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Is this a good first car?

Is a 2003 Nissan Micra 1.2 with good service history and 133,000 miles good for a first car?

Asked on 9 January 2017 by natalie seddon

Answered by Honest John

Depends if it's a K11 or a K12. K11: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/micra-k11-199...d (My young neighbour was gifted one of these. I got it running for him, then it sat outside for 9 months unused while he learned to drive and now it runs perfectly.) K12: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/micra-k12-200.../

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