1977 Datsun 120Y review from Australia and New Zealand
"Excellent first car. 13 inch rims and a 1400 motor make a world of difference"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust around the bottoms of the doors.
Poor electrical system.
Needed rear wheel bearings.
General comments?
Excellent car.
I installed a reconditioned Datsun Sunny 1400 motor - lots more performance.
Stock differential ratio (3.9 : 1) - revs too hard - nearly 4000 RPM at 100 km.
Wanders on the road a bit at 100 km/h.
Excellent fuel economy.
Goes well, will sit at 120 km/h all day long.
Hates cold starts.
Easy to drive - good first car.
Would benefit from a 5 speed gearbox.
Brakes not crash hot.
Handles better with 13 inch rims and wide tyres.
Bad body roll.
Excellent turning circle.
Great car for running around town.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 247000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2001 |