1983 Nissan 280C review from Australia and New Zealand
"Luxurious, thirsty Japanese yank tank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not a lot of faults to report:
Front/rear shocks require attention.
Punctured radiator 201,000 km.
Trunk release switch not working.
Driver's side electric window auto-winder not working.
General comments?
This car is very well built and appointed luxuriously. However, it is quite thirsty on fuel, with my example only reaching 400km from 72L at the best of times.
It handles like a barge, as expected for this age and genre of car. The suspension set up is quite soft, and combined with comfortable seats, is quite comfortable to drive over long distances.
The car is VERY spacious, and the boot is cavernous to say the least. Even with the drivers seat fixed to the rear-most position, the legroom in the rear is still very generous.
All in all, the 280c is quite a good car, however it is aging quite rapidly, and parts are becoming scarce.
Other than that, it is an excellent vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Inline Six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 195000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 204000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2003 |