1979 Datsun Sunny review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable to the last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the 25 years I have owned the car, I have driven it almost daily with next to no problems at all. The last couple of years it has started to rust quite badly and has been welded, but what can you expect at 25 years old?
General comments?
In 105,000, the car has never broken down or failed to start except once when the battery went flat. I took the battery back and it was exchanged by my local dealer who said it was faulty.
I gave it 8 for comfort as the back seats are quite low which can be awkward for tall passengers although the seats are very soft and comfortable.
At 25 years old, starts first time, although Datsuns always did.
It uses unleaded and does around 30MPG based on an averge of 77p/litre.
According to the datsun owners club (www.datsunworld.com) there are only about 50 of these cars left of this model so no wonder it gets a few stares now and then!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1979 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Coupe Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2004 |