Nissan 200SX

I got my Nissan 200SX three months ago. It was a car I had always wanted but thought that it was pretty much out of my price range as it was about £20,000+ brand new. However, depreciation and freefalling has does wonders for me and I bought a second hand one for £5500. For those who don't know what it looks like - I probably can't help you too much. There aren't many on the roads you see? It's a 2 door coupe with very understated lines (I am also ...
...expensive but so what?? My Nissan is much faster, more subtle and infinitely more dependable than your average boy racer-type GTi/SRi, any other 2 letters and an 'i'. Mine's is an automatic; rear wheel drive with 197 bhp. It does 0-60 in about 7 seconds and has a top speed off over 140mph. Being an automatic it is a little bit sluggish to start off (for the first ten feet), then when you put the foot down, it really kicks in with a heck of alot ...

rvb13 29.01.2002 · Read full review
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I bought my '98 Nissan 200SX touring just under 2 months ago. I replaced a nice safe front wheel drive Celica for a 200bhp, gut wrenching, rear wheel drive go-kart. The 200 is a handsome big coupe with great grip and pull, with enough go to see away with the sales rep. sitting closer to the back bumper than I can get to my girlfriend on an average Saturday night. The steering is responsive and quick keeping the car going exactly where you want it. ...
...his hat off and goes back inside. Rain, never before have I feared it, but now I'm terrified. All the lovely grip I was talking about simply vanishes and the car always wants to be facing 180 degrees from the desired direction of travel. I stand up and take my hat off to the person who can drive the 200 at a normal pace in the wet and still be able to wear the same underware for the rest of the day. The equipment levels are resonable with a 10 CD ...

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...tail? If so, the Nissan 200SX is for you. I bought my 1995 200SX in March and haven't looked bac since. Although it's the non touring version (ie. Doesn't come with leather and 10 CD changer as standard) a CD autochanger had been added by the previous owner, so apart from the lack of leather against your bum there's no difference. With 78,000 on the clock, it still drove like a new car, and even now, with 89,000, it puts most new cars to shame ...
...Complaints, well only a couple. In the wet it can be a bit of a handful if you don't respect it. With 200 BHP going to the back wheels though, you have to expect it to be a bit lively. Secondly, if you're planning on taking the lads out for the day, make sure you warn them that it'll be a bit intimate in the back ! With the drivers see fully back (which you'll need if you're 6 ft) there is the grand total on 1 inch of legroom for the passenger behind ...

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...first experience of driving a Nissan was in Florida in 1992 when I hired a 240SX and was so impressed with its performance that I forgot the lower speed limits and found myself doing 73mph in a 55mph area! Having paid my fine and enjoyed my holiday, I was determined to buy a similar model on my return to the UK. Unable to afford a new car, I found a 1989 model which had done around 30,000 miles and in excellent condition. Being something of an ...
...but the Nissan exceeded all my expectations and in my opinion was superior in nearly every way. I paid £10,000 for the Nissan and it has been excellent value for money. It is fast and cruises smoothly and effortlessly on motorways, but in town it tends to be heavy on petrol consumption. My wife and I use it for long distance driving, for which it is ideal - comfortable and relaxing. We manage, with a squeeze, to get two large cases in the boot, but ...

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I have owned my 1998 200sx (S14a) for around 2 months now and it is one of the best cars I have ever had the pleasure of driving. I recently completed a 450 mile drive with 1 stop and arrived at my destination stress free with no aches or pains. Very relaxed car on motorways with only 2800rpm giving you 70mph with very little noise to disturb you. As standard the car is quick, hitting 60 in about 6.5 seconds if you know what you're doing. It comes ...
...turbo charged engine, there is a potential to get 280bhp with little cost. 600bhp+ is possible with enough money! With no money you should still be able to make a difference using the FBU. Ask the owners club about this one. The power is let down a bit by suspension that makes corners feel like you're driving a battle ship. Lots of pitch and roll! This can be remedied by uprating anti-roll bars at a cost of around £200 for both front and rear so ...

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I'm writing this because all the reviews are on new cars. And there are a few of us out there who cant afford the costs. I bought a 1989 200sx 2 weeks ago. And what a joy to drive. I just cannot tell you how I felt when I saw this car. Remember your first love? Classic coupe shape, excellent condition. We bought it 2nd hand for £2700 1 week ago on Wednesday a couple of days later we took it on its first drive, well my husband did. What a car he came ...
...It handled like a dream, wods of power and when the turbo kicked in it took off like a jet plane in silent mode. Fast and Smooth. Sticks to the road like glue and handles like a dream. The only downside is that 5 mins after I got in it the Turbo blew. Warning, if you hear a slight metalic noise, stop the car. We didnt and ended up with blue smoke poring out of the exhaust. That said, we get the car back tomorrow and I think it is going to be the ...

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The moment I saw her, I knew that my husband wanted her, his eyes never once left those sleek shaped curves of that gorgeous body. I have to admit, she was blessed in red. Unfortunatly he could not forsee 2 small problems - kids grow fast and unless you plan to chop their legs off in the near future, it was not practicle as a family vehicle, OK if youre single with no plans of taking friends out or having a family. Needless to say, we drove her ...
...off my husband, I received the same lecture every morning to let the engine run a while to warm her up so to get the oil to temperature and not to forget that when I stopped to let her run on for 10 secs, so that the turbo could cool before turning her off?? She never gave us any problems, she was always reliable. Driving her was a pleasure and always turned heads. She handled like a dream with ABS system, power steering, the power of the turbo and ...

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I have only owned my 200SX for 1 month now, but it is one of the best cars I have driven. Besides the out and out power of the 2 litre turbocharged engine, the handling complements it being very precise. Unfortunately the car is a compromise, it is really only a 2 seater, and the boot is not what you would call massive. Do beware the rain however. The fun that comes from the full boost at 4000 rpm in the dry turns into a threat in the wet. The tail ...

philnic 12.07.2000 · Read full review
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...price, built on the solid Nissan SR20DET 2.0litre/16valve engine with Turbocharger its good for 198+ bhp, 0 to 60 under 7 secs and on to 140 + mph. (This comes at an Insurance cost! Group 17!, but still not much more than my old MR2 GT). Reasonable mileage (24 - 28 mpg) on Shell Optimax around town and 33+ at steady motorway speeds in "overdrive". I can honestly say this is the best car I have ever owned (and I've had a few!). It looks smart but ...

philm 27.10.2004 · Read full review
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Nissan 200 SX! Nah! About two years ago I bought a 1991 Nissan ZX 300 twin turbo. At the time the car needed a great deal of money spending on her as she had been sat in a scrap yard garage gathering dust for nearly three years. Up until last week I had invested £6,500 on customisation, which included a paint job that costed nearly two grand and revamping the engine to ungovern the beast within. Some of you guy's might say that this is a little ...
...you're probably right. Right now she's a beast that's capable of 0 to 60 in 5 seconds with a top end of 190mph. Locally she's known as ' Road Warrior.' Crazy I know. Some people may spend thousands in a life time on good living, holidays and fashion. I love my car, shes not as fantastic as my wife but she's not far off perfection. ...

Quillan 18.06.2004 · Read full review
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My Nissan 200SX was something of an impulse purchase - I needed a car, and this was immediately available to me at the time. Shipped with an SR20DET motor, an automatic transmission, the 200SX was supposed to be my daily commute to and from work. Being into street racing, I was not really aware of this car, until its inclusion in the movie "the Fast and the Furious"... So, I took it on the road, rolled down the windows and rolled back the sunroof...this ...
...me fall in love with Nissan all over again. The car's safety features are damned good, but be sure to maintain it, because I can say from experience, this car skidded off the highway, flipped about 5 or 6 times and I walked away without a scratch - literally. Word of caution to potential owners - this car is high maintenance and specialised maintenance, at that, too. So, beware of who is working on your precious SR20 motor and if it doesn't have ...

sting_of_the_scorpion 20.03.2006 (11.04.2006) · Read full review
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I have owned 2 Nissan 200sx, and loved them to distraction. If anybody wants to have a sports car at an affordable price, the second-hand market for Nissan 200sx is definetely to be watched at the moment. The points about the car that I particularly love are the styling to make your toes curl, power to make your hair stand on end, and poseability to make Viagra unnecessary. Believe me! We paid £700 for our first H-reg Nissan 200sx. It was cherry ...
...able to keep up our Nissan support lifestyle. In desperation, we keep a pot of Viagra under the bonnet of our 'sensible' car, and dream of the days before 'bang, bang', when the world was a more exciting place, and heads turned as we drove past. Do not be put off if you have the time, energy, patience and money to expend in keeping crank regrinders and shell suppliers in business. But I fear that Nissan 200sx' days are numbered. Fond farewell, sweet ...

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...rust is just standard as Nissan put a sponge on the tailgate. Other common places are the arches and sills. Also keep your ears open for knocking from the rear bushes as these have a tendancy to go. Don't let these few problems put you off this truly amazing car though because if you find a good one then believe me you could never be disappointed! Hope this has been a big help to you all. ...

fast4unow2003 29.11.2006 (06.12.2006) · Read full review
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...stood in front of a Nissan dealership waiting yet again for a recovery truck to drag my sorry Austin Princess back home, I think that time the front suspenion had collapsed. On the forcourt I spied a brand new S13 gleaming in the rain..........I can't remember the price tag now but it was enough for me to remove all thought of ever owning one. I was wrong and some 20 years later I purchased a 1992 model for peanuts. This car exceedes all expectations ...
...possesed the styling people at Nissan to put that ugly lump of plastic on the boot lid which also acts as a moisture trap so invariably all S13's show signs of rust in this area. In summary this car has exceptional perfromance and handling, reasonable fuel economy and timeless styling. There are plenty of after market addons to improve looks and performance the chief downside being that engine faults are very expensive to remedy but a well looked ...

EternalWar 20.02.2004 (21.02.2004) · Read full review
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I purchased my first Nissan 200SX when i was only 21 and considering it falls into insurance group 17 this was not a cheap purchase for me. Having previously driven a 1.3 litre Metro the step up to a 2 litre turbo was quite incredible, you can feel the G-Force when the turbo kicks in at around six thousand revs! This is without a doubt a fantastic car to drive and it has served me well only ever needing the slightest repairs and maintenance around ...
...little costly but consult your nissan dealer as they can add additives to your fuel tank once a year to improve fuel economy. If you are considering purchasing a nissan 200SX and have thoroughly checked it out my advice is BUY! There are not many of these cars on the road so its quite nice to drive around in something that you do not see every day. ...

keiranjames 17.04.2003 (05.03.2004) · Read full review
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