1995 Nissan Primera SRi review from UK and Ireland
"The best looking, sweetest driving, Mondeo bashing, Jap sports saloon of the last 10 years!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch wore out pretty quickly (but I have ragged it a bit when I've seen Evos, Scoobies and RS Turbos) and it cost £330 to replace.
Front nearside suspension is on its way out and needs replacing (a very annoying noise and a lot of wallowing is the result)
Boot lid has annoying rattle when on the move.
Power has dropped after regular long haul trips.
General comments?
The SRi Primera wasn't the quickest car in the world, but it's a darn site faster than my 1100cc Metro.
It has TSW alloys (195/50/15s) and has lowered suspension and really ooks the business.
It goes well, especially over 3500 revs and motorway driving is effortless.
Top speed is good (I've had it up to 140mph) but it's not the quickest of the mark, but it's OK.
Comfort is a big thing for me because I do a lot of long journeys and the cabin is well laid out and very spacious. There's also plenty of leg room (I'm 6ft 4ins) and the boot space is cavernous enough to fit all my fishing kit inside.
It's also got a big spoiler... life is sweet, no?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92500 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 19th June, 2002 |