I Bought A 2001 K11 Nissan Micra S - One Owner, 23,000 Miles - Walkaround & Review

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  • @JonCoupland
    @JonCoupland  9 місяців тому

    Thanks for watching this video - I really hope you enjoyed it. If you could please do hit the LIKE button as this helps UA-cam tell other people they might enjoy this video too. If you haven’t already subscribed please consider it too you don’t miss out on any other videos coming to the channel soon.
    Comment below to tell me what you thought - I aim to reply to all comments

  • @mark1968
    @mark1968 Рік тому +5

    Great little cars. Had one for 15 years without any trouble at all. It never needed anything as it never went wrong. Just regular servicing and consumables. Mine had air conditioning. That air con was ice cold for the 15 years I had it. Just so reliable. These cars sit so well on the road. Stable as anything. Good video, thank you.

  • @OnceDrivenForeverSmitten
    @OnceDrivenForeverSmitten Рік тому +5

    The dynamics of these Micras were fantastic. They had the nicest gearchange, great steering in PAS and manual form, well laid out dash, good buuld quality and the twin cam 16v 1.0 made the Ford and Vauxhall equivalents look ferociously outdated. One of the best super minis of all time. Oh and the early 1.3 Super S was incredible fun. Booked at 75bhp but they were clearly a good bit more. Would love a go in one of those again! Great purchase there, John.

  • @captain4318
    @captain4318 2 місяці тому +1

    Currently eyeing something very similar. Double the miles. Looks like a fun little car that will be more than enough for me.

  • @briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206
    @briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 11 місяців тому +2

    I have owned two K11 Nissan Micras (Back in the day)
    I am NOT joking ..These cars are superb... Hardly surprising these were voted Car of the Year 1993... My only little gripe the 1.0 Litre engine was a tad underpowered. Other than that these are superb little cars...
    Nissan Micra K11 = Diamond

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  11 місяців тому

      I agree. Genuinely these are one of the best cars in the world

    • @briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206
      @briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 11 місяців тому

      So wish modern cars were as good... These K11 Micras were just so dam reliable @@JonCoupland

  • @danielc4053
    @danielc4053 7 місяців тому +1

    La adoro! Ho la k11 del 2002 con 150KKM. Perfetta in ogni dettaglio!

  • @DavidJohnston58
    @DavidJohnston58 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful little Micra, you are one jammie git Mr C!
    Colour is A1 as is condition. I'd keep that for Sunday runs and for summer shows, just enjoy it.
    I'd love one but due to spinal problems from a rear ending years ago I'd be better with CVT and they are even more rare than the hens tooth you have found.
    Nice Proton would be in my sights too.

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  Рік тому +2

      Have you seen the CVT Micra I purchased last year? It's in similar condition with 13,000 miles 😮

    • @DavidJohnston58
      @DavidJohnston58 Рік тому

      @@JonCoupland Oh yeah just looking at it now, think that was the first item I watched when I subbed on the channel! 🤭😂

  • @Mjk10957
    @Mjk10957 11 місяців тому

    I have such a soft spot for the K11 my first car was a S reg 1.3 SI K11 loved that little car, my god it body work was battered but the engine was solid. I still miss that little car

  • @badbooks476
    @badbooks476 Рік тому

    Thankyou for sharing, Great find & what an original car, well worth preserving. Under bonnet condition suggests it has never seen winter road salt. I serviced afew family members Micra’s back in the day, reliable & economical & tough little cars

  • @JonTheComputerDoctor
    @JonTheComputerDoctor Рік тому

    Owned two K11 Micra's in my time both 1 litre and good for 80mph in third which is impressive.
    Smooth ride and no rattles or bangs and not a noisy engine far from it, fuel economy was excellent on a long run I achieved 52mpg short runs around 40-42mpg.
    They were over engineered you would have a tough time breaking the engine on one of these, I had a K10 which did 176000 miles when I did a part Ex, dealer could not believe the mileage and the only thing that let it down was a very worn drivers seat.
    I could go on, needless to say you cannot better these.
    Great video.

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment
      I am a genuine advocate for the K11 for similar reasons you have mentioned
      Thanks for your support on the channel ☺️

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 9 місяців тому +1

    Remember my former father in law had a K10 for donkies years - bought new and kept until it was frayed net curtains but it was loved.
    In the village where I live there are 3 or 4 K11's still doing the rounds with owners/drivers of a predictable age. Son tells me they are becoming sought after now though as they are peppy cheap to run and insurable for twenty somethings

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  9 місяців тому

      Popular little car round here 😄

  • @tommyhanlon8012
    @tommyhanlon8012 5 місяців тому +1

    Very Nice. I have a 02 k11 had 49.5k when i got it. You mentioned some were assembled in Scandinavia ? I thought that all the European models were made in Sunderland ? How can i tell where mine is from do you know ?

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  5 місяців тому +1

      Sadly I don't know how to tell

  • @thb4720
    @thb4720 Рік тому +1

    Wow gorgeous colour!!

  • @roberthoey8944
    @roberthoey8944 2 місяці тому +1

    Snap I also bought a 99 K11 5 years ago for €1300 and put it away for long term storage starting it monthly .to bring to car shows in about 10years ....I drive a 2000 micra as a daily driver...bulletproof. have it since 2002 .... do you mind me asking how much did you pay for that beauty....Robert Dublin

  • @user-ef4bv4qx7w
    @user-ef4bv4qx7w 9 місяців тому +2

    A rather nice clean example, but all that jazz for nothing special. Hopefully you enjoy driving it times to times rather than keeping it under a "carcoon".

  • @Cortinaman63
    @Cortinaman63 Рік тому +1

    Wow lovely looking car, Love the body colour too, I have done some work on a December 1999 "W" reg, quick under body clean up, and detailing that you or other might like to see, (on my channel) that car is a silver Automatic, K11 1.0cc Profile model, and has the problem you pointed out with the screen rubber trims shrinking, (Anyone know where a new one and the center trim clip can be bought from?), also the front screen, side one on the O/S "A" post has shrunk a bit too!, it has after market wheel trims on it I think, and usual repair plates on rear of sills, and two on front cross member, in it's life, but otherwise a very clean tidy one, (not as good as yours, but owner is looking to get it back to perfect, so looking for new parts as mentioned above. and also a new rear roof mounted ariel rubber boot, as original has shrunk and cracked with age. so let me know if there is a classic car parts stockist of genuine new old stock Nissan parts, (I am into Classic Ford Cortina's so only know ford parts guys. thanks. and it was not too long a video, with a car this good as yours it could never be to long to look at it she is beautiful.

  • @richardcottam441
    @richardcottam441 10 місяців тому +1

    You’re so lucky! I’ve been trying to find one for 3month for my daughter’s first car. Still looking 😢

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  10 місяців тому

      There is a China Blue example on my channel which has 13,000 miles on the clock which will be for sale soon. Sadly I'll be marketing it priced as a collectable item and not a first time car.
      Good luck with the hunt

  • @AlexanderJBarrett
    @AlexanderJBarrett Рік тому

    Favourites of this video "Dragon Nostrils!" also did anyone else feel the pain when the mark on the roof was discovered? It did feel like there might be tears behind the camera.
    Here's hoping you talk about Mrs Jon Coupland the way you talk about that Micra!

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  Рік тому

      Ive always thought they remind me of nostrils 🤣🤣 I'm glad someone picked up on it.
      Roof issue now semi solved thank goodness 👍

  • @sophie-q7q
    @sophie-q7q Рік тому +1

    I just got this exact micra in dark green as my first car!! it had been with the same owner since new and he has looked after it so incredibly well its in perfect condition and its never had anything wrong with it, got it for £950 too!! just wondering what tips you have for keeping it in good condition? I have no idea about cars and would love to keep it looking so shiny so any tips would be greatly appreciated x

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  11 місяців тому

      I hope you enjoy your car.

  • @alansimpson835
    @alansimpson835 Рік тому

    Total cracker. They are just the perfect car. Good to see the standard radio cassette still in tact too

  • @andrewseddon7989
    @andrewseddon7989 3 місяці тому +1

    Just a quickie question when was the first shape Micra ! It was a much square shape than the K11

  • @richardcooke7621
    @richardcooke7621 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi, how long did you have the red 'OMO' Micra? I ask because that car belonged to my neighbour in west Lancashire in the late 90's until around 2004. Couldn't believe it when you said the reg! Her name was Mrs Marriot, an elderly lady.

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  7 місяців тому

      Amazing! Dad bought it for me in 2007

    • @richardcooke7621
      @richardcooke7621 7 місяців тому +1

      In fact thinking about it, she may of had it from new in 94. This was in Wigan, Lancashire

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  7 місяців тому

      @@richardcooke7621 that would make sense

  • @TazTweetin
    @TazTweetin Рік тому

    It’s got to go to the FOTU next year. A little gem.

  • @TazTweetin
    @TazTweetin Рік тому

    That’s proper. It’s all there.

  • @irfaan_ayoob
    @irfaan_ayoob Рік тому

    To all K11 owners, what is special about the car?
    I have a 2001 5 door 1L, and I love the old school feeling of the car, the engine sound while driving and the handling.

  • @xxlalbatross3287
    @xxlalbatross3287 Рік тому +1

    You have found a real TREASURE 😊

  • @jorgesantoine24
    @jorgesantoine24 Рік тому +1

    Nice Micra

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS Рік тому +1

    At what point did Mrs JC say “haven’t we already got one of these darling”😂

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  Рік тому +1

      She wasn't overly happy with the purchase 😕

  • @aidancoggan3067
    @aidancoggan3067 Рік тому

    I love my v reg green profile also from glyn hopkin was my grandma’s then used by my parents now it is mine have spent 4 grand on it so far I will be having every little ding removed and re sprayed I have had to have it welded though drivers sill rear wheel arch and bumper supports though

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  Рік тому

      Sounds like its got such a loving home! Well done! :)

  • @nickfarrow7320
    @nickfarrow7320 Рік тому

    What a find, I presume you’ve sold the other K11 with 13k on the clock? 😊

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  Рік тому

      Not at all
      It's still in the collection

    • @nickfarrow7320
      @nickfarrow7320 Рік тому

      @@JonCoupland that’s good to hear. Btw, good to see someone else geeking out over the underground and station architecture. I went down the other week and rode all the lines and the Elizabeth line. It’s worth the trip

  • @elelegidosf9707
    @elelegidosf9707 Рік тому

    F Glyn Hopkin for putting his badge on the back of that car

  • @SitaSow-fv3oz
    @SitaSow-fv3oz 6 місяців тому +1

    Salut je besoin d'un nissan Micra 4 porte climatiseur en bon état occasion

    • @JonCoupland
      @JonCoupland  6 місяців тому

      I do not sell parts sadly

  • @hhgttg69
    @hhgttg69 Рік тому

    funny looking Proton? :P