17-02-2014, 09:22 AM
Hi,
Bron and I owned nine brand new Nissan Micra's over a good number of years and the only problem I ever recall was one split washer bottle replaced under warranty. Then the Dixon's chain closed and Nissan didn't seem at all bothered about us. We tried two other Nissan dealerships but couldn't park at either due to their car parks being full of 4WD's so we visited a Toyota garage in Barnsley.
Parking at this garage was dead easy and after a quick test drive we immediately ordered our first new Aygo; we were simply given the keys to the Aygo for the test drive and drove away without any restrictions whatsoever; all that was needed was a photocopy of my driving licence. Whilst cleaning this Aygo I noticed part of the lower engine bay had been sprayed with something white indicating a leak? I took the Aygo back to the garage and was told this was pink fluid from the water pump so the water pump was replaced without fuss under warranty.
We are now on our second Aygo and so far the only problem has been a misted up headlamp again no fuss in replacement under warranty. Bron and I like these Aygo's but unfortunately they are just too small for me transporting lumps of machinery around so in August we are buying a bigger car as discussed in another thread.
The last Micra we owned was the worst of the nine; it was a 1.2 model and when I checked fuel consumption I was surprised to find it varied between 38 and 42mpg. The ride was also bad it feeling like a skateboard over the many potholes and road humps which are like mole hills around here. The Aygo though considering what a small car it is we find very comfortable; it bounces around a lot but the seats are supportive and once wound up it doesn't half shift; it's a pleasure to drive from Towton to Tadcaster down the smooth country lane at 70 mph plus whilst visiting Rufforth Auto Jumble. Aygo's are not perfect but we've liked both ours. I think Bron would notice if I traded it in for a big Toyota pickup? I checked the Aygo's fuel consumption when the car was new in mixed driving and recorded 60.5 mpg.
Since 1990 we've only ever owned brand new small cars giving us peace of mind with no unexpected big repair bills or facing the dreaded MOT and changing the car before the warranty expired; all I do with our car is keep it clean and fueled; service once a year between one and two hours carried out whilst I wait and no dirty hands for me. I used to enjoy tinkering around with old bangers but modern cars are a money pit once the warranty expires and these days a degree in auto engineering is needed just to find the spark plugs?
Kind regards, Col.
Bron and I owned nine brand new Nissan Micra's over a good number of years and the only problem I ever recall was one split washer bottle replaced under warranty. Then the Dixon's chain closed and Nissan didn't seem at all bothered about us. We tried two other Nissan dealerships but couldn't park at either due to their car parks being full of 4WD's so we visited a Toyota garage in Barnsley.
Parking at this garage was dead easy and after a quick test drive we immediately ordered our first new Aygo; we were simply given the keys to the Aygo for the test drive and drove away without any restrictions whatsoever; all that was needed was a photocopy of my driving licence. Whilst cleaning this Aygo I noticed part of the lower engine bay had been sprayed with something white indicating a leak? I took the Aygo back to the garage and was told this was pink fluid from the water pump so the water pump was replaced without fuss under warranty.
We are now on our second Aygo and so far the only problem has been a misted up headlamp again no fuss in replacement under warranty. Bron and I like these Aygo's but unfortunately they are just too small for me transporting lumps of machinery around so in August we are buying a bigger car as discussed in another thread.
The last Micra we owned was the worst of the nine; it was a 1.2 model and when I checked fuel consumption I was surprised to find it varied between 38 and 42mpg. The ride was also bad it feeling like a skateboard over the many potholes and road humps which are like mole hills around here. The Aygo though considering what a small car it is we find very comfortable; it bounces around a lot but the seats are supportive and once wound up it doesn't half shift; it's a pleasure to drive from Towton to Tadcaster down the smooth country lane at 70 mph plus whilst visiting Rufforth Auto Jumble. Aygo's are not perfect but we've liked both ours. I think Bron would notice if I traded it in for a big Toyota pickup? I checked the Aygo's fuel consumption when the car was new in mixed driving and recorded 60.5 mpg.
Since 1990 we've only ever owned brand new small cars giving us peace of mind with no unexpected big repair bills or facing the dreaded MOT and changing the car before the warranty expired; all I do with our car is keep it clean and fueled; service once a year between one and two hours carried out whilst I wait and no dirty hands for me. I used to enjoy tinkering around with old bangers but modern cars are a money pit once the warranty expires and these days a degree in auto engineering is needed just to find the spark plugs?
Kind regards, Col.
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