1990 Nissan Pulsar Reviews - Page 3 of 3

Air sensor played up a little. Would wanna stall when the boost come on due to the air sensor coming out of place. Not sure it it's related to the same thing, but sometimes only boosts to 7psi instead of 10psi.

Petrol leak when I put more than half a tank in.

I love this car. I love its power, handling is great too. Boosting this car into a corner and just gripping all the way around, it's way more fun then my old Lancer. Looks are great, looks cute and mean at the same time. Sounds awesome and drives well to boot.

Specs (Standard Pulsar GTIR) :

1998cc Turbo engine

172KW at the flywheel

0-100KM/PH : 5.9 Seconds

0-400M : 13.9

Drive Train : Constant All Wheel Drive with Atessa vicious LSD.

Since I first purchased this vehicle, I only had to change the rad, as of now no serious problems other than the fact it did not start for two weeks, but since then it has not let me down.

I previously owned a 1988 pulsar and did not have a problem, the only problem was me because I had a serious oil leak and for 2 years I maintained it until one week forgot and the engine seized. I found this car very enjoyable and easy to customize I decided to purchase a 1990 for a very reasonable price.

Starter motor stopped working at 180 000 km.

Clutch and gearbox need to be replaced after 185 000 km.

Bumper connections coming loose.

An all round reliable car for its age, before the clutch went it ate up many 4 cylinder cars on the road newer than this one.

Radiator burst.

Plugs needed changing.

Filler cap release mechanism faulty, big end bearings collapsed (bottom end rebuild required - £2000)

Oil pump died.

Wheel bearing collapsed.

Nice car to drive, very quick, comfortable and fun.

Engine stressed even at standard level of boost, no bottom end strengthening over a normal GTI.

DO NOT chip this car, it won't last, no matter what any tuner tells you.

Made before 2.0 litre turbo engines got reliable (Subaru).