Nissan 200SX 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought for £4K in 1999. Worth about £1500 now.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive servicing and engine problem.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Top. Comfortable and loads of power.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    0-60mph in less than 6 seconds. Need I say more? Dad - I hope you're not reading this.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally reliable - started to smoke a bit at 100,000 miles.

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    I was 19 when I shared this car with my mother. I used it for college. Need I say more?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't bother with the rear seats, but front seat passengers are well catered for.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Pants really - broken into many times. Never stole it though to be fair.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Used a local garage for maintainence. Still expensive though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Smokey and head gasket went at 95,000 miles. Expensive. Mum, Dad hopes you're not reading this.

    Other

    Front end prang cost £4K to repair and took 8 weeks. Not my fault, though.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes