1998 Nissan 200SX Touring 2.0 turbo from UK and Ireland
Summary:
The very best car I have ever owned - buy one now, before it's too late!
Faults:
The front tyres seem to wear on the inside edges, and there is a lot of road noise from the boot.
General Comments:
Standard wheels and tyres can make the car nervous when cornering due to a high profile tyre - I recommend upgrading to a 17" wheel with a 215ZR45 tyre to reduce tyre flex and improve grip.
Engine is beautiful, but might be better with a better air filter/induction kit and a free flowing exhaust (insurance allowing!)
Interior is as solid as a rock, bodywork is also very rust free.
Brakes are from the Nissan Skyline R33 and the Nissan 300ZX, so no problems stopping.
I would buy these cars forever if they still made them. Excellent performance and value. Cheap servicing costs, relatively cheap insurance.
The last decent rear wheel drive turbocharged car...?
Just make sure you let the engine idle for 30 seconds before turning it off - this will let the turbo live for much longer, also change your oil every 3000 miles, and the engine will last forever.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th April, 2001
17th Apr 2001, 10:49
Another convert!
One question re: the oil changes;
Does a 3000 change REALLY make that much difference. I always have a 6000 and have recently switched to synthetic (Castrol) for better engine protection.
I have heard the 3k suggestion before but have been told by other sources that 6k is perfect.
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