Nissan 100NX - experiences?

[gradeAfailure]

Afternoon chaps..

Female friend looking for a new car, budget £1k or thereabouts, requirements are cheap, reliable, different, economical, fun, mimimum engine size 1.6 - though one of these might fit the bill nicely.

Anyone had any experience of them?

[Herbs]

looked into briefly many years ago but was put off by the front end. seriously bad imo. Worth looking at a Toyota Sera which was around teh same budget then and looks 10 times better and has funky doors.

[Gizmo!]

In all seriousness... No. Very dated thing.

Puma 1.7 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1636419.htm
Vauxhall Tigra http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1595145.htm

Or even a bargain option - Rover Coupé: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1618934.htm - surprisingly good cars and they have the T-Bar roof.

Or, obviously... a small rear wheel drive convertible.

[gradeAfailure]

Tigra's a no-go as her brother's got one, Puma ruled out due to the corrosion issues, Seras are out of budget, will mention the Rover. MX5 also a possibility but would prefer a non-convertible for security reasons.

Apart from the marmite looks, what's so bad about the Nissan?

[martin vr6]

Apart from them being god awful to look at and drive they rust like there's no tomorrow.

Get a GOOD Puma and enjoy it is my advice

[DrTre]

Mazda MX3?

[Chesty LeRoux]

gradeAfailure said:

Tigra's a no-go as her brother's got one, Puma ruled out due to the corrosion issues, Seras are out of budget, will mention the Rover. MX5 also a possibility but would prefer a non-convertible for security reasons.

Apart from the marmite looks, what's so bad about the Nissan?

MX5 with a hardtop.

[gradeAfailure]

Handling and dynamics not the top priority as she's coming from a Mk5 Escort! Tbh, I think load space will rule out the MX5, but the MX3 is now on the list..

Do the 100NXs rust then?

[Mr Gear]

What are Honda CRXs worth?