Nissan Sunny ZX: Am I wrong to like it?

[Riggers]

This has got to be the least cool hot hatch on the planet - so why do I really, really want it?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-NISSAN-SUNNY-1-8-ZX-16V...

I know I have a soft spot for Japanese cars, but there may be something wrong with me...

[hornetrider]

A bag for that?!

[DannyVTS]

I would have said yes until i saw the engine pic!

eta: Sorry that'd be a no not a yes, i was trying to be positive!

Edited by DannyVTS on Wednesday 20th October 14:36

[aka_kerrly]

Nope, they are pretty cool, they look good in a 80s box way and have a pretty decent engine to.
dave

[Garlick]

Go on Riggers, get it.

[Riggers]

Does anybody know exactly where that engine comes from? Is it a non-turbo version of the S13 200SX's motor?

[dmitry]

Somehow I like it. But then again I love this boxy style from eighties.
The engine should be CA18DE with 130ish hp and that should be enough guts to propel this light box in an enjoyable manner.

[clonmult]

Don't know about the coolest (or best) of that age, but its a fairly handsome little car.

I'm still wanting an AE92 Corolla GTi-16 ..... I will have one at some point. Maybe.

[Highway Star]

My Dad had one of these as a company car, perfect for the thrusting 80s exec. It was great, and certainly a step up from our old B-reg Sunny 1.5 GL. Never ever broke down and it served us very well until it got replaced by a rubbish mk1 Laguna.

[grim_d]

Want.

[TRUENOSAM]

Riggers said:

Does anybody know exactly where that engine comes from? Is it a non-turbo version of the S13 200SX's motor?

Nope try the bluebird or more likley the sunny (it will be carb)

Nearly bought one as my first car when it was traded in at the place i was working at the time. I think they are kinda cool

[alfa pint]

I learned to drive in the 80s and these were a st car then, let alone now. Very poor dynamics. Obviously looks are subjective.....

[hornetrider]

grim_d said:

Want.

[CaptainSlow]

i used to want the coupe version

eta

Edited by CaptainSlow on Wednesday 20th October 15:16

[Accumul8]

This week's shed, perhaps...?

ETA: Just seen the auction end date. Next week's shed then?

Edited by Accumul8 on Wednesday 20th October 15:17

[al1991]

Be good for a laugh.

By that I mean, it'll be good for everyone to laugh at.

[Garlick]

Accumul8 said:

This week's shed, perhaps...?

ETA: Just seen the auction end date. Next week's shed then?

Edited by Accumul8 on Wednesday 20th October 15:17

Not now it's been publicised on here, SOTW must be kept a secret

[W00DY]

CaptainSlow said:

i used to want the coupe version

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Edited by CaptainSlow on Wednesday 20th October 15:16

Oh yes. There was a really lovely modified one owned by someone on here which almost made me buy one.

That hatch is a fking monstrosity.

[Monochrome]

I had a three door 1.3 LX. It was like steering a boat. Buy it.

[hornetrider]

Monochrome said:

I had a three door 1.3 LX. It was like steering a boat. Buy it.

Yes but it had 4 electric windows and velour upholstery which outshone its contemporaries at the same price level (I bought one for an ex-Mrs!)