Nissan Primera (1996-99)

I bought a 1997 'P' registered Nissan Primera 2.0GX 5 door hatchback (newer shape but not the latest one) in December 2000. After almost 12 months of ownership I can honestly say it's the best family saloon I've had to date. Having owned a Bluebird in the past and having a good experience with that followed by a disastrous 3 years with an Escort 1.8 diesel I decided it was time to return to Nissan and I haven't been disappointed! First and foremost, the car looks bland. Even with the go-faster spoiler on the boot it's no eye-opener it has to be said. However, I didn't buy it for its eye-catching qualities. I bought it because ...  Read the complete review

I have had the Nissan Primera for 2 months now. I did not choose it through some research on the web, actually most of my research choices concentrated on Honda and Toyota models. Nevertheless, I am happy with the Nissan. I have the “N” reg (i.e. 1996 model) Primera 2.0 SLX Hatchback, automatic. The car comes equipped with some fine standard accessories: 1 – Alloy wheels 2 – All power windows 3 – Remote Central locking 4 – Front fog lights 5 – Six speaker stereo (two on the front doors, two at the rear and 2 tweeters at the front) 6 – Electric sunroof 7 – Adjustable automatic ...  Read the complete review

Having had a primera since 1996 which I was very pleased with, I decided earleir this year to buy the new model recently introduced. The prices for cars at the showroom were discounted as Nissan's lack image and are notorious for their massive relative depreceation. I previously owneda 1.6 lx but decided to go for the 2.0l SE+ which comes with a 6 Cd changer, better headlights , leather trim , electrics all round , climate control, ABS , alloys etc etc. The car available for a reasonably good discount of £3000 on list was a Silver metallic one. The paint on delivery was noted to be very marked and it looked as though some foreign particles had got embedded into the ...  Read the complete review

After a disastrous flirtation with the Nissan Almera (see my opinon on Almera's for this!) we moved onto a Nissan Primera. At last we had made a good move!! Size wise it was a vast improvement. Petrol consumption much better, durability - great!! Lastibility for us? Well we still have our's nearly three year's down the line!! A record for us!! Our main problem with the Almera was the incredible petrol consumption!! So our first week's driving the Primera were spent nervously watching the petrol gauge!! This car certainly does far more miles to the gallon (phew!!) a much more economical car I have to say! As for oumph, well I can now hold ...  Read the complete review

I got my Primera GT 5-door in April 1998 as a company car. Then, when I left, I bought it for £11000 at one year old – not a bad deal I think you’ll agree since it cost about £18500 the year before. I had always presupposed that the Primera would be a good car, and was not disappointed – fortunate for me as I didn’t test-drive it! So what made me choose it? 1.It was on our firm’s shopping list and was about 35p below my maximum spending power, before having to make a contribution myself! Me? Tight or what? 2.Reputation for solid construction 3.Specification at the GT level had plenty of boy’s toys. ...  Read the complete review