1987 Nissan Pulsar NX review from North America
"One of the best economy cars ever built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought my Pulsar it had a blown engine. I had one sent to Fairbanks Alaska from Japan that had 30,000 miles on it for $500.00 FOB. Since that time the head warped when my girlfriend was using it. Replaced it for $50.00 from an Ebay auction.
General comments?
I believe you would have a hard time coming up with a better first car than the Pulsar. It's one of the most dependable cars I have ever owned. At
-35 degrees without an engine heater it's often the only car we have that will start, and that includes a Subaru Legacy and a Toyota 4X4. Besides the rock solid dependability it has a body design that, up to now, has never looked dated. I also thought the whole offering three different types of body attachments was really cool, but you never see anyone with anything, but the sedan. There have been times I wanted to pick up a Corvette, but honestly until this car bites the dust I'm happy with it as a sporty looking alternative. I pass a lot more gas stations than a Corvette can.
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| Can't go wrong for a daily beater |
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| A piece of junk, but it's so old it's to be expected |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2004 |