Did u reverse it as in best fc is 19 km/l? I mus say tat 's very good

ooppsss...my bad, it was supposed to be 19.2L/100km, and 12L/100km, this was tracked for about 22,000km

Thanks chteo for your valuable inputs on this model. I will look into this cautiously as you said, to look for a good used unit. Anyway, I'm still keeping my option open.

Another candidate in tat price range n similar class is d XV20 Camry 2.2GX 98/02.

Its inline-4 5S-FE is not as smooth as d VQ, but wit 2.2litres I s'wat feel it more reponsive than wit VQ20DE. Personally love tis car n would like owning it if got ppl proving tat d 3SFE/3SGE/3SGTE from d Celica will fit without major probs.

Actually my house have a Camry already, even though it is a newer version (my dad is driving it). So I'm thinking of getting other model.

I've got Nissan Cefiro '99 2.0. The service costs are rather low, the parts are available from what I saw from the catalogs, but haven't replaced much. Just normal wear & tear - like tyres, battery and yeah, air con.

The ride is super smooth, on a highway 140-150 km/h is fine, in the city it's a little bit large to park (I live in Penang).

FC: city - 15l/100 km, with jams, of course. highway - 8-10l/100 km depending on the speed.

Spacious, I'm 196cm tall after all.

Would get the same car if went back in time.

Owned a 97 cefiro 2.0. Still running. Maintenance jus like any ordinary Jap car.
2.0 is entry level model, off coz it is not as powerful as 2.5 or 3.0.
Since u r getting second hand what matter is the condition u r getting. If d owner maintenance as good as mine, i don't mind getting another one for my family member.

This is an Awesome thread for another Sei Fei Lou lover.

I am also planning to get a used 99-01 model. I used to love it but then of course it was like when I was a kid. A month back a friend bought a 2nd hand for 27k cash and I was loving the 2.0.

I have to agree with some the pickup was rather mellow when I was test driving it, a persona overtook me just like that the min we left the toll.

So is the 2.5 Model really the sweet spot in terms of power and maintainance? I humbly request more feedback on this from you Sifus of the car world to share your thoughts.

Like CH Teo mentioned, the 2.5 model is great balance between power n roadtax but how much more are the parts as compared to the standard 2.0 - 3.0?(Average). Im looking at a maximum mod of just the engine, while keeping everything else ori.

And for those who bought used cars, what are the things should I look out for. Im a virgin buyer seriously and if this pulls through, this will be my first car honestly.

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Added on October 22, 2012, 11:53 amOh Yeah, one more thing, how much is the roadtax and insurance for the 2.0 / 2.5/3.0?

This post has been edited by Marksmensrea: Oct 22 2012, 11:53 AM

Haha, you are right, Nismo club and these club members like to modify their ride to extreme, so please don't just use your Nismo friend problem to represent all of the Nissan vehicles, I have been driving Nissan since 20 years ago and I have never faced the so call ECU problem to date, unless you modify it, such as remap the ECU, yeah, this is one of the thing those Nismo club members used to do because they like to modify to make their car more HP and torque.

Im just curious,the 3.0 model is now already cheaper than the 2.5 right ?

Must say that I am also quite interested in Cefiro, especially with the price now hovering between 25K to 35K....unfortunately no cefiro during 2005 onwards, as TC didnt bring in this model until Teana arrived...

Was quite surprise that someone mention ECU problem, as i never heard of this before, u see, ECu is not easily kong,,,unless car experience near death accident or submerge in water....i dont think remap and stuff can cause ECU failures, as some will automatically reset to default mode, as such cannot be remap...

The only common complaint is this car's a drinker...not sure how serious it is, but understandable if you look at the size - Japanese version of Volvo,,,another thing to seriously think about is the 2.0 V6 engine, as i understood, V6 is not easy to maintain - appreciate feedback on this for Ceffie...

Ohh btw, i owned N16 - bought 2nd hand - no problems after 9 years (touch wood)...but of cos N16's parts are easily and cheaply available as version 2000 to 2012 all using the same engine block - or maybe TS can look for Sentra N16 - get 1.8, good power and pick-up...

both cases i stated there also i never mention they "mod" it

who tell you that they mod and fail???

so dont be smartss over there ok?

if you cant accept the fact, then face it bro.

why need to be so egoism ?

you own a cefiro doesnt means cefiro never break down aint?

you drive Nissan for 20 years, how much cost you spend to repair it to keep it in mint condition?

dont you mind sharing ?



you never heard doesnt means it never exist ok.

i only can say your experience is shallow.

simple as that.

people who cannot accept the truth only will deceive you guys.

Who is the one act smartest at first, labelled all Nissan car got ECU problem just because of your friend get the lemon or already modified in the first place. I have driven Nissan for more than 20 years and the cost of maintaining is just those wear and tear parts, and my previous Sentra N16 clocked 380K km without any oil burning porblem, ECU problem, just changed 3 times the absorbers, tires, oil, oil filter, brake pads, brake oil, gear oil, viper... You are the one should face the fact, and please go to get more experience before typing at here, shallow minded! wah lau! still want to argue when someone already corrected your false claim earlier!

Dear all,

check carsurvey.org

Go to Nissan and then Cefiro.

You can hear the people around the world comment on the car.

I almost bought it. But i cannot afford the fc. Overall, it is one of the most reliable cars with less problems.

regards,

newbie, please feelfree to share your Nissan experience rather than start flame here.

u drive nissan for 20 years, mind sharing wat model?

u made my day.

must be damn hurt there spending so much on a nissan.

Darkdevilrey,
Bottom line there and never will b a car tats completely problem free simply b'coz even if d car is perfectly fine out of d factory, other factors like how its driven, where its driven, how itstaken care of, servicing quality n consistency can off set tis. Even ur so-called "dream car" Camry has its fair share of common issues no matter which generation its from. Its just a matter of how well u understand d car.

But ur 1st statement on d ECU for Nissans was probably 1 of d most sarcastic especially when ur highlighting d whole brand. Even if its as common on d Cefiro as u stated, I doubt d VQ20DE/VQ25DE would d top choice for Naza Ria transplants. Ur last entry was not exactly on a good note either. So dun expect any1 to treat tis in a friendly manner. If u wanna continue hammering d brand blindly (its getting more out of topic anyway), go create another thread in Kopitiam n knock urself out.

Back to d Cefiro, hv only heard of d following probs
- average to high fc esp on d 2.0 (spirited driving is not in d 2.0's vocabulary)
- dull gray interior looks
- some owners feedback bout d cabin light tat 'corroded' or 'oxidised' sooner than expected

This post has been edited by Deja Vu: Oct 24 2012, 08:20 AM

Haha, childish! I was wondering you got a valid driving license or not, keep talking shit at here. HAHAHAHA.

Well,

I am a Cefiro owner for last 12 year, own a A32, year 1997, frankly speaking cefiro is kind of reliable car, not much problem ,even the mileage was already 270k, high FC shall be refer to A33 instead of A32, average about Rm0.21/km for Ron95. interior and car part still in good condtion depsite the age of 15 year old.

hi all,
i m driving A32 1997 VQ20DE..recently engine suddenly off while driving during traffic jam or slow moving/low rpm..it happens 6times so far..anyone facing similar problem?..tried to scan using latest launch system but the scanner is not compatible...a few yrs back scanned with old version launch system able to detect the error...any one facing the similar scenario..please share/advise???is it due to air flow sensor/cam sensor/crank sensor etc...prompt advise is appreciated

Get one with SR20DET. You will never look back