Cheap, fast convertible (Nissan 100NX)

Member Name: Joe Smith

Product:	Nissan 100NX
Date:	23/06/09 (111 review reads)
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Advantages: reliable, targa roof, quick

Disadvantages: head gasket :(

I'd never heard of a 100NX until I was looking for a new car, and one of these came up on ebay. Wasn't sure about the looks to begin with, but they deffinately grow on you, but the real selling point for me was the targa roof, which I knew everyone would be jealous of.

As a 18 year old, I wanted something a little different, something that would stand out against my friends clio's and 106's. And the 100Nx deffinately did that. And then I got it out onto the dual carriageway, and it surprised me once again. My mates clio was a tiny silver speck in my rear view mirror, and it was only getting smaller. Change gear at the right time, and you'll get to 60 in under 10 seconds, and on to a top speed on the good side of 120. Handling is excellent, if a little twitchy in the wet, interesting drifts on roundabouts if you're not careful, the sports seats are excellent, comfortable on long journeys, but supportive when you put your foot down in the corners.
Make sure you get a later (after 1993) injection model, as they had increased power, and plus 40mpg economy. Check for oil leaks, which could indicate cracked head gasket, and warped cylinder head. Check for rust on the wheel arches, and little interior problems (broken glovebox, missing armrest, window switches). And thats pretty much it. Dont bother asking when the cambelt was changed, cos you'll feel stupid when they say, 'its chain'.

And look forward to some fantastic, roof off, pedal to the metal journeys on the few sunny days we get.

Summary: great buy

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