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1983 Datsun/Nissan Maxima (810) diesel 5 speed manual with a little over 124,000. I believe mileage is accurate. This car has the LD28 inline naturally aspirated 6 cylinder diesel engine. It runs strong and actually is fun. You pull up to a light and people look at the car like what is that noise? Then when the light turns green, this torque monster pulls you strongly ahead! It has good and bad parts. I'll start with the good. It drives well and cruises on the highway comfortably. Within the past year, it has had installed:
New tires
New tie rods
New control arms
New valve cover gasket
New fuel filter
New air filter
2 oil changes
Radiator fluid flush
New thermostat
New brake master booster
New master/slave clutch cylinders
I have receipts for this work, there has probably been a little more, I've cared well for the engine.
The bad:
This car is severely rusted. Seems to be chronic on early 80s Japanese cars. The rust on this one is not where you'd expect it - it's in the roof. The underside of the car and the doors/body panels are mostly rust free. But as I stated, the roof is heavily rusted thru around the sunroof. It is covered for now which makes it drivable in the rain. The other bad is the interior. Before I bought this car, it belonged to a Texas family who apparently left it in the sun every day of it's Texas life (and maybe under a heatlamp at night). The dashboard is severely cracked and the finishes inside have been tormented by the sun. I actually have a carfax on it showing the TX history on it when I bought it.
What works inside: Power windows actually work with gentle touches on the buttons. All lights, gauges, heater, signals, wipers do work.
I adore this car but the body work is too much for me to eliminate the rust. Hoping it will find a good home for someone that appreciates this fantastic engine and a classic car!
Clean NC title and has already passed NC inspection. Easy to register for you
