Used 1997 Nissan Truck Regular Cab Consumer Reviews
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Pretty Good Value in 4 X 4
Daniel, 10/19/2006
1997 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck new and drove it about 150 miles round trip to work for four years before I finally moved closer to my job. It has been very dependable and easy to maintain; I service it every 3,000 miles and try to keep it reasonably clean. I don't take this truck off-road and have only had to use the 4 X 4 for emergencies like ice and snow storms and it has been perfect: I often have been a shuttle for others who are stuck in the parking lot frozen to the ground. I haul stuff to and from our little country home and it really is a pleasure to have for all those little jobs.... every time I think about selling it I stop and remember all it has done for me, and that's it!
Called a Hardbody for a reason
sonny3bar, 04/19/2010
1997 Nissan Truck 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is the second Nissan Hardbody truck that I have owned, 1987 and now 1997. Both trucks were 5 speed manual, 4 cylinder very dependable workhorses. I commute to work and consistently get 20 mpg city. In 225,000+ miles, other than maintenance work, I have only had to replace the alternator, still has the original clutch. This truck and the 1987 had regular maintenance done but were not babied and dependably got the any job asked of them done. These 2WD trucks have hauled bales of shavings stacked over the height of the cab, passed 4WD trucks in 20+ inches of snow and packed around tons of stuff. I would recommend this truck to anyone.
What a little gem!
Wyo Native, 03/23/2010
1997 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this little truck about 13 months ago. Had only about 94000 miles on it. The day I looked at it was about 12 below zero and had been for several days. Was doubtful that it would even start. It fired right up. Took it for a short drive and wrote the dealer a check on the spot. Have had no mechanical issues. It makes a great little run about. Drive it back and forth to work to keep from putting miles on my new Subaru. This little truck will be in the family for a long time.
buy a best friend
bigmonkey, 09/08/2002
1997 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
No hassel faithful fun basic transport. MY last Nissan Early 1986 1/2 still with over 425,000 miles. We now drive 2 1997 XE both here in Dallas NASCAR style traffic everyday. If want big noise, lots of power, lots of room for fat friends, dont buy this truck. Full service maintainace every 90 days /3000 miles with out fail. 1997 its at 104,500 miles .... runs flawless average 21 mpg my wifes it @ 54,000 and is like new. Find one of these in cherry condition, and you if dont drive like your in HS, and you dont mind good power, 2 seater, no cup holder environment, you will love it like a best friend.
ole' red
clif, 09/27/2010
1997 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck off of my dad as my first truck. And this truck has been through hell. Had to replace random parts such as spark plugs only complaint is that the coil is built into the distributor has 239k miles and still runs like a beast. Leaks oil off the tappet cover but other than that after 239,000 miles it will take a beating and keep running.
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