Is a Nissan Micra a good car to buy?
The Nissan Micra is a very reliable small car, a good size for parking in London. This car cost very little money in running costs and maintenance so really economical and good for short or fairly short journeys not a car you would own if you travelled great distances regularly but otherwise ticks the right boxes.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Micra?
Nothing to report here. The Micra always was a very reliable car and Nissan claim to have ironed out the recurrent problems of the previous model (seized brake calipers and worn constant velocity joints). Check for parking damage and ensure the car has a full Nissan service history and buy with confidence.
What kind of engine does a 1993 Micra have?
I’ve got a 1993 K11 and its been running erratically ever since I had it about 3 years ago, not all the time but it would either have a fast tickover after a long run or the engine would cut out. Sometimes on the overrun it would kangaroo along rather alarmingly.
When did the Nissan Micra get a facelift?
The Micra’s first facelift arrived in the summer of 2005. At this time the 1.0-litre entry-level engine was axed and a 108bhp 1.6-litre engine was brought in to power the sporty SR model. The facelifted models are distinguishable from their predecessors by a grille with a longer horizontal silver bar in front of a honeycomb mesh.
How does the intelligent key work on a Nissan Micra?
Opt for one of the top trim levels and the intelligent key will have your friends scratching their heads. This unlocks the car when you pass within 80cm of it, whereupon you’ll merely need to press a button on the door handle, drop into the driver’s seat and twist a knob where the ignition barrel would normally be to fire the Micra up.
What kind of engine does a Nissan Micra have?
Fortunately Nissan stuck to their guns and the Micra was as bold as it had first appeared. Four engines were initially available with two body styles – three or five door hatch. The petrol engines comprised a 64bhp 1.0-litre, a 79bhp 1.2, and an 87bhp 1.4-litre unit.
What should I pay for a Nissan Micra?
Check for parking damage and ensure the car has a full Nissan service history and buy with confidence. (Approx. values for a 2003 1.4SX) A clutch assembly will be around £195 and front brake pads are around £45; it’s around £40 for the rear set.
The Micra’s first facelift arrived in the summer of 2005. At this time the 1.0-litre entry-level engine was axed and a 108bhp 1.6-litre engine was brought in to power the sporty SR model. The facelifted models are distinguishable from their predecessors by a grille with a longer horizontal silver bar in front of a honeycomb mesh.
Opt for one of the top trim levels and the intelligent key will have your friends scratching their heads. This unlocks the car when you pass within 80cm of it, whereupon you’ll merely need to press a button on the door handle, drop into the driver’s seat and twist a knob where the ignition barrel would normally be to fire the Micra up.