Almost no problems at all, especially no serious problems.
Clutch has become a little vibrating during move-off.
Wind-noise might be a little softer.
This car works almost like new!
If you can get one, take it!
Many tiny technical details that are not self-evident for cars of that age, like adjustable wiper interval, door-open indicator, lights-on warning tone, rev-meter, circulating air, low fuel indicator, two separate direction indicators on the dashboard, rear fog lamps on both sides, etc.
Innovative trays at the inner doors.
Convenient seats.
Moderate fuel consumption (approx. 29-33 miles per gallon, depending on how you drive).
I know these cars are just great. I own the Sunny DX and I've got it now for 2 years. He is also running like new.
I own a 1991 model Nissan Sunny EX-Saloon 1.4L. I have driven this car for over a year and comparing it's features and accessories like power mirror, factory door lock, door central lock and power windows for all 4 located at the driver door panel nicely located within reach, comparing with Korean cars today, lose out on many features. The only disadvantage is that old cars tend to have some problems and having a good mechanic helps a lot. I'm not sure about new Nissan's after reading about the bad experiences, but resale values of Nissan cars in Singapore seems to be dropping and many Nissan cars within 3 years old seem to be on sale.
My name is emille and like the guys on this site I also own a NISSAN B11 85 model and she drives like a dream and I intend to keep her for a long time to come she still has the 1.5 engine and I have installed a 5fr box with some 14 wheels my gas mileage is great Iam not sure about you guys, but she keeps getting better with age so send me so infor at emillejoefield@hotmail.com.
Hi, my name is Joe from Malta. I own a Nissan B11. All I have to say is that for 19 years with a 110,000 miles record this car is still running like new.
I too own a Sunny B11 ('86), with the 1.3lt engine and 5speed transmission. The car has no problem at all, it runs pretty good. The problems are minor and due to the age of the car. The car has 220.000 km, but the engine performance is still good. The transmission generates a little bit of noise, but this is quite normal for the kilometres of the car. For questions, feel free to ask me at george_gounaris@hotmail.com.
Like the previous commentators, I really like Sunny B11. It's a pity that Nissan makes them no more! It's an ideal car; reliable, comfortable, beautiful and affordable, and fuel consumption is very low. B 11 is easy to repair, unlike most cars of the new millennium. I have had one for years (227 000 km total) and only some normal problems have occurred. I live in Finland, where winters are long, and the road salt has caused some rust problems (esp. around back wheels), but even most areas of the original paint layer are like new! This car is like a dream!
I live in Ireland and have got a 1983 Sunny with 210k on it, it has never let me down and always starts first turn of the key. The Sunny must be one of the best cars ever made and in fairness I do not think there is a bad thing can be said about them.
My family owned a B11 since 1982, bought by my father. and now I am using everyday without any problem. It still can run perfectly and the speed can still reached 160km/hr. The body gets little rusty spot especially under the mudguard, but for meit is normal for 22 years old car. For me the the maintenance cost is very cheap as well as the petrol consumption. The car feels so stable even with high speed conering. What ian can just say is thet the car is perfect.
I am Thai man. In Thailand Call "Nissan Sunny FF". My first car since July 04,1993. With the 1.3 Lt. E13 engine and
5 speed M/T. The car has 218,000 km. Hight speed 140 km/h.
Everything is O.K.
Now it " renovate rust on roof " and " color repairing "
if meber take a photo. Let me see to gloat over.
Nice to see B11 home
Bye...
Dang contact me : e21xz@yahoo.com.
Hai... I own B11 and still doing very fantastic job... i proud having it although some parts may found faulty, but ironic it still manage to run to a safer place.. happened to me 3 months ago while on the way to work..lucky.It's old machine, but it's very reliable thrust me... Good work to B11 team engineers.
Love the B11 1.5l carb engine.. in Finland it gets -25'c or more.. hadn't ran the sunny for a couple of weeks and wanted to see if it'd start.. well, it did. just pushed the gas pedal to the floor a couple of times and took my foot off the pedal. turned the key and it started to run like it would've been under a palm tree :).
B11 is reliable, cost efficient, easy to repair machine with not much problems at all. some rust fixes must be done due to salting and sanding here (ice is slippery you know).
And the best thing: the heater REALLY works. takes just a few minutes to get it to +20'c from -30'c :)
Hi, my name is terry and I from TRINIDAD I am also lucky to own a B11 FOR TWO YEARS in top condition (1985 modle).I would like to hear from other owners, and get some tips on tuning "HIM" Up please contact me at...terrymohammed786@yahoo.com.
I have owned a Sunny B11 since 2000, I got it with 122000 km on it. This car has run great for the last 70000 km. Recently, I developed carburetor problems - The car won't idle, changed the switch, but nothing has changed. Does anyone out there have a solution for me. I have realised they do not make new ones anymore!!
My contacts are <charliz16@yahoo.co.uk>
Hi...
I have a B11 since 2000. Now 6 years with me. It's an affordable car with less problems. It does have a value for the money spent on it.
Now I have problem with the Rack. I did an Rack repair (2 Rack Ends, 2 TIE rods, 2 Rack Bush).. but still some hard sound comes... so I thought of changing the lower arm bush too...
My one is Manual 4 speeds.. HB11... 1985 with A/C..
Has an electronic carburetor which is the last carburetor series for B11.. comes with a solenoid for A/C idle Up (not a diaphram) and another solenoid for the HeadLamp...
My name is Birgen. I too have a 1987 B11. It's a fantastic car in terms of fuel economy. It performs pretty good on the road, unfortunately its grounded at the moment due to finances.