What should I do with an old Nissan Primera?

What should I do with an old Nissan Primera?

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paulrockliffe

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15,679 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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I've been driving a Nissan Primera for the last couple of years, has been great but has a few faults. My Dad has the same car and has just bought a new car, so I now have two old Nissan Primeras, both cars are P11-114 from 2001, 2 litre SE spec cars. My Dad's also has a few different faults, so I'm using mine to fix my Dad's and then I need to get rid of mine for as much money as possible.

I realise that my car isn't worth very much, but I've never had to dispose of a car before, so I'm not sure what my options are exactly.

If I rang a scrap yard and asked them to collect will they pay me for the car?

Is it likely to be worth my while trying to sell parts on eBay, on forums etc to other Primera owners first? I should probably strip off as many sensors and spares as I can in case I have problems with my Dad's car in the future.

Any advice on how to maximise my income from the sale of my car greatly appreciated as I'm out of work at the moment.

Thanks!

Shaw Tarse

31,543 posts

203 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Donate it to a PHer?

PumpkinSteve

4,101 posts

156 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Sailors said:
What shall we do with an old Primera?

What shall we do with an old Primera?

What shall we do with an old Primera?

Early in the morning.
Sorry getmecoat

Another Fluffer

3,888 posts

165 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Strip it, track it?

Needa308GT4

311 posts

146 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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scrap it.

they were dull and s**t when they were new

tomsugden

2,235 posts

228 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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paulrockliffe said:
If I rang a scrap yard and asked them to collect will they pay me for the car?
If my friend's experience is any reflection, they'll probably come and pinch it.

ReaperCushions

6,003 posts

184 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Does it have an MOT and is reliable? I need a car for a charity rally and can part with some reddies for it if it runs?

djfaulkner

1,103 posts

218 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Donate them to a local college/yoof center for people to work on?

Needa308GT4

311 posts

146 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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hang on, you're out of work and you have a horrible old primera???

MINICAB...MINICAB...you wan minicab? Yeah yeah, all licence have....

Eighteeteewhy

7,259 posts

168 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Needa308GT4 said:
scrap it.

they were dull and s**t when they were new
Dull maybe, but very under-rated.

hardcorehobbit

1,103 posts

195 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Needa308GT4 said:
scrap it.

they were dull and s**t when they were new
I agree with the scrapping, there's not a lot of point keeping it... but I can't say they were st. Regarded as a decent steer for the class, the P11 I had stuck like glue to the road, even hustled along with it's rubbish tyres. Strong engine too.

Was dull to look at and be in though.

sturobturbo

5,746 posts

146 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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I got 100 quid for my old rover 45, and they removed it too. That was half broken for spares so was a far stretch from a complete car. Metal prices are strong these days too.

paulrockliffe

Original Poster:

15,679 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Eighteeteewhy said:
Needa308GT4 said:
scrap it.

they were dull and s**t when they were new
Dull maybe, but very under-rated.
Sure there are lots of faster cars out there, but as a car that will swallow all my bikes it's pretty decent. When you factor in both price and reliability they're hard to beat. Mine is decently quick and the handling is pretty much as good as it gets in that class.

My Dad's is the estate version, so an extra six inches of dull-ness tacked on the end. Awesome!

northandy

3,496 posts

221 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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We used these when getting rid if my dads old astra estate

http://www.cartakeback.com/

Worked really well, online quote and called next day to collect, paid cash and completed paperwork, all my dad had to do wa inform the dvla

paulrockliffe

Original Poster:

15,679 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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ReaperCushions said:
Does it have an MOT and is reliable? I need a car for a charity rally and can part with some reddies for it if it runs?
It's MOT'd until the end of February/Early march. It's very reliable, I've had no issues with it. It will need a replacement MAF sensor to run though as that's going on my Dad's car. Other issues:

Exhaust has started to blow a bit.
Brake discs aren't far off needing replacement.
Battery doesn't hold it's charge for more than a week.
Engine light is on - caused by diagnosing the MAF fault on my Dad's - needs to be reset.
Fuel warning light is permanently on, but the gauge works.
Rear right ABS sensor needs to be replaced.
No parcel shelf - left it in the Peak District one evening.

carreauchompeur

17,836 posts

204 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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paulrockliffe said:
No parcel shelf - left it in the Peak District one evening.
As you do.

paulrockliffe

Original Poster:

15,679 posts

227 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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carreauchompeur said:
paulrockliffe said:
No parcel shelf - left it in the Peak District one evening.
As you do.
I used it a lot to go mountain biking, it was dark when I got back and I forgot to put it back in. I very rarely have the back seats up, so I haven't missed it. If I was selling it I'm sure it would be an issue for some people though.

I could do with some thoughts on the likelihood of making a few quid, or best methods for selling parts before I decide whether it's worth my while starting to dismantle it or not?

gazchap

1,523 posts

183 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Find someone with an R34 Skyline GT-R and race them down a motorway before being pulled over by a police motorcyclist.

Another Fluffer

3,888 posts

165 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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PumpkinSteve said:
Sailors said:
What shall we do with an old Primera?

What shall we do with an old Primera?

What shall we do with an old Primera?

Early in the morning.
Sorry getmecoat
hehe

Toaster Pilot

14,619 posts

158 months

Wednesday 13th June 2012
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Take it to a proper scrappy yourself if you're going to scrap it, you'll get a fair bit more than if they pick it up and you'll be sure to get a certificate of destruction there and then (important!)