In the Driveway: 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL

[mrbond]

This thing hasn't even been around a whole half year yet, so the aftermarket for it isn't as big as it'll get. It doesn't need to look like an xB, or even yet another compact sports car to be recognized. I mean, hell, how many cars have asymmetrical design? That's one of the big things I liked about it.
When these start being offered with different powertrain options (instead of that crappy Sentra motor) and other upper-level trim options besides that stupid "Krome" trim, then I think it'll really take off. If anybody remembers the media surrounding the 1st gen xB, it wasn't kind at all. Now it's a cult classic.

[Thirty-Nine]

^^^^^
x2 mrbond.

Just to be clear: Yes, this is a review car. I'll have it for a week, and will post a full review next week.

I've driven it about 30 miles today, and I like it for what it is. It's kind of the opposite of the Kia Soul I had a couple of weeks ago. The Cube rides well, is cushy, and really pleasant on the interior.

On the flip side, it has a lot of body lean when pushed, the Bluetooth isn't as good as the Soul's, and it's looks are very polarizing.

It is a bit like the first-gen xB in the fact that people either seem to love it or hate it. I happen to really like it thus far. It does not come from the factory as a "corner carver." However, it is very comfy. Much more of a cruiser.

By the way, Bean Garage has Cube aftermarket goodies.

More later!

[JBougie]

I love them and would buy one in a heart beat! However, I will have to pass on it as my next car is the G37 *drool* ... but I still uber love the Cubes!!

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

By the way, Bean Garage has Cube aftermarket goodies.

More later!

http://beangarage.com/catalog/engine...ube-p-171.html

bitchin'

[Nigal]

Originally Posted by Tamago

let us know once the recalls start coming in.

Are you sure you're not a Honda driver?

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by Nigal

Are you sure you're not a Honda driver?

nope, i've just worked on enough nissans to know that Nissan does not pride themselves on building a good car.

the 2.5 was plagued with recalls and TSB's
the 3.5 was as well
the altima had recalls as scary as "our bad, we forgot to weld the b-pillars on"
or "our bad, we forgot to screw the one ground wire down inside the auto transmission pan"
http://www.ohiolemonlaw.com/safety-r...san-altima.htm
140,000 cars. imagine if that was a yaris... every single YW member, plus 30,000 other owners would have to get their car fixed so it didn't catch on fire

i mean c'mon..

[mrbond]

Originally Posted by Tamago

http://beangarage.com/catalog/engine...ube-p-171.html

bitchin'

hahahaha lmao

[Bob Dog]

I like it. How many toll phones does it have in it?

[kustom play]

that whole bean garage site has nothing under exhaust, has a K&N under the intake section, has a CF Hand brake for the interior lol

[dvlnblkdrs]

well i like it!

[mrbond]

Thirty-nine, I really envy your job. How did you get into that area? I have the opportunity on a few months to review the new Nissan Leaf, but that's only a one time deal, sadly.

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by mrbond

Thirty-nine, I really envy your job. How did you get into that area? I have the opportunity on a few months to review the new Nissan Leaf, but that's only a one time deal, sadly.

Well, I've been involved in the auto/aftermarket industry since '06, and was a magazine editor for five years before (in the hobby industry). After getting laid off in November, I had more time to devote to my Web site.

I also do freelance copy writing and PR, too.

[2006fronty]

Originally Posted by Tamago

nope, i've just worked on enough nissans to know that Nissan does not pride themselves on building a good car.

the 2.5 was plagued with recalls and TSB's
the 3.5 was as well
the altima had recalls as scary as "our bad, we forgot to weld the b-pillars on"
or "our bad, we forgot to screw the one ground wire down inside the auto transmission pan"
http://www.ohiolemonlaw.com/safety-r...san-altima.htm
140,000 cars. imagine if that was a yaris... every single YW member, plus 30,000 other owners would have to get their car fixed so it didn't catch on fire

i mean c'mon..

I think they look cool, but I won't own a Nissan ever again. The 2.5 is CRAP. The recalls were for Altimas and Sentras but a few people had problems with the 2.5 in Frontiers as well but unfortunately Nissan wouldn't recall them ( a guy I know had a little "BBQ" under his hood).

[Thirty-Nine]

Small update:

http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...e-day-two.html

[JBougie]

Originally Posted by PK198105

the only nissan i ever loved and this thing was unbeatable wa my 1993 Maxima it had 300k Miles and the engine was like new, rest of the car.....not so much

+1 ... my 97 had 320,000 on it when I sold it ;) And it was still as good as new - beautiful car. I won a lot of small town car shows with it and miss it every single day.