Nissan Micra 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I paid 500 quid, excellent value. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy, cheap parts. Hasnt broken down in the last year ive had it and has cost me very little. Good fuel economy too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It goes and stops. Gets from A to B... eventually.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good at 30mph on the flat with no passengers. Hills are a nightmare and motorways are avoided where possible. I keep my foot firmly on the floor at all times. Im told the 1.2 model is much better, but i was restricted by insurance costs. Overall: Rubbish.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very basic car, not much to go wrong. Always starts. Never let me down. Best thing going for it.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Did I mention fuel economy?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You get what you pay for. Its a cheap, no thrills car. Not very comfortable, especially at speed but very spacious for a small car, front and rear. Im 6ft 3 and I have loads of room to drive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Non existent. Thieves wouldnt bother.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I bought some Nissan windscreen wipers once. Not really in a position to make judgment.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Works a treat. No problems so far.

    Other

    Great for a cheap car to drive around locally at low speeds. Feels like its gonna roll over on every corner. I have to thrash it really hard to get anywhere, even then its perfromance is pretty poor. Good first car, cheap insurance.

    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