If there is such a thing as a 'British' Japanese car, then Nissan's Primera is the original article. The first one rolled out of the company's Sunderland plant in 1990, built with European steel, screwed together with European parts. Since then, the car has been gradually improved - but, even in its third generation - not beyond recognition. Reliability and value for money remain its keynotes - good news for the used buyer.

About the Nissan Primera

One of the most sensible family buys around. It might cost you a little more than an equivalent Sierra, Mondeo, Cavalier or Vectra but it should be worth it.

Representative finance example

If your borrow amount is £7,000 with a deposit of £1,000, a selected term of 48 months, at a representative APR of 17.9% (fixed) and an annual fixed interest rate of 17.9%, you would pay £171.83 per month. Total charge for credit would be £2,247.84 and total amount repayable is £8,247.84.

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