1989 Nissan EXA review from Australia and New Zealand

Front end needs a little work.

Car needs a good tune-up & oil change.

Wiper arms to be re-painted.

Front tyres worn; just bought new set of wheels & tyres.

Oil & power-steer fluid low.

Different locks either side of car.

Leaks in heavy weather, but basically good; it's an old targa so needs protection!

I had one of these eight years ago; that was a dog & cost $15,000. This one is lovely & cost $5,000. I wanted a car that I could fiddle with & keep for cruising, rather than kill it in the daily grind. Sure, she needs a few little bits & pieces doing mechanically, but her body & interior are mint & where else are you going to get this much fun for $5k? As a day to day hack, you're not doing it justice. But look on one as a long- term project & you will enjoy it immensely. You just can't believe how people in cars costing far more look at you enviously in one of these, especially with the targa off. A real feel-good car, but make sure you keep the servicing up to date as they are an early high- tech vehicle & neither deserve, nor will they tolerate, poor maintenace.