Faults:

Small rust hole in engine bay next to gas-stay arm (below wiper) due to a drain hole clogging up years ago and the previous owner ignoring it.

Rear diff is very slowly leaking oil.

Headlights just stopped working after I drowned the headlight relay while washing the engine bay. Must try to find another one now. Easily fixable (and completely my fault).

Rust underneath boot/trunk rubber seal. Not serious and easily treatable.

Very light surface rust in some areas under the car. Not serious and not an issue for Warranty of Fitness checks.

General Comments:

Mine is the "new shape" from 1993 to 1997.

I'm impressed with the quality of this car. Compared to a Toyota Windom/Lexus GS300 of the same age, this car was far superior in smoothness of ride, interior ergonomics, and quietness of ride.

The 2 lire, 6 cylinder engine starts up quickly every time and makes very little noise and vibration. I can barely tell the engine's there until it goes over 4000RPM then it's *just* noticable! I'm seriously impressed!

The gear changes are very smooth (comparable to later model BMW's), the engine produces no vibration and the dashboard layout is very minimalist and tidy. The handbrake has even been removed and replaced with a button/foot pedal. Seriously cool.

Faults:

I have to replace the air conditioning motor as it is worn. At this mileage this is not a surprise!

General Comments:

This car drives like a dream. It is very quiet, and is very peppy for a non-turbo Diesel. I have just done a long trip of 330km, and got 7.25lt/100km. Of course it uses more around town. It is an ex-taxi and was well looked after, with a full reconditioning on the motor at 280,000km.It has also had an inter-cooler added to the gearbox, so you don't notice a gear change.

Faults:

Interior trim starting to fray.

Injectors work, sluggish performance.

Rear brake drums unbalance at 184,000kms.

Shocks on the way out.

A/C Belt badly worn.

Master Electric Window/Central Locking switch total failure.

General Comments:

Because the injectors are worn the performance is very sluggish and can cause large amounts of black smoke under heavy acceleration.

For a diesel, this car is not very good up hills.

Would handle PERFECTLY with a new set of shocks (Not cheap however)

Faults:

Just the normal Nissan things like the radius arm buses.

General Comments:

The interior is dope, vinyl seats looks very much like leather, comfy as.

The handling impressed me, as I went from the more sporty 200sx (s14 Silvia) to the laurel and found it not that much worse.

Faults:

Drivers door trim wearing.

Tappet cover gasket oil leak.

General Comments:

I've just purchased this car. Looks the part with bigger mags and lower springs. A really sleek luxurious car.

Expected more performance from the RB20 petrol engine. Considering engine transplant to the RB20DET turbo version. Anyone with any idea what is involved in certifying the turbo please email me. Having difficulty finding replacement springs and struts for the petrol model. Any help email i_luv_wardsbeer@hotmail.com.

Faults:

160000 km - I had to replace the alternator. This is a very costly and hard to find part.

General Comments:

Although the mileage is quite high, the vehicle is still in very sound, reliable condition.

The quality of finish is excellent and has stood up to wear and tear very well, considering the vehicle used to be a taxi.

The colour scheme of the interior is a little dated, but never the less, it is a very comfortable place to be.

The standard equipment is very good, even by today's standards, with ABS and an airbag the only major omissions.

The performance is a little sluggish on hills and when overtaking, that said, the econonmy is outstanding for a vehicle of this size!