Nissan 200SX 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Thrashing it will cost you, although if driven carefully (this is something you should practice a lot with this car before you try booting it) you can get reasonable MPG.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be expensive when things go wrong. Look for lots of history.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Wow. This car is huge fun, more so in the wet for the experianced driver - be careful, it will snap if pushed too far.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very fast for the money. The 200 will chuckle in the faces of most cars, especially boy racers in heavily modified RS Turbos.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable. I service mine every 6 months.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Most people don't know the cars potential, so it's fun when they try and race you.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The seats are comfortable, but don't support you very well. Replace with some bucket seats, as you will need them. The rear seats are a joke unless you're 5. Parking is a pain in the arse cos of the rear pillar.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very bad. Invest in an insurance approved alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very helpful, if somewhat expensive for certain parts ordered.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Driver's window cable snapped. Pain in the arse to do - get someone to do it for you (took me 9 hours).

    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