1987 Nissan 200SX SE-V6 review from North America
"This car is falling apart...Finally!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brake calipers are a pain. The sliding pins constantly stick and burn up one pad.
Transmission rebuilt at 170,000.
Water-pump replaced at 180,000.
Thermostat bypass hose replaced at 190,000.
Very complicated and sophisticated features, many of which no longer work (factory alarm, low fuel light, etc..)
A/C compressor locked up.
Sunroof now leaks.
General comments?
What a great car. Not the fastest thing on the road, but certainly not the slowest, either. Will hold it's own against most any non-turbo V-6 and even older V-8s.
Handling is good for a four seater (well, they call it a four seater). Enormous rear hatch and stowage with the seats laid down. Nice cloth seats have held up VERY well, but the headliner and vinyl interior panels are coming apart. Not a complaint, just an observation.
This car is just amazing. I bought it in 1998 after my Honda Civic was totalled, hoping that it might last a couple of more years. Now, it is totally falling apart, but it just keeps on running. The engine is bulletproof, transmission is the only weak link.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th July, 2002 |