1997 Nissan Primera GT review from UK and Ireland
"A highly under-rated sports tourer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter motor needed replacing recently after it failed, I wasn't told the reason why.
The only other faults are an annoying rattle somewhere in the dash and a knocking sound from the rear (maybe the doors). Both are intermittent and irritating.
General comments?
I knew a little about the car and it's capabilities and wasn't disappointed.
The handling is very good for such a big car. In-fact I am impressed. I have driven smaller sportier cars than the Primera GT and can say that the handling is definitely good.
The engine is powerful without a doubt although not unrefined and the delivery is smooth. The high compression cylinders seem to deliver at the higher speeds. This is not a boy racer's 0-60 car. However once the car has it's legs the 100 arrives quickly. Powering through the gears, although not exhilarating, it's a breeze and the car will punch through the air at 130+ quite happily.
No wonder the factory Nissan Primera's creamed the opposition in the BTCC a couple of years ago.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2001 |