1975 Datsun 1200 242-090Q A12

Summary:

Reliable, quick and economical

Faults:

Engine overhaul done at 220 000km as it was starting to use oil.

Rebored to 20 thou, so this was the first time the engine had been opened.

General Comments:

The most reliable car that I ever owned, never gave me any trouble and was in daily use.

Very easy to maintain as the engine is very basic and has plenty of space to work around in the engine compartment.

Quite fast for a 1200 as it had twin SU carbs.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th August, 2009

1974 Datsun 1200 delux 1.2

Summary:

Brilliant little car on the whole

Faults:

Cold start's a headache because of carbi which was then replaced with an a14 one.

Inside heater stopped working.

General Comments:

Very, very reliable.

Handles very well with the Tiger mags I have on.

Although the gearbox's a 4 speed, and noisy, very strong and built for rough handling.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th August, 2004