1988 Nissan Pulsar NX review from North America
"A good investment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After 2 weeks replaced the clutch.
Distributor cap/leads/plugs.
Battery completely died.
Cylinders and head gasket.
Alternator - stopped charging batteries.
Starter - died.
Gas gauge/temp gauge voltage regulator.
Rotor shield got bent.
General comments?
I got the Pulsar with 220,000 km on the engine, the body is in amazing shape. So I replaced all of the parts I listed that went wrong with brand new parts and I also got a rebuilt engine put in.
Now, I have a great looking, and running car. It's small, fast, sporty, the t-roofs are a plus and now it is very reliable.
Great first car, even though I drive the heck out of it! Actually this is the perfect first car. And make sure you get the standard tranny, it makes driving it all the more fun!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 0 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2002 |



