Nissan Primera Saloon (1996 - 1999) 1.6 16V Si 4d (AC) (1998/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It screams sensible and dependable, same as me.

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

Think its a smart, roomy, quiet old car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy this exact car model again if they still made them. Don't see many around now.

What are you likely to buy next?

New Dacia Stepway or Duster, can't quite decide.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

Paid a little more than I would expect to pay for 8 year old car, but low mileage and full service history swayed me.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Full service history, 26000 miles.

What was the dealer like?

Persuasive

What's it like to drive?

When I got this car it was almost boring. Does what it is supposed to do quite well, but I take it easy in the wet as can under steer. Could be wear in the suspension by now though.

What's it like to park?

It's quite a long car but steering is light and it will park fine.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Over 8 years 2 exhaust back boxes, CV joint and ABS Sensor, New Battery, original battery lasted 14 years.

What's most practical about your car?

Size, reasonably economical on petrol, Has been off the road 2 days in last 8 years. NEVER let me down. I have added 72000 miles to this car. Oil and filter change at MOT time, thats it. I needed no work for 4 (yes FOUR) MOT's when I first bought it at 8 years old.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Mine still has a tape player, which is good as I have loads of tapes..