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There's a website called HonestJohn.co.uk which provides handy "brief description, good points, bad points" descriptions of cars ... lots of cars. (Thanks for the pointer from ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
littleangel_103.)
I've just looked up the NX on there ...
What's Good
Small Sunny based targa topped coupe with twin removable glass panel roof. Seats two adults and two kids. 1,597cc catalysed 16 valve engine pumps out 89bhp. 4 speed auto optional. Power increased to 101bhp from February 1993. Limited edition 'Pacific' model in June 1995. Used to hold its value well because was much loved by its fans. Timing chain rather than timing belt engine.
What's Bad
Odd looking and neither practical not sporty, but some people love them.
What to Watch Out For
Same twin timing chain engine as Primera, Sunny and and Almera 1.6. Needs clean oil.
Having spoken to the garage regarding the MOT and service, and getting a quote for getting the timing chain fettled, I see why they mention it as "something to watch out for" - twin chains means three tensioners, and lots of bits. The rattle could be minor, or could lead to the chains going snap while powering down the motorway. I decided it would be a better idea to get the chains seen to, as it's still cheaper than risk having to buy a whole new engine (or whole new car). Still mildly narked at the guys who sorted the head gasket last year, as they could have done the chains then, while now I need to pay for the engine to be stripped a second time. Mutter. Then again, that's why I don't use them any more.
But they're right about "some people love them"!
littleangel_103.)I've just looked up the NX on there ...
What's Good
Small Sunny based targa topped coupe with twin removable glass panel roof. Seats two adults and two kids. 1,597cc catalysed 16 valve engine pumps out 89bhp. 4 speed auto optional. Power increased to 101bhp from February 1993. Limited edition 'Pacific' model in June 1995. Used to hold its value well because was much loved by its fans. Timing chain rather than timing belt engine.
What's Bad
Odd looking and neither practical not sporty, but some people love them.
What to Watch Out For
Same twin timing chain engine as Primera, Sunny and and Almera 1.6. Needs clean oil.
Having spoken to the garage regarding the MOT and service, and getting a quote for getting the timing chain fettled, I see why they mention it as "something to watch out for" - twin chains means three tensioners, and lots of bits. The rattle could be minor, or could lead to the chains going snap while powering down the motorway. I decided it would be a better idea to get the chains seen to, as it's still cheaper than risk having to buy a whole new engine (or whole new car). Still mildly narked at the guys who sorted the head gasket last year, as they could have done the chains then, while now I need to pay for the engine to be stripped a second time. Mutter. Then again, that's why I don't use them any more.
But they're right about "some people love them"!