Used 1994 Nissan Quest Minivan Consumer Reviews
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Excellent van
melanie , 09/14/2008
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I live in Missouri, and one year it snowed really bad. This van never got stuck in the snow. I only had to get the temperature fixed on it. The only thing that did it in was hitting a armadillo about the size of a cocker spaniel.
Reliable old Quest
timberguy, 01/06/2004
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My '94 Quest is a workhorse. It has 162,000 miles on it, and I use it to commute 25 miles each way to work as well as for grocery shopping and just about any light-hauling chore that comes up. After 10 years, the body is still in good shape, with no rust. I had the customary problem with the exhaust manifold bolts breaking. Tipped off that Nissan might help me, I tried to get them to pay for it. However, the car already had 145K miles on it, and they said they would give me money toward a new Nissan instead. I Also, the transmission malfunctioned at 5OK miles, but it was covered by the powertrain warranty.
'94 Nissan Quest Minivan
Rose, 08/12/2003
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
From '97-'99 I commuted 500 mi. weekly in peak commuter traffic on L.I. Expressway. This car performed well in all kinds of weather and held the road when other cars were spinning out. It's quick response and easy handling has avoided close calls with a bale of hay that fell off a flatbed and other mishaps that are a part of a daily commute. We took this car to MA. and ME four adults, 2 kids in car seats and all the accompanying luggage,etc, in comfort.
Great van
ecfishguy, 09/23/2004
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No problems in 140,000 miles except for replacement of a water pump, and the usual required maintenance. V-6 3.0L engine has been smooth and doesn't burn a drop of oil.Body is in great shape through 10 salty road winters in Wisconsin.
Get What You Pay For
Docwinters, 10/13/2002
1994 Nissan Quest GXE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new. Bequeathed to me by wife last 3 years after return of my 325i to dealer. No cache/status but, could not be happier. Drives, handles, feels like an expensive car; funny, it list for over 27K new in 1994. Add exceptional reliability and adequate space for USA travel w/five comfortably, you have a sleeper. Not rated high by popular evaluation systems, BUT in the real world, simply follow THE BOOK with regard to maintenance, and this old tried and true Maxima engine and drive train will give you at least 250k of pleasant memories and reasonable long- term ownership costs.
Passing it Along
NewCajun, 03/17/2003
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Think of the Quest as the reliable old horse of the fabled Western hero. That's the kind of dependable, trustworthy service I have enjoyed with the Quest. Though it's time for a new car, by choice, not necessity, I will be turning over the reins to my kids, who, with their own attention to caring for this minivan, should be able to take it to 200,000. I love the ride, better than many sedans, and the Maxima engine has plenty of get up and go. I drove a more current one and they've clearly de-tuned the new ones.
Nice Quest but...
mitchny, 06/10/2003
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new for my family and it certainly has served us well. Has pep, runs smoothly and quietly for many years now. Only problems seem to be electric. Our fan went out on the heater/air cond and no one seems to be able to fix it without getting into an unlimited search by the mechanic, while you are paying 90 dollars an hour. I stopped after 3 hours and now we live with it the way it is. I intend to try for 200 thou on this car...that is my quest for this Quest. It ain't exactly the grooviest car ever, but it has given my more miles than any other car I've driven in the past 50 years so that is something I am grateful for.
Family Fun
Grahamprofound, 09/30/2003
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Issues: We have had the usual things like timing belts and fan belts, brakes, water pumps replaced. We have also had to replace the front axel twice(cv joint issue) and the struts. The rear a/c has gone out twice. The rear wiper is demon possessed and works on its on -from time to time (removing the fuse is the only way to cut it off at times.) The drawer under the front passenger seat came off the track and became wedged. Raw gasoline smell in cabin of van. For the most part this vehicle has served us well and have contemplated a new Quest.
A Fantastic Minivan
QuestOwner, 11/16/2002
1994 Nissan Quest GXE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Quest is really a sedan with some extra space. Even after 110k miles the V6 is smooth & potent once revved up. It has little body lean & still rides nicely. The back can get bouncy when lightly loaded. The interior design is incredibly easy to configure for people or cargo hauling & has some nice creature comforts with great ergonomics. This Quest has been a faithful everyday driver abused with everything from freeway commutes to shuttling kids to road trips. I recommend the Quest to anyone looking for a minivan and will definitely be buying another one when this one dies on me. Thatll be a while since it's pretty darn reliable.
spoiled quest
prindle, 11/21/2003
1994 Nissan Quest XE 3dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 94 in 98.@61k,210k now.Replaced both axels,water pump,brakes&roters,alt.plugs,all belts, hoses,tires,blower motor,battery.Above 80deg use premium or stall for 1/2 hr.Go 10 miles & stall.The 1st time was in K.C Mo. heavy traffic summer of 99.After the 3rd time I got wise.I now get 24/20.Rear air/heater has ele.problem.Dr.shoulder strap don't retract.Tack works rarly.Runs great yet.No doubt will hit 300k+.Don't use oil between oil changes.Stays very clean.
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