1980 Datsun Sunny Fastback estate review from UK and Ireland
"Simple and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It lost a lot of water prior to crossing the Channel, but didn't realise the gasket had blown until I stopped at a garage in Austria!
Ongoing charging problem due to unreliable regulator. Adjustments don't help, but to be fair it's been like it for over 10 years now. Just need to top-up the battery regularly or recharge it.
Water pump failure.
General comments?
Although it's showing it's age now, it has been a very reliable car. The little niggly faults can be lived with.
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  | Go Sunny Go!!! |
  | Reliable to the last |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1984 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 A14 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2003 |