1987 nissan micra k10 1.0 colette, my first car :) (Read 287 times)

[samdreadsskelldog]

hey guys just joined the forum so nice to meet you all. i am a late learner due to lack of time and money but i recently passed my test and being a lover of old cars i decided to buy this beauty, she is a little dull and faded with a couple of small dings but is otherwise very clean and mechanically very sound. i plan to clean her up and fix the dents as and when i can get round to it and she will be a proper little stunner

[gainsb1]

Hello Sam....... etc. (Ye gods! Why such a long username? ) and welcome. I remember the Collette version as a friend of mine had one and she was called Collette (true). Hers had two-tone paintwork.
I recall, a few years ago, that a survey had revealed that this model Micra had the highest survival rate of any car in this country - 24% still on the road. There may be a few less nowadays but it does illustrate what a reliable car it is. Good choice.
So, what's it's history, mileage, cost etc..

Leigh (Area rep)

[griffo20022]

Nice! Great first car choice! My brother in laws recently turned 17 and he's looking at K10's

[samdreadsskelldog]

thanks guys, i believe it has only had 1 owner who is now too old to drive, its done 87k miles and i payed 300 pounds for it with 12 months MOT

unfortunately there is no service history for it but it is in very nice condition, its had its sills welded recently and its also been undersealed. few bits of surface corrosion in the usual places but nothing substantial.
the engine sounds lovely, no unusual noises or signs of tiredness from what i can tell and its an absoloute joy to drive even with the absence of power steering

[samdreadsskelldog]

if anybody could give me any tips towards restoring my micra it would be much apreciated, apart from the couple of scrapyard cars i bought as a kid to mess about with ive never had my own project before.

[randywanger]

Great choice for a first car. Welcome aboard.