Nissan Teana Experience

[Sfour]

  On 3/13/2018 at 2:32 PM, Samuelsim said:

i thinking to get a left 1 year old plus Nissan Teana, anything i should look out for? And anyone deal with Alyon Motoring before?

 

 

Thanks

 

My J32 XV250 is coming to 8.5 year, with mileage below 100K. I have already replaced the following over my last 4.5 years of ownership;

 

1.  Radiator and all cooling system related hoses.

2.  Front brake rotors

3.  Full set shock absorbers

4.  Lower arms

5.  Full set engine mounting

6.  Power steering pump

7.  Drive shafts CV joint covers

8.  All long life fluids including brake fluid, CVT, power steering, coolant

9.  Auxiliary belt

10. All wheel bearings 

11. All linkages

 

These are what i can remember, maybe there are more. Should be enough to last me till COE expires.

 

Cars of this age are hit and miss. If you manage to find one that is well taken care of, good for you. Otherwise, for most of the cars of this age, set aside some budget for repairs and maintenance.

 

Do note that J32 parts tend to be on the expensive side compared to similar cars in its class. And the dashboard, if yet to be replaced, should be a real eyesore by now.

[Wrecker51]

  On 3/13/2018 at 4:16 PM, Sfour said:

My J32 XV250 is coming to 8.5 year, with mileage below 100K. I have already replaced the following over my last 4.5 years of ownership;

 

1. Radiator and all cooling system related hoses.

2. Front brake rotors

3. Full set shock absorbers

4. Lower arms

5. Full set engine mounting

6. Power steering pump

7. Drive shafts CV joint covers

8. All long life fluids including brake fluid, CVT, power steering, coolant

9. Auxiliary belt

10. All wheel bearings

11. All linkages

 

These are what i can remember, maybe there are more. Should be enough to last me till COE expires.

 

Cars of this age are hit and miss. If you manage to find one that is well taken care of, good for you. Otherwise, for most of the cars of this age, set aside some budget for repairs and maintenance.

 

Do note that J32 parts tend to be on the expensive side compared to similar cars in its class. And the dashboard, if yet to be replaced, should be a real eyesore by now.

The alternator and the starter motor I will suggest.

[RogerNg_185295]

  On 3/13/2018 at 4:16 PM, Sfour said:

My J32 XV250 is coming to 8.5 year, with mileage below 100K. I have already replaced the following over my last 4.5 years of ownership;

 

1. Radiator and all cooling system related hoses.

2. Front brake rotors

3. Full set shock absorbers

4. Lower arms

5. Full set engine mounting

6. Power steering pump

7. Drive shafts CV joint covers

8. All long life fluids including brake fluid, CVT, power steering, coolant

9. Auxiliary belt

10. All wheel bearings

11. All linkages

 

These are what i can remember, maybe there are more. Should be enough to last me till COE expires.

 

Cars of this age are hit and miss. If you manage to find one that is well taken care of, good for you. Otherwise, for most of the cars of this age, set aside some budget for repairs and maintenance.

 

Do note that J32 parts tend to be on the expensive side compared to similar cars in its class. And the dashboard, if yet to be replaced, should be a real eyesore by now.

How about the aircon cooling coil?

[Sfour]

  On 3/15/2018 at 1:44 AM, RogerNg_185295 said:

How about the aircon cooling coil?

Fingers crossed....so far so good....

[Hamburger]

For a car of this low mileage, the parts failed quite early imo.

[Mahjong74]

  On 3/13/2018 at 4:16 PM, Sfour said:

My J32 XV250 is coming to 8.5 year, with mileage below 100K. I have already replaced the following over my last 4.5 years of ownership;

 

1.  Radiator and all cooling system related hoses.

2.  Front brake rotors

3.  Full set shock absorbers

4.  Lower arms

5.  Full set engine mounting

6.  Power steering pump

7.  Drive shafts CV joint covers

8.  All long life fluids including brake fluid, CVT, power steering, coolant

9.  Auxiliary belt

10. All wheel bearings 

11. All linkages

 

These are what i can remember, maybe there are more. Should be enough to last me till COE expires.

 

Cars of this age are hit and miss. If you manage to find one that is well taken care of, good for you. Otherwise, for most of the cars of this age, set aside some budget for repairs and maintenance.

 

Do note that J32 parts tend to be on the expensive side compared to similar cars in its class. And the dashboard, if yet to be replaced, should be a real eyesore by now.

 

My Toyota Premio is coming to 9.5 years, going to be scrap in Sept 2018. With mileage at 115K. 

 

So far during my 9.5 years of ownership, I only replace

 

1. Full set shock absorbers

2. Engine mounting. 

 

My brake pad is still original brake pad from Day 1. Looks like Nissan need to improve on the reliability of the parts, as compare to Toyota or Honda.

 

But Nissan Teana is a more comfortable and quieter car than Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Guess its just a small price to pay for the maintenance and repair for a good car. 

Edited March 15, 2018 by Mahjong74

[Sfour]

  On 3/15/2018 at 4:33 PM, Mahjong74 said:

My Toyota Premio is coming to 9.5 years, going to be scrap in Sept 2018. With mileage at 115K.

 

So far during my 9.5 years of ownership, I only replace

 

1. Full set shock absorbers

2. Engine mounting.

 

My brake pad is still original brake pad from Day 1. Looks like Nissan need to improve on the reliability of the parts, as compare to Toyota or Honda.

 

But Nissan Teana is a more comfortable and quieter car than Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Guess its just a small price to pay for the maintenance and repair for a good car.

Those parts I replaced are mostly preventive coz I do not want to deal with the trouble of a break down, especially with the annual road trips up north. In fact, sometimes my mechanic will keep those parts I change out for contingency use.

 

But do I agree without a doubt that Toyota cars are more durable. It is probably the best Jap brand in terms of durability.

[Wrecker51]

  On 3/15/2018 at 1:44 AM, RogerNg_185295 said:

How about the aircon cooling coil?

Aircon coil spoil just aircon not cold. You still can drive to workshop and get it fix. Alternator and starter motor faulty, you call the tow truck. Manage your risk and enjoy the ride

[Samuelsim]

just bought teana 2.5 that left 1 year plus, thinking to change the dashboard cos some crack on it, any suggestion? Also speedometer part, the fuel reading not lighting up, anyone have lobang to change as well? Small issue thou. 

[Jamesc]

  On 3/25/2018 at 2:09 PM, Samuelsim said:

just bought teana 2.5 that left 1 year plus, thinking to change the dashboard cos some crack on it, any suggestion? Also speedometer part, the fuel reading not lighting up, anyone have lobang to change as well? Small issue thou. 

 

I have a suggestion. Change out the crack dashboard.

 

[oceanmist73]

  On 3/25/2018 at 2:09 PM, Samuelsim said:

just bought teana 2.5 that left 1 year plus, thinking to change the dashboard cos some crack on it, any suggestion? Also speedometer part, the fuel reading not lighting up, anyone have lobang to change as well? Small issue thou. 

What you meant by small issue is that its nothing critical, can do with / without it.

 

The cracks on dashboard is unavoidable.  I did mine at about $900, re-wrap with leather.

 

Mine left 1.5yrs to go, did these so far:

1. Radiator and all cooling system related hoses. - due to accident

2. Alternator

3. Air-com compressor & cooling coil

4. Full set engine mounting

5. Power steering pump & hoses

6. Aux belt & tensioner

7. Ignition coils

8. Driveshaft dust cover X1

9. Dashboard re-wrap with leather

 

10. Lower arms - Now both side cracked, need to replace

11. Steering rack leaking - yet to do.  some say replace whole set, some say got repair kit, can overhaul.

 

Looking at it, all are big tickets items! hahaha!

 

Brake pads, fluids, tyres, battery excluded as these are part of maintenance / W&T items.

 

All these items happened in the 7-8yrs mark, I might consider extending COE...

Edited March 26, 2018 by oceanmist73

[ER-3682]

Nissan just used the wrong material for the Dashboard,370z & GTR also suffered from the same fate.  

[Samuelsim]

  On 3/26/2018 at 1:47 AM, oceanmist73 said:

What you meant by small issue is that its nothing critical, can do with / without it.

 

The cracks on dashboard is unavoidable.  I did mine at about $900, re-wrap with leather.

 

Mine left 1.5yrs to go, did these so far:

1. Radiator and all cooling system related hoses. - due to accident

2. Alternator

3. Air-com compressor & cooling coil

4. Full set engine mounting

5. Power steering pump & hoses

6. Aux belt & tensioner

7. Ignition coils

8. Driveshaft dust cover X1

9. Dashboard re-wrap with leather

 

10. Lower arms - Now both side cracked, need to replace

11. Steering rack leaking - yet to do.  some say replace whole set, some say got repair kit, can overhaul.

 

Looking at it, all are big tickets items! hahaha!

 

Brake pads, fluids, tyres, battery excluded as these are part of maintenance / W&T items.

 

All these items happened in the 7-8yrs mark, I might consider extending COE...

for the dashboard re wrap, someone quote me $500 from carousel. Now i realise my car door won't auto lock when driving, i have to press the lock button to lock all door, how much to replace?

 

[oceanmist73]

  On 3/27/2018 at 12:49 AM, Samuelsim said:

 

for the dashboard re wrap, someone quote me $500 from carousel. Now i realise my car door won't auto lock when driving, i have to press the lock button to lock all door, how much to replace?

 

Unlike Cefiro, Teana come without auto lock. You can buy a BUS unit from aliexpress n plug in. Think I've post here before. Do a search.

[RH1667]

  On 3/27/2018 at 4:25 PM, oceanmist73 said:

Unlike Cefiro, Teana come without auto lock. You can buy a BUS unit from aliexpress n plug in. Think I've post here before. Do a search.

 

 

I am not sure which version / year Teana you are referring to, but mine certainly came with auto door lock above certain speed ( i did not check what is that speed ). 

[Hamburger]

This auto lock thingy I always disenable it, both for present and previous car. I find it redundant.

[oceanmist73]

  On 3/28/2018 at 12:39 AM, RH1667 said:

I am not sure which version / year Teana you are referring to, but mine certainly came with auto door lock above certain speed ( i did not check what is that speed ).

09 Teana. My previous Cefiro has it.

[DACH]

It's American sibling.

 

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