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Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | MY WORK CAR (NOT A FORD) |
This is my work car. Owned it for about a year when my Grandad passed away in May 2008. Although its slow and looks like a jelly mould, its a very clean and tidy car and he loved it. Might look like a Micra to us but in the world of OAP's this beast has some real pulling power. It's very reliable and i do about 500 miles a week in it with regular oil/filter changes and its now at 57,000 miles. It's a 2001 Nissan Micra Activ 1.0 with air con, c/l, e/w, power steering, reverse park sensors, electric adjustable headlights and with most of my driving being on the motorway i can get about 50mpg out of it. Its cheap to insure & tax and just gave it a wash and thought i'd post up some pics. He was an original east end cockney and it was his 1st anniversary of his death last month so i dedicate this post to him ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Jam [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:56 pm ] |
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micras do go quite well for what they are..quite a tidy little car that sorry..got to ask....is that a tea cosy on your head!? |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:59 pm ] |
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Author: | andyleesy [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:23 pm ] |
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very good cars, solid as said quick for what they are. put a set of 1.3 cams in it and it will move a little quicker without much/any affect to MPG. ![]() |
Author: | Ry [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:26 pm ] |
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Author: | andyleesy [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 4:46 pm ] |
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can't remember what he got on the RR but it was quite impressive. that said i'm not sure what they are meant to handle like? |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: MY WORK CAR (NOT A FORD) |
it's a 1.0 16v with 59bhp, Brakes well but doesn't handle very well, soft suspension and skinny wheels. Had the aircon serviced and I've put Bosch wiper blades and Philips BlueVision headlight bulbs in and it makes all the difference driving in the rain and at night. Its also got clear side repeaters ![]() |
Author: | andyleesy [ Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:04 am ] |
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Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:59 am ] |
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Author: | Mouse [ Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:03 pm ] |
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sorry to hear about your grandad as for the micra........... two wordsish "pulsar 4x4" ![]() well thats what id do as i was going to do it with my gf's one but she wouldnt let me ![]() but saying that if its a run about then you would want it small engined |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:06 pm ] |
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I did see a Nissan Micra Mystique 1.3 in Tesco carpark and do you know what it actually looked ok. Think there a limited edition one with 2 tone paint. ![]() |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Sun Jun 14, 2009 12:07 pm ] |
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Author: | Elward [ Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:05 am ] |
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i got embarassed by a micra on a straight, bearing in mind i have a 1.1 mk3 thats is 15 year old so its running about -4 bhp lol, but i binned it on the roundybounty's 35mm drop and yoko paradas ftw! but all in all a clean good condition run around ![]() |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:47 am ] |
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Gave it a good service today as its just over 61,000 now. Important that it keep it in good condition as i clocked up nearly 30,000 in the year i've had it and its used as a work car. Oil & Filter Renewal: Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 £34.38 Fuel Filter Renewal £11.99 Advanced Anti-Freeze Renewal (5 Year Warranty) £17.99 Bosch Super 4 Spark Plug Renewal £19.99 Redex Injector Cleaner Treatment £1.99 K&N Panel Air Filter £33.99 ADL Blue Print Front Discs & Pads £32.58 2x Auxiliary Drive Belts £20.93 Bringing the total service to £173.84 Also got some copper grease, brake cleaner, and a caliper piston tool which is bloody brilliant and made pushing the pistons back in soooooo much easier ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | EvilDes [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:45 am ] |
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You've nearly doubled the mileage of this poor thing in a year?? ![]() ![]() And she's still going strong! Agree with Mouse, Pulsar engine it! ![]() ![]() |
Author: | 95 Fiesta Si [ Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:53 pm ] |
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updated thread ![]() |
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