bad on a long run, but expensive for popping down the shops. Parts are reasonable, but haven't had to buy many in four years
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On the road
Driving
Smooth ride, driving improved considerably once cheap tyres it came with were replaced with a set of Avons. Eats up miles on motorways.
Performance
Not quick from standing start. Laid back, but can pick up her skirts when she gets going. Drop the overdrive (must be unique on an auto) and she really gets a shift on.
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Living with it
Reliability
Just get in, it starts every time whatever the weather. Only had to replace pads, front disks, 4 bulbs the tyres and the exhaust in four years. Brilliant. Sails through the MOT.
Image
Looks good from front, rear is so-so due to the rear window which dowsn't seem to match the rest of the car. If Nissan had made an estate version, it would have been a winner.
Comfort
Dirty great leather seats, heated and electric adjustment climate control, electric sunroof and just about everything else, plenty of usable stowage spaces and a huge boot. Tiny ashtray though. Came with Sony radio and CD changer as standard.
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Security and Service
Security
Forgotten what the alarm sounds like, it never goes off because no-one would try nicking one. Because it's rare, never had trouble finding it in any car park.
Service
I have a small independent garage look after it. He says easy to work on, much better than the Omega (which he says are unreliable).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None at all. Love the refined V6 burble on acceleration. Chain driven camshafts, so no worry about snapping cambelts.
Other
Replacement dash bulbs for climate control not cheap cos they're blue(?). Parts reasonable. Climate control sometimes loses the plot. Never figured out yet why there's a button on alarm fob to turn the interior lights on remotely.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes