Tips for buying used Nissan Primera car

used Nissan Primera car

Nissan’s Primera has been synonymous with affordable, practical family transport, and the second-generation model. There are few good reasons to avoid it, with its space, practicality, affordability and dynamic competence. The Primeras are generally well equipped and reliable cars, while also being quick and safe. In this guide we’ll explain how to buy a used Nissan Primera car that is as safe and reliable as a new car.

Browse the areas below to arm yourself with all the information you need to make the successful purchase of the Primera as your dream car.

Important Car buying checks:

View our five essential safety checks you need to make before buying the used Primera.

1. Know the history of the used Primera:

Make sure to check the used Primera’s car history before buying. Car Data Check provides you with peace of mind that you’re making the right choice.

2. See the car:

Test-driving the used Primera helps you decide if it is the right car for you and also if this particular car is in good condition. Once you get behind the wheel, ask yourself if it is a good fit for your requirements.

•    Exterior Looks –

Nissan has somehow managed to create a mid-sized family car that’s distinctive, bland and ugly all at the same time, yet even though the car has been out of production for several years, it still doesn’t look old-fashioned.

•    Accessories –

The car accessories include the remote central locking, climate control, an alarm, CD player and electric windows in the front. You only have to move up one level before there’s also cruise control, powered windows for the rear, a CD auto-changer and alloy wheels.

•    Performance –

All three of the engines offered in the Primera are worth a look; even the entry-level 1.8-litre petrol unit gives the car a 116mph top speed, with 0-60mph taking 11.3 seconds. While that’s hardly the stuff of legend, in practice it’s fine, if most of your driving involves motorway cruising.

•    Practicality –

The Primera holds an ace up its sleeve here, as it doesn’t matter which bodystyle you buy, there’s masses of luggage capacity on offer. Even the hatch can offers 780 litres of storage space with the seats down, but if you opt for the estate that more than doubles to a brilliant 1,670 litres.

3. Used Nissan Primera Valuation:

Check the market value of the used Primera. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. The value of a used car is based on its condition, mileage, reliability, performance and popularity. Of course you want a car that is reliable and performs well.

4. The paperwork:

You must check the V5C document of the used Primera car. Also check the service history, MOT etc. Do not accept photocopies of these documents, they should be original.

Read more information on used Nissan cars on Auto Trader’s Nissan hub.