Datsun 2000 Roadster Reviews

Silver paint was a bad choice, it did not hold up. It faded.

This was the best handling car I've ever had.

It was great on fuel.

The bucket seats were very comfortable, even on long trips.

The rear window did need repairs after 3 years.

Yes! I would buy one today if they were still being made.

I taught my wife how to drive a stick on this car, and she had a great time driving it too!

Old age has not been kind.

Used to replace batteries on a regular basis.

Convertible top was a hassle until I replaced it with a convertible hard top.

Difficult to find mechanic to work on SU carbs.

Parts almost impossible to find.

Fastest thing I've ever driven - 141 mph electronically timed at Ontario Motor Speedway in 1971. Got it up to 131 mph on Nevada freeway before speed limits.

Classic look that still draws attention.

Never was comfortable, but I never cared.

Car is great for a thirty year old roadster.

Has chronic problems with weak brakes, and the brakes wear out much too fast. Don't hope for good panic stop performance.

Radio failed in 85. Replaced with same recycled and continues today.

Top needs replaced every decade. Again, perhaps you won't be amazed to hear that (garaged, barely driven in winter, so top lasts longer than the one on my Miata).

Too bad they dumped the roadster for the 240Z. The roadster is a lot of fun. Now old, so it draws a lot of comments. Not fast, not luxurious, but still decent transportation. As much fun with the top down as my Miata. And, since I bought it for less than $1000 in '73, it is a great deal.

Very economical. Doesn't burn oil and easy on gas.

No power top or other "modern" amenities, but still very nice. Datsun used cheap paints in the seventies, so it needs a new paint job, and rust can be a problem on this car if you drive it in winter snow and don't rinse it afterwards.