Nissan Micra (93-02) - Review

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British-built Micra has 16-valve engines for good performance and reasonable refinement. Its tall body makes good use of interior space. Add in above-average reliability and fuel economy, plus the fact it's nice to drive, and Micra is a top used supermini choice. Revised models from 1998 are safer than the original, have standard power steering and are becoming more affordable. Latest generation cars from mid-2000 have uprated engines and feel livelier to drive.
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Buying used

Huge choice, so be patient. Go for one with reasonable miles and a full service history for the right money. Low mileage cars might not have had the oil changed often enough which can damage engines. Sales have been steady since Micra's 1993 launch. Revisions in 1996 and 1998 sharpened the styling, uprated the safety and improved the handling to compete with newer rivals. Tempting finance offers and value-led special editions have kept it within buyers' budgets.

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Selling

It's the blob-styled supermini's all-round proposition that sells, rather than the image the car projects. It drives easily and well, it’s well-designed and engineered, and it has plenty of interior space. Class-rivalling reliability and good fuel economy keep buyers coming back for more.