1988 Nissan Pulsar GXE review from Australia and New Zealand
"OK first attempt at an EFI small car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have constant problems with overheating, and the fan kicks on at strange times, so I want to bypass it completely (to have on constantly, I live in a hot environment), but cannot figure out how its currently wired. Looks like a thermo sensor tells it it's, hot and kicks in the fan at a specific point. Been told to bridge this sensor out onto the negative on the car. Anyone help?
General comments?
It's OK, overheats, primitive EFI, big power band in 3rd & 4th, handles poor in the wet and with weight in it.
The suspension sags, and the exhaust and sump sit too low.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 3rd October, 2007 |