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2426 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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After owning my new 2009 Quest SE for 5 days, I'd like to post my likes and dislikes about it. This is mainly in comparison to the other minivans we considered purchasing. We chose the Quest because of the great deal we got (below invoice), the awesome financing at the time and because Nissan gave us $2000 move for our trade (2007 Murano) than any other dealer. Had we been able to avoid a trade in, we probably would have chosen the Volkswagen Routan (but it's seats were not comfortable for my wife - our #1 selling feature). Likes: 2nd row cupholders on side of seats Center console is roomy Plenty of storage areas up front Glove box is roomy Handles well Seats are comfy (cloth & leather) Seat can get nice & toasty with butt warmers Satellite radio is cool but I won't pay for it after 3 month trial Easy to get in & out of 3rd row seats are stadium style All weather floor mats come in 4 pieces for all 3 rows and provide complete coverage except for a 1 foot long space between 2nd row seats (even though nissan said it was a 3 piece set for two rows only) Auto up & down of 1st row windows Can open side doors & hatchback from front seats Memory for seats, mirrors and pedals Bluetooth - people can hear you well Day/night brightness switch for screen Can turn on separate audio controls for rear (and they can listen to a separate audio source then the front passengers) Wireless headphones Can turn on separate climate controls for rear Dual climate controls up front Will fit a Britax Roundabout (but not anything bigger (Britax) unless in 3rd row with 2nd row seats all the way forward) Securing car seat with latch is more convenient than with seat belts due to the rotational angle of the 2nd row seat belts Cupholders up front secure nearly anything Visors have no extensions but do slide out and will cover the whole window Nice big wide view forward Dark Gray (Smoke) is a nice color 4 sunroofs in back Distance markers on the backup camera Backup sonar beeping is a life saver 2 power outlets up front, one in 2nd row & one in cargo area Dislikes: Butt warmer switches are hard to reach as they're on the lower outside of the seats Can't see power outlets (but they are reachable) DVD is up front (instead of with the screens) AUX inputs (for gaming) are up front (with the DVD player) - this creates a cord nightmare Dual DVD screens cannot have to separate DVDs or one with a DVD and the other with a game - it is all or nothing for both No 115-volt outlet (for game consoles - so you need a DC/AC converter) No flip up storage on 3rd row passenger side (just driver's side - and it will fit both headphones) No cargo net behind pass seat (driver's seat only) Rear cargo net attachments points are quite odd No way to tether a rear-facing car seat (only Britax has this option) Buttons are small are the console controls No touch screen NAV (have to use the joystick) Many NAV & Bluetooth functions don't work while driving (for passenger) and I can't find a way to override it Driver's seat doesn't raise up enough for short people (wife is 5'2") Lumbar adjustment is manual (not power) Door pockets don't flip out 2nd row windows don't roll down or have window shades Side doors must open all the way (no partial for throwing something in) No traffic updates with NAV Reclining the 2nd row seats is not obvious or intuitive No intelligent key (you must put the key in the ignition & you must use the fob to unlock doors). I miss being able to keep my keys in my pocket all the time. No compass on dimming mirror (compass in NAV is just the circle with red arrow pointing north) Backup camera contrast is washed out and hard to see Front seat headrests don't tilt forward far enough Only two cupholders up front Spare tire is under floor between 2nd row seats & must be taken out through the vehicle No below floor storage bins Field of view for parking cause you tend park more toward the right side of a parking spot (on the line) compared to every other car I've owned Moon roof is very narrow due to DVD screens Gear shifter is in an odd position No power outlets are on unless car is on Side mirrors don't dim --Russ
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According to several websites today, the Quest will be phased out in 2010....... Mark 2004 Quest SE |
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Hi all, Out of necessity (due to growing family, large dog, and the increasing amount of accessorries/stuff we find ourselves needing to travel with), I'm looking into a minivan purchase. And as I really like the styling and certain features of the Quest, I'm considering the purchase of a 2004 SE model (in the 70,000 to 100,000 KM range). However, having scoured the web and reading many reviews and comparisons, I'm finding myself skeptical about the 04' model particularly. There seems to be some significant potential problem areas with the 2004-07 models, notably involving the transmission, water leaks, brakes, A/C (not working), and cold-starting issues. Many of which can be pricey to fix. Also, I've heard the instruments/controls are awkward to use. If so, is it a big deal? Or more of a minor annoyance? The other thing I've noticed the Quest criticized for is ride quality ...that it is compromised due to interior rattles and noises and being generally quite loud (at least in comparison to the Sienna and Odyssey). I'm also looking at Sienna's and Odyssey's, which seem to be rated quite a bit better than the Quest (in the 04' model year, but also in general over the years). They are a bit pricier for the same sort of mileage and features, and I'm not nearly as impressed by their styling. That said, reliability is of huge importance to me and I'm willing to sacrifice having a "cooler" minivan like the Quest if the Sienna/Odyssey is superior for reliability and longevity. Any insight or personal experience anyone can offer for the Quest would be much appreciated. Thanks, Jason |
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Replying to: JasonW (Jan 16, 2009 10:18 am) We have a 05 SE  50k mi (80k KM) with all options except Nav. We’ve had a couple small annoying items but nothing major (door sticking, drivers window needed to be re-seated). Everything else has worked fine. At year 3 we replaced the battery, and tires (hated the OEM tires); it rides much quieter and smoother, and did the brakes for the first time. We do have a very annoying rattle from the front DVD…it comes and goes. A few other rattles when going down an old country road…but not sure if the ‘other vans’ are the same down this particular road (it is a big open box after all) For the 05 model year the Quest was the only mini to have 3 rows of side air bags so that was a factor for us as well. We liked the Odyssey but couldn’t stand the Sienna. I like the Quest controls better…tall driver peering through the steering wheel is difficult…having the speedometer to the right is nice. In 05 the Quest lost ‘points’ because it doesn’t have a 2nd row window that opens, and the rear seat doesn’t split/and head restraints must be removed. We have no desire to open 2nd row windows…and have folded the rear seat *maybe* 5 times in 4 years so removing the head restraints didn't sway me in spending thousands more for a Odyssey. My wife likes it more than I do…over all it is ok (hard to get excited over a mini-van)
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Replying to: JasonW (Jan 16, 2009 10:18 am) The Dealer wants to charge us for "adjusting" the power sliding door that will not close (chronic problem since we've owned the car and any hints from other Quest owners are much appreciated), and the radio is garbage. I think the Quest suffers from Chrysleritis. Their design group is forward thinking and cutting edge in many areas, their execution and quality 9attention to detail) are horrible. We are keeping ours because it is paid for. I would not buy one again. If you do, may the force be with you....or at least R2D2. Regards, Calvin1962
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Replying to: calvin1962 (Jan 16, 2009 2:28 pm) No having an opening third row window was no issue to us. Dealer was great (Freehold NJ) and stood with every time we brought/ bring it in. I hate the OEM tires and will go with Michelin next time. Price is lower due to bad press (hence a lower value). I would;d but this long before I buy a Honda/ Toyota. I have seen serious transmission/ fuel tank issues with their models. |
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Replying to: calvin1962 (Jan 16, 2009 2:28 pm) My guess is some of your probably could be due to the size of the sliding doors.
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jan 26, 2009 9:59 am) |
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When I purchased my 04 Quest in May 2004, I also purchased the 5/60 extended warranty for $1100. The factory warranty was 3/36. At the end of 2008, I'm at the dealership and I learn that Nissan extended the warranty on the 04 Quest from 3/36 to 5/60 because it had so many problems. I never received any notice of this. I looked on this site and somewhere it said Nissan extended the warranty in 2004. If I had known this, I would have cancelled the warranty by paying the cancellation fee as required by the service agreement. Nissan is telling me that it won't help me because my warranty expired, my car has 61,000+ miles. Does anyone know when the factory warranty was extended? How did Nissan notify customers? I paid for something I did not need when the factory warranty was extended to 5/60.
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Replying to: russcarver (Dec 14, 2008 2:17 pm) "No way to tether a rear-facing car seat" - there are lots of hooks on the seat "Side doors must open all the way" - if you turn off the power doors, you can control them "No power outlets are on unless car is on" - after you turn the car off, if you do not open the door you still have power One thing you missed that we really like is the fact that you can hold down the unlock button on the keyfob and the windows will lower. Nice on a hot day.
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