almera gti vs primera gt
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squarepants
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both just as good as each other....altough the almera is prone to rust on the rear archs around the seat belt mounts. i have been in both and i like both of them. iam not sure witch one i would choose.
I cannot say much about the Almera, as I have never owned one.
I could tell you a bit about the Primera, though. As with both of the vehicles, it has the SR20, so the tuning potential is very good. The Primera GT is very chunky and has a very brute look, which I like. It's a 5 door, which you already know, but I think it's nice to have a sporty 5-door. It is also a lower insurance group than the Almera (I think). The interior is pretty nice too, the driving cockpit seems to surround you very nicely. Everything is positioned for the driver to use, which makes it feel that the vehicle is more for the driver.. it's hard to explain, it's just how I felt at the time when I owned one. A really nice huge boot.
Good luck with the choice.
I could tell you a bit about the Primera, though. As with both of the vehicles, it has the SR20, so the tuning potential is very good. The Primera GT is very chunky and has a very brute look, which I like. It's a 5 door, which you already know, but I think it's nice to have a sporty 5-door. It is also a lower insurance group than the Almera (I think). The interior is pretty nice too, the driving cockpit seems to surround you very nicely. Everything is positioned for the driver to use, which makes it feel that the vehicle is more for the driver.. it's hard to explain, it's just how I felt at the time when I owned one. A really nice huge boot.
Good luck with the choice.
The Primera has a very good handling. Put in some bigger cams, and you will have more fun!
The Almera is faster......here in Holland one goes from 0-100 (km/h) in 6,6 seconds! That's crazy! My old Primera had JWT S3R cams, and did 0-100 in 7,6 seconds (all measured with an RSM)
The SR20 engine is realy strong......but the "older" ones are better. Only thing Nissan has got a bit ####ty brakes. I put on perforated diskes, and that was 200% better!
gr Chrismo, ps mine was Blue metallic too, Midnight Blue it was.......I think. Realy nice color!!
The Almera is faster......here in Holland one goes from 0-100 (km/h) in 6,6 seconds! That's crazy! My old Primera had JWT S3R cams, and did 0-100 in 7,6 seconds (all measured with an RSM)
The SR20 engine is realy strong......but the "older" ones are better. Only thing Nissan has got a bit ####ty brakes. I put on perforated diskes, and that was 200% better!
gr Chrismo, ps mine was Blue metallic too, Midnight Blue it was.......I think. Realy nice color!!
ollie240585
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Both the Primera GT and the Almera GTi are group 14 insurance.
I believe it is the 2.0l Primera (125ish BHP) one is group 9.
I have a Primera GT, handling wise it is awesome, double wishbone suspension at the front I think it handles better than a K11. Power is excellent as well, the SR20 engine can be driven economically, best i've got is about 45 MPG, although driving everyday, a mix between motorway and town driving I get around 35 MPG. But its got the power there where you need it, sit at 50 in 5th gear, put your foot down and it'll pull up to 70 in seconds and pull to a hell of a lot more! The SR20 is an awesome engine and is quite happy to REV all the way up to the rev limiter, the redline is at 7,000 RPM!!! Crazy!!!
I think they are both fantastic cars, I went for the Primera as its more practical, larger boot, more doors. But I'd say go for your own personal taste as whatever you get, you won't be disappointed.
I got my 1998 (S REG) Primera GT last year for £850 with 6 months TAX and 5 Months MOT.
I believe it is the 2.0l Primera (125ish BHP) one is group 9.
I have a Primera GT, handling wise it is awesome, double wishbone suspension at the front I think it handles better than a K11. Power is excellent as well, the SR20 engine can be driven economically, best i've got is about 45 MPG, although driving everyday, a mix between motorway and town driving I get around 35 MPG. But its got the power there where you need it, sit at 50 in 5th gear, put your foot down and it'll pull up to 70 in seconds and pull to a hell of a lot more! The SR20 is an awesome engine and is quite happy to REV all the way up to the rev limiter, the redline is at 7,000 RPM!!! Crazy!!!
I think they are both fantastic cars, I went for the Primera as its more practical, larger boot, more doors. But I'd say go for your own personal taste as whatever you get, you won't be disappointed.
I got my 1998 (S REG) Primera GT last year for £850 with 6 months TAX and 5 Months MOT.
ollie240585
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Very good actually, spots which are prone to rot are the boot, the spoilers were fitted before they were painted so water gets under the spoiler and rots it from the inside, I doubt you'll find a GT without at least some bubbling round the spoiler, front cross members are similar to a K11, they do give in over time. other than that, same as any other car.
You get that spoiler thing on most nissan cars with a spoiler on the boot don't you though? Especially from around that time.
I really wanna try one of these GT's. All the reviews I've ever read have said even though it's styling looks poor (I'm actually really fond of the primera's style, and the spoilered ones look ace IMO) the ride and handling are better then any other car in it's class from that time. And the SR20DE just sounds like an awesome engine.
I really wanna try one of these GT's. All the reviews I've ever read have said even though it's styling looks poor (I'm actually really fond of the primera's style, and the spoilered ones look ace IMO) the ride and handling are better then any other car in it's class from that time. And the SR20DE just sounds like an awesome engine.
SR20 is very good! But as I wrote down before, there is a difference between the old and new SR20 blocks! The head is lighter, and there is no brigde between the crankbearings on the newer one. The old SR20 is better for performance modifications!
But the GT you like to buy is a great car! Both in looks and drivebillity, no doubt about that! On thing: Buy a SS-autochrome header!! Those things cost a little, are made of stainless steel, look GREAT, get you more power (around 7 hp!).
Also put the ignition at -17!
gr Chrismo
ollie240585
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It truly is an awesome car, I like the styling, the interior is pretty awful though. Part leather with some material which looks as crap as any other nissan of the same era. Primera GT SE is the way to go with the black leather interior. Externally I think they look awesome, from the front, back or side.
SR20 is an awesome engine, which is why it ended up in, The sunny, pulsar, 200sx, 180sx, silvia, primera, almera, early skylines and probably other cars I've missed.
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Alfonze
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yeah thats the one thats for sale the se version must be as its full leather, just getting funds together now is the problem.
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...48&channel=CARS&adcategory=&largeId=903853836
the only thing I dont like about it is the wolfrace alloys
£583 tpft with 2 ncb I was quoted, that good or bad?
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...48&channel=CARS&adcategory=&largeId=903853836
the only thing I dont like about it is the wolfrace alloys
£583 tpft with 2 ncb I was quoted, that good or bad?
James
Chairman
In my opinion, the Primera feels better built than the Almera (I've driven both), this could be down to the Primera being built over here, the finishing just seems a bit better.
With regards to the SR20, what an engine, mine's at 142k now and still going strong, I got it dyno'd at 134k and still managed this:
The hi-port SR20s that came in the P10 eGTs are the more powerful, 150bhp I believe, with a redline of 7600rpm!!
I paid £700 for mine, 1998 model with 132,000 miles, most service history, 6 months tax and 6 months MOT, love it!
With regards to the SR20, what an engine, mine's at 142k now and still going strong, I got it dyno'd at 134k and still managed this:
The hi-port SR20s that came in the P10 eGTs are the more powerful, 150bhp I believe, with a redline of 7600rpm!!
I paid £700 for mine, 1998 model with 132,000 miles, most service history, 6 months tax and 6 months MOT, love it!
squarepants
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it is a hard choice lol.. i still reckon the primeras interior is better than the almera. and the courlor's of the ones at your dealers, the primera is a better courlor
if i had to choose a primera GT it would have to be a saloon, i preffer them over the hatchs...touring car style
i would go the primera mate
if i had to choose a primera GT it would have to be a saloon, i preffer them over the hatchs...touring car style
i would go the primera mate
James
Chairman
Yeah, a bit down on the book figure but I'm not sure how reliable that is!
This is very true, it's quite a difference to a Micra!Hyundai said:
superls
K10 Tuner
thats what the e-brake is for, lol
James
Chairman
Not on a Primera you wouldn't! Discs all round! At least mine can't anyway! lol
That's quite a good price for a GTLE!
Hmm well, I'm assuming the SLX is probably a 1.6, or rather, it's the 1.6 you're interested in?
Well, it's got the GA16DE engine, roughly 100bhp. It's.. a Sunny. I've owned a 100NX which has the backbone of a Sunny so all I can say is that it is a pretty fun car. Not too fast, but it isn't slow. Primera GT is still a better choice, though.
Well, it's got the GA16DE engine, roughly 100bhp. It's.. a Sunny. I've owned a 100NX which has the backbone of a Sunny so all I can say is that it is a pretty fun car. Not too fast, but it isn't slow. Primera GT is still a better choice, though.
Road Tax on the Primera will be the same as the Sunny. I think the lower tax band are for cars which are under 1549cc.
Current prices are:
Under 1549cc: 12 Months (£125), 6 Months (£68.75).
Over 1549cc: 12 Months (£190), 6 Months (£104.50).
It is pricey, so I would suggest to get a car which is affordable for whoever takes responsibility of the vehicle.
Current prices are:
Under 1549cc: 12 Months (£125), 6 Months (£68.75).
Over 1549cc: 12 Months (£190), 6 Months (£104.50).
It is pricey, so I would suggest to get a car which is affordable for whoever takes responsibility of the vehicle.
ollie240585
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Depends what you want out of a car, if you want reliability and ok running costs then a GA16 P11 will be adequate, if you want something which growls and moves when you put your foot down, then a GT all the way!!!
