1999 Nissan Sunny VIP 1.5

Summary:

Value for money

Faults:

Lack of instruments like a tachometer.

General Comments:

Very quiet and luxurious drive. Ride comfort equalvalent to a large sedan. A car for the Japanese market.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd September, 2000

17th Dec 2003, 23:30

I would rate the performance of the Nissan Sunny VIP 12/02 I'm driving right now as 7/10 instead of 9/10. Fuel con sumption is more or less the same as my previous korean car. But I do agree on the quietness and luxury that it provides with driving.

2nd Feb 2005, 00:45

The Nissan Sunny VIP is one of the best cars around (for its price) Very luxurious and comfortable. The all-leather interior is unique and the 185kph top speed with the 105 hp is the absolute best car for its price.

Definitely better than my previous Mitsubishi Lancer.

26th Sep 2006, 16:56

I have had to replace the airflow sensors and the oxygen sensors... THREE times...before the car would come to a stop without the engine shutting down.

9th Oct 2010, 08:14

Very good car. No major problem faced so far (last 11 years). 100% reliable car.

I have a 2001 - BMW 528i, 2005 - Mazda 6, but still I'll give 100% for my Nissan Sunny for being trouble free.

Anand Raj Panangat.

2000 Nissan Sunny Super Saloon 1.6

Summary:

Expensive personal disappointment

Faults:

Driver's door sealant, a bit came off.

Corrosion, rust on the engine block which surprisingly is made of iron not alloy.

Carpet that had to be cut to route wiring for the stereo wasn't patched back before delivery.

General Comments:

Nissan must be in big trouble. Cost cutting has made them go back to drum brakes for the rear wheels. The 96' models had discs all round. No instrument dimmer too. Curious rear suspension; beam axle, reminds me of a horse carriage. Hard plastics are used in the cabin; very cheap look and feel. Not very confidence inspiring. However nissan must be reliable and cheap to service as learner drivers torture them in Singapore more than any other make.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 16th July, 2000

9th May 2001, 23:05

Aren't Nissan Sunnys known to be good and reliable? I'm concerned as I have just booked one. There are mixed reviews about this car. A few dislike it like yourself, however most people I have spoken to really love it. Could it be that you were unlucky and received a bad one? Perhaps you should raise a big, big fuss and get some form of compensation as I believe that the agent will not want to lose the reputation of its top selling model.

4th Jan 2003, 12:35

I was shocked when I saw this comment and I still can't believe you own a Nissan Sunny. First make sure whether or not you own a Sunny. Ever since I was young I've been using Nissan and specially Sunny and most of my relations and friends currently use the similar model and they really love it. Nothing has gone wrong with any of these and now I own a 2000 Sunny and this is the hottest of the hot. I've tried the others, but no car satisfies me except this. The engine is creamy smooth and the performance is outstanding. The look is spectacular and it's a child's play to drive this car in any whether condition. Any force cannot entomb the prestigious image of sunny. This is the best car I've ever used and I proudly and strongly recommend this for everyday-use for anyone.

2nd Aug 2003, 08:38

Sad to say.. The Sunny is an over rated machine... when I traded to it from a 97 Mazda, the 1st thing that struck me was this car had absolutely no power!!! overtaking a G plate Suzuki 1000cc van already has it's fair share of problems.

The car that I got had it's driver side door lever broken after a year. The fuel consumption is horrible.. Handling was clumsy due to it's "new" multi link glitzy all hype rear suspension... coupled with soft springs, this car is a handling nightmare especially on winding pock marked roads.

The auto transmission is too widely spaced to make full use of whatever little torque the engine was making.. City driving is a chore as it was either in a gear too high. * tendency to short shift.

I will never buy a Nissan again!!