Nissan Primera Hatchback 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for not much money. Electric everything, air con, CD and computer.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Group 14 insurance, but parts are fairly reasonable.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always feels secure and corners like its on rails.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    40mpg is achievable, but also shifts when you tell it to - and it will do 140mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Owned coming up 4 years. Never let me down.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    GT looks the part and has the engine to go with it.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Slightly hard ride if anything, but it does have stiffened suspension.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Factory alarm and immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer servicing is a little pricey.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    150bhp is fine, but I bolted on a Superchip and Nitrous Kit.

    Other

    Niggling rattles in the dashboard and driver's door. Air con radiator replaced due to stone-chip damage.

    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