nissan serena

spiderpig37 · 08-01-2013, 13:25

Has anybody had any dealings with the serena the seating looks more useable than the t2
Engine wise the 2.3 diesel is it ok
Any info would be great

R1cho · 08-01-2013, 14:57

they're a pretty decent motor i had a 2.0 diesel get same rust probs on sills tho, basically same mechanics as a terrano but with out the 4wd system

jims-terrano · 08-01-2013, 17:59

Seating is defo more useable than our kiddy seats. If memory serves me from my Nissan days it's the TD23 engine so should pretty much be the same as ours. I liked em but they are a little narrow and top heavy if you know what I mean so no charging around bends I'm afraid.

RJL Services · 08-01-2013, 18:07

i had a 1995 m reg 2.3 diesel serena i was brilliant i only changed due to wife writing it of 2 years ago and a nissan mistral was all i could find at short notice engine was trouble free and was a brilliant all round car and the seating had a good setup i am thinking of getting another one but may go for a import as they have a lot more spec but you wont go wrong with a serena

spiderpig37 · 08-01-2013, 18:20

Cheers guys
Think il have a look if any local and have a shufty around one
Ones on ebay the boot space once third row of seats are used look to be enough for a pushchair

96terrano · 08-01-2013, 18:50

yes they are a good little van, ive worked one one once, very similar to the terrano, a lot of the interior parts are identical

the LDV cub is the same too

rustic · 08-01-2013, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1cho

basically same mechanics as a terrano but with out the 4wd system

Which parts of the mechanics are the same?

Different engine, gearbox, hubs are 5 bolt, ball joints are different.
Brake pads look similar though.
Both use H4 headlight bulbs too.

96terrano · 08-01-2013, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Which parts of the mechanics are the same?

Different engine, gearbox, hubs are 5 bolt, ball joints are different.
Brake pads look similar though.
Both use H4 headlight bulbs too.

The bolts holding it together?

gazterrano · 13-01-2013, 20:22

friend of mine has one & again he swears by it trouble free many years i also was looking at them wondered what sort of fuel consumption to expect as it looks slightly heavier than average car

08-01-2013, 13:25	#1
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	nissan serena Has anybody had any dealings with the serena the seating looks more useable than the t2 Engine wise the 2.3 diesel is it ok Any info would be great

08-01-2013, 14:57	#2
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	they're a pretty decent motor i had a 2.0 diesel get same rust probs on sills tho, basically same mechanics as a terrano but with out the 4wd system

08-01-2013, 17:59	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Seating is defo more useable than our kiddy seats. If memory serves me from my Nissan days it's the TD23 engine so should pretty much be the same as ours. I liked em but they are a little narrow and top heavy if you know what I mean so no charging around bends I'm afraid.

08-01-2013, 18:07	#4
RJL Services Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: southwest gloucester Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7 2003 Posts: 615	i had a 1995 m reg 2.3 diesel serena i was brilliant i only changed due to wife writing it of 2 years ago and a nissan mistral was all i could find at short notice engine was trouble free and was a brilliant all round car and the seating had a good setup i am thinking of getting another one but may go for a import as they have a lot more spec but you wont go wrong with a serena

08-01-2013, 18:20	#5
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	Cheers guys Think il have a look if any local and have a shufty around one Ones on ebay the boot space once third row of seats are used look to be enough for a pushchair

08-01-2013, 18:50	#6
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	yes they are a good little van, ive worked one one once, very similar to the terrano, a lot of the interior parts are identical the LDV cub is the same too

13-01-2013, 20:22	#9
gazterrano Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: rotherham s.yorks Vehicle: terrano11 2.7tdi Posts: 369	friend of mine has one & again he swears by it trouble free many years i also was looking at them wondered what sort of fuel consumption to expect as it looks slightly heavier than average car