1997 Nissan Almera GTi from UK and Ireland - Comments

Nobody listen to that last comment; it's not true, that chart is wrong. I didn't look through it for long, just until I noticed my car, a Focus 2.0 Zetec, and it says that the 1.8 Zetec is just 0.1 seconds slower. That is just not possible; there is a full second difference in them on their 0-60 times, and don't even say that the 1.8 will catch up once you go past 60. That site is wrong; don't even waste your time looking at it.

I will add one thing to this. I own an Almera GTI, and a few years ago, when it was standard, and a mate of mine had a 306 GTI-6 standard, we had a bit of a race 0-60 & 30-70mph. Both myself and my friend were surprised that my Almera with approx 20bhp less was slightly quicker. I still own my Almera 6 years later, and still love its fast reliability.

I'm not saying Almera is better than the 306, but I just thought I'd add a real life comparison.

I own a Almera GTi, and I must be honest with you, it's a brilliant car.I've had it for nearly three years now and it has not let me down once. Its great on fuel and very comfy on a long run. If you want a reliable and nippy two door car, with plenty of room for four people, then the Almera GTi is a good choice.

The Almera GTi is better than a 306 GTi, all things considered. Don't believe the hype of 306 GTi's. Peugeots glory days died with the 205 GTi's. Sad, but true.

I have recently bought an Almera GTI and compared to my other previous cars it's great..

Okay, it's got problems, but it's lowered etc, so I am workin on them...

As for the poor fitting of the body kit; issue 1, most factory fitted bodykits aren't great, and 2, it doesn't cost mega amounts to get it in a body shop and have it sorted.

Mines got 130k on clock and the gear change is smooth most of the time.

As I've not owned one from new, I can't say what it used to be like, but as a well used car it's in good condition.

All cars have flaws, but that's their character... if ya don't like it, don't have one and don't complain...

p.s any owners clubs in Cheshire area?