Nissan Primera Hatchback 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought second-hand high mileage low price.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nissan parts always expensive from dealer. Look for non-genuine or scrap parts!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good to drive. Good handling - stable. Multilink suspension and ABS way ahead of field in 1994!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    1.6 engine good accelleration to be found at high revs. 3rd gear takes you from 30 to 90 in good time.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Done over 200,000 miles. Only broke down twice in that time.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not really! Who cares?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sensible interior. Practicality overides style. (I like that).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    No immobliser or alarm fitted as standard.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Used for parts only. Serviced by me.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ignition power transistor failed at 160,000. Replaced with scrap spare. Alternator at 170,000 miles.

    Other

    Upper suspension links had to be replaced (non-gen replacements).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No