Nissan Micra 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Perfect city car or new driver's car! You can pick them up for a song and they are robust like nobody's business, even now.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap, easy to find parts and close to 40mpg!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very nimble, but soft suspension makes high speed corners (ie: roundabouts) a bit too 'exciting' (screeeeee).

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Excellent acceleration to 30mph. Runs happily up to about 50mph, but beyond that, struggles a bit and gets very noisy - have gotten it to 90 though and it wanted to keep going the last 10 on the speedo!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    It didn't like wet and/or cold starts much, partially due to dodgy autochoke, but everything else works.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's an 80s box, but after seeing a boy racer in a tricked out identical model, it must be 'modtro' like the new model ^_^

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine if you're under 6' 2" or so. Well spaced pedals and giant steering wheel! Back seat is tiny, but cargo space is quite good for its size.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    If anyone actually wanted to get in, they could open the 'locks' with a withering gaze and a few harsh words.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Every repair I need, I can buy from the shops.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Pinking due to dodgy timing, uneven start and idling due to autochoke malfunction, fixed with a tune.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes