Nissan Almera Saloon 1.4 GX 4d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought this for the equivalent of £2500 in 2000 and have had it for 4 years now. It had 72k miles then and has 148k miles now. Still looks like it will last forever.
Costs
Reconditioned the starter at 95k miles, replaced back shocks after 130k miles only after I carried to many floor tiles in the back seat. I service it myself every 10k miles or so which costs me £20 a go. Front brake pads replaced x3,back pads still going.
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On the road
Driving
This car is actually a 1995 GX 1.4. Quite a decent drive. Handles very well, comfortable with 3 passengers but when you load it up you know that you are carrying a load.
Performance
Great handling, nice amount of power for a 1.4, still getting 45 miles/gallon at 148k miles on the clock.
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Living with it
Reliability
Cannot fault the reliability of this car, I cannot dream of car in the world with less maintenance costs.
Image
It looked grand in 1995 but maybe not a very stylish look for 2005 but it floats my boat.
Comfort
Good comfort for a small family i.e. 2.2 children, 3 adults in the back seat at a squash and quite a bumpy ride carrying that amount of people.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, just an immobiliser. Drivers lock is sticking (i.e. key won't lock or unlock but it can be locked manually from inside of car) now so must oil it.
Service
As garages go, I got a great car and got a comprehensive first service so that's ok. I have not been back there since.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Starter motor reconditioned at 95k miles. No other problems.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes