jonathan_dyane Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Having strayed into Saab Aero ownership now sadly for sale is my Primera. Previously one of Wuvvum’s quality used cars I’ve had this sporty number for just over 2 years and it has been a paragon of 1990’s Japanese reliability. It handles brilliantly, good turn of speed and 40mpg+ easily attained with a light right foot. MOT April. I have made the following improvements: Replacing air con condenser and regas (works beautifully)Replaced radiator and refilled with the green antifreeze as original5 oil and filter changes (I’ve done 25000 miles in it)New back brake discs and padsNew exhaust (except CAT which is original)Towbar fittedCut out rot at the back of sills/inner wheelarches and welded up using weld through primer.Replaced abs sensorReplaced wishbones with decent quality Delphi replacementsReplaced knackered original stereo with decent iphone compatible Kenwood number (also has line in)Replaced with secondhand dented bootlid (now badged GX to confuse) and one back door.Got remote central locking working and wiper self parking. The bad: One of the front wheel bearings is getting grumbly and will need replacing eventuallyBumpers shabby and sill trims currently not fitted (mud accumulates under them so I didn’t put them back on after I fixed the sills)When I replaced the tyres I went up to 65 series from 60 to improve the ride. This worked to an extent but at full lock the tyres now rub on the plastic wheelarch liners.NSR door dented.I think it could use a ABS reluctor ring thing because sometimes when you brake to a stop from low speed the ABS kicks in unnecessarily. Kringle, Fat_Pirate, RobT and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 That looks awesome. Not able to buy any cars as wifey would rightly kill me.However if I won a car........ (#28 & #47 if you go down that route)Doubt you will need to though jonathan_dyane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hhhhhhhhhhnnnnngggg. Hhhhhhhnnnnnnnnggggggg. Hhhhhhnnhnnnnhhhhhmnnnngggggh. UltraWomble, jonathan_dyane, rantingYoof and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Trusted seller, you know it makes sense. Lacquer Peel, jonathan_dyane and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hnnnnng. jonathan_dyane, loserone and UltraWomble 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I think this Primera is very you, Jim Bell. The Moog and jonathan_dyane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I think this Primera is very you, Jim Bell. Hnnnn-I Know but I cant insure it-nnnnnnnnnnngh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Peridot Green...... the bestest colour of ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 try using npoc as a forum code for any discounts with the specialist insewerants bolognasal spray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Peridot Green...... the bestest colour of ever. nah poofy nordic blue or cerise in std coloursand mystic is OMG but is also OMFG for a litre of paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Hnnnn-I Know but I cant insure it-nnnnnnnnnnngh.It matches your eyes/trousers/blouse/hair* Surely that is more important than insurance.** * Delete as applicable. ** Not a legal opinion. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chompy_snake Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Looks solid for age but is not mystic green so I lost interest and fell asleep. Good price shame about colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 If it had Infiniti badges on it I'd consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 If it had Infiniti badges on it I'd consider it. This is easlily achieved. I have glue. Talbot, The Moog, chompy_snake and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Have you got a scruffier one, I don't want to look too posh. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 This really is a fun thing to drive. Far quicker point to point than it has any right to be. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Aye, turning circle is indeed pants. I think the crossmembers on these can suffer, but nowhere near as badly as the Almeras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Do these like to rust like the contemporary Micra and Almera? My dad had an identical GT as a company car back in the day. He loved it, except for saying it had a horrendous turning circle. Looks cracking anyway, good luck with your sale.Yes, but it is a 20 year old Japanese* car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoftyvRS Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I had both a P10 eGT and a P11 GT at various points over the years, arguably the best cars i ever had for pounds per smiles. Hope it finds a good home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Phwoar. Would you like a swap for an MGF? With winter on the way it's the ideal car for the thinking Saab driver... Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Where are you located? Always been keen on these but never had the pleasure jonathan_dyane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I had both a P10 eGT and a P11 GT at various points over the years, arguably the best cars i ever had for pounds per smiles. Hope it finds a good home!I to have had both eGt 4 door in green.GT 4 door in red..great cars. I bought the GT to replace the eGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 I'm in Liverpool, alas no swaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Now £295, it has to go! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Jim Bell likes this so much he's sending me videos of the topic title. Lacquer Peel and jonathan_dyane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Dont shame my kink bro. The Moog and jonathan_dyane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Is the reg on this JI8ELL as it’s got his name written all over it. jonathan_dyane, gadgetgricey, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Yeah go on then, can’t say no at that money unless Jim Bell has already bought it The Moog, Tickman, jonathan_dyane and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Yeah go on then, can’t say no at that money unless Jim Bell has already bought it I just couldnt find affordable insurance, even though I tried quite hard. Last time I try quite hard. Well bought though man!Metally cheap imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 I’m assuming it doesn’t cost more than a Boxster S for insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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