Nissan Primera Hatchback 2.0 16V GT 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Can't think of anything that is better value
Costs
Insurance can be pricey. Fuel economy is good. Servicing with Nissan is dear, but I highly recommend them, its worth the money
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On the road
Driving
Have to say as i havn't driven an Evo? Brakes are excellent if Nissan/ uprated pads are used. Motorfactor pads don't last and don't perform. Cornering is excellent, I have never encountered understeer, the car has a positive front end you can trust.
Performance
Cornering, Braking are excellent, the car will help you if you need to brake hard into a corner. They should have made a turbo, but the 2l keeps up with most things and overtakes them through the corners!
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Living with it
Reliability
Touch wood, can't fault it so far, i've put 46,000 miles on it and it had 99,300 when I bought it. I service it at Nissan
Image
Subjective I think it's fine, if you don't know cars then it's probably dodgy, too many minicabs. The secondhand prices say it all!
Comfort
Driver seat is uncomfrotable initially, but this passes, I've driven to Greece twice and it wasn't hard work at all, the car kept me entertained all the way, 152mph max on an Autobahn downhill!
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Security and Service
Security
It's never been stolen!
Service
Pricey, but sort out all the problems that other garages can't
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Had a broken stud from the exhaust manifold, runs reliably, it was rolling roaded at 139.9hp flywheel not bad for 140,000 miles
Other
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