1987 Nissan Pulsar 1.6 TBI

Summary:

Economical, but not a slouch

Faults:

I bought the car with a destroyed automatic transmission and replaced it with a manual unit. Nothing else is wrong with the car.

General Comments:

This car performs very well within the parameters of the engine limits. Most people expect 4-cylinder cars to put out lots of power at low engine revolutions, and 4-cylinders can't do that. When driven with a light foot, higher revs and respect, this car will reward you with stunning power and superb handling.

The '82-88 Pulsar and Sentra use the same engines, transaxles and suspensions; But the Pulsar's lowness to the ground make for great handling, just like my two Sentras (Only better).

This car is comfortable, responsive, reliable, and downright fun. I cannot recommend it enough.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th October, 2003

1987 Nissan Pulsar CA16DE

Summary:

A High Performance Bargain

Faults:

The only thing that has gone wrong with my Nissan Pulsar NX was the electrical contacts behind the cluster (the RPM display) were a little faulty. The RPM display started reading redlines when in fact it should only be reading 1,000 RPM or 2,000 RPM--It was reading at 8,000 RPM. That is all.

General Comments:

My general comments are that the Nissan Pulsar is a very staunch, very comfortable and very cool car to drive. It's T-Top really put you in the center of the attention of other people.

It accelerates very quickly and handles very well. However, the space inside isn't exactly the most spacious, but it will do because of the sporty design.

Mine produces around 113 horsepower, with almost the same amount of torque to provide those times when you need to accelerate quickly (highway mergers).

Overall, awesome car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th October, 2003

1987 Nissan Pulsar NX E16i

Summary:

A economy quick car

Faults:

When I got this car, the seats are broken, but it came with 2 newer seats, just need to install in, and 3 tires were worn up, plus I need to change a ball joints, nothing else were wrong with it.

General Comments:

This is my first car, when I got it, it has a great shape on it, no rust or dents on the body, but the only thing I sad about is the power, E16i engine only produce 70 horsepower, but the car is so light, and runs quick, also the pulsar is great on gas, save me lots money. And the Pulsar has good space design, you can put lots things into it than you thought.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th June, 2003

1987 Nissan Pulsar NX XE 1.6L E16i

Summary:

Fun car for those with a tight budget

Faults:

The struts for the rear hatch needed replacing when I got the car.

Rubber Oil cap was became hard as a rock come winter. Replaced it with a fresh (and softer) oil cap.

Passenger side Targa top panel no longer locks.

Hatch sometimes does not pop properly from inside the car.

Tires seem to be slowly leaking.

General Comments:

For the price I paid, this car is a great deal.

The 1.6L e16i engine only outputs about 70 horses, however she is a tough little engine which takes everything I give her. Revs to red line and back with no hints of trouble, and is able to maintain freeway speeds with little difficulty. Easy to repair, cheap parts (compared to other engines available in the North American Pulsar NX)

The paint is starting to peel on the driver's side between the window of the door and the rear hatch. There is no rust that I have noticed and the car's grey colour still has a sparkle to it after a wash. Nice looking car, even by today's standards.

Handles great (When the tires are properly inflated) and is easy to drive. A great first car indeed. Easy to park and maneuver aound. The car attracts some attention with the roof off and even more when you take off the back hatch.

The front seats are nice, but when the roof is off and the sun visor is back in its original position, you seem to have little head room. The back seat can be troublesome. People want to drive with me, because I have a four seater car, but I don't want to use the back seat because it's so small and more hassle then it's worth.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th February, 2003