1971 Datsun 1200 Coupe review from Australia and New Zealand
"My Datsun 1200 Coupe is worth its weight in gold"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It took three secondhand gear boxes before I got a good one.
I also had to replace the differential around 40000 miles.
Radiator started leaking, needed replacing at 45000 miles.
Door hinges are also a problem.
General comments?
The greatest cheapest car I have ever owned, unbeatable value for your thrashing dollar.
Very reliable economical runabout.
Dirt demon for sure and just eats up asphalt.
Underestimated! Was my first car and has outseen a few others, clearly my favourite.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | A15 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2001 |