Nissan Almera Hatchback 1.6 SLX 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Prices have come down since I bought it. Still good value for money though. Air-con, loads of extras.
Costs
Servicing reasonable. Repair parts a little pricey through main agents.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth response. Grippy in corners. You know exactly what's happening.
Performance
Good performance throughout rev range. Can sound rough over 4-5000 rpm.
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Living with it
Reliability
First class. Driven it hard on occasion but never misses a beat. Barely feels run in, even at 65k miles.
Image
Average. Not as bad as some magazines state and grows with time.
Comfort
More seat support would be nice. Engine noise loud at motorway speeds due to low 5th gear.
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Security and Service
Security
Never tested yet thankfully. Immobiliser.
Service
Better since I used a different one since moving house. Some dealers service below standard. Even with important things like oil fill level on service as two dealers fill above maximum level.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None. Utterly reliable and feels like it will run forever.
Other
Squeak from front wheels when weather very hot or after a session of heavy braking.
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