A pretend sport's car
No mechanical problems with the vehicle in the short time I owned it.
A great engine let down by a and slow shifting gear box, especially when shifting between first and second gear.
Ordinary handling and even more ordinary brake's.
Pedal's are to small for anybody with feet over size ten.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th August, 2002
High performance while still looking cool
Burst coolant pipe.
A small hole appeared in one of the coolant metal pipes which leaked out all my engine coolant onto the motorway. Both problems happened within three days of each other.
Thermostat not working.
Rear de-mister not working.
The car itself is a wonderful car. I find that it's best feature is comfort. I love to just sit in it with the stereo up loud.
In the dry, the traction is wonderful, but as soon as it gets wet not much power is required to send the rear end up to meet the front. While the factory 8psi is fine, when it is cranked up to 14-16psi the car is lot quicker and the major I face is traction, it doesn't have any!
Larger tires on the back would improve traction, say 225's or even 235's would make it much better.
Otherwise it is the best car to have fun in while still having money in your wallet!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th June, 2002
Definitely high performance for the price
Nothing has gone wrong with the car.
Fantastic car if you're a serious driver.
Have to learn to slide the car properly.
Rear seats are a little small, generally for legless passengers. But that's not the driver's problem right?
Turbo is smooth and gives you very consistent acceleration from 2500 to 5500 revs.
Seats are comfortable compared to the WRX and the 2001 Type R. Not as hard ride as the other two as well.
Rear wheel drive gives it better acceleration than the WRX and Type R, but is at a disadvantage to these when it comes to cornering.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th November, 2001
Power, class and performance
Not much. A little tight in the rear seat, however that is to be expected with a coupe.
The 200sx is my third vehicle fitted with a turbo. Previously owned a Saab and a Subaru. The Nissan really is a stand out for its smooth use of the turbo and consistent power regardless of RPM's. This also assists when driving around town as you are able to enjoy a smooth ride without the turbo kicking in resulting in an adjustment to your driving.
The spec R offers a sunroof, 6 disc HiFi, spoiler and bodykit over the standard spec S model. Well worth the $4-$5K extra in my opinion.
The new body shape is a real head turner also. I am delighted with the new car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st September, 2001
26th Sep 2009, 00:56
Better acceleration than a WRX? You're kidding right? WRX are AWD, which gives you better traction, which in turn gives better acceleration..