1996 Nissan Micra Shape 1.0 from UK and Ireland
Faults:
Nothing has gone wrong. (yet!)
It has only cost me twice:
-Two front tires
-Routine service.
General Comments:
This car is very economical:
-Around 45 Miles per gallon
-Cheap tax
-Cheap insurance.
Has quite a feminine image, but looks better with 'Storm grey' paint and a rear spoiler!
The interior is OK, but a little spartan (No clock, rev counter, sunroof), but this is expected on a basic car.
Performance is good for a 1 litre; cruises at 70 MPH and is good around town, but runs out of breath on hills.
Tip: Standard micra mud flaps trap dirt behind them and need to cleaned every 3 months. (Could be a future rust spot?)
Overall, an excellent first time car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st July, 2001
22nd Dec 2000, 11:01
Nice, nippy car. Have only driven Mini's before, this car is as adventurous as a Mini, and although the cornering is not as good as a Mini, it's still fantastic.
I have a R reg Micra Shape.
The car is good, the dealer is very good.