Other Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Jap car - civic perhaps or see if Nissan bring out replacemnet for Almera.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,240

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    £300 discount haggled

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Bought as replacement for another Almera written off in accident. Car very safe, I survived a high speed head on collision which destroyed a mondeo, walked out fine! Very reliable car so after insurance payout purchased another to replace, also based on price and what you get - good value, an underated car.

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy, Fairly good power for size and weight of car, excellent at motorway speeds. Use high revs to overtake on A roads Economy reasonable, 38 mpg ave It will move when pushed

    What's it like to park?

    Good

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing - new one 6,500 miles in three months no problems! In my last Almera did 22,000 miles in one year- no problems of any kind. Seems totally solid. Kept up frequent oil changes/service

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot good space, seats fold down easily.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Air con. Cd player good