Contrary to our previous statement. I'd like to assure everyone that we're not going to die on this trip. I hope this assurance doesn't take away from the entertainment.

Saturday 24 March 2007

High Praise for the Micra

In the What Car? Used Car of the Year - best supermini upto £3000 category they had the following to say about the Nissan Micra

"The only question here was what would be the runner-up, because at this price, nothing can touch the Micra. The Nissan’s reliability is beyond question: phrases such as ‘bulletproof’ and ‘just keeps on going’ rang around the room as our judges ran through the Micra’s talents. On top of that, it’s fun to drive and cheap to run. You can expect well over 40mpg from this 1.0-litre engine, and it has enough poke to mean there’s no point buying the bigger, more expensive 1.3."

They didn't speculate on its ability to tackle mountain ranges, sinking ferries and deserts but 'Bulletproof' well we'll see.

Only now got to compare it to the What Ice Cream Van? award winner in the sub 1 litre category.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Mate, on your way, could you just swing past the Hindu Kush to test out that 'Bulletproof' statement? As a plus point, Coops' ginger hair will surely be revered over there. He's bound to get mistaken for some kind of flame god, or at least a fire nymph.

Oli said...

I haven't read the detailed design brief which illuminates that 'bulletproof' claim however I would imagine it says something like "In conjunction with a fully operational god like ginger fire nymph, the Nissan Micra emits an energy field repelling enemy artillery". If this is the case we'll take you up on your offer...obviously for a small charitable donation.