Nissan Micra 1.3

In the current economic climate we are currently experiencing, many people are downsizing their large cars for smaller ones to save on the cost of fuel. If you are looking for a cheap & reliable used car either to use as the main family vehicle or as a second car why not consider this particular Nissan Micra. This particular model is no longer available new but there are still thousands on the road in the UK & many up for sale in garage forecourts. I once worked at a Nissan dealership when this model was introduced & also run one for three years so I can speak from experience. There have been ... more

Let’s face it, women aren’t generally known for their parking abilities or their appreciation of the technical side of the car. I AM that typical woman I’m afraid to say, but I am going to attempt to write this review from both points of view. Apologies in advance to ladies reading this who are technically minded, CAN park and appreciate cars in the way men do, and for any poetic licence I may invoke to get this opinion written. In August 1998 I bought a new Nissan Micra 1.3 GX for £9,300, but due to the fall in new car prices and the fact that air conditioning has been made ... more

“Is it really possible to have fun in a Micra?” I know this is what your thinking. Let me tell you about my experience with a couple of Nissan Micras. Soon after passing my driving test I had a 1.0 litre 3 door Micra at my disposal and six months later a 1.3 litre 3 door. I should point out I had no choice in what car I was driving and to be honest I certainly would not have been driving a Micra had I any choice, but I didn’t mind broadening my horizons. My 1.0 litre was in a lurid shade of green called Apple Green and it certainly caught the eye but usually not for the right ... more

When my Suzuki is serviced, I find the best place to take it is my local independant garage as they supply me with a loan car. Ok, its not going to break any land speed records but neither is my Vitara. So what im presented with is a nice new Nissan Micra 1.3. Only 700 miles on the clock and ready for some abuse. On looking at the Micra, it looks like a joke car. Its more of a bubble than a car with rounded edges wherever you look. The paintwork is a shiny Red with no obvious flaws. The colour coded bumpers make it a little bit too Red for my liking. You have a read window wiper on this mini ... more

I bought a 1.3 Nissan Micra SR about three years ago and am now a devoted Micra fan. This little car is fun to drive, nippy, has low insurance premiums and a high "awww" factor for cute, bubbly looks. It is perfect for driving around town, and is also more than capable of long motorway driving. A nice little "all-rounder". Even my boyfriend likes it! The running costs of this car are low - low insurance, comes under the reduced tax rate, and because of the small engine size you're not going to end up spending an absolute fortune at the petrol station. I am in the process of looking for another ... more