Nissan Primera Saloon 2.0 16V GX 4d Auto (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent car for the money. Mine was £3200 with 50k on the clock with FSH from a main dealer and it was worth every penny. The best car I've ever had. It's done 81k now and still feels as solid as the day I bought it.
Costs
Servicing costs from the main dealer are on the high side. Some non-service items are very steep. Try £56 for a glove box lid or £76 for a wiper arm spindle. Fuel consumption is not good around town approx 26mpg, much better on a run approx 38mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent road holding on even the twistiest roads. You can turn in and accelerate safely out of bends with total confidence.
Performance
Excellent. The car pulls very strongly above 2500rpm making overtaking easy. It will also cruise quietly and effortlessly at motorway speeds all day.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent. It's performed faultlessly from the day I had it.
Image
It hasn't got much street cred, but I think it's a very well styled car. A lot of people describe it as bland, I would say its simplicity and flowing lines give it both an elegant and sporty look. But its a matter of personal taste.
Comfort
Provides comfortable seating and plenty of space for 5. The driver's seat has several methods of adjustment including excellent adjustable lumbar support. It's a pity Nissan did not repeat this facility on the front passenger seat.
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Security and Service
Security
Can't tell, no one has ever tried to break into mine. The stereo would be hard to steal because it's bolted in from behind the dashboard, which you would have to remove to get at it. This also makes it more expensive if you want to fit your own CD player.
Service
Quality of service is excellent from my local main dealer. The car always comes back faultless and valeted. Only downside is the cost of even the most routine service is higher than say Ford or Vauxhall.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
I smashed the glovebox lid off with my Krooklock and was astonished to find it was £56 for a replacement. This seems a heck of a price for a square piece of plastic.
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