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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A little known performance gem

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    N!$$an part prices can be a bit of a joke

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard shocks a bit soft. However, the car communicates well thro the wheels and you always feel in control. Careful in the wet tho!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    With a little tuning, this car can hit 300bhp and hit 60 in under 6.0 seconds. Stock is circa 6.5 to 7.0 secs

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good reliability on the whole. I was unlucky when a stud snapped on the motorway causing the car to overheat

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Unknown by many, shocks many people by how much torque it has.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not perfect, but comfy

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Thatcham 1 as standard. Poor aerial range for remote locking

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealer thought the 200 model was a diesel until I corrected them!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Top end rebuild and replacement turbo

    Other

    Eats rear tyres - to be expected from a reasonably powerful RWD car however!

    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