Nissan Pulsar GTi R Reviews
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★★★★★
Written on: 07/11/2009
“very nice and powerful motor handles a dream with tein...”
very nice and powerful motor handles a dream with tein coilovers just a lovely car ...
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★★★★★
Written on: 07/05/2009
“ Nissan Pulsar GTi R this is the car for life.”
Nissan Pulsar GTi R this is the car for life....
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★★★★★
Written on: 01/04/2009
“Nissan Pulsar GTi is an excellent car ive had mine for...”
Nissan Pulsar GTi is an excellent car ive had mine for 7years now, fully forged engine, 3071 turbo, 4 pots, intercooler, 750cc injectors etc etc list is endless, car has been mapped and pushing 433bhp very very quick car wouldnt change for anything. ...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 13/11/2008
“Great little car. Can easily put around & can handle...”
Great little car. Can easily put around & can handle being stuck in traffic. Surprises people when you pull away easierly. Great for hill climbs....
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★★★★☆
Written on: 24/10/2008
“I have had my grey pulsar (K-reg) for over two years...”
I have had my grey pulsar (K-reg) for over two years now and covered about 25000 miles. The only problem i had was the clutch go at about 80000 miles and the car has done another 20000 since. Yes if a had put it into a garage it would have been expensive but me and my brother changed it in our garage so labour costs werent an issue. I put an uprated one in only because i am thinking of increasing engine output otherwise i would have stuck with standard. Apart from the clutch i have only changed...
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★★★★★
Written on: 27/09/2008
“Extremely fast. Very tunable. Practical. Lots of fun,...”
Extremely fast. Very tunable. Practical. Lots of fun, very reliable if serviced with good oil. Best car I have owned, beats everything with 4 wheels of the lights.still an incredibly fast hot hatch after 17 years even if it is just a Nissan Sunny....
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★★★★☆
Written on: 01/09/2008
“Over all the Nissan Pulsar Gtir I think is a great...”
Over all the Nissan Pulsar Gtir I think is a great little road car, when the car is set up just a little over the factory spec (strut brace, boost exh, intake and semi slicks, clutch, breaks) every thing is still strong enough to handle the xtra power, and handles well as well. Great little track car on week ends drive there and home again also good on fuel for the power. This is not your standard comuter vehical in a class of its own....
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★★★★★
Written on: 24/08/2008
“I would advice anyone to buy one! They are really fun...”
I would advice anyone to buy one! They are really fun to drive with all the reliability of any jap car! Just a simple upgrade of a boost controller from standard will see 300bhp! Very cost effective power! I wouldn't sell mine for the world!...
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★★★★★
Written on: 01/06/2008
“This is the best car i have had the privilage to...”
This is the best car i have had the privilage to drive, it boosts well and handles like dream , buy on if you like japanese cars, would say its a import beginners car....
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★★★★☆
Written on: 15/05/2008
“All you guys going on about how fast your cars go get...”
All you guys going on about how fast your cars go get a life, we have a 70 mph top speed limit in the UK! And ask for scooby's and evo's yes they are super cars, yes you can get great power out of them, but they are the new xr2i come saxo, everyone has one they are common as muck....
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★★★★★
Written on: 26/10/2007
“Going from a tx3 laser turbo I was a bit nervous...”
Going from a tx3 laser turbo I was a bit nervous getting in to the Pulsar. i have the gtir sr20 turbo in a four door sss body converted to a 2 wheel drive. probably 10% quicker then the four wheel drive (hard to hang on to at high boost) only paid 8 grand for it and definitely worth the money only 120 thousand on the clock . fully lowered to hug the road running 12 pound boost and can easily handle more but the price of fuel at the moment kinda wears a hole in my pocket . over all very happy with...
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★★★★☆
Written on: 26/08/2007
“I really would not consider buying a Nissan Pulsar...”
I really would not consider buying a Nissan Pulsar unless you understand cars or know someone who does. These cars are old, they were largely not for UK anyway (only 53 actually marketed here) and keeping them on the road will be a pain if you are not a mechanic or don't have backup from one capable of dealing with a relatively rare car. On the plus side people are always crashing them so anything from the bonnet back is usually available from online forums at less expense than you probably think....
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★★★★★
Written on: 21/07/2007
“Takes very well to mods, the engines are very strong,...”
Takes very well to mods, the engines are very strong, as well as the the 4 wheel drive system. Just the boxes are known to go but like I said above mines been fine and my mate has 380 bhp for 5 years and still on the same box, the standard intercooler if sat in traffic for 5 mins will get hot and sap power but soon cools, and you can get front mounted versions for £200 now, the brakes are bad, but fitting good pads helps improve them, also there are many uprated kits available for these cars....
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★★★★☆
Written on: 03/09/2005
“The Nissan Pulsar GTi R really is a great car ,I love...”
The Nissan Pulsar GTi R really is a great car ,I love driving it ,if I don't drive it for 2 days I miss it like missing my girlfriend, powerful especially in 1st and 2nd gear you adore it's taking off from ground. I will never loose this 2nd Nissan Pulsar....
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★★★★★
Written on: 18/08/2005
“I wanted to buy a Cosworth when I saw a Nissan Pulsar...”
I wanted to buy a Cosworth when I saw a Nissan Pulsar for sale I knew they were fast so I took it for a spin, and really liked it I didnt buy that one but I got one within a week. It's just standard at the moment, but it's fast and so much fun to drive. I've driven lots of cars and this puts a smile on my face every time. The engine is brill it revs so freely, unusual for a turbo runs in to the red line and keeps on going with power. The turbo lag is very good more like a modern turbo car. The only...
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★★★★★
Written on: 15/05/2005
“What can I say I have owned my Nissan Pulsar GTi R for...”
What can I say I have owned my Nissan Pulsar GTi R for a few months. Its had no probs so far. Runing 354bhp the speed restricter is still on and set to 118mph the car could easily see 160mph+ 0-60 is around 4.5secs. I only use the car as a weekend car. I payed £6,000 for my pulsar l reg with 35,000 miles full service one owner and with all engine mods by norris designs. I love this car....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 02/01/2004
“Ive owned my 1993 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R for 6 months...”
Ive owned my 1993 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R for 6 months now. It has done 100,000KM and had been brilliantly looked after by the previous one owner.
When I took the car for a test drive 6 months ago, I loved the power, the lack of body roll around corners and the price ($10,000 NZD is usual).
After owning the car for a while, here is what i've learnt.
-traction in a straight line is GREAT because of the 4wd.
-The factory clutch burns out after just a few launches, and...
Tobiboyce20Det's response to mugahgah's Review
Written on: 04/04/2004
Hey! I am sorry you had that kind of experience with a Pulsar, I know of the bad weight balance and the intercooler mounted on the engine, which can cause over heating, also the weak gear box, but we must bear in mind that this car was developed in the late 80s and mainly as testing cars for WRC championships, though they had done a few rallies with good testing results, they were not taken through the modern testing and development we see today, where the engine of WRC homologations have the front mounted intercoolers and engine at a 30 degree angle towards the fire wall for better weight distribution. The GTI-R I was exposed to was prepared for rallying and had a few mods to it. Also every owner of a 1990-1994 nissan pulsar GTI-R has done something to it, mostly in the suspension and repositioning the intercooler. but they are a few people who would love to buy one of these beauties but the can not be imported to the usa.
Shorts's response to mugahgah's Review
Written on: 14/04/2004
Thanks!
<br>Its good to read a review that actually comes from someone one that does not have rose tinted glasses! I've been looking for a good one of these for a while and have as yet to find a realy sorted one, perhaps I should just go straight for the sky line instead?! What gave me the bug for pulsar? got whipped off the light by one, have scooby at moment!
Importmusclecar's response to mugahgah's Review
Written on: 06/04/2010
I found this review not helpful because...I own a GTI-R myself and have found some of the information contained in this review not entirely true.
<br/>Firstly all cars have their share of positive points as well as bad points and while some of them come from factory others are introduced to the vehicle through poor modification and/or neglect.
<br/>While the GTI-R had it's share of potential problems from factory such as the inefficient top mounted intercooler , marginal braking capability , and a very average suspension setup we must bear in mind this car was designed in 1990 for the world rally championship and Nissan was obliged to build a number of production built road cars to qualify their entry. Some of these problems surfaced over the next few years and Nissan pulled out of rally before any further development could take place to remedy these problems.
<br/>So basically the GTI-R isn't a bad car at all, it's a car that has alot of potential with further development! Plenty of suspension and brake upgrades are available these days and alot of online support via GTI-R Clubs , online forums etc.
<br/>My advise is if your not prepared to get your hands dirty and do the GTI-R justice then don't buy one. They really are an enthusiasts type of car that needs a bit of attention every now and then and it's not always cheap! A good example can be a real pleasure to own and drive.
★★★★☆
Written on: 25/05/2003
“The pulsar is a nice hot hatch, it very quick and...”
The pulsar is a nice hot hatch, it very quick and handles well also! for the money spent its well worth getting one, the only problem is, unfortunately there are just as many cons as there are pros! They just keep going wrong! read on for a 100% honest appraisal of the NIssan Gti-R...
Read full reviewBighunk's response to 101224_Sparky.'s Review
Written on: 25/12/2003
Hi my pulsar GTIR has less mods like HKS SSQV BOV , AIR FILTER ..can you pls tell me , what more can i do to make it atleast 300 hp , cheers im in dubai , UAE no one knows abt the GTIR here .. i think ive got the rite car in the wrong place :p .. do reply :)
★★★★★
Written on: 27/11/2002
“I drive a black pulsar gti-r. On a L plate it has only...”
I drive a black pulsar gti-r. On a L plate it has only covered 56,000 miles. Fast is not the word. I've dusted m3s, evos, supras at traffic lights it handles like a beauty. I woudn't change it for anything!!!...
Read full review71288_Sully.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 07/02/2003
Ok i belive you. But as a previous gti r owner i wouldn't say that the car is as good as you say. Because i loved my gti r until i got a evo nd tuned it to 435 bhp...........
ps..
you should try the new audi avus..
71940_Luqi.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 10/02/2003
Hi sully. Believe it or not not i'm in the process of buying a EVO 6, a mate of mine imports them and tunes them up, probably kicking about 400bhp. So i belive you!! So whats yours like
Mr Gtr V-Spec.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 21/05/2003
RITE KIDS-TALKIN BOUT YOUR PULSARS-I'M 34-AND I'VE GOT A NISSAN SKYLINE r32 gtr v-SPEC-ITS PRODUCING 55OHP -SO ERR I FINK MY CARS A LITTLE FASTER THAN YOUR EVO'S N PULSARS-SO KIDS-SIT DOWN AND WATCH HOW THE BIG BOYS DO IT. i'VE GOT A SINGLE GARRETTT TURBO AND I'LL SMOKE NE OF U KIDS-I'LL LEAVE U AT THE LIGHTS-I WAS RAGGING PULSARS WHEN U WERE IN PAMPERS-TALKING BOUT 400BHP EVO'S-WOT U KNOW BOUT CARS-IF SUM1 SOLD U A EVO SHELL WITH A PROTON ENGINE AND TOLD U IT WAS 1000BHP YOU WUD BELIEVE IT.
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<br>tHIS IS TO ALL THE EVO PPL-I'VE GOT A 555 IMPREZA WRX STI TYPE RA-IF U KNOW ANYTHING BOUT CARS-THEN YOU'LL KNOW THAT IT'LL DUST EVO'S-YOU CANT TEST IT-ITS A SUPRA-rx-7 AND GTO KILLER-NO POINT ME TELLIN YOU MY MODS COZ U KIDS WONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE. SO TO PUT U STR8-PULSARS AND EVO'S PEOPLE-TRY RACING AN R32-OR AN IMPREZA RA-MAYBE A RX-7-THEN TELL ME WHAT CARS BETTER-OK BYE THEN-AND LIKE WE REALLY BELIVE YOU GOT 400HP ETC
<br>BYE BOYS
100555_Naz.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 22/05/2003
Have you heard of Danny Fennel and his Pulsar, Bruce Spence and his Pulsar, did a quarter mile in just over 10 seconds, mate a R1 motrbike, do you know what that is? Does a quarter mile in 9-10 secs, the Pulsar has had a engine re-build 2.2, kickin out 660 bhp, gets to 60 in 2.8 sec flat, go and get a faster car mate!!! P.S. My uncle got into a rat race with a Skyline, heavily modified, he smoked him and then the guy in the Skyline came up to him and said, I'm parking my Skyline up!!!
100563_Naz.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 22/05/2003
o and buy the way,your 555 IMPREZA WRX STI TYPE RA weve got 2,c we race these kind of cars and tune them,we aint no kids,weve tuned and modified more cars than youve probably sat in,supras,evos,scoobys,skylines,porsches,u name it mate!! its wht we do for a living!!! n weve got every subaru in every spec u could think of,probably no more about u mate!!! when u get urself a better ride,or u may need to modify ur car even more dnt be afraid to get in touch,cause mate,i think u do,ur the one who needs to faster ride!!!
100566_Barry.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 22/05/2003
sykline R32 GT-R V-spec??? what have you got the worlds fastest car!!! have you never sat in any other car,get a faster one,Mr Sheffield!!! (BORIN!!!!!)
106522_Sarah.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 11/06/2003
Sounds like you dudes have some pretty mean cars, right now im driving a major piece of junk that couldn't RIP my nana while on her wheelchair. Although i've saved $18,000 and want somthing quick 2 give the local chicks a good run, can someone recommend somethng not too costly to modify.
112919_Batman.'s response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 04/07/2003
why are you comparing a hatch back car to saloon cars any way i cant think of many hatch backs matching this type of proformance and price. arnt skylines etc just a little bit more expensive then pulsars and if you havent noticed they are both made by nissan. any way if you are talking about the nissan skyline sort of price there is a lot of cars which cost a simular price or cheaper (tvr cerbera comes to mind for some reason) which can go faster. any way my milk float has nitrus and will blow you all away so there :-).
Alany's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 07/08/2003
hey batman tvr cerbera? they r as reliable as mcik jagger is young and handsome! skylines well kick there bum because of better handling due to its 4 wheel drive. jap motors kick bum! ive got a impreza 22B and i luv it. dont care wot can beat it cos its a sexy car!
Creamy's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 18/08/2003
my freind how can you say the subaru is sexy i can hear bertone, giugiaro, pininfarina and marcello gandini laughing at you now. the imprezzer has the styling and aerodynamics of a brick. it is fast below 70mph i admit but then again if it wasnt for the engine i dont think they would be able to sell many!
Ahmet's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 31/08/2003
People,
<br>
<br>I was surfing the net for info on a gti r and found this sight. Well you all made me laugh, first class! so as there are so many experts, Please advise? I am going to be 31 soon and what a good quick car and dont wont to breakdown all the time, easy access for parts and a place to take the thing if something goes wrong is a Pulsar the car for me? is 300bhp on a gtir reliable?? What sort of Insurance cost ???
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<br>Come on people??????????????????
Rpremaratne's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 05/12/2003
who said pulsar ain't fast????I've raced with Evos, Skylines, 300zxs, GTOs and Germans(M3 and 911). First 10/15 seconds I nailed them, but top end I did loose in some cases. Then again only mod I got is an induction kit! For me Pulsars rule at the traffic lights.
<br>R.P.
Rat's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 11/12/2003
pulsars may be fast, but i would love to see a pulsar pass up a 1966 GTO, this car stands up for 3 gears, i guarantee it wil ride a wheelie across the finish line and leave the pulsar crying
Monster's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 17/01/2004
I think your all wrong, the best car has to be an evo 6 tuned to about 750bhp then youll see what a real mans car is, non of these subrus skylines. Man I know someone whos zimmer frame could beat them!
Turbojoe's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 17/01/2004
maybe your GTO is ok in America, where roads can go on for hundreds of miles without seeing a corner. but here in Britain we have roads that are exciting to drive on. they have corners. they're called b roads. this is where our gti-rs, escort cossies, scoobys etc would obliterate your GTO thing, as they can actually go round a bend without slowing to 3mph.
Luqi's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 19/01/2004
bug man monster : 750 is that it out of your 6, my cousin imports all jap cars, his own personal one was a tuned skyline in the region of 1400bhp. He raced it everywhere,last place was in Isle of man where he blew everyone away, even little cars like 750bhp evos,get a faster car!! Im only 23 and I drive a 400+bhp pulsar GTI-R, which takes 2 60 in 3.9sec, pretty fast for a 23 yr old huh!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speedfreak19's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 04/02/2004
My 360bhp metro will whup all over your cars..weight to power ratio makes my car a rocket
145558_Jubjubcvb's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 29/02/2004
My wifes just had a Pulsar GTIR 380 bhp and yes its quick, we drag race down the pod and avon park. I have a new toy 1600 twin turbo Beetle as in old 1967 Beetle this car is being developed to be the worlds fastest 1600 bug. Last year before we started giving it more boost and only using one turbo we pulled 11.95 sec this year or next we are going to break sub 10secs and its road leagal so see you on the roads.
Samm's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 10/03/2004
There is no doubt that a pulsar-standard or modified is one of the fastest cars in terms of value for money. Subarus are now cheap so worth to look out for but neither are particularly good looking.
<br>Has anyone considered a sierra cosworth for value for money? 500 brake is not too much probs. Or fun sexy looks and rwd also a rev 3 mr2 turbo?? or rx7? all these cars can be had for £6k.
Pulsarlad's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 04/11/2004
Lets face it lads, the pulsar is a top car, I have had one for nearly a year and I wouldnt change it for anything, they sound nice, they pull like mad...and the pulling keeps pulling, you gotta have the dump valve / blow off valve installed though... just to show off it is a turbo! Have had 148mph out of mine.... has any one had more out of a Pulsar?
Samm's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 05/11/2004
A friend of mine tells me he gets about 15mpg on his impreza, I think this is ridiculous and have heard the pulsar is of a similar thirst? I take it you guys don't drive these vehicles very many miles per year? For the money though, I don't think there is anything at the moment that will beat an impreza or pulsar, second hand prices are soo low it is tempting. The EVO FQ 400 looks very nice, (0-100 in 9 dead!!!) Will easily beat an Enzo!. Evo's are rubbish!? I don't think so!
Povanic's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 15/05/2008
Gtir makes a good garden sculpture, it also, has plenty of room for your rac membership, has good cup holders for your tea while you wait for the rac to turn up, and if you do have to push it of your drive, it has a rear heated window to keep your hands dry in the winter.
Rbfan's response to LUQI.'s Review
Written on: 26/08/2010
to MR GTR V-Spec:
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<br/>Hi mate, yes Skylines are very, very good but you can't get away from the fact that they're big heavy cars (I've had 2, R33 GTS-T & R32 GT-R). I'm looking into getting a Pulsar just for the fun of it.
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<br/>Your GTR may well have been 500hp but why does that mean that suddenly every other car is crap?
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<br/>Wind your neck in a bit mate.
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<br/>A 500hp Pulsar/Evo etc would be a lot faster than a std GTR, you can't compare tuned cars to std ones.
★★★★★
Written on: 01/11/2002
“I just brought a GTi-R, to me I have never driven a...”
I just brought a GTi-R, to me I have never driven a car that is so nice, it handles like a jem, this car is worth every penny. It is the best car in the world. I have driven VR 4s, Evo 5 and 3, and they are nothing compared to a GTi-R....
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★★☆☆☆
Written on: 11/09/2002
“I wasn't completely impressed by the Nissan Pulsar...”
I wasn't completely impressed by the Nissan Pulsar gti-r - i much prefer my WRX. A little more power would be nice too. Handling wasn't too bad but the car just didn't sit right on the road....
Read full reviewGunshot.'s response to 37312_Nick.'s Review
Written on: 17/11/2002
I believe this review was unjust it's very practical and value for money for performance
118131_Waz.'s response to 37312_Nick.'s Review
Written on: 23/07/2003
VERY VERY unfair i think. The Pulsar is one of the best little hot hatches to date and is ALOT better than described above. I think this guy just loves his scooby too much.
121878_Dean.'s response to 37312_Nick.'s Review
Written on: 07/08/2003
i didnt rate the wrx when i test drove it before i bought the evo 8. i havent driven the nissan so if its worse no thanks.
191024_Speed Freak's response to 37312_Nick.'s Review
Written on: 27/04/2005
I think the pulsar is sexier than Britney Murphy. I'm looking to get one for my next car. I'm board with my golf gti. I need some real power baby!!!
★★★★★
Written on: 13/06/2002
“The Nissan Pulsar GTi-R is simply the best car I have...”
The Nissan Pulsar GTi-R is simply the best car I have ever been in/driven in my entire life. Definitely not a car for the faint hearted, nor for commuting in, but if you want a weekend car, BUY ONE!!...
Read full review30245_Arry.'s response to 27681_Adrian.'s Review
Written on: 14/07/2002
couldnt agree more, definitely a belter of a car. Just a shame the gearboxes are a bit weak as this seems to be the only "weak link" mechanically.
<br>Interior not the best but can be sorted easily enough, performance easily up to 280bhp with only a small hole in the pocket. Insurance tho! ouch!!!!!
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