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ZrByte · 11-05-2005, 00:56

Does anybody own one or know someone who does?
Its beggining to look more and more likely that I wont be getting my Dads corsa as planned next year so ive been looking towards maybe getting a near new car. After reading various reviews on Whatcar.com and honest John, Im leaning to words getting a Micra 1.2 SE. Everything about it seems ideal to me, obviously if I was to buy one I would take a test drive first but there are some things a test drive wont show up but may become painfully apparent after buying, thats why im after others opinions.

So far the pros and cons are as follows....
Pros
1. Feature packed (I do like the novelty of the inteligent key, wipers & lighting)
2. Excelent engine efficiency (38MPG estimated)
3. Quite nippy (apparently, havent heard many owner reviews stating this)
4. Very roomy up front
5. Nice shape
6. Cheap insurance

Cons
1. Features clearly seem mostly for novelty, and while that can be good at first im guessing they will become old quickly.
2. I dont like the headlights, they just dont look right.
3. The speedo and various gauges look too cramped in the tiny pod infront of the steering wheel
4. Tiny boot (This isnt a big issue 99% of the time but I can see things getting cramped when I really need the space).

So if you have any pros or cons to add to the list, or if you have any warnings or just general praise its all greatly appreciated.

Other cars im considdering are the VW polo 1.4 16v twist, or a Fiesta LX 1.4, any oppinions on those also welcome.

Also could someone tell me how many liters are in a gallon? Some people are telling me 3.78, and some are telling me 4.54

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11-05-2005, 00:56	#1
ZrByte We have always been here! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wirral / Ex CWC Area Age: 25 Posts: 2,467	New Nissan Micra Does anybody own one or know someone who does? Its beggining to look more and more likely that I wont be getting my Dads corsa as planned next year so ive been looking towards maybe getting a near new car. After reading various reviews on Whatcar.com and honest John, Im leaning to words getting a Micra 1.2 SE. Everything about it seems ideal to me, obviously if I was to buy one I would take a test drive first but there are some things a test drive wont show up but may become painfully apparent after buying, thats why im after others opinions. So far the pros and cons are as follows.... Pros 1. Feature packed (I do like the novelty of the inteligent key, wipers & lighting) 2. Excelent engine efficiency (38MPG estimated) 3. Quite nippy (apparently, havent heard many owner reviews stating this) 4. Very roomy up front 5. Nice shape 6. Cheap insurance Cons 1. Features clearly seem mostly for novelty, and while that can be good at first im guessing they will become old quickly. 2. I dont like the headlights, they just dont look right. 3. The speedo and various gauges look too cramped in the tiny pod infront of the steering wheel 4. Tiny boot (This isnt a big issue 99% of the time but I can see things getting cramped when I really need the space). So if you have any pros or cons to add to the list, or if you have any warnings or just general praise its all greatly appreciated. Other cars im considdering are the VW polo 1.4 16v twist, or a Fiesta LX 1.4, any oppinions on those also welcome. Also could someone tell me how many liters are in a gallon? Some people are telling me 3.78, and some are telling me 4.54 . __________________ Put 100 monkeys in a room with a typewriter and they'll produce Seinfeld!!! Last edited by ZrByte; 11-05-2005 at 01:21.