2008 Nissan Quest

[ryansride2017]

Due to our ever-growing family and our good fortune with our first two Nissan's, we added a Nissan Quest to the stable. Let me tell you folks, if you are in need of a people mover (minivan, SUV) now is the best time to shop! The MSRP of our van was 32,800. Their bottom line price they offered was 26,300. They gave us $9500 trade-in (on a Jeep - that was paid off)that only "blue-booked" for $8500. In addition, and as part of the purchasing contract, will install Nissan aftermarket DVD system (valued at $1500) and a trailer hitch.

The van is virtually loaded with an incredible amount of electronics and "power this, power that". In the couple times I have driven it, it seems very comfortable to drive with the engine/transmission working seamlessly. If the center information system, with MPG calculation, is to be believed, it is also fairly fuel efficient.

The only thing that concerns me with the van IS the incredible amount of electronics. From the power windows - front and rear, two power doors, power rear lift gate, back-up camera that gets displayed on the information screen (6"X6") any time the vehicle is in reverse, power seats, etc.,etc.

My wife also checked on a 2008 Grand Caravan with a similar MSRP and couldn't even get past all of the cheap plastics and lousy configuration of the interior to even consider it. I'll keep everyone updated as it grows older.

 

[JTK]

Good deal Ryan! Yes, the current deals on the Quest are unreal. You could get a base model for ~$21K FWIU. My closest Nissan dealer only had like 2 left when I was there recently (FIL bought a new Rogue). Going back 6mo when I leased our Odyssey, we would have had a Quest in the garage had they had that deal then. IMO, the only tough pill to swallow is the looks of the Quest. You can't beat the 3.5L and the Jatco transmission though!

2008 Nissan Quest!!

Joel

 

[milwaukee]

We looked at the quest. The base model here was as low as 16,995 before taxes. The research we found showed the quest to have questionable reliability. It also appears that Nissan recommends premium fuel.

The three nissan dealers we went to were total jerks and to be quite honest they were morons. The dealer experience alone would have turned us against the van.

As for the cheap plastics in the caravan I disagree. It is no "cheaper" or "platicy" than the Nissan or the Sienna we bought.

 

[ryansride2017]

I'm not quite sure about previous years but my manual clearly states 87 octane is recommended for this vehicle. Nothing about premium to increase performance or no mention of premium whatsoever.

 

[milwaukee]

see under "fuel economy"
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2008-nissan-quest-1.htm


look under the "going and stopping" section
http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?...ws&aff=national

Yes it requires premium fuel.

 

[ryansride2017]

I don't know how I can make this any clearer. I have a 2008 Quest. With each car, comes a manual. In the manual, under "Fluids and Specifications" it lists:

Recommended Fuel: 87 Octane

Nothing about requiring or recommending premium. Just 87 octane.

I don't know if this was the case in prior years, but that is what is stated in my 2008 manual. Maybe there is a little confusion with the 3.5L in the Altima where I hear premium is recommended (but I haven't read it in a manual).

 

[ryansride2017]

Originally Posted By: milwaukee
see under "fuel economy"
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2008-nissan-quest-1.htm


look under the "going and stopping" section
http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?...ws&aff=national

Yes it requires premium fuel.






Ultimately, who pays the bills? Nissan. It doesn't matter if you have 10 automotive publications stating the Quest needs premium, if the ultimate source (Nissan)says it recommends regular (as it does in the manual), story is over. Now if you have a TSB from Nissan stating they screwed up and inadvertently listed regular instead of premium, I would be very eager to read it.

 

[JTK]

Ryan, I think the high octane fuel requirement is a carry-over from the Nissan Maxima. Indeed the Quest does not require it, nor does the Murano IIRC. That would be absurd for a minivan or SUV to carry such a spec. Out of curiosity, what engine oil does it spec, 5w30? That Jatco transaxle will have a drain plug which is sweet. I don't know that I've ever heard of a transmission issue with a Quest, which is a rarity with a minivan.

Joel

 

[milwaukee]

Too many sources say it is required for me to be convinced this is cut and dry.

My wife had a 99 Infiniti G20 that "recommended premium fuel" and it was a gutless 4 cyl.

I simply don't know what to think. I would be willing to think Nissan simply changed the requirement to "adjust" to high gas prices.

 

[ryansride2017]

Originally Posted By: milwaukee
I would be willing to think Nissan simply changed the requirement to "adjust" to high gas prices.


If the Quest ever required premium, Nissan is lucky they made this adjustment. They also need to make the 3.5L in the Altima run on regular as well. The mid-size car market is too competitive right now and a premium recommendation pushes people to the V-6's from Toyota, Honda and Chevrolet who all run on regular unleaded.

 

[ryansride2017]

Originally Posted By: milwaukee
Too many sources say it is required for me to be convinced this is cut and dry.


I understand what your saying but the most important source (Nissan) is saying regular is recommended. It would be interesting if anyone with a 2006 or 2007 model year manual can chime in to report what is recommended in their manuals.

 

[Canawler]

Originally Posted By: JTK
Good deal Ryan! Yes, the current deals on the Quest are unreal. You could get a base model for ~$21K FWIU.Joel


My local Nissan dealer is offering free Sentra with any minivan, truck, or suv purchase.
The deal is you get a 24 month/24K mile Sentra lease for $1 down and $1 month.

---or---

$4000 off the purchase price.

They still have plenty left.

 

[ryansride2017]

Originally Posted By: JTK
Out of curiosity, what engine oil does it spec, 5w30?.
Joel


It recommends 5W30.

 

[Cutehumor]

Originally Posted By: Canawler

My local Nissan dealer is offering free Sentra with any minivan, truck, or suv purchase.
The deal is you get a 24 month/24K mile Sentra lease for $1 down and $1 month.

---or---

$4000 off the purchase price.

They still have plenty left.


is this on the headgasket eating Sentra?

 

[crinkles]

I know over here, Hyundai specs regular fuel for its cars in the specs and owners manual, but on its website, says that Hyundai's run best using premium.

I guess the situation is the same for Nissan. They don't want to mandate premium by putting it in the owner's manual, but it will probably run that teensy bit better on premium. The manual may just be a minimum requirement.

 

[Boomer]

Many Nissan engines have the variable valve timing and some type of spark that can take advantage of this. You'll get the highest torque and HP with premium in these engines. They'll run on regular but my ping under heavy load. My 4 liter VQ-40 engine in my Frontier runs best on premium and gives the lowest $/mile on premium which is what really counts. I canget over 25 mpg on premium on this 2007 V-6 auto 4WD Frontier on premium fuel in hiway driving! Regular I'm lucky to get 20.