1983 Datsun 200SX review from North America
"Best sporty/economical car ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission bearings failed every 300,000kms.
Power antenna prone to failure.
Tri-ignition module under distributor cap failed at 450,000kms.
General comments?
Very very solid car.
Engine will go forever.
Tore apart the engine for inspection at 500,000kms. Still had original hone marks and cross-hatching in the cylinder walls.
Never has let me down.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Z22-E Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 608000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2009 |