L reg Micra or L reg Clio?

Question

I currently have an L reg Clio (1.4).

A guy I know is selling an L reg Micra for just under £400.

The Clio has done just over 80,000 miles, the Micra has 74,000.

I've spent at least £400 repairing broken bits on the Clio. Could the Micra be any better?

I know a mechanic so I'll get him to look at the Micra beforehand.

What would you do?

Oh and I am a uni student with a tight budget and expensive insurance!

Thanks.

Answer 1

I would stick with the clio, you know everything that wrong or has been wrong with it and you've already spent good money on it to try and sort it out.  If you were to go for the micra you've lost 400 quid staight off plus you'd never know whats about to go wrong with it next.  I'd defo stick with the clio.  (you also look better in a clio than micra!?)

Answer 2

I,ve got an L reg clio with a 1900 engine, i,ve had it for about 6 years and drive it almost every day its got over 100 thousand on the clock, looks a bit tatty but she,s a great runner...clios rule lol

Answer 3

Nissan's are reliable, Renault Clio's are in my own personal top ten off cars that breakdown most, and I work in the game.

But seriously, get your man in the know to check it out.