Nissan 200SX (1989-94)

They don't make 'em like this any more may be a cliche, but it's certainly true for this most excellent sports car which offers, in its class, pretty unparalled performance with a dash of practicality. I hadn't seen this model until it was recommended by a friend who knew what I was looking for. My criteria were something sporty; had to be very good looking, fast, reliable (so that was a TVR out then!), and more than 2 seats (to stop friends sulking). The 200SX fitted this perfectly, and the fact that a 6 year old model (as was) was within my price range certainly helped. Nearly 3 years on I'm a very happy camper. The car's not ...  Read the complete review

For those of you who have,and you have my undying gratitude,sat through my painfully long and meandering rambles before will no doubt have realiesd two things about me. 1. - I love cars. 2. - I love Fords and Vauxhalls. You'll have read me wittering on about Sierras I've owned and Sierras I want,about Cavaliers I want and Cavaliers.......so on and so on etc. Well it might suprise you to know that in amongst these many Dagenham dustbins and Luton litterbins I've actually owned not one but three Nissans though not always by choice.I confess now that these are the only three cases of brand treason I've committed and ...  Read the complete review

I had a 1991 Nissan 200sx 1.8 turbo. It was visually standard on the standard tear drop alloy wheels. The arch ways on these cars are huge, so for looks, the cars do benefit from aftermarket alloys of either 18 or 19 inch. Standard 170 BHP, 0-60 in 6.9 seconds. Power figures of 250 BHP can be achieved with a few minor modifications. More is attainable depending on how deep yur pockets are! There is plenty of info on the internet, but check the SXOC, 200sx owners forum for owners and advice. The 200sx is probably most famour on the drift circuits. Due to its limited slip differential you can drift this car easily. In my opinion its ...  Read the complete review

I have owned my Nissan now for six years. That is a long time to own a car - for me anyway. The thing is I have never got bored with it, and as time has passed and the value decreased the problem has increasingly been, what do I replace it with. I have gone through the marriage and babies thing, so another car has had to be purchased for the family. Thus the Nissan is now the second car - so money for this second car is less than I would like, so there is absolutely nothing to compare - even with another 2 or 3 grand in part ex with the Nissan that would compare. The performance is excellent - once that turbo kicks in look out. And it still looks as good today as ...  Read the complete review

I love this car! I can't think of any other car that you could buy for £2000 that will accelerate to 60 mph in about 7 seconds and keep going to 145mph. I've used it daily for three years and it has never broken down in that time. I average between 25mpg (going for it) to 35mph(long motorway journeys). My insurance is £350 a year (31 yrs old/full ncd/medium risk area). I've found a good independant local garage and spend about £500 a year for servicing, tyres etc. My car has now done 135k and is 11 years old but despite all the warnings about turbo's exploding etc every major component is original and showing no signs of giving up yet. Anyway now my ...  Read the complete review