Hello from Bonnie Aberdeen
Printed From: Nissan Primera Owners Club
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URL: http://www.npoc.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3298
Printed Date: 27 Mar 2026 at 4:45am
Topic: Hello from Bonnie Aberdeen
Posted By: Kerwin
Subject: Hello from Bonnie Aberdeen
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2007 at 10:04pm
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Just got my 3rd Primera a 2001 plate P11-144 1.8s in silver, 49k on the clock and drives like new. Traded up from a 1997 P11 2.0gx in green and before that I had a 1995 P11 2.0 eGT Guess I like Primera's lol. I tend to do most of the servicing/repairs myself as I don't really trust garages. Just fitted new LCD bulbs in the dash and fitted the cd changer from my old P11 into the 144 :-) My new P11-144 is probably the smoothest Primera I have had, very taught on the road and a nice punchy engine. The 1.8 has more low down torque than the 2.0 in my old primera, so much so that I was wheelspinning everywhere the first few days. The out and out grunt is not quite the same as the 2.0 but it's not that far off. The engine does have a nice growl when pushed hard, but not the 'scream' that the GT had. I find the clutch and gearchange a lot smoother and the car is a lot quieter all round. Some nice touches in the 144, like the stereo getting louder the faster you drive, the stereo controls on the wheel, the climate control, the curry hook thing, the arm rest in the back, cup holders etc. As a family car that is fun to drive it's hard to beat. :-) |
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Posted By: nordic scooby
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2007 at 10:10pm
welcome to the cub m8 sounds like you've got a nice motor get some pic's up and enjoy the club ------------- ever seen scooby run!  NPOC BEST IN SHOW N SHINE 2007 (cheers peeps) |
Posted By: Kerwin
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2007 at 10:18pm
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would help if I could spell Aberdeen lol. The new 144 is really nice, enjoying every mile :-) I have the sneaking suspicion that Nissans official 0-60 on the 1.8 is wrong it feels much faster than the 10.8 seconds. ------------- Kerwin. 2001 P11-144 1.8s |
Posted By: nordic scooby
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2007 at 10:25pm
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my work m8 has one and it feels quick too enjoy your new motor m8 are you thinking of becoming a full member of the club its well worth the 15 quid m8 open's all sorts of info that you can't get to at the mo ------------- ever seen scooby run! NPOC BEST IN SHOW N SHINE 2007 (cheers peeps) |
Posted By: primera_gt_200
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2007 at 1:58am
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welcome dude sweet ride ------------- 
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Posted By: RS Tom-Hundred
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2007 at 9:28am
Welcome 2 the club 
Get some pics up wen u get a spare minute so we can see ur prim  -------------   |
Posted By: Blue
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2007 at 10:46am
That's certainly a bonus in my eyes lol!
 Welcome to the club mate, hope you enjoy your motor. -------------  |
Kerwin wrote:Posted By: Stevie-Boy
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2007 at 10:48am
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Glad you're enjoying the new motor! I stuck an R in your Aberdeen for you! ------------- 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Member of the Month: Jan 2014 ex P11 Si, P11 GT, P11-144 Sport+, P11 GT Turbo, P11-144 Wagon, Subaru Legacy B4 RSK, 350z, Type R |
Posted By: kuro144
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2007 at 8:01pm
I agree. I also think the official 0-60 is wrong. Probably nearer 9.8.
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Posted By: Kerwin
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2007 at 10:49am
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Yup, might even be a bit quicker than that, if only the rev limiter didn't kick in just at 60 in second gear lol. Sorted a squeak in the rear, it was the plastic lining for the boot lid, not clipped in place properly. Now all I have to track down is the click/clunk from the passenger side door area. Sounds like something that is moving about under acceleration/braking. The hunt continues. Does anyone know if the p11-144's have brake assist as standard, mine is a 2001 ariel at the front model. many thanks, ------------- Kerwin. 2001 P11-144 1.8s |
Posted By: Biojoba
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2007 at 11:11pm
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Welcome to NPOC ------------- |
Posted By: kuro144
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2007 at 11:25am
I think all p11-144s have the brake force distribution as standard.
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Posted By: Marc T
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2007 at 12:21pm
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"Some nice touches in the 144, like the stereo getting louder the faster you drive"
I could've sworn the stereo was doing this, but I thought I was going mad!
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Posted By: ady1970
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2007 at 12:29am
| Hi, yes all p11-144's have the brake assist. Acccording to the guy who sold me my one. See my thread for details of mine. |
Posted By: Sluffer
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2007 at 1:24am
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Welcome to NPOC ------------- It is much better to have loved and lost a sheep, than it is to have never loved one at all. |
Posted By: crazy taxi
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2007 at 1:34am
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Welcome,
The QG18 does seem faster than the spec. there is a vid clip of my 1.8 P12 knocking around that showed me hitting 60 in 10 even with the compulsory change to third at 58. ------------- Old enough to know better, too old to change |
Posted By: crazy taxi
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2007 at 1:38am
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Oh yeah, keep an eye and ear out on Aug 23rd! should be around Hazlehead and the cemetary over the road from AFC.
Green eGT, very loud and proud. ------------- Old enough to know better, too old to change |
Posted By: Kerwin
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2007 at 9:47am
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Just paid my membership fee via paypal :-) and waiting to get made a member.................(twiddling thumbs) Got the recall done on the crank sensor f.o.c. vian local Nissan dealer who also washed and hoovered the car, bonus!! My exhaust centre section just started to blow, pretty noisy now, I called the garage I got it from 3 weeks ago and they are replacing it for nothing :-) a good week all round methinks. regards, ------------- Kerwin. 2001 P11-144 1.8s |
Posted By: Kerwin
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2007 at 9:29pm
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full member now :-) Just fitted the cd changer to the correct bracket in the boot. The two bolts had rusted under the car and they sheared when I tried to remove them, so out came the drill and out came the sheared bolts. 2 new bolts and all is well. ------------- Kerwin. 2001 P11-144 1.8s |