Nissan Micra 1.0 Shape 3d (96) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap...but for a reason. Apart from airbag and immobiliser, there's no other equipment on the car.
Costs
Cheap insurance, 48-51mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Not too bad but not the kind of car you'll be actively seeking out twisty, country lanes with.
Performance
Perky for a 1.0 (people forget that Nissan were packing a DOHC 16v engine into their smallest car, back in '93 - ages before anyone else).
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Living with it
Reliability
The area where this car shines brightest. Impeccable.
Image
It's a Micra. I like them but most young lads just pointed and laughed.
Comfort
I can think of worse places to be. It's reasonably spacious for a small car and doesn't feel too bad on slightly longer journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser, and that's about it. I had an alarm fitted as well.
Service
Dealer was friendly enough but service is expensive. See my entry under Micra 1.3SR for more comments on dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems.
Other
No problems.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes