The best
Turbo charger but replaced by dealer when we bought it.
Very hard to control at back end when braking hard in wet weather.
Brake calipers prone to seizing up - needs ABS.
Ilove my Silvia.
She is a wonderful car - just like my wife - sexy, fast and unpredictable but the best ride of my life!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th April, 2000
Manifold developed a crack where it meets the main engine. Apparently, this is quite common to Silvia's.
Split gaiters.
Very fast and excellent handling, even with standard suspension. Finding parts or tuning companies is very difficult. Took me 3 weeks just to get an owners manual from my local Nissan dealer.
Always starts in the morning with no fuss and has yet to let me down.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th February, 1999
Clutch and starter motor replaced.
A great car. Other than routine stuff (e.g. tyres, servicing, exhaust) hardly anything has gone wrong (not bad for a 10 year old motor). Totally reliable and still rust free. Only bad points are insurance group 16 and frequent oil changes required. Not as responsive as 200SX but fun nevertheless.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th August, 1997
17th Mar 2005, 08:20
The Nissan Silvia is an excellent car. I own the one with the long bumpers on each end. I also have the older version with the shorter bumpers and a 2litre engine, DOHC 16v. Unfortunately though, the headcylinder suffered severed warping a few years ago. The car now sits in my backyard slowly eating away. If there is anyone interested in purchasing the half-block complete with crank and pistons, feel free to e-mail me on FLUKE1504@helanta.sh.