2005 Nissan Almera SX 1.5 petrol

Summary:

Text book car

Faults:

Climate control has seen better days, rear windows jammed, suspension mounts and springs, new brake discs all round, car has also received every service since new - never had any engine problems.

Cosmetically the car is looking very tired, but it is 17 years old now.

General Comments:

I have always had Nissan's as I have found them reliable, this 2005 Almera is no different. The car that replaced the Sunny in the UK; the Almera feels more modern but is still a pretty dull car.

1.5 SX is a basic model but still has electrics and alloy wheels. Looks smart for what it is in silver metallic. Very common colour.

Inside looks good, seats are sporty and comfortable. Dash is simple and well designed. Ride can be a bit firm at times. Comfortable enough car though.

Not a fast car but will do you a solid 40 mpg, along with cheap repairs and insurance. I have found the car very economical.

At 17 years old it won't last forever and I will miss it when it goes.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd September, 2022

2005 Nissan Almera SX

Summary:

This is why people years ago had a name for their car, because it looked after you

Faults:

Nothing, not a thing!

General Comments:

This car has brought the joy of driving back to me. I thought I was getting old and had lost some of my driving skills, but this car drives the way I used to drive thirty years ago, with great visibility and super responses.

The petrol gauge is painted on - or at least it seems often to be the case. Garage stops every second week, it's a peach of a car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th August, 2018

19th Aug 2018, 15:16

I tend to agree. Cars from about 2000 - 2005 were the last of the best 1990s technology. Then things got too complex after about 2006, certainly with modern diesel cars. General repair and running costs doubled.

Myself I have a 2011 Nissan Juke. Not the worst car in the world, but reliable? No contest compared to cars I've had before, it's been pretty bad (and expensive). To be honest, my dad had more reliable cars in the 80s. Everyone I know that has a car built in the last 10 years or so wants to go back to their 90s cars. Hold on to older cars as long as you can if you want trouble free simple motoring!

2005 Nissan Almera S 1.8 petrol

Summary:

Very reliable and dependable. Very pleased with it

Faults:

Air Con has failed. Was recharged, but a leak was then detected. Would be costly to repair, so I am choosing to leave it.

No other faults or problems. Everything works fine.

General Comments:

This car pulls very well, and hills do not present a problem. The handling is very acceptable for this type of car.

The seats are very comfortable, with good lumbar support.

The driver's side window and passenger window rattle when open, which is irritating, but more things are pleasing than not. The suspension is noisy over certain surfaces, but settles at speed, and is then not an issue.

The cabin is a pleasant place to be in my view, with useful features.

It starts first time in all weathers, and is totally reliable and dependable. Performed very well during last Winter.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th August, 2013

2005 Nissan Almera S 1.8

Summary:

Bullet-proof reliable

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

Totally reliable; not even blown a bulb in 52K miles.

Pokey 1.8L engine with 36 MPG.

Excellent brakes, and fairly quiet on Hankook tyres, but the suspension is always busy at low speeds and on poor roads, which can be tiring, but it's a good cruiser otherwise.

Comfortable seats for longer distances, and a decent sized boot.

It may look a bit bland, but it's a very under-rated car in my opinion.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th July, 2012

20th Sep 2015, 19:58

Now at 79,000 miles and approaching my 8th year of ownership. Repairs total £22.80 to date. Still not blown a bulb.

A rattle has developed in the B pillar, which I am unable to fix (annoying).

Otherwise all good.