Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying?

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Tue 15 May 2012 17:41
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - mikem004

I was thinking of getting a K12 Micra (2003-on). Maybe an 04 or 05. Private seller.

I have previously had 95 and 99 K11 Micras which were bullet proof.

But browsing the web, there are quite a few reports of expensive stretched timing chain problems on the new shape Micras. Was this problem fixed after the early 03 models? And how wide ranging was the problem?

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Tue 15 May 2012 18:54
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - Auristocrat

The K12 isn't the 'new shape' - that's the K13 introduced in 2010 and built in India.

Edited by Auristocrat on 15/05/2012 at 18:57

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Tue 15 May 2012 19:45
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - Armitage Shanks {p}

Yes, built in India, Sunderland is now given over to production of the best-selling Juke.

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Tue 15 May 2012 22:00
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - Auristocrat
Main production in Sunderland is still the Qashqai. The Note is also made there, as will the Note replacement and the new C-segment hatchback.
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Tue 15 May 2012 20:22
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - mikem004

Just to clarify. My post is about the -03 to -10 K12 Micras.

I was referring to the change from the K11 to K12 shape.

I have seen pics of the K13, but haven't noticed them on the UK roads yet.

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Wed 16 May 2012 10:58
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - ChannelZ

Just to clarify. My post is about the -03 to -10 K12 Micras.

I was referring to the change from the K11 to K12 shape.

I have seen pics of the K13, but haven't noticed them on the UK roads yet.

Plenty of K13 about here.

The K12 just seem to me a funny looking Clio. Don't they share engines? Clios are cheaper, and more dealers about too.

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Wed 16 May 2012 11:14
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - Auristocrat

New range of 1.2 engines for the Micra - not used in present Clio.

What I didn't realise was that most of the Nissan petrol engines up to 1.6 are made by a company called Aichikikai who have had technical and business ties with Nissan since 62/63. Main customers are Nissan, Suzuki and Jatco, followed by Renault, Renault-Samsung, and Ford.

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Tue 15 May 2012 19:38
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - corax

Go instead for a Toyota Yaris. This car carried on where the K11 Micra finished and they are equally bulletproof, plus they feel more modern to drive. All engines are good, although if you are doing more long distance work, choose the 1.3 petrol or 1.4 diesel over the 1.0 petrol as it's low geared.

Edited by corax on 15/05/2012 at 19:38

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Tue 15 May 2012 20:19
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - mikem004

Yes, I'm thinking about a Yaris.

They are more expensive than the equivalent Nissan. They also seem to get snapped up a few hours after they appear on Auto Trader.

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Tue 15 May 2012 20:39
Nissan Micra K12 - New shape Micras: avoid buying? - madf

Yes, I'm thinking about a Yaris.

They are more expensive than the equivalent Nissan. They also seem to get snapped up a few hours after they appear on Auto Trader.

They also do not rust like Micras...Lost of 13 year old ones till looking like new...

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