Nissan 200 SX 1.8 3d (1990/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£6,000 five years ago. Several good years left in it.
Costs
Nissan dealer servicing cheap, only 1 part - a new exhaust this week - much cheaper from HSK (and extra few hp too).
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On the road
Driving
Demands concentration to get the power down in the wet - only slid it twice. Great fun, but needs a bit of care.
Performance
Fantastic turbo boost to well past the ton (though quite a lot of lag). Brakes could be a bit stronger. Stunning for overtaking.
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Living with it
Reliability
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
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
Does the job - quiet on long motorway trips, but trim a bit shabby. Civilised when you want it to be.
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Security and Service
Security
No-one nicked it yet, though it is immobilised.
Service
Mark Kass Nissan (Camden) excellent - West London Nissan appalling.
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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