Nissan Primera Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 1.8i S 5d Auto (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It says that I'm practically minded and probably over fifty years old.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

That haven't said anything but I can detect sympathy when I see it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No - never. It is, without doubt, the most unomfortable car I have ever driven. The front seats are truly awful and have given me chronic back ache. The combination of an auto box with a 1.8 engine is dreadful. It's very slow off the mark and overtaking is a nightmare. Worst of all is the fuel consumption - 23 mpg just isn't good enough. where the hell did the official figure of 35mpg come from?

What are you likely to buy next?

I'm going to push the boat out and buy a BMW. Stuff the expense - I deserve a decent car after driving a bloody Primera for three years.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

It seemed a good deal at the time. It was a demo model with vitually no mileage. It was eight months old and 6K below new price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It seemed like a good deal and I nned a car deperately.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful.

What's it like to drive?

OK at low speeds - rubbish at higher speeds.

What's it like to park?

OK. Would have been better with the reversing camera but this wasn't available on the S-spec in 2004.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Absolutely nothing. It's the most reliable car I've ever owned.

What's most practical about your car?

The space in the cabin and in the boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The dash layout.