1980 Datsun 310 GX from North America - Comments

Constant Velocity (CV) joints bad @75K.

Oh how I loved this car! Yes it was my first brand new from the dealer car.

I've owned many cars, (ranging from new Mercedes to beater trucks) before and since, but this car will always hold a special spot. 7 years, using it for 4 of those every day in work... it was always sharp looking, ran like a top and cheap as can be to run.

In the hatchback mode it did everything it was asked... act as a moving truck or with its 5 speed and front wheel drive... stylish tour vehicle getting through any weather.

Gold paint with black trim and the hatch, with comfortable front seats, enough room to squeeze guests in the back 2 fold downs if needed. living in Phoenix proved it may have had (the all important) best air conditioning in the world.

No it isn't really powerful, nor super handling, but through those 7 years of ups and downs... it was simply the only thing I could (and inevitably did) rely on, especially through the worst of times.

Please, if you find one, give it a good home.

I have an 81 Datsun 310 GX hatchback and I just wanted to say I agree in full on what you say about 310. Its true, they are perfect for any day of the year. I have recently converted my exhaust to 2' with an afterburner performance muffler. The thing sounds awesome. From one 310 lover to another. I salute you!

Blake

Vancouver, Canada.

I have bought a 81' 310 gx this year for 5 hundred and it has been well worth the price. I get anywhere from 35 to 45 miles per gallon. This is a great car I'm customizing mine right now. I'm going to get a lot of work put into it.

But I agree on every thing you say.

Chris Tagg 18 year old from TX.

I had one. Reliable, economical and uncomplicated. If something broke, you could go to the local parts store, get what you needed and put it on yourself. Now what's required is a degree in computer science and 50,000 dollars worth of diagnostic equipment just to get started. Back to the Simple Life!!!

Calgary, AB, Canada.

Bought a Vancouver based one owner 1981 310 GX in 2001 with 35000 km. Now almost 2005 it has 75000 km. Only repair:starter/solenoid last year, likely due to former owner doing short trips. Alignment holds true, engine uses minimal oil, good economy, starts first try in Calgary's 55 below zero winter freeze without a block heater or garage. Vancouver cars don't have block heaters. Don't judge a car by it's cover... mostly when it's jump starting your late model car/truck's dead-from-cranking battery !

Ha I'm a proud 310 owner I live in austrlia over here these cars are cald datsun pulsar I love my 1981 pulsar I've fited a full stainless stiel exourst system and electric fuel pump since then she has ran like a dream I'm planing on a full respray in euripion model chery red if you want to c piks email fibar_1@hotmail.com wiv retern email adress.

I am 17 will be 18 soon, and I own a 1981 Datsun 310 GX. My father gave it to me in less than running condition, he overheated it badly and fried the piston rings out of it, then it sat in his backyard for 6 years, and he gave it to me for my 15th birthday. I totally rebuilt the motor (A14, not the stock motor for that car) which was $120, replaced the speedo head and cable and that cost $55. I am working on customizing it right now. Its metallic brown (i have never seen that color on any other car) which is the original paint, with gold trim. Even with it not totally fixed up yet, it's a sharpie.

~Rob

Raiden7800@gmail.com.

Just had to Google this Car to re-live my college days. The 81 310GX was my second new car (had a regular 310 before that). I ran this thing about 80K miles through 5 years of college. Never, ever, ever did it let me down. Bring on the heat (wish I had spent the extra for air...) the cold, the rain, the snow. On a related side note- I was working at a stereo store at the time and got equipment at cost. I put a $1000 stereo (cost me about $250) in this thing and it was heaven...