Perodua Nippa 1997
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very cheap on insurance and petrol.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very cheap, parts can be a pain but can use the same parts of old Kia Pride.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Easy to turn, no ability after 65mph, struggles at 75, hates bumps but okay.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Good upto 40mph but after that its a big slide down hill.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Decent build quality, and with all far east cars - horrible to look at but last forever, beats a Ford anyday.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Unless you go back to the 80's its horrid. Box on wheels.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats are chap but durable yet little passenger leg room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Better locks than most fords and rovers as usual the far east make the best locks as well, desirability of a theif is low so theirs more chance of the thief stealing a Nissan Micra.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very helpful and keen to establish themselves in UK market.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Roof material becomes easily marked and damaged.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes