Great car, will last for another 20 years
Only things that have gone wrong is a leaking shock absorber, flat battery and a Holden Commodore crashing into me.
It has over 270,000 kms on the clock and doesn't smoke or leak. Good condition on the inside for a 20 year old car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th November, 2009
Totally bullet proof and will probably live longer than me!
Radiator sprung a leak (wear and tear)
Brake pipes had to be changed (just its age!)
What a brilliant car, I've had quite a few Nissan and earlier Datsun cars, but this is the best yet, totally reliable starts 1st time every time no matter what the weather is like.
Fuel consumption is not that good compared to modern cars, but then it does weigh about as much as your average house! But at least its built to last unlike modern junk!
Very well equipped (electric everything) and very comfortable even after a very long journey, i would trust this car to go anywhere... not bad for a 17yr old car!
Cornering and handling is much better if you fit wider tyres (185/65-14)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th February, 2006
Reliability as it's best!
Antiroll bars
Rear shock absorbers (expensive to install)
Front brake cylinders had to be cleaned
Faulty relay
Electric mirrors have broken
Some rust in the body.
I bought this car about five years ago for 3500 euros.
Bullet proof, extremely reliable car. Solid, mechanically very well built car. Runs great in Scandinavian cold winter. Cheap to buy and cheap to run.
Easy to maintain. There is lot of space in the engine room to do minor things yourself. It's a bit noisy on the road and acceleration is poor for a car that has a 2 liter engine (carburetor).
Seats are OK, interior is usual 80's style plastic. The heater is very good.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th May, 2005
Big, comfy and fun
Power window mechanisms on driver side died.
Sunroof motor stopped working.
Alternator bearings seized.
Stunningly good old car!
Interior specs make you feel like you're driving an expensive model, but at this age, and THIS price, it's a giggle.
Motorway driving smooth, comfortable and pleasant.
The big hatch can take a lot of stuff, should you need it.
BIG seats with rear split ones that RECLINE!
It's a real BLUEbird, with blue interior and navy blue paint job... not the natty silver ones, but like someone else said... no-one's gonna nick it, are they?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 6th September, 2004
Clutch needed replacing this year.
Alternator light has been on for the last two years, and the garage cannot fix it. Problem is with alternator, not the light.
Occasional preignition problem over the last two years, again no garage has been able to resolve.
Exhaust needed replacing this year (end fell off)
Aerial replaced this year.
Rear window currently taped up as fallen out of runners.
I adore my reliable Bluebird.
It is probably time to stop spending money on it, but I like it too much. I particularly like the fact that it is so big, and the silver colour looks so striking.
My car is always able to find an extra "hoof" in tricky situations. I feel it has a personality.
I am indeed, a girl.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th December, 2003
Good 80s performance bargain, but watch out for expensive problems!
The gearbox has just started jumping out of first gear.
The petrol tank has a hole in it.
I had to get the brake lines replaced along with the very expensive rear brake discs (which have an integrated hub).
Drivers electric window works intermittently, sunroof doesn't work.
This car is seriously quick, that turbo boost is fantastic! This also means that the fuel consumption is lamentable, I got about 25mpg on a good run and usually that was nearer 20mpg.
The car was very comfortable inside with excellent inflatable lumbar and side supports in the drivers seat, the driving position was fairly low and reclined too which I like. The interior is very spacious.
Looking back this car was a bad buy, but I saw somewhat naive in gauging how much was actually wrong with the car. I got her for £250 and have probably spent another £1000 over last 8 months and have now decided to cut my losses and get something, more reliable & practical, but not half as much fun - a ford orion.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th November, 2003
29th Jun 2005, 04:48
Mr. Jackson, The turbo won't let you down! I bought my all black saloon zx turbo for under £500, they are out there, perhaps you just got a bad apple! keep the rice burning.