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Used 1991 Nissan Stanza Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

My Stanza

Lancey, 11/15/2006
1990 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had but one real problem and that was the fuel pump. I found one in a wrecking yard for 35.00 and have no problems since. I have changed the spark plugs and the brakes need done and possible cv joint will be needing replaced soon, but what do you expect after 238,000 miles. It has been the best little car I have ever bought.

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4 out of 5 stars

1989 Nissan Stanza 4 Door Sedan

Jon, 02/02/2016
updated 02/02/2019
1990 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car new in 1989 and it gets great gas mileage at an average of 35 MPG HWY and 30 MPG City. It rides good, it is a comfortable ride and has been over all a great car with very little maintenance.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

1990 Nissan Stanza GXE

Ken Johnston, 11/20/2003
1990 Nissan Stanza GXE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I inherited this car from my Grandfather and he used it mainly in town with some highway use on I-15 so milage average is low. I had to replace all the leaking fuel injectors in 2002 but that is only major repair failure. Other normal maintenance issues like CV Joints, etc. are required for all cars. Gas milage is less than my same 1990 Mazda 626 (which is a 5 speed). This car is a bit tight in headroom for me but a great 2nd commute car for my wife. Stanza design hurt its longevity but it is comparable to other Japanese cars for reliability outside of fuel injectors.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car ever owned

GREG HART, 09/29/2006
1990 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My wife has had this car for about 12 years. I have been driving it for the last 4 and have had no major problems. just standard maintenance. Am just know putting front brakes on it since my wife had owned it. Had replaced the raditor because of a slow leak, replaced the cv joints once 1 year ago. That is it. This car is roomy, has good exceleration and good on gas. Maintence has been negligible. Love this car and I'm still driving it.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Good car for beginners

momoni, 02/08/2004
1990 Nissan Stanza GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in 2000 when I was a freshman in college for $1400. Little did I know i would have to spend about another $700 to get it in shape. The problems have been minimal and parts have pretty reasonable prices. Although it is a 4 cylinder, it performs very well and gets average gas milage. It has a sporty feel and easily passes any Accord or Camry of its age. Passenger room is nice up front, yet tight in the rear. The Stanza offers everything it rivals do, only more power and a smaller price.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Everyready

Drivetillitdrops, 09/25/2008
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had this car since new. Now, 370,100 miles later I'm almost ready to replace it. There's nothing wrong with how it runs - it's just the little rubber things that are breaking down. The engine still has great torque - often I leave a stop sign from 2nd gear. Mileage is about 22 but sometimes I get the 27mpg of old days. The interior is still great. This has been a hell of a car.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car nissan has made

jtravaglito, 02/12/2011
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

i got this car from my father a year ago when i got my license.my dad got the car from my grandfather.she has 157000 miles on her.she runs strong as ever. I've recently had the car completely restored and she looks like she did 20 years ago when she rolled off the assembly line.for me this car is not just transportation it is part of my family history. i hope to have this car untll it wont run anymore.it is in my opinion the absolute best car nissan has ever made

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Bulletproof

JEFE, 06/21/2003
1990 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just sold my Nissan Stanza after ten years. Never a major problem. Only had to deal with maintenance issues that begin to crop up with an aging car, i.e.,clutch, fuel injection system, etc. If not for the generic styling, the Stanza would have been a world beater.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

1991NissanStanzaXE

Ray Smith, 07/17/2009
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new. Fun to drive, has enough power, comfortable on the highway, interior is nice. Great car until an oil leak killed the clutch. Know of another owner that had same problem, $4,000 repair bill. Haven't decided to fix or sell.

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5 out of 5 stars

One Owner

Day, 07/02/2002
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Second car for spouse shopping use. Now too aged for continued driving. Car has been properly maintained including oil & filter change every 3000miles. No repairs required except change of tires, new battery, new brakes.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan Stanza 91

Xueying Li, 01/04/2003
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

high reliability, very durable. good performance. confortable seat. run great. good transmition. timing chain. all powered

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Keeps going and going

Holly, 04/13/2005
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my '91 Stanza as a 9 year old car from a friend 5 years ago. It has been extremely reliable, and repairs have been relatively cheap: repaired a rocker arm for $100 and replaced a battery and brake pads in that time. I finally sold it 2 weeks ago because there has been a strong raw gas fume/exhaust smell in the car that 2 mechanics could not figure out. I did replace the CV joints, but I figure they rusted out because I stopped taking the car to the car wash (got discouraged with the fumes). It got some body rust around the front fenders/door area, too, again because of the car wash thing, I think. I live by the ocean in a heavy snowfall/road salt area. A wicked good car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Reliable Fast Fun Car

Mitch Snyder, 12/20/2003
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven my 91 Stanza for 2 years now and I will never sell it. I keep it in mint condition but I never have a problem with it.

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5 out of 5 stars

The great stanza

Sanjay patel, 01/02/2004
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've owned this used car since 1993 when it had 37000 miles. I've since added 200,000 miles and, knock on wood, never experienced any problems with it. Nissan makes great engines and this car has made me a believer. A great car for the ages.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic,Fuel Efficient, Nissan

Bartholemule Jones, 03/27/2006
1991 Nissan Stanza GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Around 200,000 miles transmission wore out.Try not to be a leadfoot with this car. If you want a fantastic town car for a small family with a tight budget, this is for you!I've seen a 1991 Nissan Stanza GXE withover 500,000 miles WITH ONE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION! Very dependable. Like the Energizer Bunny,maybe more.

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3 out of 5 stars

nissan for life

acetic, 06/09/2004
1991 Nissan Stanza GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

when I bought it it had 70K. previous owner kept it in great shape. I did not invest as much into it, but the darn car just keeps going. Just sold it for $800 at 135k. It is a great car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Just won't give up!

J.R., 12/06/2017
1991 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased this Stanza used as a second vehicle. It had more miles on it already than any other car I've had yet. It's been too reliable that I can't get over it. I have had new vehicles cost more in repairs in the first 20k miles than this thing has cost me in total. I take it on long trips without any concern. It's not a race car, but it still accelerates a lot quicker than I expected when I went to look at it. Only replaced one tire and kept up on oil changes. I've put over 20k miles on a vehicle thats older than some of my college aged siblings and it has put alot of money back in my pocket. It's not head turner or anything special, but I really enjoy driving around in it.

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Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Fun but not reliable

BFDEXP, 05/05/2002
1990 Nissan Stanza XE 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

A very fun to drive car. The 2.4L is plenty for the Stanza. The car car has average handeling. Comfort and fit and finish are also average. The reliability though for a Nissan is terriable. I spent $4,000 in repairs in just one year!

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