Test drive Nissan Primera sedan since 2002 sedan

Nissan Primera (1996-2001)

Nissan Primera is not an example, but an example of Japanese reliability. Although this model has several diseases, fortunately, not fatal for the owner’s wallet.
 
In the indicated years, two generations of Nissan Primera were produced. Both cars were developed in Europe and manufactured in the UK. Until 1999, the P11 model left the assembly line, after - P11E. Their differences are primarily in appearance. If P11 is a typical ascetic, then P11E is made with a claim to style.
 
All of the above does not apply to Primera with the station wagon. The W10 car based on the first generation Primera was produced until 1998, until it changed the model with WP11 index. These cars were assembled in Japan, and they have many special, original details in the design. Real Japanists naturally say that the Japanese assembly is much better. In fact, the difference is not so great, so buying a station wagon only because he is a Japanese, it makes no sense.
 
The impressions of two generation cars are very similar. Primera is not so much European thoroughness. Not the most high-quality decoration materials (although the panels of the panels are impeccable), not the most spacious interior (especially behind), not the best noise and vibration isolation. Nissan takes others: a cheerful, incendiary character. Even a 1.6-liter motor is very frisky. What can we say about a two-liter 150-horsepower GT! To match the accelerated dynamics and handling. Yes, the suspension is harsh, but the behavior in corners compensates for this inconvenience.
In general, no matter how the European developers tried, and they got a typical Japanese. In an understandable language, this means primarily a reliable car.
 
Birth injuries. The front suspension Nissan Primera is multi -link. And the upper levers ($ 150 apiece + $ 45 work) - a parable in the tongue for the owners of Primera. On our roads, they rarely nurse more than 50 thousand km. If there is not enough money for a new lever, you can use the branded reptity ($ 86 + $ 15 for work) or high -quality non -original at a price of about $ 90. Unfortunately, the life of restored levers is very short.
When buying, you need to pay close attention to the air conditioner, since the clutch of its inclusion ($ 550) is extremely unsuccessful. Mud often gets on it, after which the bearing begins to literally howl behind the repose of his soul. And after several salty winter, the systems of the system and the heat exchanger pipe are covered with rust, and here it is not far to leak. In particularly neglected cases, replacement on the company service will cost $ 1200-1500.
 
And on Primera, weak joints of the wiper rods. They constantly need washing and lubrication. And the cardinal replacement of the entire wiper assembled in $ 200.
 
Chamber N6. In principle, you can stop there. The car has no other serious disadvantages. But we suffer from a persecution mania, so we will go further through all the main nodes and aggregates.
Rust can affect Primera only in case of illiterate body repair. But still, the car is not listed in the leaders in resistance to corrosion. A good anticorus with processing both external and internal surfaces will not be superfluous. Like shelter and mudguards. The arches of the wheels, the lower edge of the front doors, the thresholds in the area of \u200b\u200bthe front wheels are possible problem areas. Like the hinges of the rear doors - they must be periodically lubricated, so as not to open it with two hands.
If the mileage exceeds 150 thousand km, then the time is suitable for the standard replacement of the middle levers of the front suspension ($ 320 per circle). But the lower ($ 240) are easily selected for 200 thousand km. The racks of the pine stability stabilizer do not live for a long time (a maximum of 40-50 thousand km), but they are inexpensive-at $ 15 apiece. Many owners change them on almost every that.
 
The steering of Primera does not cause special problems, it works and works. Tips ($ 85 apiece) are surrendered to 200 thousand km, and also a hydraulic wiper sometimes leaks. But this will be fixed at the next for $ 50.
Primera brakes in Japanese are grip. The front pads ($ 80 with work) are enough for 40--60 thousand, rear ($ 85)-70--80. The calipers also need periodic cleaning, otherwise there is an alarming sound for the owners ahead of the sound of worn -out pads - remember this before the next one. And with independent replacement of the pads, make sure not to break the anthers of the calipers. Otherwise, you will have to fork out for $ 60 for the remote complex.
It is worth mentioning that when servicing the chassis of the popular Primera GT we will have to use only original spare parts, so the operation of this modification will cost more.
 
Motor compartment. When developing Primera, the car was assigned an intra -factory EQ code, which means Enjoyment & Quality - pleasure and quality. The same can be said about Nissan engines. Gasoline engines, by the way, with a chain drive camshaft, are very reliable. The chain serves about 300 thousand km, so there is enough for your century.
3 engines were placed on P11: gasoline 1.6 and 2.0 liters and a two -liter turbodiesel. Two -liter engines were in two versions in power: 130 and 150 hp. (The same GT). On the P11, the latter was equalized in rights, and it exists in one option - 140 hp. But a new gasoline engine with a volume of 1.8 liters appeared with variable phases of gas distribution. The most successful motor for Primera is this.
Lambda-zond ($ 125) on all engines is hardy, and 100 thousand km even on our gasoline trifles for him. If you do not refuel anywhere and whatever hit, then the catalyst ($ 500) will leave at least 200 thousand km. The exhaust system, as a rule, is still a native even on the oldest machines. Only after 100 thousand km can the back of the muffler burn out ($ 240).
 
Through that it is better to change the sealing rings of the candle wells ($ 6 apiece.) They are enough for an average of 40 thousand km, and then the oil begins to leak. Sometimes the crankshaft oil seals, an oil pressure sensor and a gang of a crankcase are sweaty oil.
The gobeks that save on the replacement of the air filter will have to clean the air flow sensor ($ 10) and the idle valve ($ 9). It is better to save on candles - you can use the most ordinary, without any platinum spraying ($ 16 set + $ 9 replacement), because everything is the same - about 30 thousand km.
The diesel is suitable for the most zealous truckers. The motor is frankly noisy, there are a lot of vibrations at idle, and in operation it requires increased expenses. The main thing is not to save in oil, antifreeze, fuel and timing belt ($ 260 along with work). Any of these components is able to kill the motor. A characteristic problem of diesel is the cylinder head ($ 1100), since by 250 thousand km, replacement is usually required. This unpleasant procedure can be moved by competent maintenance and operation, or you can bring it closer to the increased loads, low -quality consumables and long rides at maximum speeds. If these three factors gather at the same time in one place - Hasta La Vista, Baby! Moreover, laying the head ($ 60 with work) also requires replacement at the slightest overheating. Therefore, diesel is not relevant for Russia.
 
On the little things. A pleasant nuance - engine protection for Nissan Primera is not required. In the case of an emergency, the blow takes a massive Ski of the subframe, and the crankcase remains intact.
Primera's mechanical gearboxes got rid of the fifth gear chronic incontinence - it often knocked out on the previous generation cars. It is better to change the oil in the gearbox every 90 thousand km, although it is flooded for the entire service life.
 
On the later Primera P11E, a variator was installed. It can work both in automatic and manual, by the way, six -speed mode. Moreover, to work for a long time and without problems, requiring only the replacement of fluid ($ 60) every 60 thousand km.
Well, the last nuance - CV joints, as usual, require control over the condition of the covers ($ 86 with work). I slept - get a new shrug ($ 250) and sign.
Text Dmitry Novitsky, drawing Alexander Krasnov

Nissan Primera (1999 onwards) 1.6 2.0
Length/width/height 4430/1715/1410
Working volume (cubic cub) 1597 1998
Power (L.S.) 100 130
Equipped mass (kg) 1255 1290
Maximum speed (km/h) 180 205
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (sec.) 11.5 9.6
Fuel consumption (medium, l/100 km) 7.2 7.8

 

Source: "Autopilot"