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Have you considered a hood deflector?
Under SL Limited Edition Package they have it listed as rearview monitor and color information center 7" LCD monitor. It appears that you don't have to have NAV system to get it.
It covers just the front-end. First time took 1 hour to install as I had to change two bolts for mounting points and then had to stretch the bra (60 deg F outside).
Since then it takes about 15 minutes to put on. I have had no issues with it.
Is the deflector easy to install or is it better to have a professional do it?
• Special Edition badges
• Power sliding rear driver-side door
• Puddle lights
• Rearview camera
• Rear sonar system
• Color Information Center 7.0" LCD monitor
• In-dash 6-CD changer
....and about $7k less than the SE.
Also noticed that you can now get 19" wheels on the SE model. Will be interested in looking closer at these to see how they got the extra clearance. Also mentioned an organizer in the floor instead of the spare tire. Must be simlar to the Honda option.
Seems Nissan is now throwing the value into the Quest to peak sales. Good move Nissan! I was a little shocked they didn't redesign the dash due to all the talk about folks not liking the layout. But, as I've said before, we like the dash.
That is why when you go to the dealer and go over the financing they say things like “your credit score is not 800, so you don’t qualify for this interest”
I bought a 2005 Quest last week and have no regrets. I looked at a ton of minivans, and it boiled down to Honda, Toyota and Nissan. I liked the style of the Nissan the best, and it seems that feature for feature it was less than the Toyota or Honda.
In any event, I got a great deal on a 2005 since they were trying to clear those out for the 2006 models. Since I could only choose from what was on the lot, I got a 2005 S with the tow package. I had NO desire to get a tow package, but now that I have one, I've actually thought about getting a pop-up camper or something like that.
Can anyone tell me exactly what the tow package includes? Details online are scarce. Is it just the tow-bar and ball with an electrical connection - or do they add a transmission cooler, better battery, etc.
I've heard horror stories about transmissions overheating (not on the Quest), so if they do not add a tranny cooler, I don't want to tow anything approaching the maximum weight.
Am I being too cautious?
Thanks for the help!
That said, we just got an '06 Infiniti M with the backup camera. I'm assuming it might be the same system Nissan will put in the Quest. We LOVE the camera. It projects a path of travel and also has distance markers form the rear projected on the screen. It is very easy to parallel park or back into parking places. I think it will be really useful and glad to see Nissan adding more content to the SL.
I think it's kinda cool (obviously not as cool as a camera...but cheaper).
I was beginning to back out of a parking spot at Wal-Mart when the sonar had a solid tone. I looked back but saw nothing; then a moment later a small child went walking by. This small child stopped to let their parents catch up.
It was only a brief moment and I assume the child would have walked on before I would have backed into them I looked back and around, but saw nothing big trucks on either side.
I always back up slowly too just freaked me out
With it in the back window, you can see the ground a few feet behind the vehicle. We now have them on all our vans and station wagons, and I give one to any employee who buys a minivan. Works great.
I want to have one, maybe Autozone or Walmart sells them.
What ever you decide I think you have more options for less money if you don't go with the factory dvd option.
Good Luck
Thanks
We purchased our 05 SE in May and had a 3,500 ( or so...can't remember now) rebate on top of negotiated price, as well as 3% financing.
I thought there ALWAYS were deals on the Quest...meaning you may be able to wait and get the exact one you wanted.
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There were more "S" models in 05s so there may be more flexibility without DVD at the lower end.
Mirrors-Trim 7
Weatherstrips 4
Diag Brake Concerns 3
Misc Repairs 3
Steering-Suspension 3
Wheels-Tires 2
Diag Sound System 2
Electrical Repairs 2
Noises – Vibration 2
Adhesive 1
Second row seat adjustment recall BO114 1
Replace rear hatch strut ball studs recall BO115 1
Switch assembly recall BO117 1
Clean and Detail 1
Diag Driveability 1
Hinges 1
Latches 1
Power Doors 1
Rattle Kit Sliding door squeak and rattle kit recall 1
Right front seat recall (RECALL1) 1
Shift knob recall (RECALL2) 1
Sound System Rep 1
Suspension Noise 1
Trim Panels 1
Windows 1
Door Panel 1
Not only that, but the tires lasted only 30,000 and required new brake pads at 27,000 miles. It is very apparent that this car, if not legally a lemon, is definitely a buyback case due to the nuisance factor caused by poor quality. Considering I have 26 months left and the current average rate of warranty incidents, the car is projected to return to the dealer another 14 times (excluding scheduled maintenance).
After having repeatedly approached Nissan to buy back the vehicle in return for a lease on a new vehicle, I was informed by Nissan Consumer Affairs that they did not consider my case serious enough for buyback. Considering Nissan is committed to improving its 11th position out of 14 auto manufacturers in the J.D. Power and Associates initial-quality survey, this attitude towards quality is hardly encouraging.
:lemon:
Our 2005 has over 13,000 miles on it with no problems at all and extremely impressive mpg (22.3 average for the first 6,000 miles, including break-in and winter) so we feel they've addressed them effectively.
It really is frustrating. I like the car's engine and driving characteristics. I'm not a minivan person and I still find it a fun car to drive. The myriad of other issues really sour the experience. I have no confidence in the car's safety.
Does anyone have any experience in succesfully acheiving a buyback? Nissan Consumer Affairs are stone walling me (standard corporate behavior in these issues). Should I approach the dealer? If so, should it be the original dealer or my preffered dealer. I really am at my wit's end (although I'll never let Nissan Consumer Affairs know).
I would buy you van from you in a New York minute, compared to my 2005 Quest 3.5S yours seems trouble free. I have had my front rotors replaced by the dealer seven times by 8650 miles. I had to pay for all brake repairs, almost $4000.00. Nissan would not cover these parts under warrenty. The dealer also replaced my tires at 6500 miles and charged me almost $900.00. Said I didn't rotate them enough. The final straw was when I was driving down the interstate and the windshield shattered for no reason and blew glass in my face. I couldn't see with glass in my eyes so i ended up going off the road, thru the ditch and ended up in a Walmart parking lot. The steering wheel snapped off when the air bag went off. Only one air bag went off, all the rest defective? My chest was crushed into the steering wheel, otherwise IM ok. I should get out of the hospital in a couple of days. IM in the market for a new van, it won't be a Quest.
Incredible! This raises all sorts of questions:
Did you report this incident to NHTSA? The general public needs to know.
Which dealer performed the repairs? Nissan Consumer Affairs needs to be informed. It seems to be gross mismanagement by the service team. Surely the tires were covered by a limited warranty? Aren't the tires supposed to be rotated by the dealer at regular service intervals.
The Nissan Service Manager at Route 23 Auto Mall is a really top notch. I truly feel he is genuinely trying his best however, these issues are wearing him down and my car is a running joke with the service staff.
I am sorry to hear of your misfortune and hope you recover quickly and without much pain. I'm with you - I don't think I will ever lease/buy a Nissan again
I have to ask this... are you serious or is this a joke?
- Nissan doesn't even recommend rotating tires until 7500 mi.
- How could anyone have gone back to the same dealer after the first, say, 3 front rotor replacements without questioning their competency?
Also, assuming you hit the ditch front first, I would only expect the 1 airbag to go off. The others will only go off for side impacts/with passenger in front seat.
I'm truly sorry and praying for your speedy recovery if this is serious, but it sounds too unreal.
Tom
#1481 of 1489 Re: 2005 Nissan Quest Purchase [dc_driver] by billy8 Aug 19, 2005 (9:29 pm)
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Replying to: dc_driver (Aug 19, 2005 12:39 pm)
I would not hesitate to buy an 05 Quest. I own a 05, 3.5s with 4000 miles. Its been back to the dealer twice. Once for warped front rotors, a one hour repair by the dealer and a minor problem with the AC system. Both repairs were handled GREAT. no charge , no problems. The second repair was taking longer than the dealer thought so I was given a 05 Hyundai Tuscon as a free loaner. This vehicle was loaded and cost only $1000 less than my Quest. I could not wait to get back into my Quest after driving the Tuscon, no comparison. I wouldn't by a Dodge Gr Caravan, CHEAP JUNK, TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I traded my 03 GR Caravan in on my Quest, Good riddance. I had this GR Caravan in the shop for weeks at a time with no fix. In my opinion you will get the most van for your$$$$ by far with the Quest. Good Luck
1. Tires are recommended to be rotated and wheel alignments every 7500 miles.
2. Having 7 brake jobs in 8.5k is ridiculous. This would have been covered by warranty. Unless this person has the worst dealership on the planet...and, is the worst negotiator on the planet...this scenairo is most unlikely.
I have an 05 Quest SE. Our only problem was a rear windshield wiper that the auto car wash knocked off and a piece of weather stripping that came loose...that I fixed. Our ride has 9k in 4 months of ownership. We are in it a lot. Nissan did a great job with the '05 model. I have an 04 Titan that I love and it had a lot more issues and I still love it. The dealership is replacing my break rotors, calipers and front/rear pads because of rotor warpage on the TItan. And this happened at 18k. This is why I think the story is suspect.
Thanks!