Approached by the neighbors
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Originally Posted By: sayjac
I empathize with your neighbors, sadly another 2.5L owner hung out to dry by Nissan.
yeah because they didn't get their money's worth in 190K miles of driving...Sheesh.
Must be nice to be able to be so cavalier regarding someone else's money and mode of transportation. 190k in this case, suspect it's been going on much much longer and don't forget the 5qts of oil a week and other issues. Convenient left unquoted was the main point of the post of thousands of 2.5L owners, many new/original, being left by the side of the road on a defect that was known about in 02, and not addressed by Nissan. Just for some perpective, my precats destroyed the engine at ~81k, on a very well maintained engine. But, having read the link you knew that.
No more Nissans, my experience
Originally Posted By: sayjac
I empathize with your neighbors, sadly another 2.5L owner hung out to dry by Nissan.
yeah because they didn't get their money's worth in 190K miles of driving...Sheesh.
Must be nice to be able to be so cavalier regarding someone else's money and mode of transportation. 190k in this case, suspect it's been going on much much longer and don't forget the 5qts of oil a week and other issues. Convenient left unquoted was the main point of the post of thousands of 2.5L owners, many new/original, being left by the side of the road on a defect that was known about in 02, and not addressed by Nissan. Just for some perpective, my precats destroyed the engine at ~81k, on a very well maintained engine. But, having read the link you knew that.
No more Nissans, my experience
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
A new engine runs $1000.00 ??
Are you talking about a new car engine ??
I think that was just for the installation. The engine and other parts and fluids would be extra.
A new engine runs $1000.00 ??
Are you talking about a new car engine ??
I think that was just for the installation. The engine and other parts and fluids would be extra.
Originally Posted By: cancov
I have been experiencing a similar problem with our '02 Maxima with the 3.5. There is actually a recall on the camshaft position sensor that has been reported to have similar symptoms. We actually have a scheduled appointment on Thursday for the dealer to perform the recall.
Early front wheel drive VQ35s are known for consuming oil due to low tension thin rings.
For the Nissan haters, My '96 VQ30DE has over 298,000 miles, does not leak or burn a drop, and still runs like new.
Most engine issues can be attributed to engineers trying to meet EPA mileage mandates.
I have been experiencing a similar problem with our '02 Maxima with the 3.5. There is actually a recall on the camshaft position sensor that has been reported to have similar symptoms. We actually have a scheduled appointment on Thursday for the dealer to perform the recall.
Early front wheel drive VQ35s are known for consuming oil due to low tension thin rings.
For the Nissan haters, My '96 VQ30DE has over 298,000 miles, does not leak or burn a drop, and still runs like new.
Most engine issues can be attributed to engineers trying to meet EPA mileage mandates.
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Tell them to junk the Japanese,buy a 1994 Dodge Spirit 4 cylinder and never look back.At least with that they can plan on a head gasket every 60-80,000 and they wont be surprised by it.
Once you're good at it you can do it in the time of a semi-complicated timing belt... and at about the same interval!
Don't even have to take the timing belt or manifold off, just unbolt the head and slide a new one in!
Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Tell them to junk the Japanese,buy a 1994 Dodge Spirit 4 cylinder and never look back.At least with that they can plan on a head gasket every 60-80,000 and they wont be surprised by it.
Once you're good at it you can do it in the time of a semi-complicated timing belt... and at about the same interval!
Don't even have to take the timing belt or manifold off, just unbolt the head and slide a new one in!
Originally Posted By: cmorr
Originally Posted By: Hootbro
Where are these good used cars for $1K?
Yes, same question here
In Indiana A decent used car thats roadworthy without major mechanical faults usually starts in the $4-5,000 range (thats newer than year 2000) older than that sure there cheaper but its a true gamble as to the problems youl find or face.. my experience. and my definition of road worthy is coast to coast without much worry of breakdown..
Originally Posted By: Hootbro
Where are these good used cars for $1K?
Yes, same question here
In Indiana A decent used car thats roadworthy without major mechanical faults usually starts in the $4-5,000 range (thats newer than year 2000) older than that sure there cheaper but its a true gamble as to the problems youl find or face.. my experience. and my definition of road worthy is coast to coast without much worry of breakdown..
Have to know what you're buying when you buy a $1k car. Paid $450 for the Festiva 3 years ago and still driving it. A couple repairs yes but still don't have over $750 in it and would drive it anywhere.
Passed along some info to them. Looks like they're talking to others also.. good gets me off the hook!! They're not sure what they'll do yet. They were looking at the other neighbors 2000 gen Impala I think with the 3.8L. I know what to look for on that one!
Passed along some info to them. Looks like they're talking to others also.. good gets me off the hook!! They're not sure what they'll do yet. They were looking at the other neighbors 2000 gen Impala I think with the 3.8L. I know what to look for on that one!
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