Nissan Primera Hatchback (2002 - 2006) 2.2dCi S (138ps) 5d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Family man.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Slightly quirky family hatchback.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. It serves it's purpose as a dog box cum kiddie carrier, which will get used hard until it dies. It has been reliable and is OK for what it is, but the fuel economy is terrible, and the electrics are a little suspect. Bit too noisy at higher speeds, and gearing too short. Far too revvy for a diesel. (2600 @ 70mph)
What are you likely to buy next?
Diesel Estate, probably a Passat or Volvo V70.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, 3 month warranty included, good price on my part ex
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed something big enough for two kids and a dog, reliable, but nothing expensive as it was only going to get hammered
What was the dealer like?
friendly, not pushy, and helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A little sluggish and noisy from cold, but comfortable. Becomes more responsive when engine warmed up. Slightly noisy on the motorway and fuel economy no where near quoted figures (getting 35mpg average no matter how you drive it)
What's it like to park?
Easy, reversing camera takes a little bit of getting used to, but once you learn to judge it, it's brilliant.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air con needed a re-gas, stereo and info screen can have a mind of their own in the wet when turning corners (Known snag)
What's most practical about your car?
Large cabin and boot, very spacious. Ideal for the purpose we intended to use it for. Transporting kids and a Golden Retriever.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Reversing camera.
