Nissan Primera Saloon 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I bought mine when it was 7 years old and it only cost £3k. Can't argue with that! It has been very reliable.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Main dealers are expensive so I don't use them. Hardly anything has gone wrong with the car in the two and a half years I've owned it. Fuel consumption is not bad, I would say I average 30mpg in town. 35mpg on motorways.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This car is responsive and well balanced. It holds the road surprisingly well considering it's a front wheel drive car. Obviously it suffers somewhat in the wet, but all FWD cars do.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Acceleration is not blistering but it's OK. Once you get the car over 4k revs it just keeps giving. Motorway journeys are fun and the car accelerates hard between 70 - 130mph. Red lines at 7.5k.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Only biggest thing to go was the radiator. Everything else has been small - just wear and tear. Can't fault it on reliability.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It can't shake off the mini cab image. If you can deal with that and appreciate it for it's understated qualities it's a good car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable sports seats hold you in place without being restrictive. Controls are logically placed but engine noise is high. This is due to the 7.5k red line! Standard kit is good. Electrics all round, power steering, CD player.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I still have it!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealerships are expensive. Best to find a good specialist.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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