How many miles can you put on a Nissan?

[R Flowers]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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My 87 Pulsar has 205,000 + and still starts right away, runs good (although
underpowered, but it was designed that way). Not all those miles were by me,
however.

[NissTech]

My nephews 92 Sentra is very close to 300,000 miles with no major engine
repairs.

just keep that oil changed every 3000 miles !!!

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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[Monte]

My 1987 Pathfinder 3.0 4x4 had well over 323,000 miles on it when I
sold it last February. Engine was still running fine. I replaced it
with a 2002 Infiniti QX4.

Monte
Nashville, Tennessee USA

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye

[_+arrooke]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye

My '93 Pathfinder is at 217,000 Km and running great with the original
exhaust.

[chase12]

1987 Nissan pickup. 376,000. No major problems. Iv'e replaced the alternator
about 8 times, fuel pump, and valve cover gasket, new catalytic converter,
that's about it.
The key is proper maintenace. To the point of being anal about it. It still
runs great, starting to use a bit of oil but it doesn't leak a drop. Call me
crazy but i'll drive it till it dies then try to revive it. We're kind of
attached. I bought it new with a whopping 7 miles on it.

Post by R Flowers

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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My 87 Pulsar has 205,000 + and still starts right away, runs good
(although underpowered, but it was designed that way). Not all those miles
were by me, however.
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(remove the 'T' if you want to talk to me)

[Peter Hill]

On Wed, 5 Oct 2005 12:01:05 -0700, "chase12"

Post by chase12
1987 Nissan pickup. 376,000. No major problems. Iv'e replaced the alternator
about 8 times

Why? What are you doing to them? That works out at 47K miles per
alternator, should get at least 2x that on a 80's alternator. My 1991
200SX turbo has done 140K miles on it's original alternator. When the
brushes wear out [1] I'll get some from the local auto electrical
shop. Last pair I bought for a 1984 Toyota which had done over 100K
miles cost £1, just had to file them to shape, drill a hole for the
assembly pin and solder them in.

[1] If they ever do on modern super finished slip rings. I've asked
at my auto electrical shop and they told me they now last a lot longer
than 70's and early 80's ones that I've had in past.

[SteveB]

Perhaps chase12 has got a lot of high load electrics compared to the
average. Higher loads=higher rate of brush wear and more likely diode
failure.
My 94 Primera did 158,000m on the original alternator and was still OK.

[Steve T]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.

The problem those engines have is a weak timing chain design. Some never
have a problem, other need the chain replaced around 120K. Otherwise should
go over 200K without a problem.

[PC]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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I know this is a Nissan group but most modern cars will do in excess of
300,000KM if they are 'Properly maintained'
Obviously treating them with respect helps as well.
Anecdotally Toyota's and Nissans are the best for longevity.
Having said that an associate of mine has a Peugot 504 Wagon he bought new
way back when.
This wagon has been serviced 'by the book' and the last time I asked had
clocked over 400,000KM and still didn't need oil between changes (5000KM)

Cheers
Paul.

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Post by PC

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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I know this is a Nissan group but most modern cars will do in excess of
300,000KM if they are 'Properly maintained'
Obviously treating them with respect helps as well.
Anecdotally Toyota's and Nissans are the best for longevity.
Having said that an associate of mine has a Peugot 504 Wagon he bought new
way back when.
This wagon has been serviced 'by the book' and the last time I asked had
clocked over 400,000KM and still didn't need oil between changes (5000KM)
Cheers
Paul.

for those metrically challenged, 300,000km is roughly 186,451 miles.
400,000km is roughly 248,601 miles.

Neither is *that* unusual. I know many Toyota's that have surpassed
the 250,000 mile mark and still going. Toyota's early model Lexuses
(early 90's) are still on the road with half a million miles on the
odo with only routine maintenance.

My daughters 99 Sentra has 90,000 miles on it and with the exception
of a bad oil sea replaced at 80K, l and of course, routine
maintenance, has run like new.

However, my 99 Durango (sold thank god), started spewing tranny fluid
and having massive electrical problems at 60,000 miles, my wifes '00
LS300 Saturn blew a thermostat (for anyone who owns one, KNOWS what
*that* entails to repair ...$600 and tearing out the top of the engine
to get to), then the Saturn had massive electrical problems, not to
mention the constant wind/roadnoise due to poor insulation.

Personally, I'm beginning to think that US vehicles are built to self
destruct at 60,000 miles or when the payments and warranty expires...
whichever comes first.

Now we have two Lexuses and a Nissan...all of them have been rock
solid and totally reliable.

[SPAT]

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Post by PC

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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I know this is a Nissan group but most modern cars will do in excess of
300,000KM if they are 'Properly maintained'
Obviously treating them with respect helps as well.
Anecdotally Toyota's and Nissans are the best for longevity.
Having said that an associate of mine has a Peugot 504 Wagon he bought new
way back when.
This wagon has been serviced 'by the book' and the last time I asked had
clocked over 400,000KM and still didn't need oil between changes (5000KM)
Cheers
Paul.

for those metrically challenged, 300,000km is roughly 186,451 miles.
400,000km is roughly 248,601 miles.
Neither is *that* unusual. I know many Toyota's that have surpassed
the 250,000 mile mark and still going. Toyota's early model Lexuses
(early 90's) are still on the road with half a million miles on the
odo with only routine maintenance.
My daughters 99 Sentra has 90,000 miles on it and with the exception
of a bad oil sea replaced at 80K, l and of course, routine
maintenance, has run like new.
However, my 99 Durango (sold thank god), started spewing tranny fluid
and having massive electrical problems at 60,000 miles, my wifes '00
LS300 Saturn blew a thermostat (for anyone who owns one, KNOWS what
*that* entails to repair ...$600 and tearing out the top of the engine
to get to), then the Saturn had massive electrical problems, not to
mention the constant wind/roadnoise due to poor insulation.
Personally, I'm beginning to think that US vehicles are built to self
destruct at 60,000 miles or when the payments and warranty expires...
whichever comes first.
Now we have two Lexuses and a Nissan...all of them have been rock
solid and totally reliable.

funny thing about "imports" most of them are just as American as the
"domestics" are, far as I know. The difference I believe is in the
engineering, they have totally different concepts. When I left Nissan
3 years ago the new "Z350" was the only Nissan that was imported for
domestic retail unless you call shipments from Mexico as import. I
don't know if that is still true since so many new models have been
added recently.

I have 219,000M on my 86 D21 and still running strong. just replaced
those dreaded coils though. Its time to eliminate the hot box.

the only thing that will get me to stop driving mine is the cost of
gas, not the cost of maintenance! I am hoping for a heavy duty
hydrogen truck in the future. Have not seen one yet but I don't think
it will be too much longer. It probably wont be a Nissan though and
that's what scares me. Except for my old high school tinker car (1964
Chrysler 300K rag top) which is still at my dads house, Nissan is all
I have ever owned.

Nissan did release its first hydrogen vehicle this past year in Japan
and was slated for release in the US for 2006 but have not heard
anything lately so I feel it has been pushed back for some reason.

Nissans plans for the future in regards to the environment can been
seen in this clip its 1 1/2 years old

http://www3.stream.co.jp/web06/nissan/press/EN/META/event_07en-bb.asx

Nissans hydrogen vehicle can be seen in this clip

http://www3.stream.co.jp/web06/nissan/press/EN/META/routine_20en-02-bb.asx




Spat

[Mark]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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My 1994 Nissan Sentra XL has 250,800 miles on it. Everything is original -
engine, 5-speed transmission, etc. The most costly repair was $461 for
transmission front shafts (parts & labor) at 144,000 miles. I also needed a
front engine seal at 202,000 miles (was leaking). I have replaced the
alternator 3-4 times but the current one is going well for 25,000 miles.
It's never been in the shop overnight.

I use Michelin tires and change the oil every 5,000 miles. I do my own
tune-ups (spark plugs, wires, etc.) I buy lifetime warranty on replacement
items like the battery and plug wires, etc.

I could do better at maintaining the finish. Once a year I use a three-step
process to clean the paint, polish and wax. Twice a year would be better.
I have only one rust spot on a door sill. I have garage parked it at night
since I bought it used in 1997 with 52,000 miles.

I intend to keep the car a while longer.

Mark

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On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:06:59 GMT, "Mark"

Post by Mark

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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My 1994 Nissan Sentra XL has 250,800 miles on it. Everything is original -
engine, 5-speed transmission, etc. The most costly repair was $461 for
transmission front shafts (parts & labor) at 144,000 miles. I also needed a
front engine seal at 202,000 miles (was leaking). I have replaced the
alternator 3-4 times but the current one is going well for 25,000 miles.
It's never been in the shop overnight.
I use Michelin tires and change the oil every 5,000 miles. I do my own
tune-ups (spark plugs, wires, etc.) I buy lifetime warranty on replacement
items like the battery and plug wires, etc.
I could do better at maintaining the finish. Once a year I use a three-step
process to clean the paint, polish and wax. Twice a year would be better.
I have only one rust spot on a door sill. I have garage parked it at night
since I bought it used in 1997 with 52,000 miles.
I intend to keep the car a while longer.
Mark

We have a 99 Sentra and have 90K on the odo. The only things we've had
to do with it is replace the oil seal which was leaking. The rest has
been routine maintenance (battery, pads, tires, rotor and fluid
changes). It runs like new.

[chris1379]

My 92 Sentra has almost 240,000 miles. I didn't buy it new but I don't
think the engine has been rebuilt. As a matter of fact, it had 170,000
miles on it when I bought it. It didn't look like it was very well
cared for and had obviously been wrecked. So wht did I buy it you ask?
Because it was cheap and drove like brand new.

Chris

[hugos]

I have two. 1993 Nissan SE V6 Kingcab with 203,000 miles that still pulls a
4200 lb boat to and from Lake Mead. (about 670 miles round trip). Also have
a 1986 Sentra with 201,000 miles that gets 37 MPG and takes me to and from
work every day, (about 80 miles). Will keep both at least another 100,000
miles.

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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[jayhawk]

198,000 on the '89 Maxima (bought used with 20,000 miles on it.
Recently replaced shocks,struts, bushings/most of the suspension system
recently - pretty worn out.)

173,000 on the '96 Dodge Minivan (only major expense was overhaul of
the automatic xmission at 140,000 miles)

126,000 on the '93 300ZX (bough 2 yrs ago w/99,000 miles. Running
great, no problems)

All in daily use - no plans to sell any of them.

Plus, 187,000 on the '73 240Z. Bought new in '73, but its been idle for
8 years waiting for me to find the time to start the full up
restoration.

Even Dodge cars seem to run forever these days.

[Codifus]

Post by jayhawk
198,000 on the '89 Maxima (bought used with 20,000 miles on it.
Recently replaced shocks,struts, bushings/most of the suspension system
recently - pretty worn out.)
173,000 on the '96 Dodge Minivan (only major expense was overhaul of
the automatic xmission at 140,000 miles)
126,000 on the '93 300ZX (bough 2 yrs ago w/99,000 miles. Running
great, no problems)
All in daily use - no plans to sell any of them.
Plus, 187,000 on the '73 240Z. Bought new in '73, but its been idle for
8 years waiting for me to find the time to start the full up
restoration.
Even Dodge cars seem to run forever these days.

You call a major transmission expense at 140 K miles "running forever?"
Did this occur even after regular tranny fluid maintenance?

CD

[Dwayne]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye

I ran a 1600 bluebird as a taxi for 3 years had 107000 on the clock when I
brought it and I gave it to my mom with 275000 in that time I replaced one
clutch, a few alternaters and the rear shocks plus the usual items. I am a
little embarassed to say that during a really bad earning period I failed to
do an oil change for 10 months (oil was like treacle when I finally did it
and i discovered a oil leak with the new somewhat thinner oil and had to
change the crank seal). This was all on the origional engine and gearbox. As
far as I know its still running my mom got rid of it after the timing belt
snapped to a guy who was going to repair it.

[???]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye

My 2002 Pathfinder has 180,000 km on it with the only major repair
items being that silly oxygen sensor/control box and a headlight
sensor/control box.

[Striker]

My first pickup a 86 1/2 had 249,000 when I traded it in and the person who
brought it wholesale from the dealer ran it until it was well over 300,000.
My present pickup a 95 has 165,000 on it

Ollie

Post by ???

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye

My 2002 Pathfinder has 180,000 km on it with the only major repair
items being that silly oxygen sensor/control box and a headlight
sensor/control box.

[SentraMench]

96 Sentra. 176k. My gf's car. Replaced Oxygen sensor. IAC valve
acting up sometimes. A front end part or 2. Uses lots of front brake
pads. Was using lots of coolant at one time, but adding some pepper to
the radiator fixed that. Noisy as heck! Mechs say it is valve noise
probably. Goes thru lots of alternators. gf thinking of buying new
car. Says the performance in the Sentra has become too sluggish.
Maybe a bottle of Techron would help...............

[b***@gmail.com]

My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye
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[Your Name]

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My 96 nissan altima has almost 100,000 miles on it now. I have been
told that with regular upkeep you can put alot of miles on nissans. I
was curious as to how many miles some of you have put on your nissans.
Thanks, Raye

144,799

124,274 miles and so due for it's 200,000km cambelt service ... at
twice the price of the 100,000km one about 20 years ago. :-(