1995 Nissan Pulsar LX review from Australia and New Zealand

The engine and transmission in the car is extremely good and seemingly flawless in its condition and performance (so far anyway).

The suspension, tyres and brakes, however, are another story and have forced many trips to the garage.

Have had many wheel alignments done on the car, often just a couple of months apart (i think I just need to find a better mechanic).

The brakes were replaced in 2002 from just normal wear.

2003 saw the computer chip that controls the fan die ($150), the battery go and something bent the front suspension... got that fixed for free as a kind gesture from the mechanic for the many failed wheel alignments.

General service has been kept up to date.

The 1.6L just goes and goes, a very impressive performer that gives friends small cheap thrills.

The red line at 6900 is easily reachable as the the gears are fairly close together. 5th gear at 60km/h causes no stress on the engine on flat roads and changing down to 3rd to get up those steeper hills will maintain the speed quite easily. Cruising at 110km/h the revs lie at 3750.

The handling is soooo nimble. Parking and twisty roads are easy.

The brakes lock very easily in the wet even at low speeds.

I learned to drive in this car and would recomend it to anybody who wouldn't mind being seen in a pulsar!