Nissan Pintara

The Nissan Pintara was a vehicle produced by Nissan Australia from 1986 till 1993. There are two models of the Pintara, the original model was the R31, it was basically a 4 cylinder version of the R31 Skyline model. This model was available in a sedan and wagon form. It came in various trim models. Series 1 came in GX (base model) and GXE (luxury model). Series 2 came in GLI (base model) and GXE (luxury model). Series 3 Executive (base model) and GXE (luxury model). Production of the R31 ended in 1990 with the introduction of the next model the U12 Pintara. This model was a rebadged version on the U12 Bluebird. The model eventually came to an end when Nissan Australia closed its production plant and switched to a full import line up of vechiles. The model that replaced the Pintara was the U13 Bluebird

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Recent Changes
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Styles and Major Options
Gli
 * Air conditioning
 * Power steering

Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Engine and Transmission
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Engine

R31
 * 4 Cylinder SOHC 8 valve
 * 1974 cc (2.0L)
 * Bore: 84.5 mm/Stroke: 88.0 mm
 * Compression ratio: 8.5:1

U12
 * 4 Cylinder SOHC 12 valve
 * 1974 cc (2.0L)-2389 cc (2.4L)
 * Compression ratio: 8.5:1-8.6:1

Transmission

5 speed synchromesh with overdrive 4 speed Automatic

Performance
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Reliability
The average "Owner reviews" rating for this car is three stars. The owners have pointed out that they were no major breakdowns and the servicing and running costs are very low. 

Safety
In the 2007 Used Car Safety Rating, the 1986-1988 models have an "average" safety rating. The 1989-1994 models have a "worse than average" safety rating. All models have an "average" Harm to others rating.  

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Colors

 * Silver Grey
 * Glaze Red
 * Ice Blue
 * White
 * Silver
 * Brown Metallic
 * Cream
 * Gold
 * Champaign Glow
 * Blue Glow

Main Competitors

 * Toyota Camry (1989-1993)
 * Mazda 626 (1988-1994)
 * Mitsubishi Magna (1989-1991)
 * Subaru Liberty (1989-1998)

Hybrid Models
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Unique Attributes
The Nissan Pintara had it's own reputation of some amazing feats. One video from YouTube sets a good example of that as the 1986 Pintara towed out a bogged Landcruiser.

Interior
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Resale Values
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Generations
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Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
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Awards
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