1988 Nissan Pintara EXE 2.0L Unleaded petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

Very nice to drive. Will just keep going

Faults:

Only just bought it so hard to tell so far, but...

Gear Box a little clunky.

Front seat head rests can be a slight blind spot when reversing

Air Conditioning needs a service

Radio and speakers need replacing.

General Comments:

Very impressed by it so far. It is very economical (about 500 or so k's to a tank) and it has a fair bit of zip left in it. The one I bought is in excellent condition now and I hear they keep going strong for many years and kilometers, so I look forward to a long life with it. It is a big car, but it doesn't feel like it when you drive it. The power steering helps this. It is comfortable. Very functional, ideal for a family, but still looks good enough for young people.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th May, 2002

19th Jun 2002, 18:05

Hi, you commented on needing to replace the stereo and speakers, well I am in the middle of doing that now, accept I am unsure of how to remove the old head deck. Do I need to remove most of the dash just to get to the stereo?

Thanks two_fiver@hotmail.com.

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1988 Nissan Pintara 2.0L petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

A good, solid, economical and well-designed car

Faults:

Radiator developed a leak.

New brake disc pads required, but this is normal wear and tear.

Driver's side mirror electrics have failed.

General Comments:

Very lively engine with a well matched 5 speed gearbox.

The power steering is precise and accurate.

The ride is comfortable and the general handling is OK.

The body and paint are in excellent condition.

It is a pleasant car to drive, both in the city and country, with plenty of power and quite well optioned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st May, 2001

18th Feb 2012, 21:40

I bought a 1988 Nissan Pintara GXE 2.0 - Soon realised an inherent flaw with the twin fire plug system. The aforementioned spark plug system was discontinued in the very next model (1989) & was never used again... Save yourself the $$$ & trouble - DO NOT purchase the 1988 Nissan Pintara unless it's running an upgraded plug & electronics system... Engine mounts have a tendency to crack; other than that, it's a decent car from 1989 onwards.