Used 1997 Nissan 200SX Consumer Reviews
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450000 miles and still going
Dale W Clark, 02/09/2016
1996 Nissan 200SX 2dr Coupe
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I bought this car new as a left over in March of 97. I was a Navy Seabee reservist and drove from cost to cost for the next 17 years. I have hit 4 deer and one jeep and the jeep just put a scratch on my front bumper but the deer did several thousand $$$$$ damage each time, but the value of the car was still high enough that the insurance company fixed it. Since I have retired I have continued to drive my Nissan 200sx as it still gets 53 mpg going over the Rockies. I get 45+ on local trips. Yes, I have rebuilt the engine just recently and replaced the 5 speed trany, wore the 5th gear teeth off and the 4th gear down also. I got 235000 miles out of the original timing chain. If you have one of these cars, keep it its worth it weight in gold as far as I'm concerned. I just replaced a length of brake line and a section of AC pressure line. AC will freeze you. Heater is so good I leave it set on low and still lower the window some. I have a MB and even though it is a great car my Nissan is my choice for me when I'm alone for the ride. Its like the everyready battery commercial "It just keeps going, going, going."
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211000 miles and still going.
vexed9, 04/27/2008
1996 Nissan 200SX SE 2dr Coupe
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bought this car new in 96... now 12 years and 211000 miles later engine still runs good.it has had an oil leak now for about 100000 miles though(has always been a pain)...and a few minor repairs...changed cv joints,starter,alternator,front tie rods,tires and the routine maintenance and that's really about it. never once changed the clutch or timing belt...because it is a chain. a/c still blows cold as ice. this car has been through everything with me over the years... i finally bought a new car and i'm selling it ...people at my work are literally fighting over the chance to buy it....overall has been a great car.
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96 SE-R
Klofty, 04/02/2021
1996 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2dr Coupe
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The best car I ever owned, It was solid and comfortable, and very responsive. I felt safe on the road. I don’t think you could get a car like that now in that price range.
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200sx se 1997 stocker/modder
danmanrn, 06/02/2008
1997 Nissan 200SX SE 2dr Coupe
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Great little car! Both my 1st new car and 1st car! Never expected to have such good fuel economy 30-40mpg depending on conditions and driver. This car is 11 yrs old! Driven hard! Modified for performance increase with header, CAI, 17" rims and low profile tires. Added some chrome accents to the wheel wells and bought aftermarket headlights. Short shifter, crank pulley and flywheel. Gone through 2 clutches (excluding a race clutch). Worth every penny to replace. My fault for burning it. Had to learn to shift on this car. Otherwise no broken parts! For 11 years! I will be buying Nissan from here on out.
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Shaun, 01/16/2003
1997 Nissan 200SX SE 2dr Coupe
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car is very economical and the price is perfect not so expensive . it has a very quite engine and the reliability is outstanding .
Defines "Reliability"
Craig Carleen, 10/24/2021
1997 Nissan 200SX 2dr Coupe
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Wow..paid $1200 five years ago,had 170k now over 210k ... replaced H2O pump and just did distributor...both parts cost me $100.00 ...these cars are unbeatably reliable and can exceed 600k .. Nissan realized this and ended such engineering as it's not profitable for them..lol...25 years old and I expect 25 more!!
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69boricua69, 07/31/2003
1996 Nissan 200SX SE 2dr Coupe
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it is a great vehicle. the gas consumption is just too much and the take off is super slow. this car looks fast but in reality it is slow.