Nissan Almera Hatchback 2000

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy compared with equivalent Astra, my previous car.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Mpg about the same as Astra. Quoted £270 for a service from main local Nissan dealer, so don't think I'll go there when the time comes!! Insurance OK, but expensive to tax as emissions are quite high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice car to drive, handles well. All essential features logically placed in easy reach.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Goes like stink compared with previous cars. Overtaking can be a problem with some automatics, but not with this one.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems so far.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Does it have one? Do Almera owners care?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine with two people in front, feels a bit cramped with adults in the back. Nice little touches though - separate reading lights for rear passengers.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard NATS security. Hasn't been nicked yet.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Hasn't been serviced yet.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    There's an inch long gap beneath the handbrake which has been a bit of a nuisance for losing loose change etc.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes