Nissan Bluebird - any good?

[Wak]

A bit of an old mans car I know, but I want a cheap car while the insurance take their sweet time over deciding whether to repair our smashed Peugeot. There's a couple in the Trader for £350 but are they any good?????

[Ant]

I had one. If you can go for the 2.0iGSX version (115bhp). The 1.6 (82bhp) and 1.8 (90bhp) struggle with the heavy body. However, anything above an LX (inclusive) has electric EVERYTHING. I wouldn't bother with the 1.8 Turbo (135bhp) (tempting as it may be - it may cause u problems)

Ultra reliable too and VERY cheap insurance - 1.8 is group 6!!

[Jeff]

Originally posted by Ant
Ultra reliable too.
Agreed, top banger if you can handle the image :)

[Ant]

see this thread...

http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27886&highlight=bluebird

[Wak]

Cheers guys - might have to black the windows in case anyone I know sees me driving it ;) - but I need some cheap transport while the insurance are pi55ing about.

The two I have in mind are 1.6, not going to be fast then:rolleyes:, oh well.

I'll go and have a look tomorrow then.....

[Ant]

Not a bad car at all Wak - there is one going for £845 on Autotrader - with......14,000 miles!! Elderly person had it!

[Wak]

Too dear for a cheap runabout Ant, if I buy one I'll only use it for a few weeks until I can find another 405 then sell it again, or give it to Mrs Waks sister who is currently driving a death trap Escort.

[Tim\s13Auto]

I had a bluebird turbo many years ago. wasnt a bad car by all means very well equiped leccy everything and reliable but the performance was hurt by the weight of the thing shame really was a comfy mota