platinumricky:
New generation nissans need almost BMW level of attention to be used as daily drivers - If u are not willing to bring out time to understand them, just stay away.

BestDude:
it is true . I have been wondering same for years. There is a Nigerian used Nissan Murano going for 500k right now and I was about to create a thread today to ask questions. I wanted to buy it for company use cos our works involve moving a lot but at the same time I was worried on same reason the op created this thread.

And my worry centered on whether the car will be giving me problems and lots of problem.

There is another murano going for 650k too.

But you will never see a Toyota of same year sell for less than 1,000,000

So, I will appreciate it if people can help us.

nurey:


may you live long to enjoy it

BestDude:
it is true . I have been wondering same for years. There is a Nigerian used Nissan Murano going for 500k right now and I was about to create a thread today to ask questions. I wanted to buy it for company use cos our works involve moving a lot but at the same time I was worried on same reason the op created this thread.

And my worry centered on whether the car will be giving me problems and lots of problem.

There is another murano going for 650k too.

But you will never see a Toyota of same year sell for less than 1,000,000

So, I will appreciate it if people can help us.

femi4:
See this illiterate ....i don't roll with a folly

id4sho:

ODE, you can be a consultant to Peugeot Nigeria, Stallion /Dana, Innoson ,Foton and host of others and advice them to stop installing thermostat in their vehicles.

CityNGR:


get attention sumwia else

nurey:


A thermostat work is to allow passage of fluid from the radiator into the engine. Also regulating the amount of fluid passing through.

Now a thermostat removed causes only 1 major issue, engine will never get to working temperature hence your fuel economy would be affected.

now a faulty thermostat on the other hand which remained closed would cause overheating of engine due to blocking enough fluid flow.

let's just leave it at that because other unholy act (running fan direct, using water instead of coolant) etc can also cause cooling system breakdown.

Ategberoson:



what about golf product bruh, like golf 2,3 and 4

Ademoore07:


Golf 4 is ok. Most Volkswagen products are prone to electrical problems. Although, fuel efficienct. Make sure they are not flooded rides by streaming for its details on Carfax with the chassis number

nurey:


It's ignorance that causes it. Most tokunbo cars should go through maintenance when bought but we don't do it, then thermostat fails and instead of changing it, kazeem will just bypass the thing and be feeling like a god

AgentGoat:




Where did you see the cheap Nissan cars?

nurey:


I am sure. What do you want to talk about? please note I am not a car dealer or a mechanic neither am I interested in buying any car for now. But I am interested in a profitable business venture

shadeyinka:

I hope you would State your own reasons.


WHAT?
1. The car thermostat is a mechanical mechanism that is connected to regulate the flow of water/coolant through the engine block from the radiator.
2. The thermostat usually has two STATES
a. Partially Open
b. Fully Opened.
3. When the car engine is COLD, the thermostat valve is Partially Opened to allow the Engine warm up quickly.
4. When the car engine block warms up to a pre-set temperature, the Thermostat Valve Opens FULLY and maximum cooling fluid is allowed to flow through the engine block.
WHY?
Without the Thermostat, the Engine might over-cool to freezing point. This is damaging to the engine.

Other than this, the engine operates better when relatively cool. Infact, the cooler the better(however not to low to affect engine efficiency: this us usually not a problem in our own kind of weather): as long as it doesn't go to freezing temperatures.

In Nigeria, the problem is usually overheating rather than overcoolinging due to the ambient temperature s.

This is the only reason why removing the thermostat in Nigeria wouldn't damage your engine. The only snag is that your cooling fan may work continuously.



And thanks for being educative

@nurey
I am not encouraging removal of thermostat. I am only saying it causes no major performance issue with our kind of climate

nurey:


There are some certain Nissan years that have issues. You also have to note that Toyota is still top in reliability hence reason why it is expensive and holds its resale value.

but same can't be said for Nissan which is actually better and more rugged than Toyota in certain segment.

1. Nissan Murano. came purely with CVT transmission people didn't realize CVT is different from Automatic so the pour ATF fluid instead or CVT fluid hence the gear pack up in no time. Though the gear from factory too dey one kind due to the fact that Nissan is a pioneer of CVT transmission but as time went by they perfected it in later models.

2. Nissan Altima and maxima. the 2002 to 05 years of this Nissan too had CVT that's why it's damn cheap the gear too dey pack up with or without regular recommended maintenance. before those year and after those years were OK. Apart from transmission those year had some other minor factory design flaws.

3. Nissan quest 2005 to 2010 this one too has CVT that's the major fault has a known factory defect that was latter recalled. You can know the affect specimen by running a VIN check.

All other Nissan are good but are cheap due to the body, a lot of they just fall apart on heavy use especially when used in bad road, body starts falling like London bridge.

There are many Nissan that actually hold value as close to Toyota as it can be.

1. Nissan Xtrail very solid CUV and expensive as tokunbo and Naija used.

2. Nissan Sentry with the QD engine this one doesn't fall apart like it's close siblings I wonder why.

3. Nissan pathfinder. 2003 and 2004 especially, them cost like mad and they are indestructible (metaphor)

When buying a Nissan always check the body for rust and be weary of deformity if panel beater hit the boot for adjustment, front bumper go fall of, if he hit the door suspension go bend nah joke ooo

nurey:


There are some certain Nissan years that have issues. You also have to note that Toyota is still top in reliability hence reason why it is expensive and holds its resale value.

but same can't be said for Nissan which is actually better and more rugged than Toyota in certain segment.

1. Nissan Murano. came purely with CVT transmission people didn't realize CVT is different from Automatic so the pour ATF fluid instead or CVT fluid hence the gear pack up in no time. Though the gear from factory too dey one kind due to the fact that Nissan is a pioneer of CVT transmission but as time went by they perfected it in later models.

2. Nissan Altima and maxima. the 2002 to 05 years of this Nissan too had CVT that's why it's damn cheap the gear too dey pack up with or without regular recommended maintenance. before those year and after those years were OK. Apart from transmission those year had some other minor factory design flaws.

3. Nissan quest 2005 to 2010 this one too has CVT that's the major fault has a known factory defect that was latter recalled. You can know the affect specimen by running a VIN check.

All other Nissan are good but are cheap due to the body, a lot of they just fall apart on heavy use especially when used in bad road, body starts falling like London bridge.

There are many Nissan that actually hold value as close to Toyota as it can be.

1. Nissan Xtrail very solid CUV and expensive as tokunbo and Naija used.

2. Nissan Sentry with the QD engine this one doesn't fall apart like it's close siblings I wonder why.

3. Nissan pathfinder. 2003 and 2004 especially, them cost like mad and they are indestructible (metaphor)

When buying a Nissan always check the body for rust and be weary of deformity if panel beater hit the boot for adjustment, front bumper go fall of, if he hit the door suspension go bend nah joke ooo

CityNGR:

delete this post or deactivate your account immediately

saintneo:


I like your knowledge depth.

I've had my eyes on Xterra recently and I've seen prices between 750k and 1.1M. Kindly give your opinion on Nissan Xterra.

Crossbow:
Pls gurus in the house, I am planning to buy a Kia Cerato (manual transmission) this year 2014 model, but someone just described Kia products as 'cartons'. This is going to be my first car and my budget is 2M. Pls are there any issues with this car? Can I get something else with that budget?

Essont:
With all this said, why then should one buy a nissan. No wonder owners are looking for a way to dump them. What then can you say about a Madza, they serm next on the line of cheap cars. IMO.

nurey:


It's a reliable vehicle better to buy the 3.3L V6 for good performance and engine response. but be mindful it's an off road SUV so not good on gas. I would advice you buy the 2001-04 pathfinder with the 3.5L V6 more luxurious than the xterra and better road handling and better mpg than the xterra

moscobabs:

Bro I have been using my Nissan quest since 2014 although I don't always drive it since it enter nija I have not drove 2000 miles. The only problem I have with it is the fan which always faulty and cause overheating then the radiator is single ..pls is it advisable to change the radiator to double ? I just like the beauty of the car

Crossbow:
Pls gurus in the house, I am planning to buy a Kia Cerato (manual transmission) this year 2014 model, but someone just described Kia products as 'cartons'. This is going to be my first car and my budget is 2M. Pls are there any issues with this car? Can I get something else with that budget?

nurey:


[s]Nissan/infiniti is by far stronger and durable in parts than a toyota/lexus. but there are certain Nissan with issues especially those of US origin. European Nissan are very strong.[/s]

some Toyota models too had issue like the US 2azfe engine, 2007 cary with gear problem, accelerator sticking in matrix and some other recall.

if you want to buy a car ensure you read the review and user experience before buying

Crossbow:
Pls gurus in the house, I am planning to buy a Kia Cerato (manual transmission) this year 2014 model, but someone just described Kia products as 'cartons'. This is going to be my first car and my budget is 2M. Pls are there any issues with this car? Can I get something else with that budget?

nurey:


It's a reliable vehicle better to buy the 3.3L V6 for good performance and engine response. but be mindful it's an off road SUV so not good on gas. I would advice you buy the 2001-04 pathfinder with the 3.5L V6 more luxurious than the xterra and better road handling and better mpg than the xterra

ericuzor:
can you please enlighten me more on pathfinder 2009..

kingreign:


This is hate speech.

Even Nissan/Infiniti won't assert to this claim. They know yota is the biggest thing in auto business that came out of Japan and they're the best, after them, Honda follows.

QED

1StopRudeness:


Still depends on what u are comparing all car brands have their luxury and affordable brands...

Nissan has its 2004, 2005 fx 35 which is expensive than Toyota's big daddy, Honda eod, even Toyota's CUV rav4 and Honda's 2005 suv...

shadeyinka:

The thermostat is useful only in temperate countries. During winter, it allows frozen ice within the engine completely melt before water begins to circulate

In a place like Nigeria, it has no useful purpose.

Ghost1994:
Gear issues... murano... maxima n altima..