Bought a 2001 Micra 1.0S today with 94,500 on the clock. Paid a bargain price from a trader in my village. Got it home, hoovered it out including the boot, lubed all door locks, petrol flap lock and ignition.
Checked tyre pressures (including spare). Gave the engine bay a little wipe over.
Only thing at fault so far is the accelerator pedal is a little stiff so it'll be off with the air box tomorrow to check the throttle cable area.
Bodywork is a bit reddy, pinky and not the best but it's solid, straight and isn't a rust bucket.
Perhaps a good wash and Autoglym SRP and wax can help.
Had a K11 1.3 in the past, then my Dad had a K11 1.3 which I used to drive a lot. Now my wife drives a K11 1.3 and my Dad has replaced his last Micra with guess what......another K11 Micra 1.4.
The Micra bought today is a runabout and will help to keep the miles down on my true pride and joy. A '01 Golf GT TDI which has been race tuned to 281bhp and 425ftlbs. It's my baby which I've had for four years and it's going to be kept in the garage as much as poss.
What I love about the K11's are their reliability, ease of maintenance, great all round visibility and frugal economy.
