Is Nissan Micra 2002-2006 model trouble?

sinesprockett

Hi I have a 99 Nissan micra, wonderful but sadly rust is taking it off the road
Went to see a 2004 nissan micra, great condition, only 83,000 miles on it
It s been sold for under €1000 by a small garage...

Have heard in last few days, that this model of micra was a nightmare- lots of problems, no where near as reliable as the 99 model and that u don't see very many out on the roads...
Anyone heard similar?

Tzardine

I had a 2004 one (an import) for about 4 years. We put a lot of mileage on it.

We had to do the head gasket as it was overheating, and the heater fan broke (not worth fixing - dashboard out job), but other than that it was a dependable yoke.

There are tonnes of them still on the roads, and parts are plentyful.

Not as nice to drive as the previous model though (not that that was great either).

sinesprockett

Thanks Tzardine

greasepalm

One big issue is the electric power steering going and very expensive fix and coded to car i believe.

biko

The version you have OP is the K11, great yoke except for the cross member that rusts
After that came K12 - not great, not crap. Somewhere in between.


Stuff to look out for
https://www.breakerlink.com/blog/cars/nissan-micra-common-problems/

colm_mcm

greasepalm wrote: »

One big issue is the electric power steering going and very expensive fix and coded to car i believe.

Ignition barrels give trouble too.

They’re a pretty unpleasant car overall though.

Get a pre 2006 Yaris.

bazz26

Timing chains stretch on them too and usually need changing.

sinesprockett

Funnily enough, was a problem with the ignition on this particular 04 car....but was fixed by mechanic

sinesprockett

Thanks Greasepalm

sinesprockett

Last 4 NCT's have failed cos of rust, patching up different places each year.. otherwise engine etc running great still

selectamatic

colm_mcm wrote: »

Get a pre 2006 Yaris.

This.

sinesprockett

Also funnily enough, just went to see 01 Yaris, just passed nct, but body bit battered.. cheaper than the 04 micra..

Thanks to all for your input

SCOOP 64

sinesprockett wrote: »

Also funnily enough, just went to see 01 Yaris, just passed nct, but body bit battered.. cheaper than the 04 micra..

Thanks to all for your input

Did you get a insurance quote on the 01 ?

sinesprockett

Quotes:
04 Micra was € 311
01 Yaris is €588 !

Ouch! :0

punisher5112

Why not go up the years on a Yaris.

sinesprockett

They've just happened to come my way so went to look them over..
But yes, a younger model Yaris sounds like a good idea
Haven't quite got the energy or finances! to start looking up adverts, going to garages etc
But know I'll have to eventually!

punisher5112

sinesprockett wrote: »

They've just happened to come my way so went to look them over..
But yes, a younger model Yaris sounds like a good idea
Haven't quite got the energy or finances! to start looking up adverts, going to garages etc
But know I'll have to eventually!

Donedeal best bet, don't limit yourself to garages especially when nowhere near new or worth the extra money....

Before any purchase get it checked over unless you know cars.

It will be well worth throwing a mechanic a few quid to look it over for you.

SCOOP 64

sinesprockett wrote: »

Quotes:
04 Micra was € 311
01 Yaris is €588 !

Ouch! :0

was you with the insurance company anyway, most wont give

quote at all with age of car.

colm_mcm

Try and go at least post mid 2003 on the Yaris as the older ones don’t have ABS.