1984 Nissan Pulsar SG review from Australia and New Zealand
"Economical, but quick"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rusted badly around roof gutters.
Hatch struts no longer support hatch when raised.
Carpet is damaged.
Rear window seal is faulty.
Front window seal is faulty.
General comments?
This car is incredibly reliable, it never breaks down. They are known for their reliability, and they are simple to repair.
The cabin is very basically appointed, its pretty much 4 seats and driving controls.
A quick adjustment of the timing has this car performing incredibly well, it is very zippy and quite responsive.
It has quite a few unimportant, but unpleasant cosmetic rust spots, which I am repairing quickly.
The paint has faded quite a bit which is common in these old pulsars, but a repaint should have it looking very nice.
It could do with a 5 speed gearbox, 4 gears seem to have it revving a bit too high on the motorway for my preferences.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Carb N.A Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 173448 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 173451 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Justy |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2002 |