Cheap and reliable!
Hmmmm, nothing so far!
This car is the most reliable car ever. You cannot get a better car of the same value.
The engine is smooth, and the gear box is just perfect.
The only problem it has is the steering. It's not a power steering car, so while parking and performing three point turns, you can face difficulties.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th April, 2006
Best car I have ever owned
No faults.
I purchased the car from a friend, and when I purchased it, there was very minor accident damage. I had the parts for nothing from his brother who owns a Nissan workshop. Two back shocks were also needed, and a spare wheel.
The performance is great, but is a little gutless at lower revs. Fuel consumption is fantastic, returning up to 46 MPG at motorway speeds. The only work that was needed for the annual MOT, was to change a tyre on the rear that was worn on the inner edge, due to a worn shock.
The engine is leak free and is totally reliable, and has never given any trouble to date.
The boot could do with being a bit bigger, but is OK when the split folding rear seats are put down.
The only let down with the car are the price of dealer parts, but overall it never seems to need fixing on a regular basis, so it's a cheap car to run. I particularly like the 9000 mile oil change, but it is recommended to use high quality semi synthetic 10w/30 or 40 oil.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th December, 2004
An under powered slug
The clutch has gone several times.
The head gasket had to be replaced at 80,000 miles.
Jumped out of fifth gear.
Both drive shafts went after a night of wheel spinning.
Electric windows have stopped twice.
I was highly disappointed with the performance. My previous car which was a KIA pride went just as well. When you see a 205 G.T.I. come up behind just pull over even if it's a 1.6. Also beware of metro's, they are probably faster. All though this car is nothing performance wise it is quite reliable. Nissan really do let down the Japanese.
If your looking for a family car it's great, otherwise don't buy it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th October, 2003
My Sunny SR is fine, no problems whatsoever.
It's not slow, I raced a Vectra 2.5 V6 automatic the other day, and for a 1 mile race, he got about 20 yards from me. I get 120 in 4th, so you can't exactly say they're slow.
My sunny is very quick, but the engine blew up. So not very quick at the moment LOL.
I've got a Pulsar XLR; similar to a Sunny SR, but a lot rarer... 1.6 110bhp standard, and anyone talking 180mph is on some kind of drug... there's over 180km/h on the clock, and it will do this in 4th gear. The Sunny SR had head gasket and gearbox troubles; they are commonly known for it I'm afraid e.g. 5th gear popping out etc. When looked after, they're a good little car, but my advice buy an XLR if you can find one ;)
Sporty Hatch that's kind to the pocket
My clutch went at 60,000 miles.
For a 1.6, the Sunny SR is reasonably lively with decent handling. The brakes are not the best in the world and if worked, tend to suffer from fade.
Very easy car to drive, nice steering with a very smooth gear change.
Cabin is very functional thou rattling can occur with age.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th May, 2003
12th Oct 2004, 02:27
You must have bought some broken 1.6SR the right one is quite impressive car in terms of performance. At least no Golf GTI could have a chance against it, not speaking for some wicked Peugeot. :-)