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SLEEK DESIGN
mmamman3, 12/21/2012
2012 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
After returning from a trip, we rented this vehicle to get from the airport to our home and truly fell in love with it. Four months later, we purchased a 2012 Nissan Quest minivan. So far, we have been very impressed with our purchase. It has much more pep than our previous minivan (Dodge Grand Caravan) and is a quieter ride. The basic features seem adequate and are quite liked by the children, as they now have temperature control in the rear. Standard middle row captain's chairs are an added bonus so that the kids don't get in each other's space as often:) However, I think the most impressive is the exterior design--very sleek and modern. It's a turn your head and look kind of minivan.
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mike stamm, 03/28/2016
updated 10/03/2022
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Lots of room, easy to get into and out of, great acceleration, nice ride, and comfort. Electronics are poor quality, need frequent repair, and Nissan won't stand behind it. Transmission failed at 75k miles, Nissan was no help with repairs. Nissan continues to install sub quality transmissions, knowingly costing their loyal customers thousands of dollars.
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I would not recommend the Quest
Mark, 10/01/2016
updated 04/05/2021
2012 Nissan Quest LE 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
After six years and 93,000 miles my recommendation has changes from "buy" to "not buy." I general I find the Nissan Quest a very capable minivan but as it ages it shows its deficiencies. Most notably: all the AC and heating lines under the van rusted out last year and required a $3,000 repair (I live in Wisconsin) and 2) the tail gate is started to rust fairly bad. From my previous review, which I still agree with - I test drove the Honda and Toyota and came running back to the Nissan for three primary reasons: 1) The interior fit and finish and organization was far superior to the other minivans. 2) The interior noise was much less than the competitors, and 3) I liked the way the seats folded and the rear storage area. The Nissan gets a bad rap for the non-traditional storage compartments and seats but I find that on a daily basis the set up is far superior to the alternatives. The rear covered storage compartment allows me to store a stroller, blankets, emergency equipment all while still allowing groceries and other items to be hauled. While the total storage area may be less than the competitors, who the heck is hauling around that much stuff without the kids. I find that laying down the second and third rows provides plenty of space when needed. Also, I average 26-28 MPG when traveling at 55-65 miles per hour in the summer. This is great gas mileage for a minivan. Yes, the OEM tires needed to be replaced at 20,000 miles, but who really cares. Very few OEM tires last that long anyway and it gives the owner the opportunity to put on good tires for the winter. The heated leather seats are wonderful and the automatic doors and reach hatch save the day. The only complaint I would have is that it was hard to find a used one. Overall, I recommend this van without hesitation. I bought the LE version with 12,000 miles for $22,500 in November 2014. Also, I run snow tires in the winter now and the handling is much better.
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A truthful review.
va24502, 11/24/2012
2012 Nissan Quest S 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 46 people found this review helpful
First, I like the styling of the Quest. Others cite 7 pass capacity as a fault. Nobody has 6 kids these days & if you need this capacity buy a bus.
worst mistake
cargirl1833, 08/23/2012
2012 Nissan Quest SL 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 Nissan Quest now almost a year ago. Horrible mistake. I really should have looked at the Odyssey before I made my descision. I actually am already having problems with it like other quest owners are. I cannot believe I paid over 30,000 for a van and am already having problems with it. While I was at the dealership I actually had it appraised and I was SHOCKED with they gave me the numbers. less than 25,000 miles on it and I am already $9,000 upside down. I am very upset that my investment was in no way protected. So I took the bite and went and got an odyssey and couldnt be happier. its the best!! best descision I ever made.