Dear All,

I just bought Nissan Serena C26 (Year 2014) CBU a few month ago, a would like to ask for advice on certain things:

1) This is 1st time buying used car, my previous experience is with new Toyota (Altis & Vios), Perodua (Myvi & Axia), and Proton (Saga). Since this is my 1st time buying used car, I just changed the oil and filter and check on generally on the engine. Anything I should consider check for this specific model?

2) In my previous ownership, I sent all the cars to Official Service Centre for sevices. Should I do the same for Serena? or just service under tree shop? I'm curious about because if there is additional maintenance/service (performed at Service Centre) such as Auto Door maintenance etc. (I ask because the warranty of the serena just expired, so I could save some cost, but depends on the risk as well)

3) I notice the air conditioner is not so cold for this car (compared with my previous car ownership), I already sent the car for check at AirCond Service shop but found no problem. Just want to confirm is that normal? Also, is it normal that the water drop (i suspected from air cond) is quite significant compared to my previous car?

4) Where can I find a shop that provide accesories with good price for this car? My 1st priority is to add Spare tyre kit.

5) Kindly advise on other recommendation from experience owner.

TQVM...

This post has been edited by ah78: Jun 25 2018, 03:57 PM

Hi side questions abit... how much u bought it and what specs?

iinm only the highest specs comes with auto door closing is that right?

It's High/Full Spec at 87k OTR.. yup comes with auto dorr etc..

you bought from dealer?

I am also looking for one lately

Yup, I bought it from dealer.. I survery for C27 actually, but I kinda need the 8th seat configuration.. and save a lot of money, hence the used c26.

The car is still good and the difference between c26 and c27 is not that significant (for me at least).

8 sear means sacrifice the boot right?
Will it be bumpy for the back row?

currently have old model Avanza really bumpy until canot sleep during balik kampung.

No, the 8 seat one is just have a full seat for 3 people in the middle row compared with 2 captain seat.

I dont know about is it bumpy or not for back row, but my son didn't complain.

SERENA is well known for being under powered....and very expensiev spare parts. ouch! I know hahaha cos I owned the same model as yours before. Sold it after only 1 year :-( Bought a second hand BMW.

just curious ...BMW parts cheaper than serena ?
btw...BMW what series?


thanks ...

Spare tyre kit can purchase from TCEAS aka TC service centre. Just pay a visit and book the tyre kit in case out of stock..

My advise, send for 1st service in TC service centre and see anything faulty/broken from previous owner. Once settle, then the rest of service u can do it outside..

Thanks for the advice, already called for apointment this weekend. Can any previous/current owner of serena advice me on the water (air con) drop (as per q above), TQ.

Do check when was the last time the CVT transmission fluid was changed, if it is more than 40k km ago, please change it immediately.

My father in law has a C26 yr 2015 CKD model, recently just got his gearbox replaced by Tan Chong F.O.C because he lodged his report about jerky response on low speed before warranty expires on 2017.


His car only does about 50k km so far.

check whether time to change timing belt

Thanks for the advise. Already booked for appointment @ TC, but next 2 saturday. Will ask them about CVT Fluid and Timing Belt.

Nissan`s MR20DD uses timing chain.

But specifically for Nissans with CVT, I`d consider changing the CVT fluid. Otherwise a thorough check at Nissan SC or like Wearnes Autohaus Service should be a good start to know the current condition of the vehicle.

check the chain then.. lol

Already back from the TC Service. Quite a lot wear and tear item need to be change.

The critical one is:
1) Battery: There is 2 batteries for the car. previous owner uses small battery for the big battery, that’s why the Hybrid/Start Stop idle function is not working. aisey... Just replace that one for cost of RM550

2) As per others said, CVT fluid is became a bit dirty (after the inspection), total cost of RM450 if I’m not mistaken. Haven’t change yet due to no stock. Need to order. (already booked for next 2 weeks)

3) Brake Pad for the back is already thin... So, need to replace for the cost of RM350 per set. (need to order also)

4) there is a lot of small2 item that has been affected by wear and tear. such as absorber and buffer etc. Will do it step by step with total cost might be around 2k to 3k as per TC advice.

Also, I found out the previous owner did send the car to TC a few times, but might be did it in kedai bawah pokok as well. but what surprised me is the mileage is significantly different.

My car is stated mileage at 80k. while previous owner record (his last sevice at TC) is on January 2018 is recorded at 160k... I was like WTF!!

Already ask TC how come, they don’t know, ask my dealer who sell me the car also don’t know.

The car overall is good, just need to replace quite few items that was affected mostly by wear and tear. but the mileage issue really makes me frustrated...

80k different liao. but this is normal if we buy used car from dealer. cannot 100% trust mileage without service record. still dunno either dealer or previous owner tampered the mileage. if engine running good, no weird sound, no accident, u drive saja. u fikir banyak, nanti hati pun susah.

Tu la.. Grateful that the car is running great n no issue. But 1 of the factor i choose that specific car is because of low mileage, when found out about real one, frustrating jugak la..

Odometer can be easily adjusted.

To TS, at your last service at TC, what was the mileage written in your service chit / invoice? Did they follow the reading of the tampered odometer?

Good to let TC Service run through for the first round. Some of the parts such as absorber etc can try get quotation from outside workshops.

Looks like no major issues with the car. Only bummer is the perceived mileage. More of a mental annoyance of this surprise. Just move on, knowing that the car is fairly in good shape.

look like your used car dealer has adjusted the mileage before sell to u..

if u have the plate no., try to post into the C26 owner club in FB, maybe the owner is there ..

How come no check car with Service Center first, before buy car from 2nd hand dealer ?

Now what's the use. Never mind la, as long u happy, dealer happy, service center happy, forum member sure happy for u.

This post has been edited by Roman Catholic: Jul 10 2018, 06:49 PM

join the SHOC at FB

How many litres required ? Is it including flush ?
RM450 can buy 9 litres already.

This car C26 is the facelift version not the CBU car

Average price for this model is 75k car price and about 80k OTR depending on the NCD you have on insurance of course

Thats the most frustrating thing youll have to live with when buying a used car,most dealer and im sure of it tampered with the mileage.

Half of the actual mileage is normal adjustments that they will make.

Best to have a friend who works at Nissan,Toyota or Honda service centre so they can help check mileage of the car we are buying

Any good workshop in PJ/KL for Nissan Serena C26? My warranty has expired and am looking for a good one outside for maintenance services.

How is this car? ok?

Yes.. So far so good. I just keep doing service in TC. There quite a few good workshops as well recommended by members.

In summary just satisfied with the car

I am planning to get used version, but afraid of too old. Not much budget to be honest. For the budget, I can get a new Exora, but the Serena very tempting to me. Any rough idea on annual maintenance fees so far?

The maintenance is quite expensive compared to other standard jepunis. As example:
1) Perodua will cost around rm200 for standard mentenance (not major)
2) Honda is quite the same with perodua
3) But for this car, each maintenance will cost around rm400 to 700. I'm not sure cost to maintain in standard workshop.

But, the car is good overal. It's just a bit expensive in maintenance and spare part (i think becuase of Tan Chong)

thanks a lot for your advice