Nissan Primera Hatchback (1999 - 2002) 1.6 16V S 5d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Old man's car - doesn't realy suit me.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nice car but is a bit of an old man's car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not this one but I have just got the 300ZX which is 10-times better
What are you likely to buy next?
Got my 300ZX so need reliable workhorse - it's between a primera diesel and a Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre diesel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£600
When did you buy the car?
January 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Very good deal but have had things go wrong - drive shaft broke and is hard to get hold of new one so had to get used and control arms squeak.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap and very good on the road.
What was the dealer like?
Private seller.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Drives well, does always start no matter what. All in all a good car but not without problems.
What's it like to park?
I've never had a problem - view is good and has a good lock on steering.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Drive shaft broke, control arm bushes went, aerial broke, timing chain slaps at 100,000 miles, fan control stuck on feet and screen, radio broken.
What's most practical about your car?
The mpg is in the 40s, it handles well, is a very big car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
A/C,but lowers mpg a lot, central locking with fob.
