1984 Nissan EXA pulsar review from Australia and New Zealand
"A triple threat: Great looks, high performance, low cost to buy and run"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had problems with the pressure in the engine, however the cause was a split in the rubber connector seal.
The water doesn't squirt on to the windscreen.
The rear dimister switch became loose and didn't work.
(The head gasket, factory turbo and spark plugs had been replaced before I bought it.)
General comments?
The car is very quick, mine has a T25 hi-flow ball-bearing turbo and Supra inter-cooler, 3 inch exhaust pipe with 4 inch tip, these make the car even more faster.
I got the car up to 160k, but had to slow down for a corner, but I find it annoying that you can get to 60 at the start of 2nd gear.
There is plenty of room in the front, but the back can get a bit crowded especially behind the driver.
I like the car because it's different and there aren't very many around.
I paid $3500 for it and some people pay thousands more for a car that won't be as quick or individual.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 235000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 239350 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Gemini |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2004 |