Nissan Laurel Fuel Consumption

[Ian Chan]

Hey guys, Does anybody have an idea about how much will a 2000 model Nissan Laurel with a 2000CC Engine do on petrol within Colombo ? Thanks!

[Komisiripala]

very very poorly. i used one for some time, and i swear to you, it did around 3 - 5kmpl. and around 7-8kmpl outstation.

but that being said, its a very comfy car, and rear wheel drive just adds to the bliss. the nissan neo straight six is a symphony orchestra on wheels

[Ian Chan]

Thanks for replying.. What about the Price of spares ? Are they expensive or cheap and freely available ?

[Komisiripala]

Thanks for replying.. What about the Price of spares ? Are they expensive or cheap and freely available ?

that i dunno mate. this was my ex's dad's car. all i can say is i hope it's in spare part shops by now! in a million little pieces! lmao!

but in general nissan parts shouldn't be a problem

[Ian Chan]

hmmmmm.. Some say since there is a limited amount of Laurels in the county the spares may be expensive and a bit hard to find unlike normal nissan's.. I really like this car but it's the spares i'm worried about. I better check some more before i buy it.. Thanks for ur help anyway !!

[Komisiripala]

if you like straight sixes with rear wheel drive, try the toyota camry (older model with the huge gaping lights) or the toyota verossa. little mroe expenxive than the laurel, but they're toyotas. you'll never go wrong with 'em! knowing how the sri lankan market works...

[RWD]

or better yet try a V35 skyline. it comes with a V6 but 2.5 litre and its a newer car, more power, rear wheel drive and great fun. parts are not too difficult to source either.

[Gyiman]

Toyota Mark II Grande? There is a nice one for sale on AL. Way beyond what I was expecting to pay though

[Ian Chan]

I would love something like the Mark 2 but a bit expensive to me... I'm looking for something around 15-16 lks which should be luxury and spars should be freely available, Should also do atleast 7km per ltr in colombo.. I don't think i could find one as such though !!!

[Gyiman]

I would love something like the Mark 2 but a bit expensive to me... I'm looking for something around 15-16 lks which should be luxury and spars should be freely available, Should also do atleast 7km per ltr in colombo.. I don't think i could find one as such though !!!

You can look at a Cefiro you can get between 6-9km/l. Good cars, if you get the right one but you might need to stretch your budget by about a couple of 100k.

A few of my friends use them & have had no complaints so far for about 3 years. I've seen a couple of them for sale on AL & they look in quite good condition judging by the pics. And some state that they are maintained by the Agents, which at the end of the day would mean that there is a good service record.

[VWvortex]

I would love something like the Mark 2 but a bit expensive to me... I'm looking for something around 15-16 lks which should be luxury and spars should be freely available, Should also do atleast 7km per ltr in colombo.. I don't think i could find one as such though !!!

Save on fuel and visit Spa's is it ???

[Ian Chan]

I don't mind a Cefiro but in 99% of the cefiro's for sale the Dashboard is cracked in the middle... Also most of it has one headlight replaced and i have no idea why.. If i get i Perfect one with non of these diffects for a reasonable price i'll buy but the prob is i never get one !!!!

Go to the Spa?? Nt a bad idea if i'm able to save on petrol.. lol

[The Stig]

I don't mind a Cefiro but in 99% of the cefiro's for sale the Dashboard is cracked in the middle... Also most of it has one headlight replaced and i have no idea why.. If i get i Perfect one with non of these diffects for a reasonable price i'll buy but the prob is i never get one !!!!

Go to the Spa?? Nt a bad idea if i'm able to save on petrol.. lol

Ahh if you love spas you are going to love this

Try the 6th gen Honda accord, damn comfy car and i fell in love with it the moment i got into it. Exterior wise i say the looks are a matter of opinion, some like it some dont. But i dont think there is a single person in this planet who wouldn't love the interior of that car, sure as hell gives the German saloons a run for their money. One of my relatives had one sometime ago and he said it did around 7-9 in city and 10-12 outstation so doesn't hurt the pocket too much either. Stafford and the usual places for honda have ample spares, the only issue you have to worry about is the resale value you know cause its not a TOYOTA which is apparently is a big deal in SL

[Komisiripala]

accord FTW! its priceless, i agree hands down. but if you're fixated on RWD then clearly honda isn't the place for you! on your budget, the cefi is a good option.

[Gyiman]

Save on fuel and visit Spa's is it ???

Or for an oil change... Of sorts

[pradfred]

If you need to ask what a 6 cylinder engine will do on fuel consumption, you are looking at the wrong type of car .

look around - people who have te silky 6 s normally dont sell them till they cross 100K , and a new model comes out.

Stop agonising and buy a 4 pot diesel, and smile all the way !

[Ian Chan]

hmmmmm.. I'll try my best for a cefiro but failing which i have no idea wht i'll buy.. I also thought of the 2000 model Peugeot 406 executive, I need a Auto which is hard to find and i'm not sure of the price even if i get one.... How is this on fuel ?

[The Stig]

A good 406 will actually go above your price range, usually a well maintained one will easily top the 1.6 mil mark so might be a bit over budget. Also you have to consider the fact that these will need more attention and maintenance and cant be abused like japs so you will have to a spend a hefty amount for maintaining such a car as well.For a person on tight budget i wouldn't suggest that buying such a car is advisable.

[Ian Chan]

Ok then, how about the Hyundai Sonata H-Matic 2001 or above? I don't know much about this car coz i'm not a Hyundai fan but i heard it's cheap and luxury.. How's maintenance, spares availability and price of spares ? Also any idea how much it'll to on fuel in Colombo? Any other car suggestions ?

[nexus]

Ok then, how about the Hyundai Sonata H-Matic 2001 or above? I don't know much about this car coz i'm not a Hyundai fan but i heard it's cheap and luxury.. How's maintenance, spares availability and price of spares ? Also any idea how much it'll to on fuel in Colombo? Any other car suggestions ?

look at these link you can find what you are looking for

[Ian Chan]

I am still not sure coz the budget i have is shitt!! Anyway thanks alot guys for all ur help!! See ya..

[The Stig]

I am still not sure coz the budget i have is shitt!! Anyway thanks alot guys for all ur help!! See ya..

The problem isnt the budget, the problem is your requirements

you can easily go for a mainstream car like an ek3 for that budget but that big,comfyness and exclusivity wont be there.

[Ian Chan]

hmmm.. yah, i guess ur ryt.. I love the luxuryness because i had a Bluebird Sylphy 2003 model a few months ago.. had to sell it coz my dad needed the money. Now i'm addicted to a luxury car lyk dat although my budget is now low.....

[dhana8706]

A Nissan cedric?