Faults:

NOTHING OTHER THAN REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THE SMALL STUFF LIKE BLOWN HEADLIGHTS, TIRES AND BRAKES...

I need to replace the seat. It's now worn and very uncomfortable, and the springs are starting to push through. So I'm looking for a newer seat, or I may go to a 2 bucket seat deal up front instead of a bench.

General Comments:

I have the worst luck with cars and trucks!!! THE WORST LUCK EVER!!! I have had Mercedes 190E, an Audi A4, most recent a Eclipse GSX (AWD / Turbo), and on the Benz it had no A/C and I had to replace blown head gasket @ 114K. On the Audi it had no A/C and a crazy fuel injection / ignition problem that Audi / VW couldn't figure out, and on the most recent my Eclipse GSX, it had electrical problems.. mainly the alternator and it tearing up drive belts...

Now this 1985 Old Nissan 720 pickup single cab truck runs great!!! I will try to keep this thing forever. I drive it every day 60 miles to and from work, the A/C works good, the tranny is a 5 speed and shifts like it's new and the motor is strong enough to get the wheels spinning if needed. The acceleration is weak if you're used to driving sports cars, but it's enough to keep up with traffic.

It gets great gas mileage and I'm pretty sure it will run like this forever.. it's @ 239150 miles today and I keep the tires aired up, I keep fresh fluids in it and make sure I keep those brakes in good condition.

In short.. I recommend this lil truck for all ages that can drive... it's good to haul small loads and even pulls my jet skis with no problems... Oh it's a 2 owner truck and never been in an accident, and is stock with stock tan paint.

Faults:

Clutch at 110000 miles.

Alternator at 98000 miles.

Fuel pump computer (module) 3 times under warranty.

General Comments:

Fuel pump module problems again at 125000 miles. All the signs so often mentioned in the other reviews. We direct the wired fuel pump to an accessory switched fuse. The module shuts off the fuel pump when the low oil pressure is sensed, common on older engines at low RPM, so watch the oil gage. Problem solved.

Faults:

- Starter.

- 2 sets of brakes.

- Clutch.

- Bad defroster.

- Bad fuel gage.

- Bad ball joints and bearings on front end of frame.

General Comments:

UNBELIEVABLY RELIABLE! This truck has been beaten and bruised, but refuses to quit! Has been well taken care of... all scheduled maintenance taken care of (oil every 3,000 even though the manual recommends 7,500!). Pulls just as strong as ever, never stutters or falters.

Had it hit 103mph on the 73 down to San Diego! Can cruise at 80+mph forever without worrying about anything coming apart.

1/2 ton rated truck carried 3,000lbs brick in the bed riding the axles and and pulled like a champ!

Has never been back to a Nissan dealer since it was driven off the lot in '85 by my dad. King cab is great for carrying just whatever, but isn't so great for people. Front buckets are more than comfortable.

5-speed gearbox is still tight and never slips.

No A/C, power steering, tach, oil gauge, or power anything. Less things that can go wrong, right??

I will NEVER EVER sell this truck. I'm getting an E46 M3 after graduating college, but I will still keep this truck and drive it a majority of the time. Came new with 99 bhp... and is probably <70 now, but has loads of torque. Drove it to Maine and back from California without a problem. I don't know if I trust Nissan's today, but this truck is possibly the best 4cyl engine ever produced! I only wish it was a 4x4!

Operating costs-

Registration - $66 (yr)

Insurance - $400 (6mo)

Gas - 22 city/25 high @ 12.5gal tank

Maintenance - $0+oil changes.

Hope to see 300k and beyond!! I recommend watching the Top Gear episode on "killing a Toyota" on youtube. Can't be done!