1985 Nissan 200SX

Pros: Fast, Fun, Durable, Reliable. A pleasure to drive.

Cons: Maintenance could be pricey, but better than most sports cars.

Review: When I was 17, I got my hands on a used 1985 200SX 5-speed with the CA20E engine. I still regret the day I totalled it. For two years, and over a hundred thousand miles, that car was the most reliable, and fastest thing I've owned.

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Pros: reliable, cute

Cons: Mine was totaled

The Bottom Line: This was a fun car to drive and own.

Review: When you read the words, "My First Car", if you're anything like me, you remember everything about looking for that car and the pride of ownership when you first got the keys in your hands. It was the summer of 1988 and I was looking for a reliable ...

Pros: Great speed, good strong engine

Cons: A little cramped in back

Review: I have a 1985 Nissan 200SX and I am so happy with it. My parents bought this car for me, and before the car, I did not know how to drive a stick shift car, but I learned.I love the power this car gives. I love to drive it, because even though it's a...

Pros: Lots of features, decent gas mileage, had a good look to it.

Cons: Not as quick as comparable models, adjusting valves was a PITA

Review: I had a 1985 200SX, and to this day I still miss that car. It had more features than my 06 Legacy GT -- power windows, keypad on the door, digital dash, rain sensing wipers, sunroof, and it TALKED. Seriously, this car was fun to drive (not all that ...