Every time I think something bad is wrong with my SD, it turns out to be something simple. That said, I am not paying shop rates for labor and have extra cars for when it doesn't run. It usually runs and is more reliable than what could be bought for comparable dollars. Sometimes it doesn't run.

My intent is to give one of the SDs to my 11 yr old son when he learns to drive. My reasoning is that the car is safe and of low dollar value in case he bumps it. I'm also a reasonable father and realize hat he may not want an old car. In that case, he can buy any car that he wants - as long as he can pay cash, meet any of his other financial obligations and get it past his MaMa who also has his safety in mind.

I saw a badly wrecked SD and needed the piece that trips the door latch. All 4 doors opened and closed perfectly meaning that the passenger compartment was intact. Others have survived roll overs.

I'd keep it.

edit: Someone will know about jumping out of gear. New fluid fixes a lot and other things can be fixed without pulling the trans. I saw some good remans for not much money while looking to sell some Nissan trannys.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.