1987 Nissan Sunny L 1.3
Summary:
Mental first car!
Faults:
Fault with left headlight due to a problem with the cable - possibly due to age as it was about 20 years old.
Sometimes wouldn't start first time in wet weather.
Disc brakes were pitted.
Rear suspension had gone.
Anti roll bars were corroded.
Brake and/or fuel pipes were corroded.
Quite a fair amount of rust on wheel arches and the doors.
Needed 4 new tyres as they hadn't been changed in about 15-20 years!!
General Comments:
This was my first car, and I bought it in April 2007 for a bargain at £100 off my neighbour. I was also the third and last owner of this car. It was on an E-plate in faded red (almost going pink) and had all the basics I need to start with such as a steering wheel, tyres, mirrors, windows and a charming retro 80s digital clock! As it was a Nissan Sunny, I thought it was going to be something slow and my mates sniggered at it, but I admit it was a mental thing, gently tapping the accelerator and it would literally fly!! It was a real hoot to drive, even it did leak and rattled and squeaked so much inside you would think you were driving an old bus instead!
It was cheap to insure, good on fuel and managed around 46mpg, which was good as I regularly commute to college, and that's about a 30 mile round journey where I live! A minor problem was the radio didn't work very well, so most of my journeys were spent singing on my way as I couldn't listen to any music!
Problems listed above were mainly due to age, also the fact there was little TLC when I got it, so it was hard to keep up with.
Sadly, 3 months after I purchased it, it had failed it's MOT miserably and so, it had to go, not least because I had a ordered brand new Ford Focus, but the repairs was 3-times more than the cars value.
For a car that people sniggered at, I still miss this car, as it was rather fun to drive!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th January, 2009
29th Oct 2005, 12:44
I recently had a test drive of a 1988 Nissan Sunny Coupe with a 1.6 litre engine and to be honest, it was the most exhilarating drive of my life.
It made my 1999 Volvo V40 feel like a mere toy!
The acceleration is absolutely breath taking, and although it has manual steering, it is very light and responsive to handle.
The low centre of gravity and wide wheel base really add to the whole experience of driving one of these beauties.
I achieved a top speed of 119mph on the M6 southbound! Even at this speed it still holds the road like a miser holding on to his money!
Overall, the Nissan Sunny Coupe, despite the general age of this model, definitely gives any CLK Kompressor, 3 Series, TT Quattro, or Boxster a gruelling run for it's money!
Fantastically superb! Buy one...! Now!