1991 Nissan NX

Pros: Styling - Sporty and contemporary

Cons: In the 80s and early 90s, Nissan's reliability wasn't up to Toyota levels.

The Bottom Line: If you can find an NX2000 in decent shape, don't hesitate to put one in your garage!

Review: I purchased my 1991 NX2000 as a demo model. At the time, it was arguably the best in the "pocket rocket" category and was almost universally praised by automotive magazines for great handling and a very smooth 140hp engine. That, and the fact the NX was...

Pros: Quick and nimble

Cons: No room in the backseat

Review: I've owned this car since new, over 125,000 miles of fun!

My younger brother had already bought a Nissan Sentra and I was keeping him company at the dealer while they prepped it. The salesman asked what kind of car I was driving and if I was...

Pros: Fun; economical; looks different.

Cons: No back seat room. Poor rear hatch design.

The Bottom Line: If you want a cheap and reliable car that is also fun and a bit different, this is the car for you!

Review: I have owned my 1991 Nissan NX 1600 for more than a year now. During that time I've grown to like it a lot, and learned to live with some of its quirks. Here's the supremely unbiased review of what's good and what's bad about this car.

This...