Nissan Primera Estate 2.2Di SVE 5d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought second hand at £10500 with 25km, would not buy at list, price too high.
Costs
Fuel consumption poor, not as claimed by dealer or manufacturer, get 30 ish mpg running around, 34 if a few longer trips, not had more than 40mpg on 150mile trip. Lots of black smoke, can blot cars out behind. Insurance cheap, tow bar cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Tends to self steer in ruts. Suspension bit rolly-poly. SVE has lots of bits that work well, good load space, roomy car.
Performance
2.2d pulls well, not too noisy, just general car noise. Stops well, no pulling.
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Living with it
Reliability
Rear anti roll bar bushes replaced. Blows loads of black smoke, been through 2 dealers and instigated complaint through Nissan, now been tested & compared with other cars, but apparently passes, so Nissan won't do anything about it.
Image
Looks different to other cars, but with alll the black smoke no one can see me! Wish I had bought a VW Passat as planned.
Comfort
Seats OK, not very good side support, lots of adjustment and room in back. 2 labradors accomodated very well, aircon good, audio good, wipers & washers work well.
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Security and Service
Security
Not had any problems.
Service
Can't/won't fix the black smoke problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Poor fuel consumption, very smokey.
Other
Anti roll bar bushes replaced.
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