Nissan Micra 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run, easy to maintain, trouble-free car.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nissan parts are expensive, but there are cheaper unbranded spares. Economical on fuel.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Personally I don't think this car gets enough credibility. Far better than a new Corsa which I learnt in!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have done 95mph, no trouble, on a 112,000-mile engine. Powerful 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear, but not much power in 4th.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Don't buy any other car of this age or mileage!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plain, but still smart if looked after. Not embarassing.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good enough. Good legroom in the back and front. Smallish boot.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Door locks only. Never been broken into, however.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    A few niggles, only to be expected given the miles it's done. Nothing major to worry about.

    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