Nissan Primera Hatchback (1999 - 2002) 2.0 16V Sport+ 5d (2000/W) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Growing old gracefully

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

Impressed by the reliability

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, but only because they don't make them any more (and I don't like the shape of the new one)

What are you likely to buy next?

Nothing until this one dies which on the current performance could be another 6 years....

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,400

When did you buy the car?

November 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes - new model had just come out

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Reliability statistics

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful

What's it like to drive?

A little under powered for a 2.0 litre. Handling is excellent - no under steer or oversteer, just drifts gently sideways when pushed.

What's it like to park?

Like most modern cars, everything curves out of sight. No worse or better than any others.

Have you had any problems with the car?

ABS rotor failed on the way home from the dealers. Changed by the dealer free of charge, dealer most apologetic. Due to an error by the dealer the driveshaft then disconnected, again replaced by the dealer. Since then the wiper linkage failed after 5 years and the alternator after 6. Extremely pleased for a car that is nearly 10 years old and has done 135,000 miles.

What's most practical about your car?

Reliability. Only gripe is the poor fuel economy not helped by the Sports close ration gearbox. A sixth gear would have been good, especially on the motorway.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Automatic drivers side window - both up and down - why don't more manufacturers do this?