1986 Nissan Pulsar ET Turbo review from Australia and New Zealand
"Little turbo pocket rocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor oil leak coming from the head gasket.
Vacuum hose needed replacing at 250000ks, cost 50 cents.
CV joints and clutch needed replacing.
General comments?
The Pulsar ET is an absolutely marvelous car. When 3000 rpm hits, you're on boost and you sure know about it.
It handles OK, but could be better by putting new shockers and springs in.
The seats are said to be the most comfortable seats ever made in a production car, and I would definatly agree with that.
It can keep the wheels spinning strongly into second gear, and chirp into third, and easily beats V6 Commodores in pick up, but obviously loses in the top end.
If you can find one, buy it, they are truly a piece of automotive history. I searched for 3 years to find one and don't regret a single bit of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 turbo injected Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 205000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 275000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 1200 |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2006 |