Well built and fun to drive
Nothing.
Hard to believe that everything works after 100,000 miles. Even the electric mirrors! Great MPV for very little outlay.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd April, 2004
A reliable workhorse
Nothing very serious.
The radiator had to be replaced.
Persistent minor squeaks from the wheels have lasted for years without finding the source.
Original Nissan garage was a complete waste of space and have used our local tiny garage workshop who have maintained the Serena excellently.
Very reliable.
However the back seats are not comfortable, especially for anyone sitting on the join between the two halves of the bench seats. Folding away of seats is easy and very useful (rather than removal as for other makes).
Having only four doors is a handicap when having children. Children under 12 also struggle to shut the rear sliding door.
Overall it is very good no-frills car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st August, 2000
Remarkably, nothing has gone wrong with this car at all, apart from routine stuff like needing a new exhaust box.
It drives like a van! Not particularly comfortable. Very loud engine noise - can be hard to hear the radio at times in the middle seats. It is very high - 6 feet - a pain if you want to use the roof rack!! On the other hand it is cheap to buy (for an MPV) and has a lot of luggage space if the rear seats are folded away.
Fairly practical.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st March, 1999
24th Mar 2005, 02:18
Clearly there are many people with many requirements. Sure the Serena is a bit of an unsightly monster. But then who needs the latest supercharged stallion? The Serena performs its task well, does not invoke speed violations easily and is not on the list of "Most nick-able" cars. For me I have grown to like it because it is very functional.