1996 Nissan Primera 2.0 SE Autom. review from France
"Understated and reliable quality car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front suspension joints needed to be changed, as a clapping noise indicated. No big deal, either financially or work-wise.
General comments?
A well built and serious family car.
The engine runs like a clock, will roar or purr on request.
Better build quality than most European rivals: it feels very safe.
Fuel consumption remains reasonable for an automatic gearbox, if far from exceptional.
Aerodynamics are nothing to write home about: whistling sounds above 120 km/h.
I beg to differ from most opinions: I enjoy the understated simplicity of the cabin. Nothing plain or sinister, just functional and low-key. Hey, some BMW cabins are far gloomier...
It's a great car for all of those who rather not to make a statement with their car (in France, of course, the Primera doesn't have the "minicab image" I understand it is afflicted with in the UK).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L. 125 bhp Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 440 |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2002 |