Nissan 200SX 1989-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £6,000 five years ago. Several good years left in it.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nissan dealer servicing cheap, only 1 part - a new exhaust this week - much cheaper from HSK (and extra few hp too).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Demands concentration to get the power down in the wet - only slid it twice. Great fun, but needs a bit of care.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic turbo boost to well past the ton (though quite a lot of lag). Brakes could be a bit stronger. Stunning for overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic - 12 years old and no faults in my 5 years - after the AA checked it over on purchase (missing the totally blown engine, which needed a £3k rebuild) they eventually paid up in full.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a bit wide, which I like. Most people don't know what it is - all the more fun when you hurtle past them.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Does the job - quiet on long motorway trips, but trim a bit shabby. Civilised when you want it to be.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No-one nicked it yet, though it is immobilised.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mark Kass Nissan (Camden) excellent - West London Nissan appalling.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes