1989 Nissan Bluebird ZX Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Good 80s performance bargain, but watch out for expensive problems!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gearbox has just started jumping out of first gear.
The petrol tank has a hole in it.
I had to get the brake lines replaced along with the very expensive rear brake discs (which have an integrated hub).
Drivers electric window works intermittently, sunroof doesn't work.
General comments?
This car is seriously quick, that turbo boost is fantastic! This also means that the fuel consumption is lamentable, I got about 25mpg on a good run and usually that was nearer 20mpg.
The car was very comfortable inside with excellent inflatable lumbar and side supports in the drivers seat, the driving position was fairly low and reclined too which I like. The interior is very spacious.
Looking back this car was a bad buy, but I saw somewhat naive in gauging how much was actually wrong with the car. I got her for £250 and have probably spent another £1000 over last 8 months and have now decided to cut my losses and get something, more reliable & practical, but not half as much fun - a ford orion.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Triumph Spitfire |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2003 |