Nissan 200SX Spec S S15

great car compare with the spec r turbo model.

easy to drive looks super ,relible .

good standard. Please dont modify them or lower them as they are rare. They are brilliant, fast, handle well and are reasonable on fuel. Love them. Love its sleek, brilliant body with the standard rims. Havent had any mechanical trouble and its reasonable on fuel. LOve my lil rocket and smoke SShitboxes and XRshitboxes off the line and around the corners. Nothing needed to know about before purchase as I expected high insurance costs.

I've had my Nissan 200SX Spec S S15 for close to 2 years now and it still puts a smile on my face every time I plant it.

Overall, the engine is very resilient and can cope with extensive modifications. Service it with new, high grade oil and filters every couple of months and it will be as reliable as the day the car was bought. VCT units sometimes fail and make a terrible clackering racket, but they are an easy enough fix. I should add that this is something that I havent encountered as of yet (knock on wood). The engine can feel harsh at times, but this is not a fault and should be overlooked. The turbo is quite competent, but just doesn't have the viceral energy that the earlier T25's did on the S13 models. That said, the car does accelerate better than the earlier models. I

The gearbox has great feel, with the synchros giving a firm but not overwhelming resistence before succumbing. The gearshifter throw is very smooth and progressive, making every shift rewarding. I personally enjoy rowing through the gears and sometimes do it needlessly. Unfortunately, the 6 speed box does have its deficiencies, especially after extensive improper use. Whining sounds are common and should not instigate worry - if the sound is excrutiating (is audible with the windows open or the radio on medium volume), turn away. One of the synchro sets also has a weak point, whereby a circlip can distort and allow the cog to move laterally on its spline. Generally the gearbox is strong, but should be treated with respect.

The clutch is the only component of the driveline that has an odd feel. It is very resilient and with proper use, generally wont fade out. However, it is hard to release at the exact moment. It takes finnesse to use, but overall it works well once the driver has become accustomed. It is distinctly unique - a european car has a completely different feel in this regard.

Overall, the car is very tactile; it loves to be thrown around and has an astonishing amount of grip due to its low center of gravity, low curb mass and excellent chassis. I must emphasise that the chassis is amongst the best of them, even by todays standards - the car does not flex at all. It is easy to send the tail out, especially after exiting an apex at full throttle. However, the cars perfect weight distribution and independent suspension will iron everything out if you know what you are doing. It may be an intimidating drive for some in the wet, but it can be extremely fun and very rewarding for those who are well aquainted. Unfortunately, there is no traction control to deal with slippery conditions, so you need to be alert. It should be treated with respect.

The suspension has excellent compliance and is generally firm enough to guarantee great handelling, but not too firm so as to rattle fillings. It is virtually impossible to bottom out, even on a swoopy track.

The interior is very comfortable and the climate control is easy to use with its analog switchgear (the Japanese Spec R models had a digital climate control). The 6 stack CD playe is surprisingly good for a stock unit and even includes a tape deck. The Clarion speakers are amongs the best that I have encountered in a stock vehilce, far surpassing the sound quality that higher priced car brands like BMW have. This is from first hand comparison. Some cars had a plastic steering wheel, which is intially not a strong point, but easy to settle into. The stock steering wheel can easily be replaced with a leather Japanese spec wheel.

The seats, although not buckets, are extremely supportive and comfortable. They do lack height adjustment, but it isn't really needed. The trims do have a tendency to scratch, and show their age. Some parts of the interior do have an inherent tendency to rattle - this includes door trims and the passenger side airbag covering. These problems are an easy fix though.

Overall, the S15 is a great car, which will prove to be extremely rewarding for its owner. You cant really go wrong.

The Nissan 200SX Spec S S15 is reliable and easy to tune. Versatile. Uncomfortable back seating

Car gets lots of attention! I purchased a spec S Nissan 200SX GT, one of the last available in Australia. This car is superb, it smokes most imports & v8 aussie cars even the 6.0 litres with stuff all mods.

Highly recommended, great sports car!

After spending under $3500 on a turbo back exhaust system, air filter, intercooler, Apexi Boost Controller I achieved 175 kw at the wheels...that translates to around 215 KW on the fly and under 5 seconds 0 to 100 km..she creams most standard Falcons, Holdens, rx8s, 350zs etc...

Don't do anything drastic to the exterior, apart from OK wheels its stunning as it is...you will be a cop magnet! I would recommend getting nice rims and lowering the car a little.

I've had my metallic blue Spec R for nearly 2yrs and I love it. My girlfriend hates but she likes creature comforts in her cars. I've got trick suspension (Cusco2R coilovers all round), Nismo brakes and braided lines (eye bulging stopping power), trick cams, ECU, ignition, Cusco LCD, Cusco suspension arms, HKS hard-piped intercooler kit, fuel pump, injectors, air flow meter and air filter, front and rear struts, Momo steering wheel, Skyline seats and all rounded off with Volks GT-N split-rims.

With the Nissan 200SX you get a good handling, performance car for your money, not that common which is good unliker BMWs everyones got one.

Can out perform many 'high performance' cars especially when pulling away at motorway speeds!

Goes well, gets a lot of attention, fun to drive

I have owned this car for 3 weeks and I do not regret a single moment with it. I was fortunate enough to find a yellow one as well and I must admit I fell in love with it the very first time I saw it - it's the hottest looking thing!! Handling on this car is superb!! I've noticed this with most Nissan sports cars, such as the skylines etc, as I was originally looking for these as well. Love the ride, extremely low, yet at the same time, visibility is amazing, you can change lanes without looking over your shoulders. The interior is very stylish, not like most Japanese cars with the rough plastics, wish I could have found a spec R GT spec with the leather seats as well but I found the leather seats not as comfy as the normal material ones. The seats are very supportive, however they could have been better, but for what you get it's great value, as they look great too! You do turn heads, but this isn't no chick machine, most girls don't even know or have never even heard of a 200sx, but once they've seen one they will admit it is one sexy looking car! Try to find one that's ADM, however the JDM's have better specs in terms of its engine, however make sure you get the necessary documentation with it, purchasers receipts etc. Now a lot of people thang these cars, so make sure that gear box and clutch are not worn out and check exhaust manifolds have not been cracked. Apparently at 150,000ks the belts tend to losen a bit so check for this if you're buying one with high k's on it, also turbo unit is recommended to be replaced at this age as well. If car comes with service books, that would be best.