Nissan Micra 1.0 Shape 5d (1997/R) Nissan Micra 1.0 Shape 5d (1997/R) - Owner Review Neutral handling, not bad for a small car. 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Then click on a link to see other car buying advice and help including car reviews, car valuations and cars for sale. Tweet Value 5 out of 5 Great value. Good package when bought new. Costs 5 out of 5 Petrol (obviously), windscreen wipers and an indicator bulb. That's all really. Driving 4 out of 5 Neutral handling, not bad for a small car. Performance 4 out of 5 Suprisingly nippy for a 1.0. Can't complain. Reliability 5 out of 5 Like a vehicular swiss watch. One indicator bulb went and that's it in all the time we've had it and it's now done 21,000. Brilliant. Image 3 out of 5 People who aren't in the know rate it as a shopper's car. Utter rubbish! Great car if you give it a chance. Comfort 4 out of 5 Seats a bit firm, but equally as good for long and short journeys. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Get quote > Security 4 out of 5 In-built immobiliser. Not the most wanted of vehicles by the light-fingered brigade. Service 4 out of 5 Now use independant as car is out of warranty. Not a problem though. Problems Bodywork No problems. Well put together. Engine Diamond. No problems at all. Nippy and responsive for a 1.0, frugal too. Gearbox Generally smooth. 1st sometimes a bit stiff but that's typical of the Micra. No problems at all. Other Just 'does what it says on the can'. Very easy to live with. Just don't buy a purple one! Ownership Did you buy the car new? Yes Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Nissan Micra Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs