Faults:

Cat' converter replaced at 3,600 under guarantee.

Rear discs seriously pitted and replaced at 25,000.

Front discs badly pitted and due to be replaced.

(I believe the deterioration of the front and rear discs was due mainly to the car having been being stored outside on the manufacturer's car park for many months before I purchased it.) Unfortunately the dealers would not replace these under guarantee.

To date the car is returning a genuine 40 - 45 mpg overall while driving within the law.

General Comments:

Having down sized from a 2 ltr Ford, I was quite surprised to find that when needed this motor can really move, providing you are prepared to use the revs.

The ride quality is firm but comfortable, with good road holding qualities.

The heating controls take a little getting used to.

Faults:

A few problems, but more the drivers fault than the cars.

- Clutch went at 35000 kilometers

- Brake pads at 30000 kilometers

That's all really, but as I said, I used to rest my foot on the clutch, and I paid 300 euro for the part and labour.

General Comments:

Great car, I love it, it's light on the road, it has good mileage to the gallon. I find it very spacious and comfortable. Nissan have always been a good all round car, and the Almera keeps up the standard.

I would say buy one, it's worth it.)

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

This is my Second Almera, and my 5th Nissan...

I find the engine more than OK for my needs If I could use a manual gear box I would no doubt be better off.

If I had my way I would have a CVT auto box rather then a 4/5 speed stepped box.

I do like the dash set up e. g stereo/sat nav/Air con, all in one.

As for all the bells and beeps (very cleaver).

After a long run I feel quite fresh I would say it's quite comfortable.

With lots of grip, and reasonable R&H.

I do love the way this car comes to a STOP...

But one thing I HATE is the headlights,

No range, not as bright as they need to be.

On my last Almera a did change the bulbs witch did the job.

However the new model with revised front and rear light's, changing the bulbs has made no difference, (must be the design of the whole unit).

Faults:

1. Rear seat legroom is pathetic even when short people occupy both front & rear seats.

2. With a child seat in place, either one large adult or two small children can sit in the rear seat.

3.The engine is very noisy & thrashy after 4000 rpm.

4. Plastics are of the low cost variety with lots of rattling and hard surfaces.

5. Cup holders are useless - taller soft drink bottles tip over.

General Comments:

1. Excellent fuel economy. Even after driving at 80 MPH+ on the M1 for more than 3 hours, I got 44 MPG.

2. Excellent "toe-heel" position when rowing through the gears.

3. Excellent A/C & heating system with an AUTO setting.

4. Fronts seats can accommodate very tall individuals, but shorter persons (like me) had trouble finding just the right spot.

5. A great around town car with superb low-end torque, low-RPM smoothness but slightly notchy gear change.

Nissan has always been famous for "above-average" engines and this car was no exception. Fit & finish is where they saved money.