Nissan Primera Hatchback 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of extras, air con etc, very cheap to buy.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK if you can get the parts you need from local motor factors. Nissan dealers are very expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent road holding.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent fuel economy, and a great motorway cruiser.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had some problems, top arm suspension bushes wear quickly, but cheap and easy to replace. Ignition amplifier failed so I had to replace distributor as it is a complete unit. Also had to change cv boots at 49,000, also on previous Primera.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Who cares? It's only a car to get from A to B.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite a hard ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nats immobiliser, not stolen yet.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealers are super expensive, buy your parts from a local motor factors or breakers yard if possible.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Only electrical fault as said before.

    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