Nissan Primera Hatchback (1999 - 2002) 1.8 16V S 5d (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

nothing just bought it as a run around untill I save enough for a Lexus IS200. You can tell am now hooked on Japanese cars.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

haven't had good or bad comments as its not a poser car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would only if the newer Primeras werent ugly looking.

What are you likely to buy next?

Definately Japanese Lexus IS200 as I want something similar to the German counter parts but would not suffer from cooling and sensor problems as my prevoius BMW.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£780

When did you buy the car?

June 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

for £780 couldnt complain.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just needed a run around after I sold my BMW 520i due to recurring problems.

What was the dealer like?

OK

What's it like to drive?

for a 1.8 litre engine its quiet nippy but being the S spec does not handle really well compared to the Sport version.

What's it like to park?

no parking problems.

Have you had any problems with the car?

This is what surprises me because I owned a Rover 45 and upgraded to a BMW 520i and both the Germans and british cars were unreliable. two headgasket failure on the Rover , thermostart , alternator and finally headgasket failure on the BMW forced me to sell it and tried the Japanese (Nissan) and at 144000 miles the car still drives good bearing in mind I cover 1000 miles a month and starts first time every time.

What's most practical about your car?

Its very strong and reliable though not as comfortable as my previous unreliable BMW.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

comes with A/C , Climate control, trip computer , tempreture guage as standard.