Nissan Micra 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy, incredibly cheap to run.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    parts relatively expensive unless second hand, cheap consumables e.g. tyres, exhausts etc.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Always rather remote handling, brakes become soft with age, shock absorbers leak slowly giving a very bouncy ride that eventually becomes dangerous, reasonably fast on motorways.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not hot rod but OK for most use - using the gears gives reasonable overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A car Mag recently reviewed cars that had done 100k miles like a Merc E class- our micra has done 160k with hardly a problem.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    People assume micras are drive by old ladies at no more than 30mph - evidanced by the number of cars that pull out on you... so not good

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Softish suspension helps, but noisy and seats sag with age.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I've managed to break in without difficulty or damage to the car when I've locked my keys in it so it can't be good.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    little to say - never needed much

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fan belt snapped at 40k.

    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