1987 Nissan Micra Colette review from UK and Ireland
"A great little car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New clutch/gearbox required at 75000 miles.
Slight rust caused by water leak - easily treated.
General comments?
A fantastic little car, never caused more than a moments trouble, even the gearbox was cheap to replace.
The car never failed to start first time or complete a journey, regularly returning 45+ mpg.
Most of the components were the original, gearbox only needed replacement due to lots of town/city trips.
Servicing and insurance was cheap, and replacement parts were readily available at good prices.
Surprisingly comfortable on long journeys thanks to fairly tall gearing.
Engine ran as sweet as a nut due to regular servicing and oil/filter changes every 3-4000 miles.
The main problem I have with the car is that I don't own it anymore!! It was a mistake to change it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2003 |