Car Review:Share feedback on Nissan Almera 2007(Your experience or from a friend's)

Cosmo0o

Hello everyone

I wish to buy Nissan Almera 2007

I'd really appreciate if you share your feedback with us from your own experience or what you have heard from friends or mechanics who have tried/dealt with Nissan Almera 2007

Positives and Negatives if possible
(common defects?time chain issues? good to drive? suitable for family etc)

Thank you so much in advance

colm_mcm

They're just not a good car. Not particularly economical, not as safe as most 07 cars, bad driving position, doesn't feel that well built, stupidly over complicated and counterintuitive heating/radio controls.

You'd excuse some or most of this if it was built like a tank. Sadly, they're only average in that department.

They're cheap, thats about the only plus for me.

bazz26

They were launched back in 2000 and very not exactly cutting edge back then either.

colm_mcm

The curry hook was cutting edge to be fair.

Cosmo0o

colm_mcm wrote: »

They're just not a good car. Not particularly economical, not as safe as most 07 cars, bad driving position, doesn't feel that well built, stupidly over complicated and counterintuitive heating/radio controls.

You'd excuse some or most of this if it was built like a tank. Sadly, they're only average in that department.

They're cheap, thats about the only plus for me.

Thanks Colm for your kind feedback

I am simply looking for a suitable and safe car for family, low mileage, easy on gas and tax and luxuries are the last thing to look for

Honestly, at this stage I am looking for cheap, safe and OK car not looking for any luxury
Of course, I need no surprises after-sale with breaking down etc

tomwaterford

Gearboxes were pure ****e afaik

Cosmo0o

colm_mcm wrote: »

The curry hook was cutting edge to be fair.

Not a huge fan of indian food but I wont mind such cutting edge technology in the car

colm_mcm

Id just get a Corolla. You won't get one as new as you'd get an Almera, they aren't as well equipped - but they're just a better car.

Depending on your budget, you might be able to get a Kia ceed or Hyundai i30. They're very well built and reliable, better equipped and newer than whatever Corolla is in budget - just parts are dearer than Toyota.

racso1975

Had a late 05 which I think is the same generation car. It was sh1t. Felt tinny would hate to be in an accident. Economy was muck. Uncomfortable drivers position.

In essence may seem good value but there is a reason why.

colm_mcm

Yeah, an 07 Almera would probably have been built in 05

racso1975

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yeah, an 07 Almera would probably have been built in 05

Not what I said is it.....

colm_mcm

No, I'm serious - they had stockpiles of them in Ireland for a finish.

The facelift on them was in 03 so anything after 03 would have been the same bar equipment differences.

I traded in a late reg one that didn't even have ABS.

bazz26

I hate the bloody things but for function and reliability the Tidda is a better bet than the Almera.

Much more modern design, safer and cheap enough to buy second hand:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-tiida-hatchback-only-56k-nct-02-18-bargain/12561827

racso1975

colm_mcm wrote: »

No, I'm serious - they had stockpiles of them in Ireland for a finish.

The facelift on them was in 03 so anything after 03 would have been the same bar equipment differences.

I traded in a late reg one that didn't even have ABS.

Sorry man can be a bit defensive in here as my knowledge on cars is not great and have been roasted in here before when trying to give advice.

Cosmo0o

I really do appreciate all recommendations and guidance I am getting in here
let's take it easy, it is Monday bank holiday

Atlantic Dawn

There was a problem with headlights burning melting the casing on the facelift models, not sure what year it was sorted.

tomwaterford

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

There was a problem with headlights burning melting the casing on the facelift models, not sure what year it was sorted.

I got it recalled under warranty years after initial recall.....went on chassis number

pablo128

Cosmo0o wrote: »

Hello everyone

I wish to buy Nissan Almera 2007

I'd really appreciate if you share your feedback with us from your own experience or what you have heard from friends or mechanics who have tried/dealt with Nissan Almera 2007

Positives and Negatives if possible
(common defects?time chain issues? good to drive? suitable for family etc)

Thank you so much in advance

If we know what the budget is, we can recommend alternatives.

Cosmo0o

pablo128 wrote: »

If we know what the budget is, we can recommend alternatives.

I'd appreciate that really
I'd say starting from 1500-3500e
around 2000e+ is perfect with these criteria
(safe family car-1.4-1.8/Petrol/2007+)
Thank you for your help and guidance

racso1975

Oh yeah the headlights was a serious problem alright failed nct on it and just recently got a letter about problem with airbags and needing some upgrade down but mine is long sold

ianobrien

I had one for years and put 250k km on it. The only problem I had was heater control ECU blowing and two heater motor resistor packs. Headlights were a service item (every two years or so). Fuel economy was 38 to 45 mpg. It was bought to replace another one that rolled up the road (I got out without a scratch).

However, gearboxes are as soft as butter, handling was "fun" at it near the limit (the back tended to hop on corners if going over a bump meaning snap oversteer). The heater/radio controls are a disaster to figure out and when I got rid of mine, it started to develop a thirst for oil and the gear change got knotchy.

Henry Ford III

Still lots of these on our roads. They must be hardy enough even though they are severely limited in all other departments.