Nissan Teana Experience

[Kelpie]

Not tat I wan to "protect" Nissan but wad role does the driver play a part when its straight line and both r auto cars?

 

Besides, I wun be surprised if Nissan doesnt do well in 0-100 sprints, our focus has always been comfort.

 

You never race car is it? This is as good as sayting if both are Teana, racing for 0-100, there will be no winner? This type of debate no end. Just try out at Sepang will do. Suggest Nissan organizes a challenge trophy if they are serious about performance.

 

Yes, comfort but by building a tall and boxy car? Wait till Nissan bread and butter car won some car beauty contest then come and talk.

 

I also wanted Nissan to do well but they are not doing a favour to their bread and butter cars though they have nice 350Z, Skyline and GTR.

 

Regards,

Edited January 14, 2009 by Kelpie

[Picanto]

I am very surprised to see more SJL, SJK Camry's on the road than Teanas despite Teana being a a more superior car (at least the 250XV compared to the 2.4 litre Camry/Accord & being confirmed by many motoring journalists). Most of these people just follow the crowd. Since majority are buying Toyotas and Honda. then better play safe and buy a Toyota or Honda. Since majority are saying the Cefiros are well known for bad fc, then all new models of Cefiros/Teana must also be having bad fc. Most of them have already made up their mind and they simply walk into the showroom, go for a short test drive and walk away with the booking form in their hands. What a pity. When I went for a test drive of the Camry 2.4 , I had hardly left the showroom and I told myself why are people so silly buying a comparatively unrefined car when for the same price they can get a smooth V6 drive. I guess people are more concerned about popularity and brand rather than engine refinement, etc etc.

 

I had a sprint challenge with the same new Accord 2.4 from 2 consecutive traffic light stops recently. Both times the Accord was outrun. The driver must be wondering how on earth the Accord got ourun by the Teana. He must be one of those who walks into the Honda showroom thinking how on earth can its competitors be better.

 

there is no way a teana is better than a camry. singaporeans buy more toyotas than nissan/honda. so whatever you say do not reflect the thoughts of the majority.

 

[Tas0577]

I think the image of Sunny has already been deeply embeded in most drivers' minds, i.e. cheap but heavy drinker despite of its lightest weight among the Japanese peers then. To me, I think Nissan needs to introduce better designed bread and butter cars with better bhp/torque than the competition to win back customers. Hyundai and Kia are doing it and they proved that this is indeed a winning formula. Comfort which most claimed is Nissan Forte, can be easily done, even Korean made better and comfortable bread and butter cars these days.

 

Regards,

 

But it is really strange that people are comparing on the pickup of the car when they are looking at a comfortable sedan like Teana or Camry etc, if you are more concern about the pickup of the car then you should be buying a Sports car like Skyline, GTR etc and not a comfortable sedan like Teana.

[Kelpie]

But it is really strange that people are comparing on the pickup of the car when they are looking at a comfortable sedan like Teana or Camry etc, if you are more concern about the pickup of the car then you should be buying a Sports car like Skyline, GTR etc and not a comfortable sedan like Teana.

 

Precisely, get a Nissan for comfort don't talk about 0~100 performance.

 

Regards,

[Quantum]

But it is really strange that people are comparing on the pickup of the car when they are looking at a comfortable sedan like Teana or Camry etc, if you are more concern about the pickup of the car then you should be buying a Sports car like Skyline, GTR etc and not a comfortable sedan like Teana.

want to buy Skyline, GTR, but bo lui lah

so sometimes buttom side itch, want to race, play Teana or Camry as racer loh

 

[Tas0577]

Precisely, get a Nissan for comfort don't talk about 0~100 performance.

 

Regards,

 

Precisely, if you want comfort then you have to sacrifice on the pickup of the car and consumption as it will be more heavy in weight. You cannot kill two birds with one stone as it is just like Weight VS Power ratio.

 

I have sat in a JDM Camry before and I can say the comfort is never as good as a Cefiro or Teana, besides, it is more noisy than Cefiro or even Teana.

[Babyt]

I had a sprint challenge with the same new Accord 2.4 from 2 consecutive traffic light stops recently. Both times the Accord was outrun. The driver must be wondering how on earth the Accord got ourun by the Teana. He must be one of those who walks into the Honda showroom thinking how on earth can its competitors be better.

 

did the 2 drivers know u r challenging them? LoL

[Hutan]

Precisely, if you want comfort then you have to sacrifice on the pickup of the car and consumption as it will be more heavy in weight. You cannot kill two birds with one stone as it is just like Weight VS Power ratio.

 

I have sat in a JDM Camry before and I can say the comfort is never as good as a Cefiro or Teana, besides, it is more noisy than Cefiro or even Teana.

 

to our Honda spokeperson, only Honda nake good car.. no others.. and remember only VTEC give power, not even TC/SC

[Hutan]

to our Honda spokeperson, only Honda make good car.. no others.. and remember only VTEC give power, not even TC/SC

 

[Quantum]

did the 2 drivers know u r challenging them? LoL

don't know Accord, but I belive Teana's sprint should win over Camry

 

[Iziz]

You never race car is it? This is as good as sayting if both are Teana, racing for 0-100, there will be no winner? This type of debate no end. Just try out at Sepang will do. Suggest Nissan organizes a challenge trophy if they are serious about performance.

 

Yes, comfort but by building a tall and boxy car? Wait till Nissan bread and butter car won some car beauty contest then come and talk.

 

I also wanted Nissan to do well but they are not doing a favour to their bread and butter cars though they have nice 350Z, Skyline and GTR.

 

Regards,

 

If both r Teana, win lose will depend on e condition of e car, weight of driver, etc. Not so much on driver skills.

 

Try at Sepang/I nv race b4? Pls read my previous answer carefully b4 u jump to conclusion, its STRAIGHT LINE and basically both flooring accelerator, wad driver skills u need for tat? Step until pedal goes thru the bottom of e car will win ar?

 

With regards to ur last 2 sentences, I think u r taking it rather personally and I feel that replies r going out of point ardi, its below me to rebut.

 

Have a nice day

[Kelpie]

If both r Teana, win lose will depend on e condition of e car, weight of driver, etc. Not so much on driver skills.

 

Try at Sepang/I nv race b4? Pls read my previous answer carefully b4 u jump to conclusion, its STRAIGHT LINE and basically both flooring accelerator, wad driver skills u need for tat? Step until pedal goes thru the bottom of e car will win ar?

 

With regards to ur last 2 sentences, I think u r taking it rather personally and I feel that replies r going out of point ardi, its below me to rebut.

 

Have a nice day

 

May be you have been used to keeping gear at D but not for me. I'm driving an Auto but I used S-mode, downshift gear and paddle shift alot. I don't simply depress the accelerator. It is important to know your car peak rpm and power range not merely stepping hard for 0~100.

 

Regards,

Edited January 14, 2009 by Kelpie

[Hutan]

May be you have been used to keeping gear at D but not for me. I'm driving an Auto but I used S-mode, downshift gear and paddle shift alot. I don't simply depress the accelerator. It is important to know your car peak rpm and power range not merely stepping hard for 0~100.

 

Regards,

 

yah, when VTEC kui, simi also key

[Fourth]

I am very surprised to see more SJL, SJK Camry's on the road than Teanas despite Teana being a a more superior car (at least the 250XV compared to the 2.4 litre Camry/Accord & being confirmed by many motoring journalists). Most of these people just follow the crowd. Since majority are buying Toyotas and Honda. then better play safe and buy a Toyota or Honda. Since majority are saying the Cefiros are well known for bad fc, then all new models of Cefiros/Teana must also be having bad fc. Most of them have already made up their mind and they simply walk into the showroom, go for a short test drive and walk away with the booking form in their hands. What a pity. When I went for a test drive of the Camry 2.4 , I had hardly left the showroom and I told myself why are people so silly buying a comparatively unrefined car when for the same price they can get a smooth V6 drive. I guess people are more concerned about popularity and brand rather than engine refinement, etc etc.

 

So you figured that what you think is best, is not in line with what others think??

Different people have different preference mah.

I for one, will never consider Teana or Cefiro until they look better. V8 also no use. What I buy must look good to myself when I see it everyday. Of course they may look great to others. No offense.

 

 

[Heng]

You should consider the Yokohama DNA DB ES510 as well. According to tyre vendors they are even more quieter than the Birdgestone GR 80. Many people have the perception that the DNA DB ES501 are very bad in the wet. This was the case for the earlier model ES500 as I myself nearly skidded on those tyres in the rain. But after going through 3 sets of the upgraded ES501, I never once experienced any lost of control in the wet. The upgraded ES501 are much improved as compared to ES500 in the wet. It will not give you the confidence of sports tyres but neither will it play you out as long as you don't drive too aggressively when raining.

Will take note of your recommendation.

 

Camry now comes with integrated GPS, DVD, Reverse Camera and Bluetooth. My SE told me TCM is evaluating a $1500 setup which changed our stock screen to provide the same plus a hard disk drive plus Ipod connectivity. You can see this at BT showroom.

 

Quite impressive setup but I rather not install because of so much disassembly/assembly work to get it up. Looking for alternative of just Rear View Mirror with Bluetooth and Reverse Camera Display which is good enough. Any recommendation of good product and installer for this, anyone?

[Iziz]

Will take note of your recommendation.

 

Camry now comes with integrated GPS, DVD, Reverse Camera and Bluetooth. My SE told me TCM is evaluating a $1500 setup which changed our stock screen to provide the same plus a hard disk drive plus Ipod connectivity. You can see this at BT showroom.

 

Quite impressive setup but I rather not install because of so much disassembly/assembly work to get it up. Looking for alternative of just Rear View Mirror with Bluetooth and Reverse Camera Display which is good enough. Any recommendation of good product and installer for this, anyone?

 

Any decent audio installer shld have a couple of choices for e rear view mirror reverse cam display.

 

Just to add on e $1,500 setup:

 

Its the GPS/reverse camera option which will be integrated into the front panel display, veri much like the GPS from Cefiro. Of coz, it has taken some time to develop due to the front panel display being used for e air-con and audio.

[Nkps]

woah

my best was 9.2km/l

Most of e time is 7.5-8km/l. but its about 95% city driving.

yalar yalar.... your nissan the best lar

[Kalmath]

Any decent audio installer shld have a couple of choices for e rear view mirror reverse cam display.

 

Just to add on e $1,500 setup:

 

Its the GPS/reverse camera option which will be integrated into the front panel display, veri much like the GPS from Cefiro. Of coz, it has taken some time to develop due to the front panel display being used for e air-con and audio.

 

Is the GPS touch screen enabled?