Nissan Primera Saloon (1999 - 2002) 2.0 16V Sport+ 4d Auto (6) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not a car snob - someone who appreciates value for money and is a little boring.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it is so so, an average looking car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but I would check it over a little more carefully next time
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Japanese car
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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?
£700
When did you buy the car?
November 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Thought I did, until I discovered it needed a lot of work
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought as a cheap car when I lost my job. Hoped it would be as reliable as Nissan's reputation lead me to believe.
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nice, firm suspension and comfy seats. Not a lot beats it in terms of ease of driving
What's it like to park?
Saloon a little more tricky than the hatch for judging how far back the bootlid ends when reversing into a tight space. Turning circle is NOT good.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Radio display intermittent - especially in cold weather and CD multichanger very finicky with self recorded CDs - jumps a lot. Has a very poor key design - the rubber plip part deteriorates quickly and key costs £150 from Nissan to replace. Squeeky front suspension - does not use a MacPherson Strut design and parts costly to replace. Body Rust - the usual places, wheel arches - moreso the fronts, under the rear inner sills - had to underseal to stop further damage. HID (High Intensity Discharge) Xenon headlamps - Easily damaged and VERY costly to replace £350 per side if damaged. Had to Araldite the mounting to save replacing the unit. Handbrake seems to seize on the rear calipers - forever having to lubricate linkages.
What's most practical about your car?
Its the saloon model so not all that practical, but a nicer shape than the Hatchback.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
I like the electronic climate control and the trip computer. Has a very nice Auto CVT gearbox, although this does take the edge off performance somewhat.
