Used Datsun Cars for Sale near Concord, CA

I bought a new 1980 Datsun 210 2 dr sedan in WNC in early 1981 during a job relocation as I was driving a rented Chevette (horrible was being kind) and the Datsun 210 deal fell into my lap at the area’s Chevy dealer, that also owned a Datsun/Nissan dealership in the area. I wanted a Corolla but the nearest dealer was much farther away, so they made me a price I couldn’t refuse. The car was reasonably comfortable and handled better than the comparable Corolla but the 1.4L A14 engine had issues almost immediately with stumbling, missing and was very underpowered. It took about five trips to the dealer before it was resolved by me at home. The same engine was used in the Canadian car but the Canadian didn’t have a catalytic converter and used leaded fuel initially, unlike mine. The carburetor on mine had several ports for fine tuning that were factory sealed, requiring them to be drilled out. The dealer couldn’t do it due to emissions laws. I drilled them and the dealer did the adjustments. Once it was finally adjusted, it ran fine but still weak but was dependable. One thing I didn’t like about the car was road noise. It was like it had no sound deadening or sound insulation, even though it did but was useless. It did get around 30-35 mpg, which was great. I kept it for four years. For how little I paid compared to a base Corolla and got GMAC financing, it worked for me and my situation at the time.

It's was FREE (Gift from Dad after graduating college), Reliable, good on gas, decent cargo capacity with hatchback, never rusted while I owned her. Built like a tank (looked like one too). They don't build them like this anymore...Thank God...LOL!

There's no such thing as a 1980 B210. The "gurus" at CarIQ should know better. For 1979 and later it's just "210". My parents bought this one brand new in 1980. I've owned it for the last 9 years. It's cheap to maintain because you can hardly find parts for it any more. Can't spend money on something that's not for sale! It gets good gas mileage unless the brakes are dragging, or you haven't checked the tire pressure for a couple of years (been there, done that...). I drive it about once a week, but I might drive it more now that the weather is getting cooler. The air conditioner hasn't worked since about 1985, and that makes a big difference in Florida. I think it's fun to drive, because it feels like a big go-kart (with a license plate). When I have to work on something, it's usually pretty easy. It's also put together really well for being made so long ago. A friend told me she was in a Datsun 210 when it was hit in the side (by a big, goofy Mustang) and bent into a banana shape. She said everyone in the Datsun walked away, and the guy who hit them had to go to the hospital. Could it be the Japanese had thought about crumple zones and energy-absorbing structures long before anyone thought to advertise it? Since my Datsun was made, Nissan started a fetish for plastic. Plastic fender liners that don't hold their shape, and plastic fasteners that fall out and have to be replaced every few years. No substitute for the Datsun being welded and bolted together. Would I recommend this car to a friend? No, but I'd recommend they tell me if they saw one for sale. I want it! The CarIQ people didn't give me a choice of a third car I currently own. So, you don't get to read about my Evo X here. :-P

This was my first car, and it served me superbly in that capacity. It could never be broken, despite the abuse heaped on it by both my brother and me, so the quality of the powertrain was fantastic. It felt like a tin can, however, and had only a so-so suspension. It cost almost nothing to maintain, and never needed repairs for the time I owned it. The mileage was quite good, but unfortunately, it was not very fun to drive. In short, just about the perfect car to keep a teenager out of trouble, and keep itself on the road. I'd recommend it to anyone in the same situation, but I guess they're getting tough to find.