1996 Nissan Primera Equation review from UK and Ireland
"Good spacious car. Cheap to insure. GREAT!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes started squealing and heating tremendously at 80,000 miles. Replacing the brake pads, and cleaning and re-greasing the calipers hasn't helped.
The fault was caused by metal flashing on the ends of the pads created from the brake pad molds. Filing these off solved the issue.
General comments?
The suspension is extremely stiff, so the car takes corners and the motorway superbly.
The boot is absolutely enormous.
A months worth of shopping for a family of 4 fits nicely.
Been up and down from Edinburgh to Newcastle several times. Drive is so comfortable, you think it's a trip to the shops.
The 1.6 engine is economical when you drive it moderately, but push the accelerator down harder and it eats the go go juice.
The cabin is spacious, if a little dull.
But a bit of Armour All sorts that out.
Sunroof is fab.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Twin Cam 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 94000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 21 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2002 |