Faults:

Three failed water pumps 100,000 175,000 and 250,00 miles respectively.

Transmission bearings and clutch replaced at 170,000 miles.

Replaced the speedometer at 90,000 miles.

Exhaust manifold has been cracked for four years but doesn't seem to be getting worse.

General Comments:

Many times throughout the 13 years I've owned this truck I have overloaded and overworked it. It ALWAYS runs.

The fuel economy isn't great, around 19mpg, but I can count on it to be the same no matter how much of a load I put on it.

This pickup is one of the few vehicles that I can still repair myself. Transmission, electrical, or whatever else needs repair.

Faults:

Back Right Spring broke, had shock absorbers replaced. New Battery put in 3 years ago. Rear brake light and light wires needed re-wiring. Severe body rust. Rear Exhaust fell off. Rewired Headlight wiring. Front and Back Brake Drums, rotors and disks went out twice.

General Comments:

This truck was originally owned on a farm in Minnesota and used outdoors a lot in -40 F weather. I purchased it and took it way out in the backcountry and outback in severe dusty and rocky terrain. I also drove it in -40 F weather in Minnesota and 100+ F weather in Las Vegas NV and drove it from Los Angeles to San Francisco to New York and back again. I also enjoyed numerous nights camping out in the California & Nevada Deserts under the stars.

I can say one thing, the abdundant miles, driving temperatures and severe terrain driven on this truck don't put it to justice the reliabilty and dependability this vehicle has given me. I have never owned such a reliable, strong vehicle.

Nissan's pick up trucks don't get any better. The next new truck I buy is going to be a Nissan.

Faults:

The only thing that I can remember is a board went bad that maintains the idle speed. 75,000 mile mark.

I don't think that paint fade counts at this time (do you?).

Replace tires every 4 years (due to dry-rot)!

General Comments:

Had a 1980 KingCab new as a teen through high school and college in the North Georgia mountains. It did better than I did.

1986 Hard Body, KingCab, SE V6. Bought new as a single man, honeymoon, built house, raised two kids (they still fit at 9 and 11 years old), change oil, add gas and GO!

Faults:

Bad Clutch at 100,000.

Paint went bad at 85,000.

General Comments:

I have a longbed 86.5 with the Z24 and the 5 speed. I love this truck. It will always start, and never stops running!

Somebody asked for horsepower specs. They aren't flattering, but here they are:

For 1986.5 pickup (and applies to most pickups probably through the 1990 year, but don't take my word for it).

Z24i 2.4 4 cylinder--106 hp @ 4800 rpm's, 137 ft-lbs torque @ 2500 rpm's.

VG30 3.0 V6--140 hp @ 4800 rpm's, 166 ft-lbs torque @ 2800 rpm's.

Faults:

The original engine blew a head gasket at 199,860 miles.

Front end ball joints and lower control arms were replaced at 250,000 miles.

Replacement battery exploded at 310,000 miles!

Original alternator pooped out at 394,000 miles.

General Comments:

Since 1986, I have driven this truck to and from work, a distance of 120 miles per day, plus numerous weekend trips to the desert, river, Mexico, Canada and Texas (some towing a car on a trailer), without the slightest problem overall. What else can you ask of a truck, then to take you 396,580 miles with a minimum of expense?

Faults:

I have replaced the starter once at 115000 miles. I had to replace the thermostat at 120000miles because the engine has been running cold. At 132000 miles, the AIV filter and canister were completely rusted out. The whole assembly has been replaced.

General Comments:

This is my first car and the most reliable car I have ever owned. This says a lot because I also own a Lexus.

After every tune-up, this car runs like it's new.