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lumpy - 12 May 2005 00:32 GMT

I just purchased a 1999 loaded Quest with 57,000 miles for $8,000.00. After I purchased it I did my homework and, in reading the reviews, noticed a plethora of nasty comments such as

bad transmissions, busted radios, rattling noises, bad brakes.

Did I do something wrong?

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Professor - 12 May 2005 13:19 GMT

Well... Consumer Reports sure doesn't like the Quest much. The 99 model
got bashed for electrical equipment failures. Here's a few comments
they made about newer models.

"The Quest is a competitive minivan that's sensibly priced. Based on
the Altima, it's powered by a 240-hp V6, but acceleration is only
adequate. Both the second- and third-row seats fold flat when not in
use. The ride is supple and steady, with responsive and secure
handling. The interior is roomy, with easy access to all rows. The
instrument cluster is located in the center of the dash, which is a
nuisance and makes some gauges difficult to read. Nissan claims the
instrument panel will be redesigned soon. Reliability has been poor.
Crash-test results are impressive."

Professor
www.telstar-electronics.com

> I just purchased a 1999 loaded Quest with 57,000 miles for $8,000.00. After I purchased it I did my homework and, in reading the reviews,

noticed a plethora of nasty comments such as

> bad transmissions, busted radios, rattling noises, bad brakes.
>
> Did I do something wrong?

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Alotta Fagina - 12 May 2005 14:11 GMT

Yes, wrong. Nissan is a GREAT COMPANY but Quest is their weakness. Nothing
worse than Quest, also horrible fuel economy. WHy do they still make it??

Sentras - cheap, Maximas - reliable, Altimas - medium, Pathfinder, all these
are wonderful vehicles for the MONEY you pay comparing to Toyota, Honda,
etc. but Quest is certainly a bad family member.

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