Nissan Micra 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Since they're so old and so cheap, excellent value now!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap parts, easy to fix, not a future proof vehicle, auto gearbox causes engine to drink petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nippy for a 1.2 engine, lightweight car!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good Auto Kick Down, not driven manual version.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    High reliability, treated right goes on forever

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Granny Mobile, made worse by beige colour and chocolate coloured dash

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Rubbish Seats, the seats don't go back far enough for me, (I'm 6ft) built for small chaps, rubbish cornering even at 40mph.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Broke into it myself within minutes when locked keys inside, locks are rubbish.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No service as yet, will self service

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Responsive when needed but unsure if good for life of engine.

    Other

    Rusty Steelies, would you put alloys on a micra?

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No