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Wed 20 Mar 2002 13:11
New Micra. - Chris Eglinton.

Does anyone know when this car will be launched in the UK.
What will the price structure be, any general comments on the existing Micra please.
Thanks. Chris.
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 13:40
Re: New Micra. - Keith
My girlfriend has an X reg Micra 1.0.

Suspension is terrible. However the car was very cheap and has a nice engine and gearbox.

We had lots of problems when we bought it about wheel alignment. They said they fixed it but the tyres are now wearing unevenly.

Every time I have been in one or spoken to someone who has driven one, they always comment that the steering wheel is crooked when driving in a straight line. Clearly this is not just a one off problem.

I am not convinced about Nissan Build quality, however this is their bottom of the range car.

Seems to have depreciated very very quickly, especially compared to a colleagues Seat Arosa.
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 13:40
Re: New Micra. - Keith
My girlfriend has an X reg Micra 1.0.

Suspension is terrible. However the car was very cheap and has a nice engine and gearbox.

We had lots of problems when we bought it about wheel alignment. They said they fixed it but the tyres are now wearing unevenly.

Every time I have been in one or spoken to someone who has driven one, they always comment that the steering wheel is crooked when driving in a straight line. Clearly this is not just a one off problem.

I am not convinced about Nissan Build quality, however this is their bottom of the range car.

Seems to have depreciated very very quickly, especially compared to a colleagues Seat Arosa.
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 14:46
Re: New Micra. - Chris Eglinton.
Thanks for your input Keith.
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 19:31
Re: New Micra. - Sinjun
In todays Auto Express there is an article on the new model
due in UK Feb. 03.
I have had three and have changed two of the CVT auto boxes
but excellent value and cheap.
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Wed 20 Mar 2002 19:33
Re: New Micra. - Honest John
Spud found the answer: A Toyota Yaris D-4D. See news item and entry in car by car breakdown.

HJ
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