Nissan Almera 1.5 S Reviews

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Nissan Almera 1.5 S
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Average Ratings for Nissan Almera 1.5 S

  • Performance2.7 stars
  • Practicality3.4 stars
  • Reliability3 stars
  • Value for Money2.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.7 stars
  • Overall Rating2.8 stars

43 Reviews For Nissan Almera 1.5 S

  • Guest 29th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I THINK THAT THE ALMERA IS A VERY GOOD ECONOMICAL CAR. THE ALMERA GEARBOX
    IS A PROBLEM GIVER BUT OTHERWISE THE ENGIN IS SUPER. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT THE ALMERA SHOULD GET A BETTER PERFORMANCE ENGIN, MAYBE A 2L ENGIN TO MAKE THE CAR A MORE YOUTH LIKE. NISSAN WILL MAKE ALOT OF MONEY IF THEY CATER FOR THE MORE YOUNGER GENERATION. THE A/C OF THE CAR NEVER ONCE GAVE ME PROBLEMS AND I THINK ILL STILL DRIVE IT FOR FIVE YEARS.

  • Guest 18th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Almera 1.5 - S.

    I have owned my 2003, 1.5 petrol "S" model for almost 1 year. It has been owned by one previous owner, a woman with 54,400 Miles. It needed some TLC and a full service: oil filter, new (Bosch 3 core) spark plugs, 5w-30 Synth' Oil, air filter, tracking and camber, repair to a slow puncture on one tyre and now drives like new!! I have previously owned a new 911 997 Turbo (GT silver) (sold because I am having a costly divorce) had a 53' Range Rover Vogue, had a new 52' Audi TT, ...

  • Nabile 2nd Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I hated the nissan almera 1.5 s shape but I put up with it.
    One day I was driving and all of the sudden the engine stalled when I was overtaking on a busy dual carriageway. It happened without any warning and it nearly killed me.
    I found out that this problem is caused by a faulty timing chain. It's a RENAULT part that stretches and causes the engine to stall and not restart.
    Nissan still refuses to own up and recall all Almeras. Until the timing chain is replaced, Nissan Almeras are a death ...

  • Guest 12th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    After reading the reviews already on here i thought i would write one. My Nissan Almera 1.5 S 2002 02 plate 46k on the clock i got it at 40k!! and so far no problems. Alot of people have been talking about the gear box failing but after doing alot of reasearch and reading this only seems to appear on 2003 models or later and if its going to hapen it does it before 40k (so im hoping im ok. again another common problem seems to be melting headlights again seems to be on 2003 or later models. Now f ...

  • Guest 23rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have owned different brands of cars and there is something to be said for all of them. The best car I had was an Audi 80 from 93. Had two Mercedes Benz which where great but expensive. The worst car I ever had was a Renault Clio. The second worst car was a Saab 9-5 3 ltr V6 full options, of 99. The Almera is like taking a clean breath of air. I have noticed a lot of complaints about small stuff and that Nissan would not do this and that. I recommend everyone to buy an expensive quality car ful ...

  • Guest 12th Jul 2009

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    I bought a 53 plate nissan almera s last year,was 40000 on clock,but now still not been 50000 on clock ,gearbox broken,I put in garage nearly one month,cos i can not find a used parts, and i can not offer a new gearbox it's cost around 2000 pounds! I do't know what shall i do now !

  • GOONERS11 28th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I have an Almera with 80,000 miles on the clock and will be on its third gear box.
    I think every 2 years I need a new gear box at £800 a time.
    These cars are also dangerous in wet conditions when driving at sensible speeds,the front wheels slide.
    The model is a 1.5 SVE.
    I intend to contact Nissan,as I am fed up.
    The head lights have been fixed though.

  • ChainsawAutopsy 28th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    i have a W reg Nissan Almera 1.5 SE, its not exactly a hot hatch but its relatively handsome, it pulls ok if you gas it enough and it takes corners nicely if you dont take the mickey. That being said, push it too hard round a tight roundabout in the wet and it starts to lose grip and drifts, which is exciting, in the same way that approaching a waterfall in a canal boat is. The interior is what youd expect from a car in this price range, lots of grey and plastic (i have the brown drivers seat co ...

  • Guest 22nd Apr 2009

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    I've owned a 53 plate Nissan Almera for just over a year now, when i bought the car it had already had the gearbox replaced so i didn't think it would be a problem, around august the gearbox failed again making loads of noise when i was driving down the road and i really had trouble getting it in gear, i bought a secondhand one for £180 and got it fixed, now last month the gearbox has failed exactly same again meaning i need to get another one as the cars on HP and i can't just get rid of ...

  • loveunow 31st Mar 2009

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    They're good on fuel, but I had continual problems getting my 53 reg Nissan Almera 1.5S into reverse gear..the Nissan dealer said there was nothing wrong.
    Now you cannot get it into any gear and the local garage said that it needs a new gearbox and clutch costing over £2000 including labour and vat.

  • Guest 4th Mar 2009

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    We bought an Almera 5 door S 3003 from our local Nissan dealer in December 2006 with 10,097 on the clock. Just over two years later (and when the two year warranty had expired) the car started making a strange noise and it was sometimes difficult to get it into gear. When we took it to an independent garage we were told that it was the gearbox. By this time the car only had 22,500 on the clock. The Nissan dealer has said it is not their problem and Nissan head office say that there is no pro ...

  • lizwoo22 23rd Oct 2008

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    The worst car I have ever had the misfortune to drive! Cheap car with a tacky finish. 53 plate and the gearbox and clutch are completely shot. About 26,000 on the clock. Bought it from my mum who had it from new and she only used it as a runaround. Don't buy this car, spend a little more on a more reliable make and save your money in the long run.

  • abc123ii8yoi 18th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Reliability is key. Everything else is extra really. You never really have to put any money into it and always starts first time.

  • brunzire 8th Sep 2008

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    Nissan Almera 2001 1.5: Have had this car for over a year bought it @ 34000 miles. I have a had 4 breakdowns mainly around the car overheating and the drive belts snapping.
    Latest problem is the Gearbox. The car will not go into 5th. I had it at mechanic who says it needs s new Gearbox (re-conditioned or one from a scrap yard). For what it is going to cost to repair it is not worth it. Plus there is a risk here as I having been looking around the web for info on a replacement Gearbox and it see ...

  • wolfy1982 22nd Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Easy to drive cheep to run even in todays hight fuel price, and very easy to clean and keep nice.
    Hmmm where to start, I've had to have the headlights changed due to melting, I've also had to have the gearbox changed at ONLY 37,000 and its had a new clutch to boot.
    But all in all I wouldn't change it, it still drives well and for a standard car she does all thats asked, and asks very little in the way of oil, water and so on.

  • Guest 11th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Nissan Almera 1.5 SE is found to be road noisy. Faulty headlamps, and problems with the manual 5 speed gear box, and also found problems with the air condition system.
    Headlamps has been replaced by recall.
    These models has a manufactures deficiency on the 5 speed manual gearbox system. Nissan my recall to rectify the fault.

  • Guest 27th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Nissan Almera nice comfortable car great for the open motorway but not the best for city driven. Very little noise in the cab and even standing outside the car you have to listen to hear the engine. Light clutch. Good breaking system and comfortable steering. The stereo doesn't give many options for eq purposes.

  • Guest 23rd May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought this car about 6 years ago from new its now got almost 80,000 miles on the clock, and never once let me down still running with same exhaust, battery, clutch, from new..........great car.

  • vic vic 17th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Would definately reccommend the Nissan Almera as a reliable "family - active do things person" car. Very reliable, very versatile & easy to clean even after the dogs been camping with us for two weeks! Mines done 50 000 miles & has been really easy to maintain (I'm a girl!) so don't know what all these other guys have been doing to theirs!

  • Guest 10th May 2008

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    38000 miles in a Nissan Almera Sport Saloon and my gearbox is toast. Really annoyed.
    There is also rust on the roof and my headlamps melted down (but were replaced by recall).