1983 Datsun Bluebird GX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Dispite small problems, perfect all-rounder"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My car is a wagon and I have have to replace the differential 5 times since january.
I had to replace the clutch in April due to it burnt out.
I have a constant ignition problem which I still haven't been able to fix properly.
I have also had to get my alternator rebuilt to run all my driving lights and my stereo.
I have replaced to water-pump due to it was leaking extremely bad from the main bearing.
General comments?
I had to replace the front seats because the old guy I bought the car off never adjusted them since he bought it new so I fitted Bluebird TR-X seats in it and I haven't regretted it.
The cars is seriosly quick due the the differential gears.
I have had the car at 180Km/h on the speedometer and it is 3K/h slow at 100Km/h.
I do a lot of highway driving in the car and I get between 550-700 kilometers per tank of fuel.
It corners surprisingly well for a wagon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2 litre carburettor Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 245456 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 269782 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2005 |