Used 1998 Nissan 200SX Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Jessie, 09/05/2015
1998 Nissan 200SX SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My new-to-me '98 200SX SE is typical, according to local mechanics: it boasts 171,000 miles, and has needed a timing chain replacement, oil temp pressure switch, motor mounts, control arms and ball joints, and replacement of hoses etc cracked rubber bits, for a few years/couple owners before me. That timing chain SNAFU disregard nearly killed the car. I can't find anyone willing to attempt it, even for the 10hr estimate that works out to more than I paid for the car, which (at $1500) was too dear. So I've found an intact engine at a wrecking yard, and am paying a mechanic to fit it to the car. I've driven it several times, with the bad timing and oil pressure switch, and as is the car goes from 0-60 in about a minute and a half, and that sucks a lot of fuel: ~19mi/gal. When the new engine is in play, and esp when I've got intact control arms and ball joints on the car, and matched wheels and tires, I expect 40mph, and precision awesome performance. It will be well worth the $4K I expect ultimately to have invested in the car. I'm a petite blonde, accustomed to DIY modified sports cars like Miatas and my beloved Mazda3. This car may be perfect for me, when repairs are complete. The turning radius is 34.1', which even on dead suspension makes for neat u-turns. The low stance allows for aggressive handling on freeway onramps, even with less than certain footing on bad tires and torn open ball joint boots. This tiny sexy little coupe is a hero. I hope to give it another 171K of happy motoring.
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good sporty commuter cars
m-, 02/28/2003
1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and I bought the SE-R in 2001 for a commuter for her. In two years and nearly 35,000 miles there's not been a bit of trouble. We're nearing 90K now and our mechanic said the little guy is doing great. Lot of fun on the road; the light body and 2-liter engine make driving in traffic a bit more fun and it handles very well. I'm 6'-3" tall and sitting in it works fine but getting in and out it a bit of chore when you're bigger.
Tons of fun
soxbhere, 06/06/2002
1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. It's a ton of fun to drive. Responsive, quick, reliable, quick, fun, and quick! Good factory stereo, moon roof, comfortable seats, and quick. Did I mention "Quick"?
I Love My Car!
JMN, 07/09/2002
1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is SO fun to drive! My boyfriend and I almost always take my car on road trips because we both enjoy driving it so much! I have also ridden as a passenger in the back seat, and was amazed at how much room I had - even the head rests are comfortable! It has a lot of energy and is the perfect car for me.
Bring the 2 door car back please!
ji'yon, 07/10/2002
1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car styling has some promise, my husband replaced the 15 alloy wheels with 16 -6.5. Made some subtle changes in appearancce to the front wheel wells. By no means does this car look like a flaming,write me a ticket officer car, it's a sleeper. Very stealthy. If nissan is listening (hellooo) they should bring the 200sx se-r with the newer drivetrain/engine in the sentras of today, call it a limited edition, but don't prostitute the car with flaming model indicators of the new sentra's se-R, it looks ridiculous. If they were to think of bringing back the 200sx se-r styling, target the consumers of the 30 yr on up crowd, this would indeed be a winner.
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