1991 Nissan Primera LX review from UK and Ireland
"Civilised"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Consumption a ghastly 24mpg when bought! Mistuned to disguise typical hesitant carb. Local Nissan dealer declined to carry out any investigation or work as car "too old" and mpg "about what you'd expect". I won't forget that, guys. Former Nissan dealer (now Subaru) did standard carb mod and tuned the car. Now around 32mpg (car is driven hard).
Alternator - Nissan replacement £275, pattern part £60, easy DIY.
Yes the radiator is getting a bit ragged so gets a bit hot on really hot days when driven hard/long.
Never broken down, utterly reliable.
General comments?
Beautiful handling even in 1.6 guise with skinny tyres. A bit underpowered if loaded up. Quiet, comfortable and well equipped. Durable interior. Look out for rear electric windows though. No safety feature other than lock off and strong enough to cause serious injury. Bit of rust appearing at rear sill seams. Galvanised front end holding back stone chip damage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th July, 2000 |