Nissan Primera Hatchback 1.8 Activ 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value second hand; got it £1000 less than Parkers' valuation! Loses value quickly.
Costs
Expensive to run for urban driving, average 30mpg. Insurance group 11.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, nice to drive especially over long distances. Tricky to reverse into small spaces and partner finds the same.
Performance
Needs an extra 50bhp, not much pick-up for overtaking. Good on long distances. ABS, EBD. Stopped perfectly with no skid after an emergency stop at 60mph (guy in front braked on open road and got out of the car!)
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Living with it
Reliability
Whine, but only after driving 50 miles+ - seized brake caliper. Driver's window dropped at one end, needed rebonded. Key needed replaced. More whining - dealer can't find cause. Wiper linkage broke, no wipers - took 4 weeks to get fixed.
Image
Image doesn't bother me.
Comfort
Seats fully adjustable including lumbar support. Air con and climate control.
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Security and Service
Security
Reallly like anti-hijack feature, being lone female driver. Remote central locking which can also be operated from inside.
Service
Abysmal. Need to book 3+ weeks ahead to get courtesy car. Car off road in rain re wiper linkage. A week before they looked at it, no part in stock, booked in for 10 days time, not in, will be 4 weeks by time part is fitted. Head Office not interested.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Ok.
Other
See service. Unacceptable time to wait to get repairs carried out via local dealer 35 miles away. Min 2 weeks if you hang around, 3+ to get courtesy car, 4 weeks w/o wipers, probably not legal to drive. Second whine not resolved.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No