Nissan Primera Hatchback (1996 - 1999) 2.0 16V GT 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm not a boy racer - honest.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They don't have many opinions until you put your foot down and turn the nice friendly unassuming looking car into growling beast - might be the stainless steel exhaust I fitted.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Whilst it's not bad to run costs wise you can pick up faster cars which are cheaper to run.
What are you likely to buy next?
Seat Leon FR 2.0 TDI
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,900
When did you buy the car?
April 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was a reasonable deal. Knocked him down £100 but the car needed new tyres, brakes, and back box.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted something with good performance but was low on the insurance and looked smart for business meetings, i.e. not like a boy racer.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very easy to drive. Could do with wider wheels as a firm start from standing with the wheels turned can cause you to spin the front wheels. Needs revving hard from start to get it going but otherwise it keeps accelerating nicely up to legal speeds and probably beyond...
What's it like to park?
Its a family saloon size and the turning circle is REALLY bad so it can be awkward in some tight car parks - have done 10 point turns to get out of some spaces and been completely stuck once due to cars parking close in front and behind. It's fine to parallel park though as visibility is fine.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Once I'd replaced the tyres, brake discs and pads, back box and original battery then had some work on the clutch system from the previous owner who obviously abused the car - No.
What's most practical about your car?
It's got a huge boot, is easy to drive, good vision for parking if you ignore the spoiler, can fit 4 people in it comfortably, sunroof and electric everything.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Not many out of the ordinary gadgets on this car.
