Nissan Micra (1993 - 2002) 1.0 L 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I'm a practical, no-nonsense kind of person.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think I need to get a "real" car now.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, I have outgrown it and need something with a little more power for my dailly commute.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW 3 Series, Volvo S40 or Audi A4.
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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?
£1,250
When did you buy the car?
June 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
It seemed like a good deal compared to the other models on offer. Had only 33000 miles on the clock and pretty clean - did not seem to have been abused by previous owners.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap, was a low mileage example and a clean car with all the old MOTs.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was friendly - threw in 6 months of tax and took the dashboard apart to get rid of a dead spider too.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfortable around town, a little strained on the highway but can still cruise at 75mph for long periods of time. Not a car for impressing the girls.
What's it like to park?
Extremely easy, no blind spots. Large windows all round, plus low door sills make it easy to see.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Needed a CV joint changed, but that was due to my ignorance. I didn't check the boot and water eventually seeped in and the grease leaked out. Cost £50 to repair and till date has been the only thing I have needed repairing (apart from bulbs, tyres, brake pads, oil etc.).
What's most practical about your car?
Lots of low-end torque, small size, large windows - make it easy to park. Extremely fuel efficient - still averages over 40mpg.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The absence of them!
