1997 Nissan Skyline GTS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Reliable, gas guzzler"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver seat back support adjuster is broken on one side. Hard to explain, but uncomfortable.
Not enough under body sealant. Prone to rust under boot.
Rust starting to come through under bonnet near the guard.
Terrible fuel economy. I get 430 kilometres to 50 litres petrol.
General comments?
A very reliable motor, very nice 6 cylinder sound, although it is under powered at 93 kilowatts.
The boot is huge, but a very narrow entrance so nothing big fits in it. Rear seats do not fold down either.
The electrics work perfectly.
Has the same insurance premium as my old 1.8 turbo Mitsubishi even though it is half the power, go figure.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 SOHC 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 107000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Libero |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2007 |