The 1996 Nissan Quest XE is a Front-wheel drive MiniVan. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 SOHC 12 valves engine which outputs 151 hp @
4800 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic gearbox. The 1996 Nissan Quest XE has cargo capacity of 3251 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1756 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 1996 Nissan Quest XE has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 165 N.m of torque and a top speed of 195 km/h. The 1996 Nissan Quest XE accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 11.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 18.3 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.9 L/100km in the city and 9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 24,798
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 486
$ 1,117
$ 1,435
Clean
$ 443
$ 1,018
$ 1,313
Average
$ 356
$ 820
$ 1,069
Rough
$ 270
$ 621
$ 825
Nissan claims that its Quest is the top-selling import-brand minivan. Actually, they're made in Ohio, in XE and luxury GXE trim, along with the closely related--but not identical--Mercury Villager. This year, Nissan infuses the Quest with several improvements to keep it competitive, including the addition of two important safety items.
Dual airbags replace those goofy motorized seat belts, and buyers can opt for an integrated child safety seat. Other interior refinements include new colors, new fabric styles, more storage space, and backlit switchgear. Outside, Nissan spruces the Quest up with seven new colors, freshened styling, and new wheels. New options include remote keyless entry, an in-dash six-disc CD changer, a semi-automatic climate control system, and an automatic-on headlamp system.
Versatile passenger space is the Quest's stock in trade. With seven-passenger Quest Trac Flexible Seating in an XE model, you can get 20 different combinations. In a GXE with captain's chairs, the total possibilities reach an even two dozen. Second row seats can fold down into a table, or be removed completely. The third-row seat also folds into a table, folds further for more cargo space, or slides forward on integrated tracks--all the way to the driver's seat.
Exceptionally smooth and quiet on the road, the Quest delivers more than adequate acceleration when merging or passing, courtesy of the 151-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 engine. The column-shifted four-speed automatic transmission changes gears neatly, without a hint of harshness, helped by electronic controls. You also get a smooth, comfortable highway ride and undeniably car-like handling--more so than most. Visibility is great, too, from upright but comfortable seating that's tempting for a long trek. Gauges are small, but acceptable, and controls are pleasing to operate.
Air conditioning and a tachometer are standard fare, while the GXE adds antilock braking (including rear disc brakes), a roof rack, and a host of powered conveniences. Distinctive in shape, enjoyable on the road, Quests are solidly assembled and perform admirably. Except for the upright seating position, it's easy to forget that you're inside a minivan, not a plain sedan.
Known by many names, this major Asian conglomerate has been making cars since 1914. Today, Nissan is the third largest automaker in Japan. The Nissan Motor Company took over the Datsun company in 1933 and in 1934 it would take on the name we all know today.
The first Datsun passenger car came off the assembly line in 1935 and pretty soon Nissan started exporting to Australia. In 1937 the Datsun Type 15 becomes the first mass-produced vehicle in Japan, which also comes in mini-pickup and delivery van form.
Ever expanding the production, Nissan decides to expand into the United States. This move from 1958 was made due to the American influence Nissan had thanks to its designer, William R. Gorham. The models exported to the US were 1200 Sedans with a 48 hp engine, a compact pickup with 37 hp which later became a top seller during the 50s.
By the time the 60s rolled in Nissan had already made a name for itself on both sides of the Pacific. Now, the company moves into another part of the market, starting to sell sport cars. At first, it would be the SPL 210, a narrow, high roadster had a folding soft top and a 48hp engine, soon upgraded to a 85hp version.
Catering for the American market, Nissan introduces the Bluebird, with synchronized 3-speed transmission in 1962. In the off-road sector, the Patrol is debuted, with a generous amount of horsepower, that was marketed as being able “to climb trees”. In 1967 the 2000 Roadster is let loose upon the unsuspecting public and onto the racing world which it takes by storm.
The sporty line is continued in the 70s with the “Z” line, one still continued today. The 1970 240Z becomes the best selling sports car in the world by offering quality and comfort at an affordable price. Sales in America start taking off until eventually, in 1975, Datsun becomes the number 1 importer in the States.
Nissan starts expanding during the 80s in order to keep up with demand and opens up new factories. And just when everyone thought that Nissan couldn't get any bigger, along comes a whole new brand of Nissan, one aimed at a more luxurious segment of the market, Infiniti. In 1989, as the Infiniti project getting off the ground, parent company Nissan was celebrating its millionth car built in the US.
As new plants get built throughout the 90s, new models are added to the line up to corner the market. The Altima sedan and the Sentra become front-runners as the best sold models in the Nissan line-up. Next, in 1999, it was time for the European market, Nissan signs an agreement with French manufacturer Renault to use each other's expertise and strengths.
In 2002, the Z concept is resurrected with the 350Z, a sporty car that quickly wins over car enthusiasts but specialists as well. The ewly-formed SUV market will also be represented in the Nissan line-up with the Murano. Now, the boys over at Nissan seem to have a real hard point to make as they've released the GTR, a super-sporty car, the crowning jewel of Nissan motoring and engineering.
1996 Nissan Quest Consumer Reviews
grabbanked, 06/29/2005
Love my Nissan Quest Minivan
I love this vehicle. I have put 56,000+ miles on it since I purchased it approx. 4 years ago and have had no major issues, other than normal maintenance. I feel safe no matter where I go; in-city or on the road. As with any car, though, keepting the oil changed regularly is a must. The Quest doesn't "eat" brakes as a few cars I have previously owned tended to do. One thing that has happened that I'm not so thrilled about is the automatic antenea has quite working but the radio still works just fine. In the future, I will continue to buy Nissan or foreign-made cars. I don't make enough money to take chances.
uncoloredplatform, 10/03/2009
Best car we ever had in our family !
We love this car. We bought it in 1996 in California. It was our family car - 3 kids + 1dog. 55.000 miles - driving all year - never had any problem. Family moved - we shipped the car to Germany. Have been driving the car all the years - super cold winter, snow, Oktoberfest, hot summers.... never ever had any problems. Sparc plugs the same... Our grandchild likes the car. We had lots of other cars - BMW, Mercedes etc... they all had quality issues. Mercedes pretty bad. The Nissan Quest 1996 is a dream car. Pleasure to drive - still. Looks like pretty new - no rost, no problems. Our kids are out of the house and this car is still doing very well. It has 112.000 miles - BEST CAR EVER !!!
hoodenfood, 02/10/2004
Great vehicle
Absolutely the most reliable vehicle
I've ever owned. Over 120,00 original
miles with no major mechanical
problems. Excellent handling and
acceleration for a van, and better than
many cars I've driven
cookeroxidize, 03/16/2009
Started out Great but....
We bought this van to haul our family back to Nebraska to visit family, this van started out being a very nice reliable van but, after about 5 trips to NE and once to AR. and back to MN. It developed an exhaust leak that can't be found or fixed and as a result doesn't have good acceleration or power. Likes to eat up batteries, in the time we have owed, it has used 4. We also had to replace the radiator at about 110,000 miles. Would not recommend this van to a friend. This van has never left us stranded but, always seems to need some thing done.
shapeoutline, 09/30/2017
1997 Nissan Quest
"Great van, orig. owner, eng & trans run perfectly"
It never let us down. Comfortable driving.
immatureminds, 05/17/2017
1997 Nissan Quest
"Not bad"
This car had served me for over one and a half decades. I drove multiple times from Springfield, MA to Spokane, WA about 10 years ago. It did had some issues, for example at 190k, my heating circuit board got damaged from age (where I live, there is usually a lot of snow during the winter, probably got onto the circuit somehow) and some issues with the transmission, plus a cylinder head gasket got blown around 198k. Overall, the car is good. Leather seats dont heat up (which sucks) and the interior is nice. Plenty of room especially for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens). For a FWD the towing capacity is great, and handling is average. On sharp turns, it turns way to soft, so keep that in mind.
molecularsuffering, 08/30/2015
1997 Nissan Quest
"GreAt when you have A lot people and places to go."
This van is a decent van over all. For it being over 20 years old and having more than 150000 miles On it, it's had a good life. It still has a lot more though. I think that if the mechanics who we took the an to. To take care of some leakage would have done the job right this van would have came with minor issues. The mileage for a van is pretty good. 40 bucks to fill up the tank and would last for the week if I wasn't driven out of Town. Very spacious. I liked it for its basic task completions. It's a van so you can't really ask for too much but with a lot of passengers the damand was no Doubtly high.Read less
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